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Kamotho Waiganjo

Haiti needs more than security response to find real stability

Haiti has the largest number of coups and presidential assassinations, the most recent being the killing of President Jovenel Moise in 2021.

Haiti needs more than security response to find real stability

Are independent commissions a burden or play a critical role?

Are independent commissions a burden or play a critical role?

Why we must tread carefully in bid to amend our Constitution

Why we must tread carefully in bid to amend our Constitution

Africa should unite on climate change to earn global respect

Africa should unite on climate change to earn global respect

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.

What Gabon's coup means for Africa's democracy and polls

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

What Gabon's coup means for Africa's democracy and polls

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.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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