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Why Kenya needs an institutionally strong ODM party

Forget the question of whether the party should be part of the broad-based government, or if it will endorse President William Ruto for 2027 elections.

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Parents have a right to question schools' quality

From the outset, it should be clear that as a country we shall not get far if we keep platforming backward ethnic chauvinism.

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Let's change our mindset, focus on things that matter

In 2026, we should completely change our mindset. It is very hard to develop as an island. This is as true for individuals as it is for specific regions

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Singapore narrative here to stay, let us use it as a yardstick

As we close 2025 and begin the New Year, it is worth pondering what makes us tick as a nation.

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Ruto still needs to work on earning public trust through effective delivery

President William Ruto highlighted his administration’s achievements as well as plans for the future.

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ODM at 20: Key lessons for our political parties

This week, the ODM celebrates 20 years of existence. Media reports suggest that the party in Mombasa will be attended, by dignitaries.

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Tinga's final lesson dares Kenyans to step in the arena

Raila Amolo Odinga chose to live most of his adult life in the arena. As the longest serving political detainee in the 1980s, he bore the scares of the good fight against tyranny.

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Nairobi can be cleaner, if our leaders want

On Friday, Kenyans celebrated Mazingira Day. This year’s celebration came at a time when Nairobians are fed up with the filth chocking the city.

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Babies' deaths in Kiambu must be a national concern

In a situation like this in Kiambu, did health authorities have the data to monitor goings on during the strike? Could they have intervened after, say, the 9th death? Or 80th?

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Why Kenya needs an institutionally strong ODM party

Forget the question of whether the party should be part of the broad-based government, or if it will endorse President William Ruto for 2027 elections.

By 1 month ago

Parents have a right to question schools' quality

From the outset, it should be clear that as a country we shall not get far if we keep platforming backward ethnic chauvinism.

By 1 month ago

Let's change our mindset, focus on things that matter

In 2026, we should completely change our mindset. It is very hard to develop as an island. This is as true for individuals as it is for specific regions

By 1 month ago

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Singapore narrative here to stay, let us use it as a yardstick

As we close 2025 and begin the New Year, it is worth pondering what makes us tick as a nation.

By 1 month ago

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Ruto still needs to work on earning public trust through effective delivery

President William Ruto highlighted his administration’s achievements as well as plans for the future.

By 2 months ago

ODM at 20: Key lessons for our political parties

This week, the ODM celebrates 20 years of existence. Media reports suggest that the party in Mombasa will be attended, by dignitaries.

By 3 months ago

Tinga's final lesson dares Kenyans to step in the arena

Raila Amolo Odinga chose to live most of his adult life in the arena. As the longest serving political detainee in the 1980s, he bore the scares of the good fight against tyranny.

By 4 months ago

Nairobi can be cleaner, if our leaders want

On Friday, Kenyans celebrated Mazingira Day. This year’s celebration came at a time when Nairobians are fed up with the filth chocking the city.

By 4 months ago

Babies' deaths in Kiambu must be a national concern

In a situation like this in Kiambu, did health authorities have the data to monitor goings on during the strike? Could they have intervened after, say, the 9th death? Or 80th?

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Why Kenya needs an institutionally strong ODM party

Forget the question of whether the party should be part of the broad-based government, or if it will endorse President William Ruto for 2027 elections.

By 1 month ago

Parents have a right to question schools' quality

From the outset, it should be clear that as a country we shall not get far if we keep platforming backward ethnic chauvinism.

By 1 month ago

Let's change our mindset, focus on things that matter

In 2026, we should completely change our mindset. It is very hard to develop as an island. This is as true for individuals as it is for specific regions

By 1 month ago

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Singapore narrative here to stay, let us use it as a yardstick

As we close 2025 and begin the New Year, it is worth pondering what makes us tick as a nation.

By 1 month ago

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Ruto still needs to work on earning public trust through effective delivery

President William Ruto highlighted his administration’s achievements as well as plans for the future.

By 2 months ago

ODM at 20: Key lessons for our political parties

This week, the ODM celebrates 20 years of existence. Media reports suggest that the party in Mombasa will be attended, by dignitaries.

By 3 months ago

Tinga's final lesson dares Kenyans to step in the arena

Raila Amolo Odinga chose to live most of his adult life in the arena. As the longest serving political detainee in the 1980s, he bore the scares of the good fight against tyranny.

By 4 months ago

Nairobi can be cleaner, if our leaders want

On Friday, Kenyans celebrated Mazingira Day. This year’s celebration came at a time when Nairobians are fed up with the filth chocking the city.

By 4 months ago

Babies' deaths in Kiambu must be a national concern

In a situation like this in Kiambu, did health authorities have the data to monitor goings on during the strike? Could they have intervened after, say, the 9th death? Or 80th?

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Ruto still needs to work on earning public trust through effective delivery

President William Ruto highlighted his administration's achievements as well as plans for the future.

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ODM at 20: Key lessons for our political parties

This week, the ODM celebrates 20 years of existence. Media reports suggest that the party in Mombasa will be attended, by dignitaries.

By Ken Opalo 3 months ago

Tinga's final lesson dares Kenyans to step in the arena

Raila Amolo Odinga chose to live most of his adult life in the arena. As the longest serving political detainee in the 1980s, he bore the scares of the good fight against tyranny.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Nairobi can be cleaner, if our leaders want

On Friday, Kenyans celebrated Mazingira Day. This year's celebration came at a time when Nairobians are fed up with the filth chocking the city.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Babies' deaths in Kiambu must be a national concern

In a situation like this in Kiambu, did health authorities have the data to monitor goings on during the strike? Could they have intervened after, say, the 9th death? Or 80th?

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Somali bigotry has no place in modern Kenya

Kenyan Somalis are as Kenyan as it gets. They have no apologies to make for that fact. And they need not be perfect to be Kenyan. They are Kenyan, period.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

How Africa can create decent jobs for youth

Everyone knows about Africa's jobs crisis.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

How the great dam in Ethiopia challenges Africa

This past week heads of state from the region gathered in Ethiopia to witness official inauguration of the Grand Ethiopian Renaissance Dam (GERD)

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Why we should be worried by the rising insecurity

Reports of rising crime are not limited to urban areas, like in Nairobi's CBD. Rural areas, too, seem to be witnessing heightened crime.

By Ken Opalo 5 months ago

Executive attack on MPs over graft is a trojan horse

In the current fight between the Executive and Parliament, Kenyans of goodwill should back the legislators.

By Ken Opalo 5 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 6 months 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.

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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.

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