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Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
The older folks in politics should realise that being “nice”, having the money or moving the masses with unparalleled oratory skills will not be good enough.
By 27 days ago
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
To deliver credible results, IEBC must learn from past mistakes
The newly constituted IEBC will have to reflect on the performance of previous commissions, especially in handling the commonly contested presidential elections.
By 1 month ago
To deliver credible results, IEBC must learn from past mistakes
Urging voters to take campaign money is immoral, Mr Gachagua
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's decision to urge Kenyans to join the gravy train to State House to “get the money” but sing Wantam once they are out raises ethical and moral questions.
By 1 month ago
Urging voters to take campaign money is immoral, Mr Gachagua
Ruto should consider dissolving corruption-tainted Parliament
Instinctively, one can tell that the attack against the MPs' outright corruption practice has undercurrents that we will know in the coming weeks or even months.
By 2 months ago
Ruto should consider dissolving corruption-tainted Parliament
Do not be quick to condemn Harambee Stars fans for gate-crashing
People don’t just wake up and disregard fundamental laws such as pay, get a ticket and use it to go to their allocated section of the stadium.
By 2 months ago
Do not be quick to condemn Harambee Stars fans for gate-crashing
State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption
Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z, rose to public limelight because of his role in 'The Vampire Diaries', in which he exposed corruption at its core.
By 2 months ago
State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption
Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA
The ODM-UDA “merger” raises interesting questions. What is the common denominator between the two? Who benefits from the strengthened relationship between the two parties?
By 2 months ago
Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA
Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer
The process of identifying a presidential candidate should rise above traditional markers and instead reflect the urgency of our times.
By 3 months ago
Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer
Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message
Ironically, it is the poor, especially low-level officers, clerks, or desperate youth, who are often arrested, prosecuted, and jailed swiftly for petty corruption.
By 3 months ago
Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.
By 4 months ago
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
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The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.
By 4 months ago
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.
By 4 months ago
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
The older folks in politics should realise that being “nice”, having the money or moving the masses with unparalleled oratory skills will not be good enough.
By 27 days ago
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
To deliver credible results, IEBC must learn from past mistakes
The newly constituted IEBC will have to reflect on the performance of previous commissions, especially in handling the commonly contested presidential elections.
By 1 month ago
To deliver credible results, IEBC must learn from past mistakes
Urging voters to take campaign money is immoral, Mr Gachagua
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's decision to urge Kenyans to join the gravy train to State House to “get the money” but sing Wantam once they are out raises ethical and moral questions.
By 1 month ago
Urging voters to take campaign money is immoral, Mr Gachagua
Ruto should consider dissolving corruption-tainted Parliament
Instinctively, one can tell that the attack against the MPs' outright corruption practice has undercurrents that we will know in the coming weeks or even months.
By 2 months ago
Ruto should consider dissolving corruption-tainted Parliament
Do not be quick to condemn Harambee Stars fans for gate-crashing
People don’t just wake up and disregard fundamental laws such as pay, get a ticket and use it to go to their allocated section of the stadium.
By 2 months ago
Do not be quick to condemn Harambee Stars fans for gate-crashing
State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption
Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z, rose to public limelight because of his role in 'The Vampire Diaries', in which he exposed corruption at its core.
By 2 months ago
State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption
Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA
The ODM-UDA “merger” raises interesting questions. What is the common denominator between the two? Who benefits from the strengthened relationship between the two parties?
By 2 months ago
Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA
Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer
The process of identifying a presidential candidate should rise above traditional markers and instead reflect the urgency of our times.
By 3 months ago
Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer
Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message
Ironically, it is the poor, especially low-level officers, clerks, or desperate youth, who are often arrested, prosecuted, and jailed swiftly for petty corruption.
By 3 months ago
Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.
By 4 months ago
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
Premium
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.
By 4 months ago
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.
By 4 months ago
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
The older folks in politics should realise that being “nice”, having the money or moving the masses with unparalleled oratory skills will not be good enough.
By 27 days ago
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
To deliver credible results, IEBC must learn from past mistakes
The newly constituted IEBC will have to reflect on the performance of previous commissions, especially in handling the commonly contested presidential elections.
By 1 month ago
To deliver credible results, IEBC must learn from past mistakes
Urging voters to take campaign money is immoral, Mr Gachagua
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's decision to urge Kenyans to join the gravy train to State House to “get the money” but sing Wantam once they are out raises ethical and moral questions.
By 1 month ago
Urging voters to take campaign money is immoral, Mr Gachagua
Ruto should consider dissolving corruption-tainted Parliament
Instinctively, one can tell that the attack against the MPs' outright corruption practice has undercurrents that we will know in the coming weeks or even months.
By 2 months ago
Ruto should consider dissolving corruption-tainted Parliament
Do not be quick to condemn Harambee Stars fans for gate-crashing
People don’t just wake up and disregard fundamental laws such as pay, get a ticket and use it to go to their allocated section of the stadium.
By 2 months ago
Do not be quick to condemn Harambee Stars fans for gate-crashing
State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption
Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z, rose to public limelight because of his role in 'The Vampire Diaries', in which he exposed corruption at its core.
By 2 months ago
State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption
Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA
The ODM-UDA “merger” raises interesting questions. What is the common denominator between the two? Who benefits from the strengthened relationship between the two parties?
By 2 months ago
Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA
Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer
The process of identifying a presidential candidate should rise above traditional markers and instead reflect the urgency of our times.
By 3 months ago
Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer
Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message
Ironically, it is the poor, especially low-level officers, clerks, or desperate youth, who are often arrested, prosecuted, and jailed swiftly for petty corruption.
By 3 months ago
Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.
By 4 months ago
Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars
Premium
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.
By 4 months ago
The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.
By 4 months ago
'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament
State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption
Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z, rose to public limelight because of his role in 'The Vampire Diaries', in which he exposed corruption at its core.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption
Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA
The ODM-UDA "merger" raises interesting questions. What is the common denominator between the two? Who benefits from the strengthened relationship between the two parties?
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA
Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer
The process of identifying a presidential candidate should rise above traditional markers and instead reflect the urgency of our times.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer
Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message
Ironically, it is the poor, especially low-level officers, clerks, or desperate youth, who are often arrested, prosecuted, and jailed swiftly for petty corruption.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message
Parliament eyes changes to clarify roles in police service
National
By Emmanuel Kipchumba
18 mins ago
Rescue my son from Russia war, Nakuru mother pleads with State
National
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh
2 hrs ago
Grade 9 test sparks fears over return of KCPE competition
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
2 hrs ago
Why Tanzanians head to the polls under heavy cloud of defeat
Africa
By Robert Wanjala Kituyi
2 hrs ago
Cause of aircraft accident that killed 11 in Kwale revealed
Coast
By Willis Oketch and James Wanzala
2 hrs ago
New investor to pump Sh2.6b into Rivatex, hire more workers
Business
By Macharia Kamau and Esther Dianah
2 hrs ago