We're killing the goose that lays the egg

Safaricom - and KPC - offer such critical infrastructure that a systemic failure of either would have catastrophic consequences.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 month ago

Premium

Why we keep falling for empty election promises

The Governor, in his state of delirium, had even envisaged a Formula 1 track in the county

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 month ago

Premium

We have a shortage of empathetic leadership

Our leadership - both corporate and political - are generally full of hubris.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 month ago

Tax the money collected by traffic police

I have always argued that if the government was serious about sorting out the traffic mess, they should first ask each and every roadblock unit to account for every day of their work.

By Mutahi Mureithi 2 months ago

Investing in infrastructure vital for Kenya

Infrastructural development, especially road expansion and improvement, holds the key to unlocking Kenya's economic potential.

By Mutahi Mureithi 2 months ago

Premium

If e-procurement works, it'll change things

The entire e-procurement process works against the cartels that dominate national and county governments

By Mutahi Mureithi 2 months ago

We must take action on climate change now

Anyone who believes that climate change is not real needs a reality check. It is undoubtedly one of the most pressing global challenges today

By Mutahi Mureithi 3 months ago

The uncontrolled chaos in boda boda sector

This is more than a transport sector; it is a massive informal economy, providing a livelihood for a vast population of young men.

By Mutahi Mureithi 3 months ago

Churches are now a politician's playground

The church has become a favoured platform for political figures-not only in Kenya, but across the world. Churches command large weekly congregations that politicians find irresistible.

By Mutahi Mureithi 3 months ago

Turning Kenya into Singapore a pipe dream

Of late, we have heard Singapore mentioned numerous times by no less than President William Ruto, ostensibly as a beacon that we should aim at in development.

By Mutahi Mureithi 4 months ago

Farmers being exploited by brokers, middlemen

Farmers in Kenya do all the hard work while all the money goes to undeserving brokers and middlemen.

By Mutahi Mureithi 4 months ago

The 30-minute experiment that exposed Kenya's traffic culture

One interaction in particular stood out. The officer stopped a Mercedes-Benz - it reeked of old money - exchanged a few words with the driver, and then the cop entered the car.

By Mutahi Mureithi 4 months ago

The scam that is Kenya's healthcare system

The transition from the National Hospital Insurance Fund to SHA was to solve old problems but is quickly proving to be just another costly avenue for theft.

By Mutahi Mureithi 4 months ago

Of MPs' influence peddling in passing Bills

MPs have vociferously responded to a pointed accusation from the President William Ruto that they regularly dip their fingers in the jar containing our collective wealth.

By Mutahi Mureithi 5 months ago

Premium

e-Citizen scam: How Kenya perfected the art of losing billions

Let's narrow our focus to just one scandal: the infamous e-Citizen case, where Sh9.4 billion reportedly went missing.

By Mutahi Mureithi 5 months ago

The culture of poverty; a visit to Rhoda slum

We continue to read headlines of leaders flying private jets, living in palatial homes, and awarding themselves obscene allowances while children in our slums go hungry.

By Mutahi Mureithi 5 months ago

Helicopters all over but no food on the table

I believe we now have one of the highest concentrations of private helicopters in the region.

By Mutahi Mureithi 6 months ago

Shoot to maim order can only lead to death

I also expect quite a number of deaths here and there since our policemen, while trying to shoot the legs, might fetch the head instead, either deliberately or out of incompetence.

By Mutahi Mureithi 6 months ago

Give if you must, but don't tell the whole world

Street families are a common sight in many cities and towns in Kenya. You will find them in dark alleys rummaging for food and scrap in bins all over the place.

By Mutahi Mureithi 6 months ago

The emperor fiddles as the country burns

The government has the nerve to accuse the youngsters who were peacefully protesting the death of many of their own in the hands of this same government, of being behind the chaos.

By Mutahi Mureithi 7 months ago

Cybercafe to power: Curious case of the IEBC Chairmanship

Is the IEBC chairman the right person to lead Kenya's Electoral body?

By Mutahi Mureithi 7 months ago

Taxing solar panels betrays our environment

Solar panel taxes undermine clean energy progress.

By Mutahi Mureithi 7 months ago

Our politicians are wolves in sheep's clothing

The new CS or Senior Advisor now becomes the most ardent government supporter, singing praises in the newly acquired modes of transport

By Mutahi Mureithi 8 months ago

The world king is naked, someone tell him

The tariff wars initiated by President Donald Trump, have had severe global repercussions and will continue doing so.

By Mutahi Mureithi 8 months ago

Why Kenya lacks initiative to push through projects

Look at any large government investment and it is bound to have the soiled fingerprints of some functionary representing interests of some people in high places.

By Mutahi Mureithi 9 months ago

Keep public contracts open for accountability

I have been musing about government contracts and need for accountability on providing key details about them.

By Mutahi Mureithi 9 months ago

Indeed, we are living in interesting times

Here in Kenya, we are indeed living in interesting times, the Chinese version that is.

By Mutahi Mureithi 9 months ago

Yes, pork barrel politics will be our undoing

From the top to the other end of the spectrum, we have made it a specialty to look at everything from the lens of politics.

By Mutahi Mureithi 9 months ago

Our political class are wolves in sheep's clothing

The recent power sharing, if you ask me, is nothing more than a Faustian pact that can only benefit a certain group of people.

By Mutahi Mureithi 10 months ago

Perpetual campaigns derail nation's growth

At the national level, we seem to be in full campaign mode with more than two years before the elections.

By Mutahi Mureithi 10 months ago

Let special police squad deal with boda boda menace

Police turn a blind eye as boda boda riders move in and out of traffic, sometimes with a pillion passenger whose work is to snatch handbags and phones from pedestrians.

By Mutahi Mureithi 10 months ago

Will tomorrow ever come for our young leaders?

Over the years, we have been held hostage by the same leaders who continue to cling onto power while the youth are left holding onto the false hope that their time will come in the future.

By Mutahi Mureithi 11 months ago

Choose leaders based on content of their character

Will we ever choose our leaders based not on how fat their wallet is but by the content of their character? That will be the day that we will say we have come of age as a country.

By Mutahi Mureithi 11 months ago

Act urgently on food security, climate change

Soaring temperatures, unpredictable and extreme weather patterns are adversely affecting our ability to feed ourselves, demanding urgent solutions.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 year ago

Tatu City exemplifies what is possible in Kenya

The transformation of a former coffee plantation into a world class estate is nothing short of a miracle.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 year ago

We are a nation of shoddy work, shady deals

I recently watched a clip where Ruto was berating a building contractor for doing shoddy work during an impromptu site visit.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 year ago

We have been turned into a nation of cynics

It seems the livestock vaccination programme is being pushed the throats of farmers who have none or limited understanding of global warming.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 year ago

Reduce road carnage by installing more cameras

Traffic rules in Kenya are more honoured in breach than observance, which is really unfortunate.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 year ago

Devolution can only work with committed leadership

In most counties, the governors and their acolytes see their county as a pot where they can dip their dirty hands at any opportunity. In most instances, this is what has happened.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 year ago

Government can be efficient when it wants

The Kenyan government should be voted among the most efficient in the world. Things move at a crisp pace and excellent services are delivered - when the need arises.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 year ago