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Leonard Khafafa

US, China should seek a consensus to avoid further economic damage

The US and China should seek consensus to avoid damaging their economies.

US, China should seek a consensus to avoid further economic damage

Pan-African airline group solution to regional aviation challenges

Pan-African airline group solution to regional aviation challenges

America has sneezed and the rest of the world has caught a cold

America has sneezed and the rest of the world has caught a cold

Military chief gagged no one from speaking against government

Military chief gagged no one from speaking against government

Giving Middle East carriers unfettered access to Kenyan skies bad for local aviation industry

An open skies policy operates on the principle of reciprocity. Countries that granted frequencies to others must also allow others the same number of frequencies.

Giving Middle East carriers unfettered access to Kenyan skies bad for local aviation industry

Kenyan domestic workers are not children of a lesser god

Those flying out of Kenya, transiting through the Middle East, may have seen scores of young, naive-looking women.

Kenyan domestic workers are not children of a lesser god

Why deal between President and Raila is a blow to ex-DP

The MoU between Ruto and Raila defangs Gachagua by removing Raila’s populous support base from the former’s ethnic calculus.

Why deal between President and Raila is a blow to ex-DP

With Raila by his side, the next election is Ruto's to lose

With luminaries from the Raila Odinga's party now in the government, the next presidential election is Ruto’s to lose.

With Raila by his side, the next election is Ruto's to lose

Ignore threats and come up with laws to regulate boda boda

Many boda boda riders have little regard for road and safety rules treating them as mere suggestions. They seldom stop at traffic lights.

By 2 months ago

Ignore threats and come up with laws to regulate boda boda

Consult national carrier while streamlining airport operations

KQ should be given preferential treatment because transfer of passengers and luggage connecting from the spokes through the hub has to be done in under an hour.

By 2 months ago

Consult national carrier while streamlining airport operations

Kenyans should start relearning to celebrate small wins

Kenyans are not natural complainers. They are stoic people whose reliance has seen them overcome past difficult economic times.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans should start relearning to celebrate small wins

Public debt burden still a powder keg in Kenya

A report from Africa News reveals Kenya, at USD 3.02 billion, to be the second most indebted African country to the International Monetary Fund.

By 3 months ago

Public debt burden still a powder keg in Kenya

Four things Kenyans expect of the President in 2025

President William Ruto was elected for his ability to make the tough decisions needed to get the country out of its parlous financial and economic straits.

By 3 months ago

Four things Kenyans expect of the President in 2025

Ruto's rejigged government good for all Kenyans

Unwarranted criticism of the government’s efforts has abated. Even die-hard critics are giving the government credit where it is due.

By 4 months ago

Ruto's rejigged government good for all Kenyans

A holistic approach is needed for JKIA to thrive

With the Adani proposal to expand and develop Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) off the table, Kenya Airports Authority is back to the drawing board.

By 4 months ago

A holistic approach is needed for JKIA to thrive

Kenya is a great country but we can make it even better

Kenya is arguably the most cosmopolitan country in Africa. People from all over the world are found within her borders.

By 4 months ago

Kenya is a great country but we can make it even better

Now that Adani is out, let a Kenyan company develop JKIA

Following last week’s pronouncement by President William Ruto, Indian conglomerate Adani’s proposal to develop Kenya’s premier airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is off the table.

By 5 months ago

Now that Adani is out, let a Kenyan company develop JKIA

Bishops' criticism of State wasn't grounded in facts entirely

No doubt, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops means well. Its excoriation of President William Ruto’s administration is done with good intentions.

By 5 months ago

Bishops' criticism of State wasn't grounded in facts entirely

Reconsider proposed VAT on aviation services

Mbadi’s sober approach to discussions on tax matters is refreshing. He has chosen to publicly rationalise the need for tax adjustments hitherto considered contentious.

By 5 months ago

Reconsider proposed VAT on aviation services

Lessons for Kindiki as he settles into his role as deputy president

Kindiki should avoid the temptation of fashioning himself as kingpin of the Mountain. Unlike Nyanza which has had one leader for decades, the Mountain changes leaders every 10 years.

By 5 months ago

Lessons for Kindiki as he settles into his role as deputy president

Kenya needs a quiet but effective deputy president

The DP is not a co-president. He is the principal assistant to the President. Political power is vested in the Head of State

By 6 months ago

Kenya needs a quiet but effective deputy president

Why it's unwise for Kenya to rely heavily on foreign freighters

Whereas Kenya Airways has four freighters and also takes up a lot of cargo in the belly of its passenger planes, the bulk upliftment of cargo from the airport is largely by foreign freighters

By 6 months ago

Why it's unwise for Kenya to rely heavily on foreign freighters

Rights to our airspace should not be doled out without benefits

Airspace is a resource. And like any other precious resource, it must be protected by countries.

By 7 months ago

Rights to our airspace should not be doled out without benefits

Investing in public day schools will remove need for boarding ones

The number of public schools built over the last couple of decades is woefully inadequate in meeting the needs of a country with a fast-growing population.

By 7 months ago

Investing in public day schools will remove need for boarding ones

Adani should leave JKIA alone, build a new airport

JKIA should be left to domestic and cargo traffic and developed to its maximum potential from own-source revenues and loans obtained using its land assets as collateral.

By 7 months ago

Adani should leave JKIA alone, build a new airport

Kenyans are capable, give them the chance to run JKIA

Adani’s proposal to run JKIA has generated more heat than light. It has been subjected to post-truth narratives that have little substance by way of fact.

By 8 months ago

Kenyans are capable, give them the chance to run JKIA

Kenyans enjoy more freedoms and rights than elsewhere in Africa

Kenyans are the envy of the continent in that they can not only freely express themselves on all issues, but also stand up to the State where it trammels on the rights of citizens.

By 8 months ago

Kenyans enjoy more freedoms and rights than elsewhere in Africa

Adani, airport upgrade company must meet regulatory requirements

JKIA may benefit immensely from a PPP but to be awarded a contract, Adani must first pass the smell test by meeting all regulatory requirements and satisfying all stakeholders.

By 8 months ago

Adani, airport upgrade company must meet regulatory requirements

Giving Middle East carriers unfettered access to Kenyan skies bad for local aviation industry

An open skies policy operates on the principle of reciprocity. Countries that granted frequencies to others must also allow others the same number of frequencies.

Giving Middle East carriers unfettered access to Kenyan skies bad for local aviation industry

Kenyan domestic workers are not children of a lesser god

Those flying out of Kenya, transiting through the Middle East, may have seen scores of young, naive-looking women.

Kenyan domestic workers are not children of a lesser god

Why deal between President and Raila is a blow to ex-DP

The MoU between Ruto and Raila defangs Gachagua by removing Raila’s populous support base from the former’s ethnic calculus.

Why deal between President and Raila is a blow to ex-DP

With Raila by his side, the next election is Ruto's to lose

With luminaries from the Raila Odinga's party now in the government, the next presidential election is Ruto’s to lose.

With Raila by his side, the next election is Ruto's to lose

Ignore threats and come up with laws to regulate boda boda

Many boda boda riders have little regard for road and safety rules treating them as mere suggestions. They seldom stop at traffic lights.

By 2 months ago

Ignore threats and come up with laws to regulate boda boda

Consult national carrier while streamlining airport operations

KQ should be given preferential treatment because transfer of passengers and luggage connecting from the spokes through the hub has to be done in under an hour.

By 2 months ago

Consult national carrier while streamlining airport operations

Kenyans should start relearning to celebrate small wins

Kenyans are not natural complainers. They are stoic people whose reliance has seen them overcome past difficult economic times.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans should start relearning to celebrate small wins

Public debt burden still a powder keg in Kenya

A report from Africa News reveals Kenya, at USD 3.02 billion, to be the second most indebted African country to the International Monetary Fund.

By 3 months ago

Public debt burden still a powder keg in Kenya

Four things Kenyans expect of the President in 2025

President William Ruto was elected for his ability to make the tough decisions needed to get the country out of its parlous financial and economic straits.

By 3 months ago

Four things Kenyans expect of the President in 2025

Ruto's rejigged government good for all Kenyans

Unwarranted criticism of the government’s efforts has abated. Even die-hard critics are giving the government credit where it is due.

By 4 months ago

Ruto's rejigged government good for all Kenyans

A holistic approach is needed for JKIA to thrive

With the Adani proposal to expand and develop Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) off the table, Kenya Airports Authority is back to the drawing board.

By 4 months ago

A holistic approach is needed for JKIA to thrive

Kenya is a great country but we can make it even better

Kenya is arguably the most cosmopolitan country in Africa. People from all over the world are found within her borders.

By 4 months ago

Kenya is a great country but we can make it even better

Now that Adani is out, let a Kenyan company develop JKIA

Following last week’s pronouncement by President William Ruto, Indian conglomerate Adani’s proposal to develop Kenya’s premier airport Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is off the table.

By 5 months ago

Now that Adani is out, let a Kenyan company develop JKIA

Bishops' criticism of State wasn't grounded in facts entirely

No doubt, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops means well. Its excoriation of President William Ruto’s administration is done with good intentions.

By 5 months ago

Bishops' criticism of State wasn't grounded in facts entirely

Reconsider proposed VAT on aviation services

Mbadi’s sober approach to discussions on tax matters is refreshing. He has chosen to publicly rationalise the need for tax adjustments hitherto considered contentious.

By 5 months ago

Reconsider proposed VAT on aviation services

Lessons for Kindiki as he settles into his role as deputy president

Kindiki should avoid the temptation of fashioning himself as kingpin of the Mountain. Unlike Nyanza which has had one leader for decades, the Mountain changes leaders every 10 years.

By 5 months ago

Lessons for Kindiki as he settles into his role as deputy president

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