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Kamotho Waiganjo

Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office

Former acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli's travails are part of regrettable moments of Kenya's history in relation to police chiefs' contempt of court

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 month ago

Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office

What we love in Africa, admire about the West

What we love in Africa, admire about the West

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it

It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people

Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do

Nothing delighted Kenyans more than Faith Kipyegon's gold in the 1500 metres especially when her Ethiopian tormentor Gudaf Tsegay in the 5000 metres performed poorly.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do

Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap

Most fake news is harmless but, in many instances, it can form basis of making key personal, political or economic decisions that ultimately harm us or society.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap

Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise

Once we take a break from our politics, take a moment to see Kenya. We live in a magical paradise.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise

New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility

The strength of our Constitution is it protects the rights of even those we may detest.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility

Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance

If we are to truly reset Kenya, this season of self-reflection requires a "mea culpa" moment where citizens agree, to use biblical terminology that "we have all sinned and fallen short".

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance

Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought

In Kenya, the silent crisis in ODM, with Raila Odinga's exit from national politics, points to the failure to adequately prepare for succession.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought

Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise

Kenya is land of promise, built on hope. We will overcome, together, united.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise

Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too

The Finance Bill is a constitutional requirement every year and it forms the basis on which government collects revenue to fund the budget for the next financial year.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too

Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era

Tomorrow is International Father's Day, one of the few days in the life of the male gender that he is officially celebrated.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era

There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour

ANC barely managed to achieve 40 per cent of the vote. MK, though getting most of its vote from KwaZulu Natal, did surprisingly well.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour

Why you should spare time and some money for your old school

Other than financial help, these schools are looking for mentors, people who these children can look up to and believe life has chances out there.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Why you should spare time and some money for your old school

US red carpet for Ruto is fine, but what is in it for Kenyans?

Amid the pomp and circumstance, what our leadership must remember is that America is not doing this out of their love for Kenya, but for what they can get from this relationship.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

US red carpet for Ruto is fine, but what is in it for Kenyans?

Spare us wild goose chase in weak impeachment motions

Does it not make an unnecessary mockery to our governance processes and lead to further loss of public faith in accountability processes?

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

Spare us wild goose chase in weak impeachment motions

We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well

Some other truths: firstly, no amount of preparation would have totally eliminated the devastating impact of the rain.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well

Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders

The five-year "extendable" term is therefore an opportunity to vet their electees and the decide whether they deserve another opportunity.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders

MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo

The Waheshimiwas owe us an electoral commission as a matter of urgency, at any rate before the end of the year.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo

Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better

We could do better with the terms of service for doctors and other professionals working in the public sector. County governments need to find a way to improve their conditions of work.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better

ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

The approval by South Africa's electoral court of Jacob Zuma's candidature in the May 29 elections is welcome news for the former President whose fall from grace has been agonising.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

To allow creditors benefit of public assets is injurious to broader public interest. The AG needs to seek urgent review of the judgment otherwise, there will be many tears

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

Lessons from four characters around the cross on humanity

The Bible accounts of the "passion week", as it known, exhibits several types of people; what have been variably called "characters around the cross".

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Lessons from four characters around the cross on humanity

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

The shadowy financing of politics in Africa means the rewards are also shadowy and associated with clientelism

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

With this week's resignation of Prime Minster Ariel Henry, the Kenyan police mission to Haiti has collapsed, at least for the time being.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

The changing terrain, new LSK President must navigate to win

Faith Odhiambo becomes the second woman in LSK history to hold such a post after Raychelle Omamo.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

The changing terrain, new LSK President must navigate to win

A stable shilling helpful to our economy than weakened dollar

The shilling has been steadily losing value against major currencies trading from Sh120 to the dollar in January of 2023 to the painful value of Sh164 to the dollar in January 2024.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

A stable shilling helpful to our economy than weakened dollar

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

In a country where the median age of the population is 38 years, the race will be, absent of unforeseeable occurrences, between two octogenarians.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

At golden age of 60, I have seen Kenya's huge moments of hope

History records that the greed for power led the opposition to squander that chance and allowed KANU to run the country until 2002.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

At golden age of 60, I have seen Kenya's huge moments of hope

Why the President should lead management of public finances

I hold the view that if we elect a government, we must give it tools to execute its promised agenda. If it fails, we have an opportunity to send it home in the next election.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Why the President should lead management of public finances

Let's rethink our value system for a more progressive Kenya

As for opposition, they appear lost, with zero strategy beyond the occasional statement of intent to demonstrate. Opiyo Wandayi & Co, the country needs you.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Let's rethink our value system for a more progressive Kenya

People who deserve bouquets and those who should get barbs

The final barb goes to KPLC. In the last year, we have had at least four national blackouts, some placing our international airport in total darkness.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

People who deserve bouquets and those who should get barbs

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

While releasing the former CS, the presiding magistrate made some disparaging comments about the conduct of the ODPP indicating that the office had been complicit in the case's collapse.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

There is much to be hopeful for despite wasted opportunities

We have squandered many opportunities to get further ahead, and have left too many Kenyans in daily despair, but there are still many reasons to jivunia kuwa Mkenya.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 11 months ago

There is much to be hopeful for despite wasted opportunities

National Dialogue report has its failings but key deals have been reached, too

Like the BBI, the Nadco report has numerous positive proposals that can be adjusted administratively with minimal political will.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 11 months ago

National Dialogue report has its failings but key deals have been reached, too

Four areas to invest in today for your well-being in twilight years

Once you enter the 7th floor, the body will start sending messages that you need to start slowing down. In the 80s decade and thereafter, the body will itself slow you down.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 11 months ago

Four areas to invest in today for your well-being in twilight years

The world must stop the silent genocide happening in Sudan

The African Union must own this crisis and reign in the generals, who appear well resourced, and determined to keep fighting. It must push for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 11 months ago

The world must stop the silent genocide happening in Sudan

Israel needs to figure out how to reduce children casualties

The saddest part about this war is not just the absolute numbers, it is more about the disproportionate number of civilians, especially children, who have been victims of this war.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 year ago

Israel needs to figure out how to reduce children casualties

Lessons from Governor Kawira ouster bid and Senate's stature

The removal of an elected official by way of impeachment is a serious affair intended to be the ultimate avenue for ensuring accountability in governance systems.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 year ago

Lessons from Governor Kawira ouster bid and Senate's stature

What King Charles, Camilla's visit triggers in most Kenyans

There can never be money enough to compensate for the losses of life, limb and property that colonialism caused Kenya and Africa in general.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 year ago

What King Charles, Camilla's visit triggers in most Kenyans

What 'Middle Kenya' has for you in energy and adventure

Most of us who travel to that region are content to visit "Vasha" with its numerous entertainment offerings. Naivasha is an upcoming city where one is spoilt for choice.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 year ago

What 'Middle Kenya' has for you in energy and adventure

It's painful to lose your home to bulldozers, so buy land carefully

Images of bulldozers pulling down beautiful multi-million shilling mansions are not easily forgettable, especially coming not too long since similar structures were pulled down in Syokimau.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 year ago

It's painful to lose your home to bulldozers, so buy land carefully

What the world must do for lasting peace in Middle East

Many of those killed or kidnapped were living near the Gaza border, including in isolated Kibbutzes, aware of the danger lurking but sure of the capacity of the Israeli army to secure them.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 year ago

What the world must do for lasting peace in Middle East

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