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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 months ago

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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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 months ago

Taxing solar panels betrays our environment

Solar panel taxes undermine clean energy progress.

By 5 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 months ago

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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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 months ago

Taxing solar panels betrays our environment

Solar panel taxes undermine clean energy progress.

By 5 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 months ago

Taxing solar panels betrays our environment

Solar panel taxes undermine clean energy progress.

By 5 months ago

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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 2 months ago