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What Gabon's coup means for Africa's democracy and polls
General Bruce Nguema, the man named as the “transitional president” served as the elder Bongo’s ADC for years and was the head of the presidential guard for the current Bongo.
By 28 days ago
What Gabon's coup means for  Africa's democracy and polls
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Five things 2010 Constitution changed for us, what is ahead
The much-expected police reforms have not borne much fruit and instances of police brutality, corruption and use of torture in extracting confessions continue to cloud the image of the police.
By 1 month ago
Five things 2010 Constitution changed for us, what is ahead
Devolution is our baby and at 10 years now, we must make it work
Despite its numerous hiccups, this system continues to grow stronger, a fact easily evident if one traverses the countryside, especially hitherto forgotten parts of Kenya.
By 1 month ago
Devolution is our baby and at 10 years now, we must make it work
Let's be kinder to the elderly and step up our duty of care
Through an undercover reporter, the BBC discovered and recorded extensive cases of neglect of ageing residents some of whom were reported to have died through lacking medical care
By 1 month ago
Let's be kinder to the elderly and step up our duty of care
Court rulings that go the extra mile to protect public finances
Many judges render landmark decisions which may not be overly political or contentious, but nonetheless have significant implications on the rule of law and constitutionalism.
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Court rulings that go the extra mile to protect public finances
Invest more in women football to cash in on the rising interest
Indications are viewership for the women’s tournament this year will substantially increase considering the grossly higher number of tickets purchased so far.
By 2 months ago
Invest more in women football to cash in on the rising interest
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Judiciary has shown mettle in CAS and Finance Act decrees
High Court's decisions Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) positions and implementation of the Finance Act should silence those who had already written the epitaph on the Judiciary.
By 2 months ago
Judiciary has shown mettle in CAS and Finance Act decrees
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Don't be fooled, ongoing protests are about the elite not pro-people
This is a fight for elite privilege between those versatile enough to capture an electoral win against those either too lazy or too disorganised to fight for the ultimate prize.
By 2 months ago
Don't be fooled, ongoing protests are about the elite not pro-people
Do's and don'ts when caring for a loved one suffering dementia
Individuals lose ability to respond to their environment and exhibit limited understanding of what is going on around them.
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Do's and don'ts when caring for a loved one suffering dementia
Delights of my academic detour of Malawi's friendly, quiet town
One of the joys of my newfound passion, the academy. For one who has never considered themselves an academic, it is a treat to spend time with intellectual giants.
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Delights of my academic detour of Malawi's friendly, quiet town
In attempts to intimidate media, Moses Kuria will fail like other bullies before him
In his attempts to frighten the media, Kuria joins an infamous gallery of bullies who could not reconcile with the existence of free media.
By 3 months ago
In attempts to intimidate media, Moses Kuria will fail like other bullies before him
How to detect dementia early, what you can do to ease agony
Statistics indicate there are around 60 million people living with dementia globally but since many cases operate in the shadows, there could be more.
By 3 months ago
How to detect dementia early, what you can do to ease agony
Kindiki must help resolve tussle between police IG, commission
The ongoing tussle between the Inspector General of Police and the National Police Service Commission chairman is unfortunate and must be resolved in a dignified manner.
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Kindiki must help resolve tussle between police IG, commission
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Debate on Finance Bill exposes how the State spends our taxes
The ongoing debate on the Finance Bill 2023 and the taxation provisions therein will provide further props in the project of building Kenya into a better country.
By 3 months ago
Debate on Finance Bill exposes how the State spends our taxes
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You can hold anything against Haji, but he upped prosecution
For those of us who lived in the Chunga days to the start-and-stop days of Keriako Tobiko, the growth in stature and professionalism of this office has been outstanding.
By 3 months ago
You can hold anything against Haji, but he upped prosecution
Housing levy and taxation call for sober, well-informed debate
What has become interesting is the way the national discourse on issues does not even seek to accept the existence of the problem before dismissing the solutions.
By 4 months ago
Housing levy and taxation call for sober, well-informed debate
Mental health crisis calls for urgent measures from State
There must be enhanced efforts to deal with the problems that are progressively leading to more serious cases of mental health including the helplessness and hopelessness.
By 4 months ago
Mental health crisis calls for urgent measures from State
State failed on Shakahola trajedy and why we must engage clerics
The Muigai rules are a good starting point. However, it is important that sufficient consultation be undertaken before the final policy and regulatory framework is defined.
By 4 months ago
State failed on Shakahola trajedy and why we must engage clerics
Largesse of life fades but caring family and community endure
Our investments in relationships and caring communities must then be of supreme focus. Unfortunately, the latter does not come naturally.
By 4 months ago
Largesse of life fades but caring family and community endure
If we can't agree on changes to law let us maintain status quo
In my view, only one political change is necessary: the inclusion of the presidential runners up as Leader and Deputy Leader of the official opposition.
By 5 months ago
If we can't agree on changes to law let us maintain status quo
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When the village scribe knew all love secrets and ate choice meals
The most reliable form of communication was therefore letters. Naturally, scribes were required for this professional service and in teenage days, I was one of accomplished village scribes.
By 5 months ago
When the village scribe knew all love secrets and ate choice meals
The electronic system has added no value to our elections, discard it
Having been intensely involved in Kenyan elections, I am convinced that save for voter identification, we need to eliminate the electronic portion of our electoral process.
By 5 months ago
The electronic system has added no value to our elections, discard it
Why Trump return would be an assault on America's democracy
Being the first former or serving American President to be indicated for criminal offences should have been cause of embarrassment but to Trump it was a moment of triumph.
By 5 months ago
Why Trump return would be an assault on America's democracy
Restore sanctity of title deeds to protect all private property
Government must be called out for failing to look out for the weak when their hard-earned wealth was stolen in broad daylight by persons who are not even hiding.
By 6 months ago
Restore sanctity of title deeds to protect all private property
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What Gabon's coup means for Africa's democracy and polls
General Bruce Nguema, the man named as the “transitional president” served as the elder Bongo’s ADC for years and was the head of the presidential guard for the current Bongo.
By 28 days ago
What Gabon's coup means for  Africa's democracy and polls
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Five things 2010 Constitution changed for us, what is ahead
The much-expected police reforms have not borne much fruit and instances of police brutality, corruption and use of torture in extracting confessions continue to cloud the image of the police.
By 1 month ago
Five things 2010 Constitution changed for us, what is ahead
Devolution is our baby and at 10 years now, we must make it work
Despite its numerous hiccups, this system continues to grow stronger, a fact easily evident if one traverses the countryside, especially hitherto forgotten parts of Kenya.
By 1 month ago
Devolution is our baby and at 10 years now, we must make it work
Let's be kinder to the elderly and step up our duty of care
Through an undercover reporter, the BBC discovered and recorded extensive cases of neglect of ageing residents some of whom were reported to have died through lacking medical care
By 1 month ago
Let's be kinder to the elderly and step up our duty of care
Court rulings that go the extra mile to protect public finances
Many judges render landmark decisions which may not be overly political or contentious, but nonetheless have significant implications on the rule of law and constitutionalism.
By 1 month ago
Court rulings that go the extra mile to protect public finances
Invest more in women football to cash in on the rising interest
Indications are viewership for the women’s tournament this year will substantially increase considering the grossly higher number of tickets purchased so far.
By 2 months ago
Invest more in women football to cash in on the rising interest
Premium
Judiciary has shown mettle in CAS and Finance Act decrees
High Court's decisions Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) positions and implementation of the Finance Act should silence those who had already written the epitaph on the Judiciary.
By 2 months ago
Judiciary has shown mettle in CAS and Finance Act decrees
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Don't be fooled, ongoing protests are about the elite not pro-people
This is a fight for elite privilege between those versatile enough to capture an electoral win against those either too lazy or too disorganised to fight for the ultimate prize.
By 2 months ago
Don't be fooled, ongoing protests are about the elite not pro-people
Do's and don'ts when caring for a loved one suffering dementia
Individuals lose ability to respond to their environment and exhibit limited understanding of what is going on around them.
By 2 months ago
Do's and don'ts when caring for a loved one suffering dementia
Delights of my academic detour of Malawi's friendly, quiet town
One of the joys of my newfound passion, the academy. For one who has never considered themselves an academic, it is a treat to spend time with intellectual giants.
By 2 months ago
Delights of my academic detour of Malawi's friendly, quiet town
In attempts to intimidate media, Moses Kuria will fail like other bullies before him
In his attempts to frighten the media, Kuria joins an infamous gallery of bullies who could not reconcile with the existence of free media.
By 3 months ago
In attempts to intimidate media, Moses Kuria will fail like other bullies before him
How to detect dementia early, what you can do to ease agony
Statistics indicate there are around 60 million people living with dementia globally but since many cases operate in the shadows, there could be more.
By 3 months ago
How to detect dementia early, what you can do to ease agony
Kindiki must help resolve tussle between police IG, commission
The ongoing tussle between the Inspector General of Police and the National Police Service Commission chairman is unfortunate and must be resolved in a dignified manner.
By 3 months ago
Kindiki must help resolve tussle between police IG, commission
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Debate on Finance Bill exposes how the State spends our taxes
The ongoing debate on the Finance Bill 2023 and the taxation provisions therein will provide further props in the project of building Kenya into a better country.
By 3 months ago
Debate on Finance Bill exposes how the State spends our taxes
Premium
You can hold anything against Haji, but he upped prosecution
For those of us who lived in the Chunga days to the start-and-stop days of Keriako Tobiko, the growth in stature and professionalism of this office has been outstanding.
By 3 months ago
You can hold anything against Haji, but he upped prosecution
Housing levy and taxation call for sober, well-informed debate
What has become interesting is the way the national discourse on issues does not even seek to accept the existence of the problem before dismissing the solutions.
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Housing levy and taxation call for sober, well-informed debate
Ex-MP's daughter ordered to keep off Sh1b estate
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