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Elias Mokua

Here is your chance to help craft a citizen-friendly Finance Bill

The Finance Bill 2025 presents a critical civic moment that determines the weight every Kenyan will bear once the Bill is passed in Parliament.

Here is your chance to help craft a citizen-friendly Finance Bill

Development is right, not a favour from political leaders

Development is right, not a favour from political leaders

Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBC

Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBC

What leaders should learn from Jesus' washing of disciples feet

What leaders should learn from Jesus' washing of disciples feet

Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems

The high-voltage political acrimonious discourse between the current and former Kenya Kwanza top leaders is giving us the inside story of what goes on in the political elite power circles.

Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems

'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel

More and more, Kenyans are showing they are in the mood to push boundaries.

'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel

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

Kenyan parliamentarians generous salaries and numerous privileges raise serious concerns about whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.

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

There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape

Kenyans are yearning for a political culture of authenticity. They are looking for leaders who are not hiding under shadows.

By 2 months ago

There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape

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

The wealth generated from the misappropriation of public funds is enough to feed every single Kenyan and provide free basic medical care and universal education.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems

The high-voltage political acrimonious discourse between the current and former Kenya Kwanza top leaders is giving us the inside story of what goes on in the political elite power circles.

Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems

'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel

More and more, Kenyans are showing they are in the mood to push boundaries.

'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel

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

Kenyan parliamentarians generous salaries and numerous privileges raise serious concerns about whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.

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

There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape

Kenyans are yearning for a political culture of authenticity. They are looking for leaders who are not hiding under shadows.

By 2 months ago

There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape

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

The wealth generated from the misappropriation of public funds is enough to feed every single Kenyan and provide free basic medical care and universal education.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 2 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems

The high-voltage political acrimonious discourse between the current and former Kenya Kwanza top leaders is giving us the inside story of what goes on in the political elite power circles.

Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems

'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel

More and more, Kenyans are showing they are in the mood to push boundaries.

'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel

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

Kenyan parliamentarians generous salaries and numerous privileges raise serious concerns about whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.

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

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