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Kamotho Waiganjo

People's Pontiff left a legacy of humility for all of us to emulate

People's Pontiff left a legacy of humility for all of us to emulate.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 11 days ago

People's Pontiff left a legacy of humility for all of us to emulate

Five characters around the cross, Kenyans should be wary of

Five characters around the cross, Kenyans should be wary of

By Kamotho Waiganjo 25 days ago

Five characters around the cross that Kenyans should be wary of

Five characters around the cross that Kenyans should be wary of

By Kamotho Waiganjo 25 days ago

How devolution dream has been snatched from hopeful Kenyans

How devolution dream has been snatched from hopeful Kenyans

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 month ago

Why you can't write off Ruto in Mt Kenya as 2027 contest nears

There are many unknown factors in the next elections, including the impact of Gen Z voting bloc but for those planning to unseat President Ruto, they may need to go back to the drawing board.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 month ago

Why you can't write off Ruto in Mt Kenya as 2027 contest nears

Why petitions against apex judges don't auger well with 2027 elections

The petitions against judges of the Supreme Court remain in limbo, halted by orders obtained by the judges in the High Court in their individual capacities.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 month ago

Why petitions against apex judges don't auger well with 2027 elections

MPs fight to retain CDF raises more questions than answers

That MPs will not give up on reviving the CDF is clear from the publication early this month of the Constitution of Kenya (Amendment) Bill 2025.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 month ago

MPs fight to retain CDF raises more questions than answers

How petition to oust top judges could raise a legal conundrum

I want to believe those seeking removal of the judges are doing so in good faith and for the sake of what they believe will be a better Kenya.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

How petition to oust top judges could raise a legal conundrum

Judges must protect Judiciary's integrity by facing their critics

Public confidence is essential to the long-term survival of the Judiciary as an institution.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

Judges must protect Judiciary's integrity by facing their critics

In-tray is full for next AU chair as Raila stands best chance

Raila is by far the strongest candidate Kenya has fronted for an international role and the most fitting candidate for this position.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

In-tray is full for next AU chair as Raila stands best chance

New IEBC commissioners must be beyond reproach and selfless

When money, position, power or politics put pressure to make decisions that are bad for Kenya, theY must be able to say, no; my name is worth more than that.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

New IEBC commissioners must be beyond reproach and selfless

The good, bad and ugly of Trump presidency for majority in Africa

The grand reign of Donald J Trump is finally here. While my problems with DJT are about his personal character, there is also a grudging respect for the man.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

The good, bad and ugly of Trump presidency for majority in Africa

What made Thongori, Odede stand out as learned friends

Every so often death strikes a blow that forces reflection, both about the fleeting nature of life and the need to plan for this grim reality.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

What made Thongori, Odede stand out as learned friends

Two court decisions promise to up protection of human rights

This week the High Court handed over two impactful decisions on distinct, but related issues, which will have far reaching effects on human rights.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

Two court decisions promise to up protection of human rights

Five hopes for 2025 that should lead to a better Kenya and world

Firstly, this is the year we must say never again to this business of forced disappearances and abductions.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

Five hopes for 2025 that should lead to a better Kenya and world

My barbs and bouquets to those who made a difference in 2024

While we love to hate our cops, the reality is these fellows interact with society at its worst and deal with situations we would not be caught near.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

My barbs and bouquets to those who made a difference in 2024

Why we must not target individuals in efforts to reform the Judiciary

The assault on the Judiciary has until recently been a one person "terminator" style assault by Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

Why we must not target individuals in efforts to reform the Judiciary

Retrace the devolution dream for a more sustainable Kenya

We pay lip service to the devolved system but deny it funds either through inadequate allocations or delayed disbursements.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Retrace the devolution dream for a more sustainable Kenya

Democracy on trial globally, let Africa pick lessons and improve

There are lessons to be learnt from those whose democracies which seem to be working, especially those closer contextually to Africa.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Democracy on trial globally, let Africa pick lessons and improve

Origins of thanksgiving week in US and key lessons for Kenyans

This much-revered tradition is said to date back to the 17th century when a small group of English settlers celebrated a thanksgiving upon landing in Virginia.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Origins of thanksgiving week in US and key lessons for Kenyans

Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice

The Supreme Court has been accused of unreasonable delays in concluding cases, but more critically, of impropriety, with charges that justice is on sale in its hallowed corridors.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice

Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history

It is important, as we try and weave a united nation, to appreciate details of how Kenya evolved after its Independence until the demise of the Moi State.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history

Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation

The decision in which the apex court refused to declare the Housing Levy unconstitutional has raised a storm on the direction it gave on public participation.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation

Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week

We take time off high voltage politics playing out in our courts to dedicate this column to four professors who passed away this week after years of dedicated public service.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week

Our Judiciary is the last bastion of hope for a wounded country

This week we have all been glued on our TV sets as the most intense political battle of our time moved from the precincts of Parliament to the courts.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

Our Judiciary is the last bastion of hope for a wounded country

How can we cure the curse of Kenya's second-in-command?

This will not be our first unique achievement under the Constitution. In 2017, we became one of the very rare countries globally to have nullified a presidential election.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

How can we cure the curse of Kenya's second-in-command?

It's time for Africa to rise and shine amid global turbulence

Africans can either decide to vanquish each other, through war, abuse of rights or just by our political elite milking our economies so dry the people die of hopelessness and hunger.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

It's time for Africa to rise and shine amid global turbulence

Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters

Unlike impeachments for governors, the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be the first targeting the Presidency under the 2010 Constitution.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters

MPs' dance with courts on CDF last kick of a dying horse

CDF offends the devolved system of government, confusing the function assignment process and even taking over functions that belong to county governments.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

MPs' dance with courts on CDF last kick of a dying horse

Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office

Former acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli's travails are part of regrettable moments of Kenya's history in relation to police chiefs' contempt of court

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office

What we love in Africa, admire about the West

Africa has the most dynamic social relationships anywhere in the world. We touch and keep in touch. We enter and cross into each other's social boundaries.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

What we love in Africa, admire about the West

It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it

The passage of the Constitution was culmination of a journey that took better part of 40 years.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it

Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people

For an impeachment, which involves a few elected legislators overturning the will of the people expressed through an election, the reasons must be of the most severe kind.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people

Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do

Nothing delighted Kenyans more than Faith Kipyegon's gold in the 1500 metres especially when her Ethiopian tormentor Gudaf Tsegay in the 5000 metres performed poorly.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do

Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap

Most fake news is harmless but, in many instances, it can form basis of making key personal, political or economic decisions that ultimately harm us or society.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap

Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise

Once we take a break from our politics, take a moment to see Kenya. We live in a magical paradise.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise

New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility

The strength of our Constitution is it protects the rights of even those we may detest.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility

Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance

If we are to truly reset Kenya, this season of self-reflection requires a "mea culpa" moment where citizens agree, to use biblical terminology that "we have all sinned and fallen short".

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance

Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought

In Kenya, the silent crisis in ODM, with Raila Odinga's exit from national politics, points to the failure to adequately prepare for succession.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought

Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise

Kenya is land of promise, built on hope. We will overcome, together, united.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise

Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too

The Finance Bill is a constitutional requirement every year and it forms the basis on which government collects revenue to fund the budget for the next financial year.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too

Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era

Tomorrow is International Father's Day, one of the few days in the life of the male gender that he is officially celebrated.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era

There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour

ANC barely managed to achieve 40 per cent of the vote. MK, though getting most of its vote from KwaZulu Natal, did surprisingly well.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 11 months ago

There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour

Why you should spare time and some money for your old school

Other than financial help, these schools are looking for mentors, people who these children can look up to and believe life has chances out there.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 11 months ago

Why you should spare time and some money for your old school

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