Let us celebrate the well-run counties and shame the rest

Devolution is the crown jewel of the 2010 Constitution. This fact should be remembered not just during the annual devolution conference but throughout the year.

By 1 month ago

Let's make Nairobi Africa's cultural, intellectual Mecca

Officialdom in Kenya has been celebrating planned relocation of three United Nation (UN) organisations – UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women – to Nairobi by 2026.

By 1 month ago

Failure to invest in education will stunt real growth

This week Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government can no longer afford to fund free primary education.

By 1 month ago

Charging demo suspects with terrorism unfair

It is true that during recent protests, there were individuals whose primary motivation was to break the law. Most of them were credibly rumoured to have been sponsored by politicians.

By 2 months ago

When politicians leave money on the table for us

One of the tragedies of our current political situation is that it is a major distraction from the urgent need to improve the material conditions of Kenyans.

By 2 months ago

State's approach to demos will only fuel public anger

The protests to commemorate the June 25th protests turned violent. At least 15 people were killed, and 400 injured. Property damage went into the millions.

By 2 months ago

June 25th protests should spark our national renewal

What does it take to build a coherent nation? As we near the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests, it is worth reflecting on this question.

By 3 months ago

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How Ojwang's murder exposes rot in elite class

The murder of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody is a reminder of the many things wrong with Kenya’s ruling elites.

By 3 months ago

Let us celebrate the well-run counties and shame the rest

Devolution is the crown jewel of the 2010 Constitution. This fact should be remembered not just during the annual devolution conference but throughout the year.

By 1 month ago

Let's make Nairobi Africa's cultural, intellectual Mecca

Officialdom in Kenya has been celebrating planned relocation of three United Nation (UN) organisations – UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women – to Nairobi by 2026.

By 1 month ago

Failure to invest in education will stunt real growth

This week Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government can no longer afford to fund free primary education.

By 1 month ago

Charging demo suspects with terrorism unfair

It is true that during recent protests, there were individuals whose primary motivation was to break the law. Most of them were credibly rumoured to have been sponsored by politicians.

By 2 months ago

When politicians leave money on the table for us

One of the tragedies of our current political situation is that it is a major distraction from the urgent need to improve the material conditions of Kenyans.

By 2 months ago

State's approach to demos will only fuel public anger

The protests to commemorate the June 25th protests turned violent. At least 15 people were killed, and 400 injured. Property damage went into the millions.

By 2 months ago

June 25th protests should spark our national renewal

What does it take to build a coherent nation? As we near the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests, it is worth reflecting on this question.

By 3 months ago

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How Ojwang's murder exposes rot in elite class

The murder of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody is a reminder of the many things wrong with Kenya’s ruling elites.

By 3 months ago

Let us celebrate the well-run counties and shame the rest

Devolution is the crown jewel of the 2010 Constitution. This fact should be remembered not just during the annual devolution conference but throughout the year.

By 1 month ago

Let's make Nairobi Africa's cultural, intellectual Mecca

Officialdom in Kenya has been celebrating planned relocation of three United Nation (UN) organisations – UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women – to Nairobi by 2026.

By 1 month ago

Failure to invest in education will stunt real growth

This week Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government can no longer afford to fund free primary education.

By 1 month ago

Charging demo suspects with terrorism unfair

It is true that during recent protests, there were individuals whose primary motivation was to break the law. Most of them were credibly rumoured to have been sponsored by politicians.

By 2 months ago

When politicians leave money on the table for us

One of the tragedies of our current political situation is that it is a major distraction from the urgent need to improve the material conditions of Kenyans.

By 2 months ago

State's approach to demos will only fuel public anger

The protests to commemorate the June 25th protests turned violent. At least 15 people were killed, and 400 injured. Property damage went into the millions.

By 2 months ago

June 25th protests should spark our national renewal

What does it take to build a coherent nation? As we near the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests, it is worth reflecting on this question.

By 3 months ago

Premium

How Ojwang's murder exposes rot in elite class

The murder of Albert Ojwang’ in police custody is a reminder of the many things wrong with Kenya’s ruling elites.

By 3 months ago

Let us celebrate the well-run counties and shame the rest

Devolution is the crown jewel of the 2010 Constitution. This fact should be remembered not just during the annual devolution conference but throughout the year.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Let's make Nairobi Africa's cultural, intellectual Mecca

Officialdom in Kenya has been celebrating planned relocation of three United Nation (UN) organisations - UNICEF, UNFPA, and UN Women - to Nairobi by 2026.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Failure to invest in education will stunt real growth

This week Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi announced that the government can no longer afford to fund free primary education.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Charging demo suspects with terrorism unfair

It is true that during recent protests, there were individuals whose primary motivation was to break the law. Most of them were credibly rumoured to have been sponsored by politicians.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

When politicians leave money on the table for us

One of the tragedies of our current political situation is that it is a major distraction from the urgent need to improve the material conditions of Kenyans.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

State's approach to demos will only fuel public anger

The protests to commemorate the June 25th protests turned violent. At least 15 people were killed, and 400 injured. Property damage went into the millions.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

June 25th protests should spark our national renewal

What does it take to build a coherent nation? As we near the first anniversary of the June 25, 2024 protests, it is worth reflecting on this question.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

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How Ojwang's murder exposes rot in elite class

The murder of Albert Ojwang' in police custody is a reminder of the many things wrong with Kenya's ruling elites.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Ruto toying with chaos by arresting opposition leaders

Kenya has about 105,000 police officers against an adult population of 34 million. That translates to about one police officer per 324 people.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

The decline of our universities is a national tragedy

It certainly does not feel like the most pressing issue in the country, but the entrenched culture of mediocrity in the management of our public university is a national catastrophe.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Decline of our universities is a national tragedy

The erosion of academic standards in our universities poses a serious threat to the nation's future.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

The latest economic survey says a lot on Ruto's presidency

The latest economic survey released by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics has some sobering figures.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

What new economic indicators tell us about Ruto's presidency

President Ruto's economic scorecard: What the latest data reveals.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Kenyans are not negative, its anger against rogue elite

Kenyans are furious with a ruling elite that has gone rogue. They are demanding better services and respect from the individuals they put in power.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Praise singers doing Ruto more harm than good

Uncritical supporters could be undermining President Ruto's leadership

By Ken Opalo 5 months ago

It's kudos to the brave students of Butere Girls

There is reason to believe that the Butere Girls play was cancelled solely because of the identity of the playwright, former Senator Cleophas Malala - a former official of UDA.

By Ken Opalo 5 months ago