We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for

Rev Jesse Jackson built his life and career on the conviction that no government has the right to prey upon its people, and that power, however intoxicating, is answerable to those who confer it.

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How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed

Unfortunately, Oburu and his co-conspirators who are currently dining at the UDA table, and others who political scientists call ‘useful idiots’, see Sifuna as an impediment.

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Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleading

Indefatigable Atwoli is categorical that a president needs uninterrupted 20 to 30 years to make an impact.

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Inside CBK's tough balancing act on loan costs

CBK faces a high-stakes decision on interest rates on Tuesday, caught between a cooling economy, a massive government borrowing plan, and mounting pressure to deliver affordable credit.

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State's persecution of Gachagua adds muscle to his political stature

Some people in places of influence view Gachagua as a rabble-rouser, hence the desperate need to intimidate and silence him while fully aware that this infringes on his right to free speech.

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Older leaders should give way as youths gradually stake their claim

Most of our aged leaders have become conceited and delusional after enjoying the perks of power for too long and have developed a sense of entitlement to leadership.  

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ODM is suffering from serious leadership and ideological paucity

Since Raila's death last year, leadership and ideological bankruptcy within ODM have been amplified by the now cliche phrase, "Raila left us in the broad-based government."

By 2 months ago

Voters should punish politicians who disappear after winning polls

With 2027 designated a turning point in Kenya's history, politicians across the board are expected to take viable political stands and mark their territories well in advance.

By 2 months ago

Trump's military adventurism poses threat to global peace and order

While the US is resorting to brawn, China is increasingly becoming the real global powerhouse with its implementation of sound economic policies abroad, devoid of military interventions.

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ODM leaders must sober up and stop party from fading into oblivion

The surprise 2024 working agreement with the United Democratic Alliance that birthed the broad-based government took the steam out of ODM.

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Why destruction of trees will likely lead to fights over water resources

Truphena Muthoni is driven by an unadulterated love for nature, which is ably represented by trees.

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Why councils of elders shouldn't abdicate core responsibilities for politics

In a typical case of the kettle calling the pot black, the Western Elders Forum met in Kakamega last week for two reasons.

By 3 months ago

Government should rescue our university education from doldrums

A ban on alcohol, drugs and wild parties in hostels and penalties for those who break the rules can enforce discipline.

By 3 months ago

Mini poll wins have fortified President Ruto for epic 2027 election battle

UDA’s win in Malava and Mbeere constituencies has proven that President William Ruto doesn’t easily back off from a fight, and the opposition must rethink its strategies.

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ODM's ideological stand cannot be dictated by individuals' dreams

The contest is now down to Sifuna's stand and Winnie's truth against Mbadi’s dreams.

By 4 months ago

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Why Suluhu's despotic disposition is bad for democracy in Tanzania

The murder of citizens clamouring for democratic space is a mark of sadism.

By 4 months ago

Heed calls for stronger collaboration to bridge gap between research and implementation

Research and innovation are indispensable for achieving universal health coverage and national development priorities.

By 4 months ago

Ruto will bag Luo votes if he picks Mama Ida as a running-mate

Mama Ida is not only capable of harnessing Luo and national votes, she has decades of experience in political leadership and organisation, having managed the political affairs of Raila Odinga.

By 4 months ago

Unforeseen events have conspired to give President the upper hand

President Ruto surprised many by acknowledging that Raila Odinga propped up his government when it was tottering, besieged by Gen Z, the Opposition and civil society activists.

By 4 months ago

Raila's last wish cheated community out of exploitative burial rites

Raila Odinga is one of the very few Kenyan leaders who, though jealously ‘owned’ by their ethnic groups, never lost sight of the bigger picture.

By 5 months ago

Raila's sickness shines spotlight on our floundering health services

Mama Ida claimed she would have taken Raila to Migori hospital for treatment if he were sick, but no, he was flown to India.

By 5 months ago

Leaders' aversion to change is the fuel of growing youth discontent

Self-aggrandisement by the old leaders only serves to infuriate the youth who want change urgently, and they have demonstrated they are ready to force it if there is need. 

By 5 months ago

We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for

Rev Jesse Jackson built his life and career on the conviction that no government has the right to prey upon its people, and that power, however intoxicating, is answerable to those who confer it.

By 26 days ago

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How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed

Unfortunately, Oburu and his co-conspirators who are currently dining at the UDA table, and others who political scientists call ‘useful idiots’, see Sifuna as an impediment.

By 1 month ago

Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleading

Indefatigable Atwoli is categorical that a president needs uninterrupted 20 to 30 years to make an impact.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Inside CBK's tough balancing act on loan costs

CBK faces a high-stakes decision on interest rates on Tuesday, caught between a cooling economy, a massive government borrowing plan, and mounting pressure to deliver affordable credit.

By 1 month ago

State's persecution of Gachagua adds muscle to his political stature

Some people in places of influence view Gachagua as a rabble-rouser, hence the desperate need to intimidate and silence him while fully aware that this infringes on his right to free speech.

By 1 month ago

Older leaders should give way as youths gradually stake their claim

Most of our aged leaders have become conceited and delusional after enjoying the perks of power for too long and have developed a sense of entitlement to leadership.  

By 1 month ago

ODM is suffering from serious leadership and ideological paucity

Since Raila's death last year, leadership and ideological bankruptcy within ODM have been amplified by the now cliche phrase, "Raila left us in the broad-based government."

By 2 months ago

Voters should punish politicians who disappear after winning polls

With 2027 designated a turning point in Kenya's history, politicians across the board are expected to take viable political stands and mark their territories well in advance.

By 2 months ago

Trump's military adventurism poses threat to global peace and order

While the US is resorting to brawn, China is increasingly becoming the real global powerhouse with its implementation of sound economic policies abroad, devoid of military interventions.

By 2 months ago

ODM leaders must sober up and stop party from fading into oblivion

The surprise 2024 working agreement with the United Democratic Alliance that birthed the broad-based government took the steam out of ODM.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Why destruction of trees will likely lead to fights over water resources

Truphena Muthoni is driven by an unadulterated love for nature, which is ably represented by trees.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Why councils of elders shouldn't abdicate core responsibilities for politics

In a typical case of the kettle calling the pot black, the Western Elders Forum met in Kakamega last week for two reasons.

By 3 months ago

Government should rescue our university education from doldrums

A ban on alcohol, drugs and wild parties in hostels and penalties for those who break the rules can enforce discipline.

By 3 months ago

Mini poll wins have fortified President Ruto for epic 2027 election battle

UDA’s win in Malava and Mbeere constituencies has proven that President William Ruto doesn’t easily back off from a fight, and the opposition must rethink its strategies.

By 3 months ago

Premium

ODM's ideological stand cannot be dictated by individuals' dreams

The contest is now down to Sifuna's stand and Winnie's truth against Mbadi’s dreams.

By 4 months ago

Premium

Why Suluhu's despotic disposition is bad for democracy in Tanzania

The murder of citizens clamouring for democratic space is a mark of sadism.

By 4 months ago

Heed calls for stronger collaboration to bridge gap between research and implementation

Research and innovation are indispensable for achieving universal health coverage and national development priorities.

By 4 months ago

Ruto will bag Luo votes if he picks Mama Ida as a running-mate

Mama Ida is not only capable of harnessing Luo and national votes, she has decades of experience in political leadership and organisation, having managed the political affairs of Raila Odinga.

By 4 months ago