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Violent demos dim hope for economic recovery before Ruto's first term ends

No one can quantify the economic losses that the country continues to suffer as a result of the violent protests.

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Mr President, take responsibility of Wednesday's deaths, destruction

The aftermath of what was meant to be a sacred day to remember and honour tens of young people senselessly killed during the Gen Z protest against Finance Bill 2024.

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A third of Sh4.2 trillion national budget will go to waste or stolen

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Universal health care sabotaged by greed and ignorance of the law

One of the sad realities emerging from the 2025/26 budget proceedings in Parliament is that our budgets are prepared first and foremost to serve the big people in the Executive and Parliament.

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Economic reality doesn't align with narrative touted by Kenya Kwanza

2024 Economic Survey is probably the single most important economic document that presents key economic trends of the past five years.

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Parliament can redeem its image by proving it isn't part of the Executive

Parliament must stamp its authority to ensure debt sustainability, compliance with approved debt ceilings and clear the cloud on odious debts. 

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Ruto in China: A toast to future ties or strategic game against the West?

For those that may not be in the know, the Chinese people and culture emphasises on building a friendship as a precursor to their diplomatic, trade and social engagements.

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US vs China trade war projected to drag global economy into recession

Easter season would be a time for businesses to reap big as consumers loosen their wallets to make merry as they reflect on the crucifixion of Christ.

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'Echoes of War' debacle has shred Ruto's creative economy agenda

The National Drama and Film Festivals would ordinarily pass as a thrilling season for art lovers and a moment for young people to demonstrate their raw and pure talent.

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Trump's tariffs on Kenyan exports further weaken a wobbling economy

On Wednesday this week, I ventured into the once busy Buruburu shopping centre, nestled within Makadara and Embakasi West constituencies of Nairobi.

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Mbadi sends mixed signals on the economy amid rising debt concerns

This past week, the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury was caught publicly warning key stakeholders on the high external debt risks that the country is facing.

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Constitutional amendments to save CDF expose MPs conflict of interest

The Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2025, that seeks to amend Article 204 of the Constitution to introduce three other funds has been published in Parliament.

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Dear Mr President, tough times call you to reflect on your leadership

Ruto's comments indicate he has accurate information of what Kenyans trolling him on media think and feel about his leadership and state of the economy.

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Executive should stop sideshows and address Auditor's sticky issues

In practice, the Auditor’s opinion cannot be retracted nor re-explained in any other version, other than in the form in which it was issued.

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Recurring audit queries expose MPs as weak link in public funds control

One of the emphatic issues raised by the auditor general is the lack of resolute action on audit queries that have consistently been recurring on her reports.

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Violent demos dim hope for economic recovery before Ruto's first term ends

No one can quantify the economic losses that the country continues to suffer as a result of the violent protests.

By 29 days ago

Beyond the deals: Are Kenya's trade agreements delivering real value?

Economic speak, the key highlight of this week was President William Ruto's tour in Europe.

By 1 month ago

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Mr President, take responsibility of Wednesday's deaths, destruction

The aftermath of what was meant to be a sacred day to remember and honour tens of young people senselessly killed during the Gen Z protest against Finance Bill 2024.

By 1 month ago

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A third of Sh4.2 trillion national budget will go to waste or stolen

The annual budget process is an official ritual that Kenyans cannot avoid courtesy of the country’s established constitutional and democratic order.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Why Treasury's appetite for paying failed projects can't be satisfied

The Nairobi-Nakuru -Mau Summit road contract, famously referred to as the Rironi-Mau Summit project, seems to have taken the same familiar and well-trodden path.

By 2 months ago

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Universal health care sabotaged by greed and ignorance of the law

One of the sad realities emerging from the 2025/26 budget proceedings in Parliament is that our budgets are prepared first and foremost to serve the big people in the Executive and Parliament.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Economic reality doesn't align with narrative touted by Kenya Kwanza

2024 Economic Survey is probably the single most important economic document that presents key economic trends of the past five years.

By 3 months ago

Parliament can redeem its image by proving it isn't part of the Executive

Parliament must stamp its authority to ensure debt sustainability, compliance with approved debt ceilings and clear the cloud on odious debts. 

By 3 months ago

Premium

Ruto in China: A toast to future ties or strategic game against the West?

For those that may not be in the know, the Chinese people and culture emphasises on building a friendship as a precursor to their diplomatic, trade and social engagements.

By 3 months ago

US vs China trade war projected to drag global economy into recession

Easter season would be a time for businesses to reap big as consumers loosen their wallets to make merry as they reflect on the crucifixion of Christ.

By 3 months ago

US China trade war to drag global economy into recession

Chinese suppliers this week have been exposing the actual wholesale prices for world-renowned brands, appealing for US consumers to order their products directly from them online

By 3 months ago

Premium

'Echoes of War' debacle has shred Ruto's creative economy agenda

The National Drama and Film Festivals would ordinarily pass as a thrilling season for art lovers and a moment for young people to demonstrate their raw and pure talent.

By 3 months ago

Trump's tariffs on Kenyan exports further weaken a wobbling economy

On Wednesday this week, I ventured into the once busy Buruburu shopping centre, nestled within Makadara and Embakasi West constituencies of Nairobi.

By 4 months ago

Mbadi sends mixed signals on the economy amid rising debt concerns

This past week, the Cabinet Secretary for National Treasury was caught publicly warning key stakeholders on the high external debt risks that the country is facing.

By 4 months ago

Constitutional amendments to save CDF expose MPs conflict of interest

The Constitutional (Amendment) Bill, 2025, that seeks to amend Article 204 of the Constitution to introduce three other funds has been published in Parliament.

By 4 months ago

Dear Mr President, tough times call you to reflect on your leadership

Ruto's comments indicate he has accurate information of what Kenyans trolling him on media think and feel about his leadership and state of the economy.

By 4 months ago

Executive should stop sideshows and address Auditor's sticky issues

In practice, the Auditor’s opinion cannot be retracted nor re-explained in any other version, other than in the form in which it was issued.

By 5 months ago

Recurring audit queries expose MPs as weak link in public funds control

One of the emphatic issues raised by the auditor general is the lack of resolute action on audit queries that have consistently been recurring on her reports.

By 5 months ago

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Violent demos dim hope for economic recovery before Ruto's first term ends

No one can quantify the economic losses that the country continues to suffer as a result of the violent protests.

By 29 days ago

Beyond the deals: Are Kenya's trade agreements delivering real value?

Economic speak, the key highlight of this week was President William Ruto's tour in Europe.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Mr President, take responsibility of Wednesday's deaths, destruction

The aftermath of what was meant to be a sacred day to remember and honour tens of young people senselessly killed during the Gen Z protest against Finance Bill 2024.

By 1 month ago

Premium

A third of Sh4.2 trillion national budget will go to waste or stolen

The annual budget process is an official ritual that Kenyans cannot avoid courtesy of the country’s established constitutional and democratic order.

By 1 month ago