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Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
Firstly, a significant strategic advantage for the Opposition lies in the profound familiarity its leading figures possess regarding President Ruto's political modus operandi.
By Elias Mokua 1 month ago
Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
Why many young scholars are reluctant to read complex texts
Books, journals, and long-form academic texts, once seen as the mark of intellectual depth, are now treated as optional or even irrelevant.
By Elias Mokua 1 month ago
Why many young scholars are reluctant to read complex texts
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
If the opposition seeks to become a serious contender against the incumbent, it needs to move beyond criticism and define a signature rallying call that speaks directly to citizens frustrations.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
Increasing political antagonism could push Kenya to the brink
The flying political jabs we are witnessing as we gear up to the 2027 General Election offer a glimpse of the neck-to-neck political competition ahead of us.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
Increasing political antagonism could push Kenya to the brink
Judas and Pilate are long dead, but they still live amongst us
Within mainstream churches, this week is known as the Holy Week.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
Judas and Pilate are long dead, but they still live amongst us
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How political parties tampered with Gen Zs' moral compass
Money and top positions in government give one power to decide on the measure of dignity this individual, that tribe, that part of the country, or those others should get.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
How political parties tampered with Gen Zs' moral compass
We teach children bad manners and expect them to behave well
Road madness in Kenya is unbelievable.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
We teach children bad manners and expect them to behave well
United Opposition should go beyond holding political rallies
The United Opposition has a year and a half to prove to Kenyans that indeed it is an alternative government in waiting.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
United Opposition should go beyond holding political rallies
Battle between Kenyans with conscience and those without
Think about the ‘goonism’ culture characterising the ongoing political campaigns.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
Battle between Kenyans with conscience and those without
How universities can examine their students in the age of AI
After a heavy week of attending physical and online debates on the use of Artificial Intelligence for teaching and learning
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
How universities can examine their students in the age of AI
Ignoring canker of corruption is like giving up on our future
The news media have kept to their mandate as public watchdogs.
By Elias Mokua 4 months ago
Ignoring canker of corruption is like giving up on our future
Politics is taking the shine off noble Nyota empowerment fund
The government's National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement Project, which is funded by the World Bank, is a great idea.
By Elias Mokua 4 months ago
Politics is taking the shine off noble Nyota empowerment fund
Legislators have the power to end voter bribery, but will they?
As we head to the next general election, I propose that Parliament, for once, acts with the interest of future generations at heart.
By Elias Mokua 4 months ago
Legislators have the power to end voter bribery, but will they?
Northern Kenya is not alone, all county governments have failed
Not only the Northern Kenya leaders owe Kenyans an explanation over underdevelopment of their counties but all counties, beginning with Nairobi County as the seat of national leadership.
By Elias Mokua 5 months ago
Northern Kenya is not alone, all county governments have failed
Why general elections leave our country polarised and fragile
Our elections become exercises in political optics, coalition theatrics, and ethnic mobilisation, rather than serious debates about leadership, governance, and the common good.
By Elias Mokua 5 months ago
Why general elections leave our country polarised and fragile
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What we can do differently as we begin 2026
Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.
By Elias Mokua 5 months ago
What we can do differently as we begin 2026
Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
Firstly, a significant strategic advantage for the Opposition lies in the profound familiarity its leading figures possess regarding President Ruto's political modus operandi.
By Elias Mokua 1 month ago
Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
Why many young scholars are reluctant to read complex texts
Books, journals, and long-form academic texts, once seen as the mark of intellectual depth, are now treated as optional or even irrelevant.
By Elias Mokua 1 month ago
Why many young scholars are reluctant to read complex texts
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
If the opposition seeks to become a serious contender against the incumbent, it needs to move beyond criticism and define a signature rallying call that speaks directly to citizens frustrations.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
Increasing political antagonism could push Kenya to the brink
The flying political jabs we are witnessing as we gear up to the 2027 General Election offer a glimpse of the neck-to-neck political competition ahead of us.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
Increasing political antagonism could push Kenya to the brink
Judas and Pilate are long dead, but they still live amongst us
Within mainstream churches, this week is known as the Holy Week.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
Judas and Pilate are long dead, but they still live amongst us
Premium
How political parties tampered with Gen Zs' moral compass
Money and top positions in government give one power to decide on the measure of dignity this individual, that tribe, that part of the country, or those others should get.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
How political parties tampered with Gen Zs' moral compass
We teach children bad manners and expect them to behave well
Road madness in Kenya is unbelievable.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
We teach children bad manners and expect them to behave well
United Opposition should go beyond holding political rallies
The United Opposition has a year and a half to prove to Kenyans that indeed it is an alternative government in waiting.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
United Opposition should go beyond holding political rallies
Battle between Kenyans with conscience and those without
Think about the ‘goonism’ culture characterising the ongoing political campaigns.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
Battle between Kenyans with conscience and those without
How universities can examine their students in the age of AI
After a heavy week of attending physical and online debates on the use of Artificial Intelligence for teaching and learning
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
How universities can examine their students in the age of AI
Ignoring canker of corruption is like giving up on our future
The news media have kept to their mandate as public watchdogs.
By Elias Mokua 4 months ago
Ignoring canker of corruption is like giving up on our future
Politics is taking the shine off noble Nyota empowerment fund
The government's National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement Project, which is funded by the World Bank, is a great idea.
By Elias Mokua 4 months ago
Politics is taking the shine off noble Nyota empowerment fund
Legislators have the power to end voter bribery, but will they?
As we head to the next general election, I propose that Parliament, for once, acts with the interest of future generations at heart.
By Elias Mokua 4 months ago
Legislators have the power to end voter bribery, but will they?
Northern Kenya is not alone, all county governments have failed
Not only the Northern Kenya leaders owe Kenyans an explanation over underdevelopment of their counties but all counties, beginning with Nairobi County as the seat of national leadership.
By Elias Mokua 5 months ago
Northern Kenya is not alone, all county governments have failed
Why general elections leave our country polarised and fragile
Our elections become exercises in political optics, coalition theatrics, and ethnic mobilisation, rather than serious debates about leadership, governance, and the common good.
By Elias Mokua 5 months ago
Why general elections leave our country polarised and fragile
Premium
What we can do differently as we begin 2026
Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.
By Elias Mokua 5 months ago
What we can do differently as we begin 2026
Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
Firstly, a significant strategic advantage for the Opposition lies in the profound familiarity its leading figures possess regarding President Ruto's political modus operandi.
By Elias Mokua 1 month ago
Opposition wave slowly turning into tsunami against Ruto
Why many young scholars are reluctant to read complex texts
Books, journals, and long-form academic texts, once seen as the mark of intellectual depth, are now treated as optional or even irrelevant.
By Elias Mokua 1 month ago
Why many young scholars are reluctant to read complex texts
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
If the opposition seeks to become a serious contender against the incumbent, it needs to move beyond criticism and define a signature rallying call that speaks directly to citizens frustrations.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
What Opposition should do besides criticising government
Increasing political antagonism could push Kenya to the brink
The flying political jabs we are witnessing as we gear up to the 2027 General Election offer a glimpse of the neck-to-neck political competition ahead of us.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
Increasing political antagonism could push Kenya to the brink
Judas and Pilate are long dead, but they still live amongst us
Within mainstream churches, this week is known as the Holy Week.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
Judas and Pilate are long dead, but they still live amongst us
Premium
How political parties tampered with Gen Zs' moral compass
Money and top positions in government give one power to decide on the measure of dignity this individual, that tribe, that part of the country, or those others should get.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
How political parties tampered with Gen Zs' moral compass
We teach children bad manners and expect them to behave well
Road madness in Kenya is unbelievable.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
We teach children bad manners and expect them to behave well
United Opposition should go beyond holding political rallies
The United Opposition has a year and a half to prove to Kenyans that indeed it is an alternative government in waiting.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
United Opposition should go beyond holding political rallies
Suspended Finance CECM Kerich fails to appear before MCAs
Crime and Justice
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh
2 hrs ago
How Wilson Airport runway rehabilitation is hurting airlines
Financial Standard
By Macharia Kamau
3 hrs ago
Postmortem reveals Mwingi victims were strangled, stabbed
National
By Pkemoi Ng'enoh and Victor Budi
4 hrs ago
KEBS warns manufacturers over fake officials
National
By Noel Nabiswa
4 hrs ago