Lessons for Nairobi in Lilongwe elections drama

In Malawi, optimism has given way to disillusionment and a failing economy.

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Bunge la Mwananchi is new face of democracy

The rise of the citizen parliament is a direct response to a crisis of legitimacy facing modern representative democracy.

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Uniforms are just the start: Why Kenya's police service still fails its women

As post-colonial theory reminds us that the police was a colonial institution designed for violence and coercion, not public service.

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Men's role in achieving two-thirds gender rule

If Kenya is to fulfill its constitutional promise, male leaders must step up not as gatekeepers but as genuine allies in gender justice.

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Gen Zs must join political parties ahead of 2027

Gen Z protests forced the withdrawal of a punitive Finance Bill. But a protest is not a political strategy. For the energy to be more than a fleeting moment, it must be institutionalised.

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The scramble for Gen Z vote is a sign of panic

The political class has a deep-seated fear of an organised, disillusioned youth that could upend the old order.

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Why Kenyan youth are tired of political gaslighting

The government’s mindset seems to demand unquestioning blind respect from the youth without reciprocity.

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Dear Mr Ethekon: An open letter to new IEBC chair, commissioners

A public perception survey today would likely reveal that Kenyans perceive the IEBC negatively, viewing it as weak and vulnerable to political interference.

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Third liberation lies in actualisation of Article 43

The Kenyan Gen Z set the stage for the Third Liberation when they protested against the tax-laden Finance Bill.

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Why it should concern all of us that Kenya is heading to a digital apartheid

Kenya is learning the digital bad manners pretty fast from our neighbours in Tanzania and Uganda and internationally to implement a digital apartheid upon us.

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Goon Zs, gangs and goons should be reminded war is not porridge to be enjoyed and easily digested

Some of the goons are now whistle-blowing, but not because they feel bad about their looting, but because they were not paid

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Lessons for Nairobi in Lilongwe elections drama

In Malawi, optimism has given way to disillusionment and a failing economy.

By 1 month ago

Bunge la Mwananchi is new face of democracy

The rise of the citizen parliament is a direct response to a crisis of legitimacy facing modern representative democracy.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Uniforms are just the start: Why Kenya's police service still fails its women

As post-colonial theory reminds us that the police was a colonial institution designed for violence and coercion, not public service.

By 1 month ago

Men's role in achieving two-thirds gender rule

If Kenya is to fulfill its constitutional promise, male leaders must step up not as gatekeepers but as genuine allies in gender justice.

By 2 months ago

Gen Zs must join political parties ahead of 2027

Gen Z protests forced the withdrawal of a punitive Finance Bill. But a protest is not a political strategy. For the energy to be more than a fleeting moment, it must be institutionalised.

By 2 months ago

The scramble for Gen Z vote is a sign of panic

The political class has a deep-seated fear of an organised, disillusioned youth that could upend the old order.

By 2 months ago

Why Kenyan youth are tired of political gaslighting

The government’s mindset seems to demand unquestioning blind respect from the youth without reciprocity.

By 3 months ago

Dear Mr Ethekon: An open letter to new IEBC chair, commissioners

A public perception survey today would likely reveal that Kenyans perceive the IEBC negatively, viewing it as weak and vulnerable to political interference.

By 3 months ago

Third liberation lies in actualisation of Article 43

The Kenyan Gen Z set the stage for the Third Liberation when they protested against the tax-laden Finance Bill.

By 3 months ago

Why it should concern all of us that Kenya is heading to a digital apartheid

Kenya is learning the digital bad manners pretty fast from our neighbours in Tanzania and Uganda and internationally to implement a digital apartheid upon us.

By 4 months ago

Goon Zs, gangs and goons should be reminded war is not porridge to be enjoyed and easily digested

Some of the goons are now whistle-blowing, but not because they feel bad about their looting, but because they were not paid

By 4 months ago

Lessons for Nairobi in Lilongwe elections drama

In Malawi, optimism has given way to disillusionment and a failing economy.

By 1 month ago

Bunge la Mwananchi is new face of democracy

The rise of the citizen parliament is a direct response to a crisis of legitimacy facing modern representative democracy.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Uniforms are just the start: Why Kenya's police service still fails its women

As post-colonial theory reminds us that the police was a colonial institution designed for violence and coercion, not public service.

By 1 month ago

Men's role in achieving two-thirds gender rule

If Kenya is to fulfill its constitutional promise, male leaders must step up not as gatekeepers but as genuine allies in gender justice.

By 2 months ago

Gen Zs must join political parties ahead of 2027

Gen Z protests forced the withdrawal of a punitive Finance Bill. But a protest is not a political strategy. For the energy to be more than a fleeting moment, it must be institutionalised.

By 2 months ago

The scramble for Gen Z vote is a sign of panic

The political class has a deep-seated fear of an organised, disillusioned youth that could upend the old order.

By 2 months ago

Why Kenyan youth are tired of political gaslighting

The government’s mindset seems to demand unquestioning blind respect from the youth without reciprocity.

By 3 months ago

Dear Mr Ethekon: An open letter to new IEBC chair, commissioners

A public perception survey today would likely reveal that Kenyans perceive the IEBC negatively, viewing it as weak and vulnerable to political interference.

By 3 months ago

Third liberation lies in actualisation of Article 43

The Kenyan Gen Z set the stage for the Third Liberation when they protested against the tax-laden Finance Bill.

By 3 months ago

Why it should concern all of us that Kenya is heading to a digital apartheid

Kenya is learning the digital bad manners pretty fast from our neighbours in Tanzania and Uganda and internationally to implement a digital apartheid upon us.

By 4 months ago

Goon Zs, gangs and goons should be reminded war is not porridge to be enjoyed and easily digested

Some of the goons are now whistle-blowing, but not because they feel bad about their looting, but because they were not paid

By 4 months ago

Gen Zs must join political parties ahead of 2027

Gen Z protests forced the withdrawal of a punitive Finance Bill. But a protest is not a political strategy. For the energy to be more than a fleeting moment, it must be institutionalised.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

The scramble for Gen Z vote is a sign of panic

The political class has a deep-seated fear of an organised, disillusioned youth that could upend the old order.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

Why Kenyan youth are tired of political gaslighting

The government's mindset seems to demand unquestioning blind respect from the youth without reciprocity.

By Wanja Maina 3 months ago

Dear Mr Ethekon: An open letter to new IEBC chair, commissioners

A public perception survey today would likely reveal that Kenyans perceive the IEBC negatively, viewing it as weak and vulnerable to political interference.

By Wanja Maina 3 months ago

Third liberation lies in actualisation of Article 43

The Kenyan Gen Z set the stage for the Third Liberation when they protested against the tax-laden Finance Bill.

By Wanja Maina 3 months ago

Why it should concern all of us that Kenya is heading to a digital apartheid

Kenya is learning the digital bad manners pretty fast from our neighbours in Tanzania and Uganda and internationally to implement a digital apartheid upon us.

By Wanja Maina 4 months ago

Goon Zs, gangs and goons should be reminded war is not porridge to be enjoyed and easily digested

Some of the goons are now whistle-blowing, but not because they feel bad about their looting, but because they were not paid

By Wanja Maina 4 months ago