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Elias Mokua

Firmly protect churches from politicians with ulterior motives

The recent strong stand by Catholic Bishops and the ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has reiterated that places of worship should be used only for the purpose for which they exist: Worship

Firmly protect churches from politicians with ulterior motives

Kenyans won't dread paying taxes if money was spent well

Kenyans won't dread paying taxes if money was spent well

There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape

There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape

It is evil to amass wealth at the expense of other human beings

It is evil to amass wealth at the expense of other human beings

These issues are likely to trigger post-election violence in 2027

The signs are already evident, and without proper preparation, we risk repeating past mistakes that have led to post-election violence, political instability, and national disillusionment.

These issues are likely to trigger post-election violence in 2027

US aid freeze a reminder that Kenya's destiny is in our hands

The recent move by US President Donald Trump to freeze what it deemed non-essential expenditure in Africa and other regions has triggered a wave of shock and disbelief.

US aid freeze a reminder that Kenya's destiny is in our hands

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza contest exposes deceit to electoral laws

Court ruling affirming Azimio as the majority party in Parliament not only challenges entrenched power structures but also reaffirms that this manipulation of the law is far from a relic of the past.

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza contest exposes deceit to electoral laws

Ruto's challenger has a defined mission and clear path

Any serious challenger must articulate an unshakable commitment to ending graft, backed by a clear roadmap that links tax policy to public service improvements.

Ruto's challenger has a defined mission and clear path

Voters should be blamed more than politicians who bribe them

Voter bribery remains a pressing issue in Kenya. It undermines the principles of ethical governance and, more fundamentally, the essence of human dignity.

By 2 months ago

Voters should be blamed more than politicians who bribe them

Giving students second chance at KCSE exam an excellent idea

The Kenya National Examination Council has invited students who missed their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination or those who wish to retake it.

By 2 months ago

Giving students second chance at KCSE exam an excellent idea

Broad-based government risks undermining our democracy

It is understandable that the Kenya Kwanza coalition government, with its public trust deficit, seeks to expand and strengthen “the broad-based government.

By 2 months ago

Broad-based government risks undermining our democracy

Of Jesus' birth and leaders who still behave like King Herod

The political conflicts that have resulted in hundreds of people losing their lives because some King somewhere feels threatened to lose power remind us of the misconception of leadership.

By 3 months ago

Of Jesus' birth and leaders who still behave like King Herod

Churches have right to decline donations that cause division and confusion

Normally, the donation has to be provided unconditionally and without intention on the part of the giver to directly or indirectly using the church for political gain.

By 3 months ago

Churches have right to decline donations that cause division and confusion

Stop emotional exploitation of gullible Kenyans by politicians

Those of us who easily clap, cheer, and praise politicians in the heat of the moment need to listen keenly to the caution not to “applaud and validate lies.

By 4 months ago

Stop emotional exploitation of gullible Kenyans by politicians

What Gen Z should do, not do to defeat older politicians in 2027

Some of us, older citizens, fully support your cause to correct our failures to steady the economy and imbue values into our political space.

By 4 months ago

What Gen Z should do, not do to defeat older politicians in 2027

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

This high-profile political drama in Parliament and formal legal processes in the courts, thrust the voter into an immersive civic education experience.

By 4 months ago

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

Tackle corruption and you will have enough to pay workers well

Corruption scandals reported in the media for the last five years, leave no doubt that Kenya has the resources to justly remunerate civil servants.

By 5 months ago

Tackle corruption and you will have enough to pay workers well

Stop ignoring religious leaders' views on issues of national concern

The sense of bewilderment at the poor government service delivery is palpable among many religious leaders.

By 5 months ago

Stop ignoring religious leaders' views on issues of national concern

When political drama ends, you might find your lives dented

With so much political drama around the Deputy President's impeachment, someone could be taking advantage of our gaze at the political spectacle and dangerously reversing into our means of survival

By 5 months ago

When political drama ends, you might find your lives dented

What Gachagua's public defence revealed about the government

The Deputy President’s self-staged and executed public defence on the allegations listed as grounds for his impeachment brought out useful details on how the Kenya Kwanza government operates.

By 5 months ago

What Gachagua's public defence revealed about the government

Failure to involve intellectuals in decision making is hurting Kenya

The lack of well-reasoned, informed discussions in Parliament, county assemblies, and the media has produced weak and disjointed policies at the national and county levels

By 5 months ago

Failure to involve intellectuals in decision making is hurting Kenya

Two theories that explain Kenya Kwanza's unfolding dirty games

Kenya Kwanza promised unity and a cohesive national agenda, however, factions have emerged within the government, each spewing threats against the other in public forums

By 6 months ago

Two theories that explain Kenya Kwanza's unfolding dirty games

Why churches should not have funds drive in 2026

In the past, the number of politicians invited to church functions tripled over the election campaign period than any other time

By 6 months ago

Why churches should not have funds drive in 2026

Develop sports to create jobs and business opportunities

Sports development represents an obvious and accessible opportunity to tap into youth talent for national development.

By 6 months ago

Develop sports to create jobs and business opportunities

It's tough being public relations manager for Kenyan politicians

Managing public relations for political outfits is no mean feat, It’s a demanding job that requires more than just the typical PR toolkit.

By 6 months ago

It's tough being public relations manager for Kenyan politicians

Opposition has failed to keep Ruto government on its toes

Government appears to is either powerful for the opposition to challenge or the opposition itself is too fragmented and disorganised to fulfill its constitutional mandate.

By 7 months ago

Opposition has failed to keep Ruto government on its toes

Public office holders have duty to improve the lives of citizens

Being in government means providing quality, tangible and legacy services to the citizens.

By 7 months ago

Public office holders have duty to improve the lives of citizens

Provide affordable laptops and connect schools to the internet

For CBC to fully achieve its goals, every teacher and learner should have access to a laptop, supported by reliable internet connectivity in all schools across the country.

By 7 months ago

Provide affordable laptops and connect schools to the internet

Raila owes Kenyans explanation why he disowned worthy cause

I am not sure who asked for a government of national unity as a solution to the problems we have.

By 7 months ago

Raila owes Kenyans explanation why he disowned worthy cause

These issues are likely to trigger post-election violence in 2027

The signs are already evident, and without proper preparation, we risk repeating past mistakes that have led to post-election violence, political instability, and national disillusionment.

These issues are likely to trigger post-election violence in 2027

US aid freeze a reminder that Kenya's destiny is in our hands

The recent move by US President Donald Trump to freeze what it deemed non-essential expenditure in Africa and other regions has triggered a wave of shock and disbelief.

US aid freeze a reminder that Kenya's destiny is in our hands

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza contest exposes deceit to electoral laws

Court ruling affirming Azimio as the majority party in Parliament not only challenges entrenched power structures but also reaffirms that this manipulation of the law is far from a relic of the past.

Azimio, Kenya Kwanza contest exposes deceit to electoral laws

Ruto's challenger has a defined mission and clear path

Any serious challenger must articulate an unshakable commitment to ending graft, backed by a clear roadmap that links tax policy to public service improvements.

Ruto's challenger has a defined mission and clear path

Voters should be blamed more than politicians who bribe them

Voter bribery remains a pressing issue in Kenya. It undermines the principles of ethical governance and, more fundamentally, the essence of human dignity.

By 2 months ago

Voters should be blamed more than politicians who bribe them

Giving students second chance at KCSE exam an excellent idea

The Kenya National Examination Council has invited students who missed their Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education examination or those who wish to retake it.

By 2 months ago

Giving students second chance at KCSE exam an excellent idea

Broad-based government risks undermining our democracy

It is understandable that the Kenya Kwanza coalition government, with its public trust deficit, seeks to expand and strengthen “the broad-based government.

By 2 months ago

Broad-based government risks undermining our democracy

Of Jesus' birth and leaders who still behave like King Herod

The political conflicts that have resulted in hundreds of people losing their lives because some King somewhere feels threatened to lose power remind us of the misconception of leadership.

By 3 months ago

Of Jesus' birth and leaders who still behave like King Herod

Churches have right to decline donations that cause division and confusion

Normally, the donation has to be provided unconditionally and without intention on the part of the giver to directly or indirectly using the church for political gain.

By 3 months ago

Churches have right to decline donations that cause division and confusion

Stop emotional exploitation of gullible Kenyans by politicians

Those of us who easily clap, cheer, and praise politicians in the heat of the moment need to listen keenly to the caution not to “applaud and validate lies.

By 4 months ago

Stop emotional exploitation of gullible Kenyans by politicians

What Gen Z should do, not do to defeat older politicians in 2027

Some of us, older citizens, fully support your cause to correct our failures to steady the economy and imbue values into our political space.

By 4 months ago

What Gen Z should do, not do to defeat older politicians in 2027

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

This high-profile political drama in Parliament and formal legal processes in the courts, thrust the voter into an immersive civic education experience.

By 4 months ago

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

Tackle corruption and you will have enough to pay workers well

Corruption scandals reported in the media for the last five years, leave no doubt that Kenya has the resources to justly remunerate civil servants.

By 5 months ago

Tackle corruption and you will have enough to pay workers well

Stop ignoring religious leaders' views on issues of national concern

The sense of bewilderment at the poor government service delivery is palpable among many religious leaders.

By 5 months ago

Stop ignoring religious leaders' views on issues of national concern

When political drama ends, you might find your lives dented

With so much political drama around the Deputy President's impeachment, someone could be taking advantage of our gaze at the political spectacle and dangerously reversing into our means of survival

By 5 months ago

When political drama ends, you might find your lives dented

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