Engage private sector more in public policy discourse

The Kenyan public has a healthy skepticism of the private sector. Many associate the private sector with unfair profiteerism and poor working conditions.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

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Contours of policy debates ahead of 2027 look promising

The contours of policy debates ahead of the 2027 General Election appear to be set. The camp supporting President William Ruto’s re-election are likely to tout his development record.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Kenya's post-Vision 2030 plan deserves more attention

A group of Kenyan scholars and veteran policymakers recently presented President William Ruto with a document outlining the strategic guidelines for long-term national economic transformation.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Ol Kalou results will reverberate into the future

Good political entrepreneurs will want to execute their own “Ol Kalou strategies.” And I bet Gachagua and his team will be delighted to support them.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

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IEBC abdication of duty risks poll violence in 2027

It is a shame that rather than project the seriousness that the situation demands for, the IEBC continues to play games. Kenyans deserve much better.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

The stage set for untold violence over the next year

The Kenyan political class has thoroughly normalised thuggery. Any politician worth his or her salt must now command a militia of goons.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Yes, Kenya deserves a competitive 2027 presidential contest

The President can still coast to re-election next year. His biggest advantage is he is the incumbent.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

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Why Kenya needs a major development coalition urgently

Kenya lacks a stable developmental coalition, with elite patronage politics and fragmentation undermining long-term national development goals.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Kenyans justified in thinking things are falling apart

General insecurity is on the rise, including use of gangs in our politics. Corruption and poor service delivery are as common as ever.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

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Let Utumishi Girls fire trigger rethink on school safety

Utumishi school fire triggers a rethink of school safety

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

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We need a national developmentalist coalition urgently

The current fuel crisis was a reminder of Kenya’s ongoing lack of a coherent developmentalist industrial policy.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

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We should not be fatalistic about our political decay

The 2027 elections may be more than a year away, but it sure feels like we are already in campaign season.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

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Give agriculture and manufacturing more policy attention now

It is worrying that the two sectors have seen their growth rates decelerate substantially over the last few years.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Engage private sector more in public policy discourse

The Kenyan public has a healthy skepticism of the private sector. Many associate the private sector with unfair profiteerism and poor working conditions.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Premium

Contours of policy debates ahead of 2027 look promising

The contours of policy debates ahead of the 2027 General Election appear to be set. The camp supporting President William Ruto’s re-election are likely to tout his development record.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Kenya's post-Vision 2030 plan deserves more attention

A group of Kenyan scholars and veteran policymakers recently presented President William Ruto with a document outlining the strategic guidelines for long-term national economic transformation.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Ol Kalou results will reverberate into the future

Good political entrepreneurs will want to execute their own “Ol Kalou strategies.” And I bet Gachagua and his team will be delighted to support them.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Premium

IEBC abdication of duty risks poll violence in 2027

It is a shame that rather than project the seriousness that the situation demands for, the IEBC continues to play games. Kenyans deserve much better.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

The stage set for untold violence over the next year

The Kenyan political class has thoroughly normalised thuggery. Any politician worth his or her salt must now command a militia of goons.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Yes, Kenya deserves a competitive 2027 presidential contest

The President can still coast to re-election next year. His biggest advantage is he is the incumbent.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Premium

Why Kenya needs a major development coalition urgently

Kenya lacks a stable developmental coalition, with elite patronage politics and fragmentation undermining long-term national development goals.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Kenyans justified in thinking things are falling apart

General insecurity is on the rise, including use of gangs in our politics. Corruption and poor service delivery are as common as ever.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Premium

Let Utumishi Girls fire trigger rethink on school safety

Utumishi school fire triggers a rethink of school safety

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Premium

We need a national developmentalist coalition urgently

The current fuel crisis was a reminder of Kenya’s ongoing lack of a coherent developmentalist industrial policy.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Premium

We should not be fatalistic about our political decay

The 2027 elections may be more than a year away, but it sure feels like we are already in campaign season.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Premium

Give agriculture and manufacturing more policy attention now

It is worrying that the two sectors have seen their growth rates decelerate substantially over the last few years.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Engage private sector more in public policy discourse

The Kenyan public has a healthy skepticism of the private sector. Many associate the private sector with unfair profiteerism and poor working conditions.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Premium

Contours of policy debates ahead of 2027 look promising

The contours of policy debates ahead of the 2027 General Election appear to be set. The camp supporting President William Ruto’s re-election are likely to tout his development record.

By Ken Opalo 1 month ago

Kenya's post-Vision 2030 plan deserves more attention

A group of Kenyan scholars and veteran policymakers recently presented President William Ruto with a document outlining the strategic guidelines for long-term national economic transformation.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Ol Kalou results will reverberate into the future

Good political entrepreneurs will want to execute their own “Ol Kalou strategies.” And I bet Gachagua and his team will be delighted to support them.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Premium

IEBC abdication of duty risks poll violence in 2027

It is a shame that rather than project the seriousness that the situation demands for, the IEBC continues to play games. Kenyans deserve much better.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

The stage set for untold violence over the next year

The Kenyan political class has thoroughly normalised thuggery. Any politician worth his or her salt must now command a militia of goons.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Yes, Kenya deserves a competitive 2027 presidential contest

The President can still coast to re-election next year. His biggest advantage is he is the incumbent.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago

Premium

Why Kenya needs a major development coalition urgently

Kenya lacks a stable developmental coalition, with elite patronage politics and fragmentation undermining long-term national development goals.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Kenyans justified in thinking things are falling apart

General insecurity is on the rise, including use of gangs in our politics. Corruption and poor service delivery are as common as ever.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Premium

Let Utumishi Girls fire trigger rethink on school safety

Utumishi school fire triggers a rethink of school safety

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Premium

We need a national developmentalist coalition urgently

The current fuel crisis was a reminder of Kenya’s ongoing lack of a coherent developmentalist industrial policy.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Premium

We should not be fatalistic about our political decay

The 2027 elections may be more than a year away, but it sure feels like we are already in campaign season.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Premium

Give agriculture and manufacturing more policy attention now

It is worrying that the two sectors have seen their growth rates decelerate substantially over the last few years.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Kenya's post-Vision 2030 plan deserves more attention

A group of Kenyan scholars and veteran policymakers recently presented President William Ruto with a document outlining the strategic guidelines for long-term national economic transformation.

By Ken Opalo 2 months ago