State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption

Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z, rose to public limelight because of his role in 'The Vampire Diaries', in which he exposed corruption at its core.

By 1 month ago

Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA

The ODM-UDA “merger” raises interesting questions. What is the common denominator between the two? Who benefits from the strengthened relationship between the two parties?

By 1 month ago

Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer

The process of identifying a presidential candidate should rise above traditional markers and instead reflect the urgency of our times.

By 2 months ago

Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message

Ironically, it is the poor, especially low-level officers, clerks, or desperate youth, who are often arrested, prosecuted, and jailed swiftly for petty corruption.

By 2 months ago

Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars

For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.

By 3 months ago

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The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances

Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament

In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.

By 3 months ago

State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption

Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z, rose to public limelight because of his role in 'The Vampire Diaries', in which he exposed corruption at its core.

By 1 month ago

Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA

The ODM-UDA “merger” raises interesting questions. What is the common denominator between the two? Who benefits from the strengthened relationship between the two parties?

By 1 month ago

Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer

The process of identifying a presidential candidate should rise above traditional markers and instead reflect the urgency of our times.

By 2 months ago

Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message

Ironically, it is the poor, especially low-level officers, clerks, or desperate youth, who are often arrested, prosecuted, and jailed swiftly for petty corruption.

By 2 months ago

Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars

For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.

By 3 months ago

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The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances

Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament

In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.

By 3 months ago

State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption

Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z, rose to public limelight because of his role in 'The Vampire Diaries', in which he exposed corruption at its core.

By 1 month ago

Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA

The ODM-UDA “merger” raises interesting questions. What is the common denominator between the two? Who benefits from the strengthened relationship between the two parties?

By 1 month ago

Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer

The process of identifying a presidential candidate should rise above traditional markers and instead reflect the urgency of our times.

By 2 months ago

Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message

Ironically, it is the poor, especially low-level officers, clerks, or desperate youth, who are often arrested, prosecuted, and jailed swiftly for petty corruption.

By 2 months ago

Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars

For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.

By 3 months ago

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The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances

Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.

By 3 months ago

'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament

In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.

By 3 months ago

State should have encouraged, not suppressed Gen Zs for exposing corruption

Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z, rose to public limelight because of his role in 'The Vampire Diaries', in which he exposed corruption at its core.

By Elias Mokua 1 month ago

Key freedoms are guaranteed by Constitution, not ODM and UDA

The ODM-UDA "merger" raises interesting questions. What is the common denominator between the two? Who benefits from the strengthened relationship between the two parties?

By Elias Mokua 1 month ago

Criteria 'united opposition' can use to identify their flag-bearer

The process of identifying a presidential candidate should rise above traditional markers and instead reflect the urgency of our times.

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

Crushing defiance and ignoring graft sends the wrong message

Ironically, it is the poor, especially low-level officers, clerks, or desperate youth, who are often arrested, prosecuted, and jailed swiftly for petty corruption.

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

Politicians should stop using young people to fight their wars

For an elected leader or any other person in a senior position to exploit young people to protect a political agenda violently is beyond comprehension.

By Elias Mokua 3 months ago

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The recent events of abductions, forced disappearances

Recent abductions, forced disappearances, and mysterious killings push us to reflect deeply into who we are as a people: Africans. Kenyans.

By Elias Mokua 3 months ago

'New opposition' should make its presence felt in Parliament

In the context of the ongoing political realignments, it is challenging to distinguish when the government side is speaking and when the opposition side is responding in Parliament.

By Elias Mokua 3 months ago

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Why State must not snoop on Kenyans' online activities

The Bill that seeks to compel internet providers to track and report all user activity to the authorities will damage the government reputation irreparably.

By Elias Mokua 3 months ago

Citizens have power to change wanting quality of leadership

The failure of leadership at the county level in Kenya remains one of the clearest indicators of a deeper national governance crisis.

By Elias Mokua 4 months ago

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Here is your chance to help craft a citizen-friendly Finance Bill

The Finance Bill 2025 presents a critical civic moment that determines the weight every Kenyan will bear once the Bill is passed in Parliament.

By Elias Mokua 4 months ago

Development is right, not a favour from political leaders

Politicians use State resources to appear benevolent, building classrooms or digging boreholes as if funded from their own pockets

By Elias Mokua 4 months ago

Avoid curse of Kenyan polls by picking good team to head IEBC

The casualness with which the reconstitution of IEBC has been done tells of a deep interest in managing the affairs of the commission from the backdoor.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

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What leaders should learn from Jesus' washing of disciples feet

In African traditions, there is a belief, often with experiential evidence in families, respected ailing leader would have a premonition of his death.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

Claims and counterclaims a call to fix our governance systems

The high-voltage political acrimonious discourse between the current and former Kenya Kwanza top leaders is giving us the inside story of what goes on in the political elite power circles.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel

More and more, Kenyans are showing they are in the mood to push boundaries.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

Firmly protect churches from politicians with ulterior motives

The recent strong stand by Catholic Bishops and the ACK Archbishop Jackson Ole Sapit has reiterated that places of worship should be used only for the purpose for which they exist: Worship

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

Kenyans won't dread paying taxes if money was spent well

Kenyan parliamentarians generous salaries and numerous privileges raise serious concerns about whether taxpayers are getting value for their money.

By Elias Mokua 6 months ago

There's an unstoppable political paradigm shift taking shape

Kenyans are yearning for a political culture of authenticity. They are looking for leaders who are not hiding under shadows.

By Elias Mokua 6 months ago

It is evil to amass wealth at the expense of other human beings

The wealth generated from the misappropriation of public funds is enough to feed every single Kenyan and provide free basic medical care and universal education.

By Elias Mokua 6 months ago