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Registration of 2.6m new voters is an indicator of political awareness

The 2.6 million new voters bring the register to 24.7 million. It marks one of the fastest expansions in Kenya’s history.

By Irungu Houghton 29 days ago

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How Uganda's new bill could backfire on its economy

The Ugandan state now risks further repelling USD 2.2 billion in annual inflows at a time when health funding has fallen by 49 per cent.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Political violence signals troubled road to the 2027 General Election

The assault of Senator Osotsi is not just an attack on an individual. It is an attack on Kenya’s democratic space. 

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Integrity, good economy and freedoms crucial for a 'happy' nation

Active and vigilant citizens must continue to monitor and expose the unfinished health centres, extravagant prestige buildings, trips abroad and allowances for loyalists.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Protest policing must now change after judgment on police brutality

Investigations into the culpability of specific officers and commanders must be concluded.

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What Mudavadi must seek while in Moscow for trapped Kenyans

As CS Musalia Mudavadi heads to Moscow, he faces the urgent task of addressing the trafficking of Kenyan recruits to fight in Ukraine and protecting citizens abroad.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

Kenya does not lack resources, it lacks a prudent spending culture

A quick read suggests that while the government does not lack money, it lacks consequences for intentionally deepening debt and impunity in our name.

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How the Cybercrime Act is being used to stifle political opponents

Recent court cases involving activist Mwabili Mwagodi and student David Oaga Mokaya have renewed scrutiny over alleged misuse of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to suppress political dissent.

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

Greedy developers and corrupt county leaders killing our cities

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Why the Cabinet must fast track Baraza team's proposals on GBV

Gender based violence currently costs Kenya Sh46 billion annually in health expenses, legal processes and productivity losses.

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

US broke the law by abducting, charging Maduro

The US violated the UN Charter’s prohibition on the use of force.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

We need fair and clear system of paying victims of State injustices

Government toxicology reports demonstrate that the blood of villagers contained 420 micro grams of lead, 800 times what is considered safe for human beings.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

How Nick Rambo told stories of the unheard through bold films

Unlike many, Nick filmed not only to explain our world but to offer the silenced a voice and to protect the truth.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

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Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again

Diplomacy must not cloak transnational repression, and extradition must never become a tool to hunt those fleeing political persecution.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

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Registration of 2.6m new voters is an indicator of political awareness

The 2.6 million new voters bring the register to 24.7 million. It marks one of the fastest expansions in Kenya’s history.

By Irungu Houghton 29 days ago

Premium

How Uganda's new bill could backfire on its economy

The Ugandan state now risks further repelling USD 2.2 billion in annual inflows at a time when health funding has fallen by 49 per cent.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Political violence signals troubled road to the 2027 General Election

The assault of Senator Osotsi is not just an attack on an individual. It is an attack on Kenya’s democratic space. 

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Integrity, good economy and freedoms crucial for a 'happy' nation

Active and vigilant citizens must continue to monitor and expose the unfinished health centres, extravagant prestige buildings, trips abroad and allowances for loyalists.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Protest policing must now change after judgment on police brutality

Investigations into the culpability of specific officers and commanders must be concluded.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

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What Mudavadi must seek while in Moscow for trapped Kenyans

As CS Musalia Mudavadi heads to Moscow, he faces the urgent task of addressing the trafficking of Kenyan recruits to fight in Ukraine and protecting citizens abroad.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

Kenya does not lack resources, it lacks a prudent spending culture

A quick read suggests that while the government does not lack money, it lacks consequences for intentionally deepening debt and impunity in our name.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

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How the Cybercrime Act is being used to stifle political opponents

Recent court cases involving activist Mwabili Mwagodi and student David Oaga Mokaya have renewed scrutiny over alleged misuse of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to suppress political dissent.

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

Greedy developers and corrupt county leaders killing our cities

This week’s Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) ruling in the case of Coldstone Investment Ltd Vs Khaleej Towers Ltd created a buzz in my home

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

Why the Cabinet must fast track Baraza team's proposals on GBV

Gender based violence currently costs Kenya Sh46 billion annually in health expenses, legal processes and productivity losses.

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

US broke the law by abducting, charging Maduro

The US violated the UN Charter’s prohibition on the use of force.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

We need fair and clear system of paying victims of State injustices

Government toxicology reports demonstrate that the blood of villagers contained 420 micro grams of lead, 800 times what is considered safe for human beings.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

How Nick Rambo told stories of the unheard through bold films

Unlike many, Nick filmed not only to explain our world but to offer the silenced a voice and to protect the truth.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

Premium

Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again

Diplomacy must not cloak transnational repression, and extradition must never become a tool to hunt those fleeing political persecution.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

Premium

Registration of 2.6m new voters is an indicator of political awareness

The 2.6 million new voters bring the register to 24.7 million. It marks one of the fastest expansions in Kenya’s history.

By Irungu Houghton 29 days ago

Premium

How Uganda's new bill could backfire on its economy

The Ugandan state now risks further repelling USD 2.2 billion in annual inflows at a time when health funding has fallen by 49 per cent.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Political violence signals troubled road to the 2027 General Election

The assault of Senator Osotsi is not just an attack on an individual. It is an attack on Kenya’s democratic space. 

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Integrity, good economy and freedoms crucial for a 'happy' nation

Active and vigilant citizens must continue to monitor and expose the unfinished health centres, extravagant prestige buildings, trips abroad and allowances for loyalists.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Protest policing must now change after judgment on police brutality

Investigations into the culpability of specific officers and commanders must be concluded.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

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What Mudavadi must seek while in Moscow for trapped Kenyans

As CS Musalia Mudavadi heads to Moscow, he faces the urgent task of addressing the trafficking of Kenyan recruits to fight in Ukraine and protecting citizens abroad.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

Kenya does not lack resources, it lacks a prudent spending culture

A quick read suggests that while the government does not lack money, it lacks consequences for intentionally deepening debt and impunity in our name.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

Premium

How the Cybercrime Act is being used to stifle political opponents

Recent court cases involving activist Mwabili Mwagodi and student David Oaga Mokaya have renewed scrutiny over alleged misuse of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to suppress political dissent.

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

Greedy developers and corrupt county leaders killing our cities

This week’s Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) ruling in the case of Coldstone Investment Ltd Vs Khaleej Towers Ltd created a buzz in my home

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

Why the Cabinet must fast track Baraza team's proposals on GBV

Gender based violence currently costs Kenya Sh46 billion annually in health expenses, legal processes and productivity losses.

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

US broke the law by abducting, charging Maduro

The US violated the UN Charter’s prohibition on the use of force.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

We need fair and clear system of paying victims of State injustices

Government toxicology reports demonstrate that the blood of villagers contained 420 micro grams of lead, 800 times what is considered safe for human beings.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago