Buxton protest shines the light on affordable housing projects
522 residents were forcefully evicted and obliged to find low-cost rental accommodation in already overcrowded neighbouring settlements.
By 3 months ago
Buxton protest shines the light on affordable housing projects
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How SGR contract still haunts and weighs down our economy
Final details of the contract and loans have never been made public on grounds that it was a government-to-government contract.
By 3 months ago
How SGR contract still haunts and weighs down our economy
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The rot in our police service has deep roots in the Executive arm
A joke told to describe corruption in society says what are the requirements for recruitment into the Kenya Police Service, and the answer is Sh200,000.
By 3 months ago
The rot in our police service has deep roots in the Executive arm
How poverty, sexual exploitation disadvantage girls in Asal region
With the commercialization and privatisation of education, most students in ASAL areas remain denied the opportunity to ever reach their potential and the country is all the poorer and more unequal.
By 4 months ago
How poverty, sexual exploitation disadvantage girls in Asal region
Britain should say 'sorry' for its colonial misadventure in Africa
King Charles was not expecting that his visit would arouse so much anger among community and human rights groups across the republic.
By 4 months ago
Britain should say 'sorry' for its colonial misadventure in Africa
There's no political will to tackle systemic grabbing of public land
The violence and destruction this huge, steel beast can inflict on families from Gaza to Mavoko is devastating.
By 4 months ago
There's no political will to tackle systemic grabbing of public land
Our real mashujaa are unnoticed but always hold Kenya together
Giving awards and titles has become a bit of a sham, as the list frequently reveals those well-connected to the top brass rather than those well-connected to the suffering masses.
By 4 months ago
Our real mashujaa are unnoticed but always hold Kenya together
Failure to implement 2010 law is the only constitutional crisis
The politicians have had their fun, perhaps it is now time to have a people’s assembly when citizens can chart the change that they want and need.
By 5 months ago
Failure to implement 2010 law is the only constitutional crisis
How will the Rome Synod tackle existential and leadership crisis?
There are those who fear any change and others who fear there will not be sufficient change to address the challenges the church faces.
By 5 months ago
How will the Rome Synod tackle existential and leadership crisis?
Will the housing levy be used to build houses for the already rich?
How public land can be privatised and granted title without public participation or strict adherence to the law is a matter the EACC is currently investigating.
By 5 months ago
Will the housing levy be used to build houses for the already rich?
Why is the State silent on IMLU's evidence of rising torture cases?
What was most interesting to observe is that no government agency disputed the facts and figures presented last week.
By 5 months ago
Why is the State silent on IMLU's evidence of rising torture cases?
Justice demands that Europe gives back treasures stolen from Africa
What museums and nations never admit is that much of what they display in galleries has been stolen from around the world, especially from Africa.
By 6 months ago
Justice demands that Europe gives back treasures stolen from Africa
After city meeting, the earth's cry is the same from the world's poor
The presence of former and current Secretary Generals of the UN as well as the European Commission President and the US Special Envoy John Kerry showed the global importance of the event.
By 6 months ago
After city meeting, the earth's cry is the same from the world's poor
Why we must always speak out against extra-judicial killings
The roadside memorial on the busy Nakuru highway is a constant reminder to thousands who pass each day that successive governments have lacked courage to properly investigate Kaiser’s killing.
By 6 months ago
Why we must always speak out against extra-judicial killings
Can women save the beautiful game from greed and decline?
The women of the world gave us a World Cup, down under, full of passion, energy, community and honest endeavour, values fast disappearing from the men’s game.
By 6 months ago
Can women save the beautiful game from greed and decline?
Slaughter of the elderly accused of witchcraft calls for swift response
This horrific crime continues on an almost daily basis and yet both the political and administrative wings of government never treat this evil practice with the seriousness it deserves.
By 7 months ago
Slaughter of the elderly accused of witchcraft calls for swift response
Make dialogue inclusive to attain real progress, not just a new BBI
Stakeholders are also shareholders in the country and are just as committed, if not more so, to the prosperity and stability of the country than the political elites.
By 7 months ago
Make dialogue inclusive to attain real progress, not just a new BBI
Where do you turn for help when the state is involved in illegalities?
There are nascent signs the government may be interested in dialoguing with opposition leaders. However, the dialogue forum must include other stakeholders beyond the political elites.
By 7 months ago
Where do you turn for help when the state is involved in illegalities?
Let Kenya Kwanza stop yelling and listen to voices of suffering citizens
Stop the madness, the insults, the threats, the violence and the intransigence. That message goes to both parties but the burden of responsibility fundamentally lies with those in power
By 7 months ago
Let Kenya Kwanza stop yelling and listen to voices of suffering citizens
Our police culture is beyond costly reforms, disband and start afresh
Keeping hope alive in the darkest of times is no easy task, but the presence of battle-hardened soldiers at significant moments, brings heart to the weary and inspiration to the young.
By 8 months ago
Our police culture is beyond costly reforms, disband and start afresh
Azimio lacking imagination and vision amid raging financial crisis
Protest is a fundamental right and boycotting is a legitimate form of protest, but it needs coordination, sacrifice, example and direction all of which is lacking at the moment.
By 8 months ago
Azimio lacking imagination and vision amid raging financial crisis
Buxton protest shines the light on affordable housing projects
522 residents were forcefully evicted and obliged to find low-cost rental accommodation in already overcrowded neighbouring settlements.
By 3 months ago
Buxton protest shines the light on affordable housing projects
Premium
How SGR contract still haunts and weighs down our economy
Final details of the contract and loans have never been made public on grounds that it was a government-to-government contract.
By 3 months ago
How SGR contract still haunts and weighs down our economy
Premium
The rot in our police service has deep roots in the Executive arm
A joke told to describe corruption in society says what are the requirements for recruitment into the Kenya Police Service, and the answer is Sh200,000.
By 3 months ago
The rot in our police service has deep roots in the Executive arm
How poverty, sexual exploitation disadvantage girls in Asal region
With the commercialization and privatisation of education, most students in ASAL areas remain denied the opportunity to ever reach their potential and the country is all the poorer and more unequal.
By 4 months ago
How poverty, sexual exploitation disadvantage girls in Asal region
Britain should say 'sorry' for its colonial misadventure in Africa
King Charles was not expecting that his visit would arouse so much anger among community and human rights groups across the republic.
By 4 months ago
Britain should say 'sorry' for its colonial misadventure in Africa
There's no political will to tackle systemic grabbing of public land
The violence and destruction this huge, steel beast can inflict on families from Gaza to Mavoko is devastating.
By 4 months ago
There's no political will to tackle systemic grabbing of public land
Our real mashujaa are unnoticed but always hold Kenya together
Giving awards and titles has become a bit of a sham, as the list frequently reveals those well-connected to the top brass rather than those well-connected to the suffering masses.
By 4 months ago
Our real mashujaa are unnoticed but always hold Kenya together
Failure to implement 2010 law is the only constitutional crisis
The politicians have had their fun, perhaps it is now time to have a people’s assembly when citizens can chart the change that they want and need.
By 5 months ago
Failure to implement 2010 law is the only constitutional crisis
How will the Rome Synod tackle existential and leadership crisis?
There are those who fear any change and others who fear there will not be sufficient change to address the challenges the church faces.
By 5 months ago
How will the Rome Synod tackle existential and leadership crisis?
Will the housing levy be used to build houses for the already rich?
How public land can be privatised and granted title without public participation or strict adherence to the law is a matter the EACC is currently investigating.
By 5 months ago
Will the housing levy be used to build houses for the already rich?
Why is the State silent on IMLU's evidence of rising torture cases?
What was most interesting to observe is that no government agency disputed the facts and figures presented last week.
By 5 months ago
Why is the State silent on IMLU's evidence of rising torture cases?
Justice demands that Europe gives back treasures stolen from Africa
What museums and nations never admit is that much of what they display in galleries has been stolen from around the world, especially from Africa.
By 6 months ago
Justice demands that Europe gives back treasures stolen from Africa
After city meeting, the earth's cry is the same from the world's poor
The presence of former and current Secretary Generals of the UN as well as the European Commission President and the US Special Envoy John Kerry showed the global importance of the event.
By 6 months ago
After city meeting, the earth's cry is the same from the world's poor
Why we must always speak out against extra-judicial killings
The roadside memorial on the busy Nakuru highway is a constant reminder to thousands who pass each day that successive governments have lacked courage to properly investigate Kaiser’s killing.
By 6 months ago
Why we must always speak out against extra-judicial killings
Can women save the beautiful game from greed and decline?
The women of the world gave us a World Cup, down under, full of passion, energy, community and honest endeavour, values fast disappearing from the men’s game.
By 6 months ago
Can women save the beautiful game from greed and decline?
Slaughter of the elderly accused of witchcraft calls for swift response
This horrific crime continues on an almost daily basis and yet both the political and administrative wings of government never treat this evil practice with the seriousness it deserves.
By 7 months ago
Slaughter of the elderly accused of witchcraft calls for swift response
Make dialogue inclusive to attain real progress, not just a new BBI
Stakeholders are also shareholders in the country and are just as committed, if not more so, to the prosperity and stability of the country than the political elites.
By 7 months ago
Make dialogue inclusive to attain real progress, not just a new BBI
Where do you turn for help when the state is involved in illegalities?
There are nascent signs the government may be interested in dialoguing with opposition leaders. However, the dialogue forum must include other stakeholders beyond the political elites.
By 7 months ago
Where do you turn for help when the state is involved in illegalities?
Let Kenya Kwanza stop yelling and listen to voices of suffering citizens
Stop the madness, the insults, the threats, the violence and the intransigence. That message goes to both parties but the burden of responsibility fundamentally lies with those in power
By 7 months ago
Let Kenya Kwanza stop yelling and listen to voices of suffering citizens
Ruto signs Affordable Housing Bill into law
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