2027 General Election and the return of ethnic nationalism

Kenya’s pronounced ethnic diversity, encompassing more than 44 recognised communities, has long demanded a careful legal balance between pluralism and unity.

By Leonard Khafafa 21 days ago

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Public demonstrations should not be a power grab through extralegal means

Those urging public demonstrations, even amid a palpable risk of violence, are motivated less by civic concern than by the preservation of elite interests.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

It would have been wrong for Ruto to ignore Nairobi Hospital woes

The Nairobi Hospital has been beset by persistent governance failings, an accusation corroborated by seasoned medical professionals with extensive tenure.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Gulf war underscores need to strengthen Kenya Airways

Middle East airspace disruptions highlight global aviation vulnerabilities and the need to strengthen Kenya Airways against geopolitical shocks.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Lessons Kenya can learn from current war in the Gulf

There is little doubt that the world has entered an unusually fraught moment.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Uhuru should stay silent like Moi and Kibaki after their retirement

In Kenya, the comportment of former heads of state is not left to custom alone but is codified in statute.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

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Sifuna: Next political liberator or just a one-hit wonder?

Edwin Sifuna, has emerged as the most conspicuous standard-bearer of a renewed wave of protest, having survived an attempt to unseat him from his party post,

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Decisive action needed to end chaos in public transport sector

Kenya’s public transport sector appears to be retracing a path first worn decades ago. As then, the culprit is political expediency masquerading as policy.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Lessons for Sifuna and others from firebrands who became statesmen

Firebrand politics can mobilise, but its utility is finite and should be abandoned once its purpose is met.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

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Gachagua is repeating mistakes that led to his impeachment

Gachagua is, in large measure, the author of his own downfall. His impeachment bears the hallmarks of a profound rupture with Dr Ruto, the man who once elevated him.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

Education is not an ethnic trophy stop politicising schools

The belief that national schools should be the exclusive preserve of the communities in which they are located betrays a provincial mindset.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

Wamuchomba's negative sentiment should not undermine aviation sector

Wamuchomba allegedly claimed that KQ had grounded 11 aircraft for more than five years and alleged that taxpayers had been forced to shoulder lease payment for the planes that were not flying.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

2027 General Election and the return of ethnic nationalism

Kenya’s pronounced ethnic diversity, encompassing more than 44 recognised communities, has long demanded a careful legal balance between pluralism and unity.

By Leonard Khafafa 21 days ago

Premium

Public demonstrations should not be a power grab through extralegal means

Those urging public demonstrations, even amid a palpable risk of violence, are motivated less by civic concern than by the preservation of elite interests.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

It would have been wrong for Ruto to ignore Nairobi Hospital woes

The Nairobi Hospital has been beset by persistent governance failings, an accusation corroborated by seasoned medical professionals with extensive tenure.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Gulf war underscores need to strengthen Kenya Airways

Middle East airspace disruptions highlight global aviation vulnerabilities and the need to strengthen Kenya Airways against geopolitical shocks.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Lessons Kenya can learn from current war in the Gulf

There is little doubt that the world has entered an unusually fraught moment.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Uhuru should stay silent like Moi and Kibaki after their retirement

In Kenya, the comportment of former heads of state is not left to custom alone but is codified in statute.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Premium

Sifuna: Next political liberator or just a one-hit wonder?

Edwin Sifuna, has emerged as the most conspicuous standard-bearer of a renewed wave of protest, having survived an attempt to unseat him from his party post,

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Decisive action needed to end chaos in public transport sector

Kenya’s public transport sector appears to be retracing a path first worn decades ago. As then, the culprit is political expediency masquerading as policy.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Lessons for Sifuna and others from firebrands who became statesmen

Firebrand politics can mobilise, but its utility is finite and should be abandoned once its purpose is met.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

Premium

Gachagua is repeating mistakes that led to his impeachment

Gachagua is, in large measure, the author of his own downfall. His impeachment bears the hallmarks of a profound rupture with Dr Ruto, the man who once elevated him.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

Education is not an ethnic trophy stop politicising schools

The belief that national schools should be the exclusive preserve of the communities in which they are located betrays a provincial mindset.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

Wamuchomba's negative sentiment should not undermine aviation sector

Wamuchomba allegedly claimed that KQ had grounded 11 aircraft for more than five years and alleged that taxpayers had been forced to shoulder lease payment for the planes that were not flying.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

2027 General Election and the return of ethnic nationalism

Kenya’s pronounced ethnic diversity, encompassing more than 44 recognised communities, has long demanded a careful legal balance between pluralism and unity.

By Leonard Khafafa 21 days ago

Premium

Public demonstrations should not be a power grab through extralegal means

Those urging public demonstrations, even amid a palpable risk of violence, are motivated less by civic concern than by the preservation of elite interests.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

It would have been wrong for Ruto to ignore Nairobi Hospital woes

The Nairobi Hospital has been beset by persistent governance failings, an accusation corroborated by seasoned medical professionals with extensive tenure.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Gulf war underscores need to strengthen Kenya Airways

Middle East airspace disruptions highlight global aviation vulnerabilities and the need to strengthen Kenya Airways against geopolitical shocks.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Lessons Kenya can learn from current war in the Gulf

There is little doubt that the world has entered an unusually fraught moment.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Uhuru should stay silent like Moi and Kibaki after their retirement

In Kenya, the comportment of former heads of state is not left to custom alone but is codified in statute.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Premium

Sifuna: Next political liberator or just a one-hit wonder?

Edwin Sifuna, has emerged as the most conspicuous standard-bearer of a renewed wave of protest, having survived an attempt to unseat him from his party post,

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Decisive action needed to end chaos in public transport sector

Kenya’s public transport sector appears to be retracing a path first worn decades ago. As then, the culprit is political expediency masquerading as policy.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago

Lessons for Sifuna and others from firebrands who became statesmen

Firebrand politics can mobilise, but its utility is finite and should be abandoned once its purpose is met.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

Premium

Gachagua is repeating mistakes that led to his impeachment

Gachagua is, in large measure, the author of his own downfall. His impeachment bears the hallmarks of a profound rupture with Dr Ruto, the man who once elevated him.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

Education is not an ethnic trophy stop politicising schools

The belief that national schools should be the exclusive preserve of the communities in which they are located betrays a provincial mindset.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

Wamuchomba's negative sentiment should not undermine aviation sector

Wamuchomba allegedly claimed that KQ had grounded 11 aircraft for more than five years and alleged that taxpayers had been forced to shoulder lease payment for the planes that were not flying.

By Leonard Khafafa 3 months ago

Premium

Public demonstrations should not be a power grab through extralegal means

Those urging public demonstrations, even amid a palpable risk of violence, are motivated less by civic concern than by the preservation of elite interests.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

It would have been wrong for Ruto to ignore Nairobi Hospital woes

The Nairobi Hospital has been beset by persistent governance failings, an accusation corroborated by seasoned medical professionals with extensive tenure.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Gulf war underscores need to strengthen Kenya Airways

Middle East airspace disruptions highlight global aviation vulnerabilities and the need to strengthen Kenya Airways against geopolitical shocks.

By Leonard Khafafa 1 month ago

Lessons Kenya can learn from current war in the Gulf

There is little doubt that the world has entered an unusually fraught moment.

By Leonard Khafafa 2 months ago