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Whittling down President’s powers was a big mistake

Updated at 12:00am Tuesday 11th June 2013

is unfortunate that the shift from the presidential system of governance to parliamentary system came with teething problems that now evoke nostalgia in many people. The most notable thing is the consignment of the institution of the presidency to ceremonial duties. The President, apart from being the Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, mostly performs duties that have no much political relevance such as nomination and appointments to the civil

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Beware of spurned MPs’ sugar-coated revenge

Updated at 12:00am Monday 3rd June 2013

Despite the acres of newspaper space accorded the irritating issue of ‘MPigs’ salaries, we are not yet out of the woods.

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Why Lenku is best choice for ministry

Updated at 12:00am Monday 3rd June 2013

Mr Joseph Lenku’s appointment as Interior Cabinet Secretary has triggered murmurs from various quarters.

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University double-intake a complete mess

Updated at 12:00am Sunday 2nd June 2013

The move by the Ministry of Higher Education and the Joint Admissions Board to admit to university two groups of candidates in the year 2011 was initially plausible, but just two years down the line; it has proved to a worse experiment on the 8-4-4 system.

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Agriculture needs overhaul to achieve untapped potential

Updated at 12:00am Sunday 2nd June 2013

That our agricultural sector is at crossroads is not in dispute. However, the newly appointed Agriculture Secretary needs to critically re-evaluate some of the policies currently being presented as panacea to the woes that beset the sector.

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Karen’s gradual fall from glory

Known for its opulence and serenity, this pristine neighbourhood is the home to who is who in Kenya. But a combination of factors are threatening to ruin its good reputation, writes PETER MUIRURI

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