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Kenya in 2026: Drought, debt and politicians itching for a referendum
The first event that is likely to shape the outcomes of 2026 starts this coming week with the government handling of the transition under the Competency Based Education (CBE).
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Kenya in 2026: Drought, debt and politicians itching for a referendum
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Road carnage exposes policy failure and weak enforcement of traffic law
The Christmas season provides a unique opportunity for families and communities to share joy, peace and laughter after many days of toil.
By 1 month ago
Road carnage exposes policy failure and weak enforcement of traffic law
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Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns
Hersi wondered why there are so many developers across the country building apartments and petrol stations and no factories.
By 1 month ago
Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns
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Current sale of State firms raises concerns similar to those of 1970s
Let us walk back in time to January 1970. Kenyans are still excited with their new found freedom from the yoke of colonialism.
By 1 month ago
Current sale of State firms raises concerns similar to those of 1970s
Mwea Township may pass as a good case study of the National Economy:
This week we turn into one of the townships in Kirinyaga County that probably best represents our national economic system.
By 1 month ago
Mwea Township may pass as a good case study of the National Economy:
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Kenya's deepening wealth divide exposes leadership failures
Just days after Ruto shared a glamorous picture of the economy that he has delivered in his first three years in office, the chilling contrast of reality has come from the most unlikely quarters.
By 2 months ago
Kenya's deepening wealth divide exposes leadership failures
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State of the Nation: President's own account contradicts reality by far
Conceptually, the Constitution demands that the President present an annual State of the Nation Address to a joint House of Parliament.
By 2 months ago
State of the Nation: President's own account contradicts reality by far
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How bureaucrats, politicians steal billions through tender cancellation
New administrations at both the national and county governments would cancel a contract on very flimsy grounds, only to re-tender the same project months later.
By 2 months ago
How bureaucrats, politicians steal billions through tender cancellation
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Why survival of EAC now hangs in the balance
The survival of the East African Community probably faces one of its biggest tests due to ideological differences of the current crop of leaders in the region.
By 2 months ago
Why survival of EAC now hangs in the balance
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Why Kenya's 30 pc development budget is not delivering
In theory, there is no country that can realise meaningful economic growth and development without reasonable investments on infrastructure.
By 3 months ago
Why Kenya's 30 pc development budget is not delivering
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A life of service and fight for freedom: Raila's everlasting great gift to Kenya
This week the author of the universe has once more reminded us of the inevitability of our mortality, regardless of power and rank in society.
By 3 months ago
A life of service and fight for freedom: Raila's everlasting great gift to Kenya
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Why government can't borrow its way to prosperity
Trying to understand the Kenya’s economic system under conventional economic models is a painful and often confusing endeavor.
By 3 months ago
Why government can't borrow its way to prosperity
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How economic numbers betray Ruto ahead of 2027 polls
The debt binge of the Jubilee administration equally stinks as that of the current administration. The plunder of public coffers has only grown bigger in the spirit of it is our time to eat.
By 3 months ago
How economic numbers betray Ruto ahead of 2027 polls
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Kenya in 2026: Drought, debt and politicians itching for a referendum
The first event that is likely to shape the outcomes of 2026 starts this coming week with the government handling of the transition under the Competency Based Education (CBE).
By 1 month ago
Kenya in 2026: Drought, debt and politicians itching for a referendum
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Road carnage exposes policy failure and weak enforcement of traffic law
The Christmas season provides a unique opportunity for families and communities to share joy, peace and laughter after many days of toil.
By 1 month ago
Road carnage exposes policy failure and weak enforcement of traffic law
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Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns
Hersi wondered why there are so many developers across the country building apartments and petrol stations and no factories.
By 1 month ago
Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns
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Current sale of State firms raises concerns similar to those of 1970s
Let us walk back in time to January 1970. Kenyans are still excited with their new found freedom from the yoke of colonialism.
By 1 month ago
Current sale of State firms raises concerns similar to those of 1970s
Mwea Township may pass as a good case study of the National Economy:
This week we turn into one of the townships in Kirinyaga County that probably best represents our national economic system.
By 1 month ago
Mwea Township may pass as a good case study of the National Economy:
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Kenya's deepening wealth divide exposes leadership failures
Just days after Ruto shared a glamorous picture of the economy that he has delivered in his first three years in office, the chilling contrast of reality has come from the most unlikely quarters.
By 2 months ago
Kenya's deepening wealth divide exposes leadership failures
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State of the Nation: President's own account contradicts reality by far
Conceptually, the Constitution demands that the President present an annual State of the Nation Address to a joint House of Parliament.
By 2 months ago
State of the Nation: President's own account contradicts reality by far
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How bureaucrats, politicians steal billions through tender cancellation
New administrations at both the national and county governments would cancel a contract on very flimsy grounds, only to re-tender the same project months later.
By 2 months ago
How bureaucrats, politicians steal billions through tender cancellation
Premium
Why survival of EAC now hangs in the balance
The survival of the East African Community probably faces one of its biggest tests due to ideological differences of the current crop of leaders in the region.
By 2 months ago
Why survival of EAC now hangs in the balance
Premium
Why Kenya's 30 pc development budget is not delivering
In theory, there is no country that can realise meaningful economic growth and development without reasonable investments on infrastructure.
By 3 months ago
Why Kenya's 30 pc development budget is not delivering
Premium
A life of service and fight for freedom: Raila's everlasting great gift to Kenya
This week the author of the universe has once more reminded us of the inevitability of our mortality, regardless of power and rank in society.
By 3 months ago
A life of service and fight for freedom: Raila's everlasting great gift to Kenya
Premium
Why government can't borrow its way to prosperity
Trying to understand the Kenya’s economic system under conventional economic models is a painful and often confusing endeavor.
By 3 months ago
Why government can't borrow its way to prosperity
Premium
How economic numbers betray Ruto ahead of 2027 polls
The debt binge of the Jubilee administration equally stinks as that of the current administration. The plunder of public coffers has only grown bigger in the spirit of it is our time to eat.
By 3 months ago
How economic numbers betray Ruto ahead of 2027 polls
Premium
Kenya in 2026: Drought, debt and politicians itching for a referendum
The first event that is likely to shape the outcomes of 2026 starts this coming week with the government handling of the transition under the Competency Based Education (CBE).
By 1 month ago
Kenya in 2026: Drought, debt and politicians itching for a referendum
Premium
Road carnage exposes policy failure and weak enforcement of traffic law
The Christmas season provides a unique opportunity for families and communities to share joy, peace and laughter after many days of toil.
By 1 month ago
Road carnage exposes policy failure and weak enforcement of traffic law
Premium
Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns
Hersi wondered why there are so many developers across the country building apartments and petrol stations and no factories.
By 1 month ago
Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns
Premium
Current sale of State firms raises concerns similar to those of 1970s
Let us walk back in time to January 1970. Kenyans are still excited with their new found freedom from the yoke of colonialism.
By 1 month ago
Current sale of State firms raises concerns similar to those of 1970s
Mwea Township may pass as a good case study of the National Economy:
This week we turn into one of the townships in Kirinyaga County that probably best represents our national economic system.
By 1 month ago
Mwea Township may pass as a good case study of the National Economy:
Premium
Kenya's deepening wealth divide exposes leadership failures
Just days after Ruto shared a glamorous picture of the economy that he has delivered in his first three years in office, the chilling contrast of reality has come from the most unlikely quarters.
By 2 months ago
Kenya's deepening wealth divide exposes leadership failures
Premium
State of the Nation: President's own account contradicts reality by far
Conceptually, the Constitution demands that the President present an annual State of the Nation Address to a joint House of Parliament.
By 2 months ago
State of the Nation: President's own account contradicts reality by far
Premium
How bureaucrats, politicians steal billions through tender cancellation
New administrations at both the national and county governments would cancel a contract on very flimsy grounds, only to re-tender the same project months later.
By 2 months ago
How bureaucrats, politicians steal billions through tender cancellation
Premium
Why survival of EAC now hangs in the balance
The survival of the East African Community probably faces one of its biggest tests due to ideological differences of the current crop of leaders in the region.
By 2 months ago
Why survival of EAC now hangs in the balance
Premium
Why Kenya's 30 pc development budget is not delivering
In theory, there is no country that can realise meaningful economic growth and development without reasonable investments on infrastructure.
By 3 months ago
Why Kenya's 30 pc development budget is not delivering
Premium
A life of service and fight for freedom: Raila's everlasting great gift to Kenya
This week the author of the universe has once more reminded us of the inevitability of our mortality, regardless of power and rank in society.
By 3 months ago
A life of service and fight for freedom: Raila's everlasting great gift to Kenya
Premium
Why government can't borrow its way to prosperity
Trying to understand the Kenya’s economic system under conventional economic models is a painful and often confusing endeavor.
By 3 months ago
Why government can't borrow its way to prosperity
Premium
How economic numbers betray Ruto ahead of 2027 polls
The debt binge of the Jubilee administration equally stinks as that of the current administration. The plunder of public coffers has only grown bigger in the spirit of it is our time to eat.
By 3 months ago
How economic numbers betray Ruto ahead of 2027 polls
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Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns
Hersi wondered why there are so many developers across the country building apartments and petrol stations and no factories.
By Patrick Muinde 1 month ago
Why turning Kenya into a construction site won't deliver lasting economic returns
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