Had Raila been power hungry, Kenya would be a battlefield

Every time Raila Odinga extended his hand for peace after an election dispute, it was to diminish any opportunity that nefarious forces could exploit to plunge the country into violence.

By Kidi Mwaga 10 months ago

Let deal between President and Kanu leader lead to better Kenya

Rapprochement between the President and Chairman must help restore the faith of the people in the power of government as a tool of social good.

By Kidi Mwaga 11 months ago

Young people determined to shape our country's destiny

There is a subtle but a mischievous attempt already to bastardise the youth participation in the ongoing voter registration.

By Kidi Mwaga 11 months ago

Young people can help ensure peaceful 2027 general election

A congenial collaboration between the youth, the police, IEBC, NCIC and Judiciary is a prerequisite for peaceful elections in 2027.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

New e-procurement system is a powerful weapon against graft

To weed out corruption that has been synonymous with government procurement, automation is a step in the right direction that cannot be fought by legalese about counties autonomy.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

We have a good opportunity to bolster our economy, democracy

To reduce the ambition of an entire generation to motorbikes and car wash machines undermines the spirit of enterprise and innovation that has made us the envy of our peers in the region.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Gachagua has brought Kenya shame with his 'cries' in the US

It is ridiculous when former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua speaks about Kenya in the US in a manner that fundamentally undermines our sovereignty.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

How the State is attacking the family as an institution today

The labour migration policy is tearing families apart as young couples are sometimes forced to head to different destinations in search of work.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

It will take the President to stop incitement and killing of youths

Let us respond to the grievances of the youth without trivialising calls for accountability by engaging in tribal dog whistles.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Why politics of 'the cousins' will not take our country forward

When opposition mobilises on the basis of ethnic and tribal affiliations, it loses the moral high ground to call out the government for exploiting historical ethnic grievances.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Ojwang's death should prompt genuine reforms in police force

So, for us to take the political class seriously, let them stop the pretense and start a genuine conversation around policing and human rights violations by law enforcement agencies

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Gen Z protests and the widening gap between the rich and poor

We have constantly elected timid leaders who have spoken a good game about areas of reforms but quickly taper to the whims of forces of patronage, cronyism and ethnic exclusion.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

To end Generation Z protests or not? That is the big question

While Kenya is not yet a failed state, these protests are calculated at the people-led restoration of a state that can govern effectively.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Let's not allow politicians to use ethnicity to divide us yet again

We must deal with the edifice that makes it possible for politicians to seek to exploit ethnic and tribal grievances, real or imagined, in pursuit of political ends.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Why you shouldn't miss public participation forums on budget

The state of our democracy, including the prudent management of public finance, will be as good as the vigilance we are willing to invest in the process.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Ruto is justified to 'look West' and 'East' at the same time

So, with debt obligations falling due, coupled with diminishing revenue collections and a populace that is restless and hungry for service delivery, we must grapple with robbing Peter to pay Paul.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Threat to impeach Orengo by Luo professionals laughable

Siaya Governor James Orengo is facing criticism for saying it's not good for ODM to taper to the whims of the government while still posturing as the bearer of the alternative viable political vision.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Stop misinforming people on social media about Finance Bill 2025

We need to understand the budget-making process to put to rest the lies and propaganda by folks who think that ours should be a chaotic society at all times.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Online disinformation and misinformation threat to democracy, national security

This reality has been further necessitated by overzealousness of our security agencies when responding to street pickets and demonstrations.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Why public attack against KDF chief is baseless and pointless

As the head of a critical national security organ, the Chief of Defence Forces felt duty-bound to remind us all that "Ruto Must Go" chant is pointless if the end is not aligned with the Constitution.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

For once, President's list of nominees is quite impressive

Inclusion of various segments our society in public appointments is a constitutional imperative that we cannot ignore when its convenient.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Let President and Raila political marriage lead to better services

We are dangerously hurtling towards the cliff's edge and the working class, just like the retirees, are battling an increasingly contracting employment space.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

We should plan for proletariat electoral revolution in 2027

The same way Uhuru achieved his "yangu kumi, ya William kumi" agenda, is the same way we would be pushed into a cul-de-sac of choosing between Ruto and inferior versions of Ruto.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Kenya Kwanza's blunders will return to haunt Ruto in 2027

When Kenya Kwanza was sworn in, the supporters reminded all who cared to listen that "Ruto is not Uhuru" to suggest that Ruto could not countenance a handshake with the Azimio coalition.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Young people's voice must be loud and clear in next election

The capacity of this country to attain its highest possible potential is domiciled in the pulsating ingenuity and imagination of its young people.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Situation 'on the ground' is not as rosy as government paints it

The unemployment rate has skyrocketed and with it the provision of socio-economic rights is envisaged in article 43 of the Constitution.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

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Why broad-based government is yet to inspire hope in Kenyans

Kenya is in deep pain. Out of it, I hope we will forge a new destiny which will be a continuation of the good work that GenZ achieved last year.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Online caricatures are nothing but a cry for help by youths

After the President's many years in politics, after June 25, 2024, he does not need to get irked by the "Ruto must go" online chants.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Ongoing brutalisation of young people sure recipe for anarchy

In view of the foregoing, we have collectively been treated to a very bad circus by this regime in regards to the new spate of abductions.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Kenya Kwanza failures led to Raila-Ruto handshake

The man in the house on the hill, I must admit, is a consummate politician, but whose tenure at the top has been marked with a darker version of all the sins he accused his opponents of.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

There is little for Kenyans to celebrate under Kenya Kwanza government

For instance, there is an attempt to suggest that we have finally fixed the problems in the agriculture sector ostensibly because there was a purported fertiliser subsidy programme.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

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Raila never betrayed Gen Zs; he saved Kenya at a critical moment

At the office of Prime Minister, we had the conception of the Lamu Port-South Sudan-Ethiopia-Transport, whose potential in opening the northern corridor remains unmatched.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

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We'll never keep quiet until Ruto government does the right thing

It is therefore very disingenuous when the political class try to marry politics and religion whenever they want to mischievously claim the high moral ground.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Spare no effort to end sexual and gender-based violence

Kenya, has always demonstrated willingness to give women and girls an equal opportunity which are geared towards rallying the international community towards a gender-inclusive world.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Government's attempt to stifle contrary opinion deplorable

Kenya Kwanza and her allies directed a series of epithets directed at Bishop Anthony Muheria specifically and the body of Christ generally.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

This how Kenya can redesign its flawed electoral system

The street protests of 2023 and the attendant loss of lives were an indictment of our electoral system and our political institutions for their failure to guarantee credible elections.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

With two PhD holders at the helm, let's reset our priorities

With two PhD holders at the helm, with humility and political dexterity, we can commence a journey of national renewal.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

Open letter to Police IG Douglas Kanja

As our ally and friend, we the young people suggest that you point it out to your political superiors that high unemployment rates will always manifest in high crime rates.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

The broad-based government didn't raise Kenya Kwanza popularity

Kenya Kwanza has proven to be a government by blunder. They carefully turned the impeachment of the deputy president into a fully-fledged reality TV show.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago

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Kenya is headed in the wrong direction; let's stop the descent

As a country, we are ripe for a 'viable alternative revolution'. That revolution must stop government programmes that take from the needy and give to the greedy.

By Kidi Mwaga 1 year ago