Guard against religious cults out to exploit the vulnerable Kenyans
Kenya has experienced more than six massacres linked to religious extremism in the past 30 years. Shakahola death toll has claimed the most lives.
By 1 month ago
Guard against religious cults out to exploit the vulnerable Kenyans
Global justice system on trial as South Africa takes Israel to ICJ
What is the significance of the South Africa petition before the International Court of Justice (ICJ)? More importantly, can it bring the atrocities to an end?
By 2 months ago
Global justice system on trial as South Africa takes Israel to ICJ
Blogger's killing: The ball is now in police, ODPP's court
Daniel “Sniper” Muthiani was last seen heading for the residence of Governor Kawira Mwangaza after receiving a call from her associate Vincent Muriithi Kirimi.
By 2 months ago
Blogger's killing: The ball is now in police, ODPP's court
It might be time for a new song to raise awareness about Gaza
20,000 human beings, 70 per cent of them non-combatant women and children, lie dead under makeshift graves or below the rubble of homes and hospitals in Gaza.
By 2 months ago
It might be time for a new song to raise awareness about Gaza
Massive global human rights violations
Silence normalises and is fertile soil for state and public apathy. Let us demand that the world remains focused on Sudan and Gaza. Let each of us record and post #StopTheWar 10-second videos.
By 3 months ago
Massive global human rights violations
How our silence emboldens those that hurt people based on identity
It has become increasingly fashionable for leaders to associate their parents with the Mau Mau at veteran’s funerals. Family genealogies are re-historicised to downplay relatives.
By 3 months ago
How our silence emboldens those that hurt people based on identity
Grand corruption and abuse of office killing bottom-up dream
Grand corruption and abuse of office remain the biggest threat to the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda and a second term.
By 3 months ago
Grand corruption and abuse of office killing bottom-up dream
Beware push to pass bills that target people based on identity
These domestic interests and their foreign allies are dragging The Presidency into a high-stakes policy distraction that risks licensing horrific crimes and an international backlash.
By 4 months ago
Beware push to pass bills that target people based on identity
Children have gone online let us nurture them on the digital path
Given the huge understanding gap between most parents and children, digital safety programs must be designed based on a localised understanding of young people’s interests.
By 4 months ago
Children have gone online let us nurture them on the digital path
Let's demand integrity from all professionals to safeguard society
Several cases of identity theft and misrepresentation, identity theft and fraud alert us the legal profession is gradually deteriorating.
By 4 months ago
Let's demand integrity from all professionals to safeguard society
The world must now find lasting solution to Palestine occupation
Over 4,700 Palestinian civilians, 40 per cent of them children, have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank.
By 4 months ago
The world must now find lasting solution to Palestine occupation
Public anger growing against officers out to extort Kenyans
Ceasing the appointment of individuals with tainted histories would restore public faith. Over the last year, no less than 245 corruption cases have been withdrawn against presidential allies.
By 4 months ago
Public anger growing against officers out to extort Kenyans
Our nation's model is not based on hatred or bias against anyone
History is replete with religious and political leaders announcing warring crusades or pronouncing fatwas against Muslims, Christians, blacks, the sick, differently abled and women.
By 5 months ago
Our nation's model is not based on hatred or bias against anyone
Why Kenya must criminalise enforced disappearance in law
Overlooked and now in need of their legislative attention are the legal loopholes that allow state officers to forcibly disappear suspects or persons in conflict with the law.
By 5 months ago
Why Kenya must criminalise enforced disappearance in law
A lot at stake as Kenya police head to Haiti to restore order
What might our police officers face and what lessons might they learn from the last six months of responding to our own civil strife and maandamanos?
By 5 months ago
A lot at stake as Kenya police head to Haiti to restore order
How to benefit from inevitable disruptions through use of AI
What are the possibilities and perils of artificial intelligence for Kenya and what guidance must we expect from the ICT Ministry Sector Working Group, announced last week?
By 6 months ago
How to benefit from inevitable disruptions through use of AI
Regimes that suppress dissenting voices invite citizen's resistance
Kenya draws its international legitimacy and moral influence from its constitutional order, active citizenry and civil society, an independent press, Judiciary, and several oversight agencies.
By 6 months ago
Regimes that suppress dissenting voices invite citizen's resistance
Personal data is the new oil hence the need to guard it at all levels
Weak public awareness places millions at the risk of identity theft by criminals and data harvesting by corporate agencies who understand that our personal data is the new oil.
By 6 months ago
Personal data is the new oil hence the need to guard it at all levels
Authorities should protect Kenyans from WorldCoin and such data firms
The news that over 350,000 Kenyans have sold their irises to Tools for Humanity alerts us to the dangers of emerging digital technology and the importance of eternal legal vigilance.
By 6 months ago
Authorities should protect Kenyans from WorldCoin and such data firms
Micere Mugo taught us to believe in ourselves and triumph over ugliness
Professor Micere Githae Mugo’s passing away on June 30th, 2023 could not have been more different than her discreet departure from Kenya in 1982.
By 7 months ago
Micere Mugo taught us to believe in ourselves and triumph over ugliness
Power of mercy should insulated from politics, involve more players
For criminal justice to truly work it must be insulated from political influence and corruption. It must deliver justice fairly, equally, and quickly and be founded on transformative justice.
By 7 months ago
Power of mercy should insulated from politics, involve more players
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Baby Sagini tragedy shows the fear, hate and isolation our families suffer
Political, social, or religious populism is both alluring and corrosive. It sets people against each other and fragments the social fabric of households, communities and nations.
By 7 months ago
Baby Sagini tragedy shows the fear, hate and isolation our families suffer
Premium
How Ruto's promise of non-partisan police service is quickly being eroded
President William Ruto publicly promised us an independent national police service that would not resort to extra-judicial killings, secret police squads and human rights abuses.
By 7 months ago
How Ruto's promise of non-partisan police service is quickly being eroded
We're caught between danger of revolt and chance of reason
The demonstrations, destruction, and deaths have entirely blurred the roles of protest organiser, protester, bystander, looter and police-officer.
By 8 months ago
We're caught between danger of revolt and chance of reason
After Shakahola, genuine clergy owe us a debt of self-regulations
With less than five media mentions of Shakahola over the last month, it is safe to say national amnesia and possibly trauma has kicked in and the public has moved on.
By 8 months ago
After Shakahola, genuine clergy owe us a debt of self-regulations
Guard against religious cults out to exploit the vulnerable Kenyans
Kenya has experienced more than six massacres linked to religious extremism in the past 30 years. Shakahola death toll has claimed the most lives.
By 1 month ago
Guard against religious cults out to exploit the vulnerable Kenyans
Global justice system on trial as South Africa takes Israel to ICJ
What is the significance of the South Africa petition before the International Court of Justice (ICJ)? More importantly, can it bring the atrocities to an end?
By 2 months ago
Global justice system on trial as South Africa takes Israel to ICJ
Blogger's killing: The ball is now in police, ODPP's court
Daniel “Sniper” Muthiani was last seen heading for the residence of Governor Kawira Mwangaza after receiving a call from her associate Vincent Muriithi Kirimi.
By 2 months ago
Blogger's killing: The ball is now in police, ODPP's court
It might be time for a new song to raise awareness about Gaza
20,000 human beings, 70 per cent of them non-combatant women and children, lie dead under makeshift graves or below the rubble of homes and hospitals in Gaza.
By 2 months ago
It might be time for a new song to raise awareness about Gaza
Massive global human rights violations
Silence normalises and is fertile soil for state and public apathy. Let us demand that the world remains focused on Sudan and Gaza. Let each of us record and post #StopTheWar 10-second videos.
By 3 months ago
Massive global human rights violations
How our silence emboldens those that hurt people based on identity
It has become increasingly fashionable for leaders to associate their parents with the Mau Mau at veteran’s funerals. Family genealogies are re-historicised to downplay relatives.
By 3 months ago
How our silence emboldens those that hurt people based on identity
Grand corruption and abuse of office killing bottom-up dream
Grand corruption and abuse of office remain the biggest threat to the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda and a second term.
By 3 months ago
Grand corruption and abuse of office killing bottom-up dream
Beware push to pass bills that target people based on identity
These domestic interests and their foreign allies are dragging The Presidency into a high-stakes policy distraction that risks licensing horrific crimes and an international backlash.
By 4 months ago
Beware push to pass bills that target people based on identity
Children have gone online let us nurture them on the digital path
Given the huge understanding gap between most parents and children, digital safety programs must be designed based on a localised understanding of young people’s interests.
By 4 months ago
Children have gone online let us nurture them on the digital path
Let's demand integrity from all professionals to safeguard society
Several cases of identity theft and misrepresentation, identity theft and fraud alert us the legal profession is gradually deteriorating.
By 4 months ago
Let's demand integrity from all professionals to safeguard society
The world must now find lasting solution to Palestine occupation
Over 4,700 Palestinian civilians, 40 per cent of them children, have been killed in Gaza and the West Bank.
By 4 months ago
The world must now find lasting solution to Palestine occupation
Public anger growing against officers out to extort Kenyans
Ceasing the appointment of individuals with tainted histories would restore public faith. Over the last year, no less than 245 corruption cases have been withdrawn against presidential allies.
By 4 months ago
Public anger growing against officers out to extort Kenyans
Our nation's model is not based on hatred or bias against anyone
History is replete with religious and political leaders announcing warring crusades or pronouncing fatwas against Muslims, Christians, blacks, the sick, differently abled and women.
By 5 months ago
Our nation's model is not based on hatred or bias against anyone
Why Kenya must criminalise enforced disappearance in law
Overlooked and now in need of their legislative attention are the legal loopholes that allow state officers to forcibly disappear suspects or persons in conflict with the law.
By 5 months ago
Why Kenya must criminalise enforced disappearance in law
A lot at stake as Kenya police head to Haiti to restore order
What might our police officers face and what lessons might they learn from the last six months of responding to our own civil strife and maandamanos?
By 5 months ago
A lot at stake as Kenya police head to Haiti to restore order
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
Financial Standard
By Kamau Muthoni
5 hrs ago
It's high time we went the lottery way in allocating public sector jobs
Financial Standard
By Macharia Kamau
5 hrs ago
14 years on, Kenya's oil dream still a mirage amid mounting Tullow woes
Financial Standard
By Macharia Kamau
5 hrs ago