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Leonard Khafafa

Kenya Kwanza is not to blame for high cost of fuel

Present taxes and the anticipation of an even higher tax regime next year are consequences foretold years ago. They are not reflective of the performance of the Kenya Kwanza administration.

Kenya Kwanza is not to blame for high cost of fuel

Ruto has clearly become Africa's de facto leader

Ruto has clearly become Africa's de facto leader

Consider new metrics for business performance evaluation

Consider new metrics for business performance evaluation

Do not mistake stabilisation fund for subsidy

Do not mistake stabilisation fund for subsidy

As Shilling weakens, Kenyans need to tighten their belts

A weaker Kenya Shilling has widespread ramifications that affect everyday existence. Most obvious is the cost of imported essential items like food.

As Shilling weakens, Kenyans need to tighten their belts

Competitors present KQ with opportunity to improve service delivery

Fly Dubai and Ethiopian Airlines have been granted frequencies that allow them to fly directly to Mombasa. This is within the framework of Basas between the three governments.

Competitors present KQ with opportunity to improve service delivery

IPOA should probe claims of police brutality during demos

IPOA’s function is to receive complaints from members of the public on police misconduct and to carry out independent investigations on the same.

IPOA should probe claims of police brutality during demos

Demonstrations will not lower the high cost of living

Weekly protests have become counterintuitive. Instead of bringing down the cost of living, the polar opposite is happening.

Demonstrations will not lower the high cost of living

Ongoing Azimio demos are fuelled by half-truths

Clearly, proponents of mass action bank on the urban residuum to advance their agenda. With nothing to lose these unfortunate lot will not baulk at the destruction of property.

By 2 months ago

Ongoing Azimio demos are fuelled by half-truths

Ongoing opposition demos are fuelled by half-truths

A regime change through such unorthodox means is beyond the pale. The only acceptable form of leadership renewal is through elections. Violent demos cannot be countenanced a day longer.

By 2 months ago

Ongoing opposition demos are fuelled by half-truths

What hotels at the Coast can do to increase tourist numbers

Quaint hotels with their rustic look so popular with older clientele should cede to contemporary looks with the latest fixtures and furnishings.

By 2 months ago

What hotels at the Coast can do to increase tourist numbers

Presidential advisors are not Cabinet secretaries

These advisors are not CSs, because they have not been vetted by Parliament nor have they taken the CSs oath of office. They do not draw salaries from the government as CSs.

By 2 months ago

Presidential advisors are not Cabinet secretaries

Media, government should find way of resolving differences

The importance of a free and fair media cannot be gainsaid. It is not for nothing that the press is known as the Fourth Estate, expected to oversight all three arms of government.

By 2 months ago

Media, government should find way of resolving differences

Raila and Kalonzo appear keen to exercise 'Samsonian Option'

Whilst Kalonzo Musyoka is relatively new to the subversion of government, Raila Odinga has been involved in events that undermine legitimate rule.

By 3 months ago

Raila and Kalonzo appear keen to exercise 'Samsonian Option'

Blame Uhuru for the austerity measures in Finance Bill 2023

The austerity measures proposed by the bill are not the cause of present economic hardships. They are consequences of reckless borrowing.

By 3 months ago

Blame Uhuru for the austerity measures in Finance Bill 2023

Public will rally behind Ruto if he steps up war against graft

Coming less than a year after the swearing in of the Ruto administration, the crackdown on grand corruption, whilst welcome, casts a spotlight on the concept of 'shareholders of the government'

By 4 months ago

Public will rally behind Ruto if he steps up war against graft

Why Ruto's appointment of General Ogolla is another masterstroke

Ruto’s decision to appoint Ogolla sends out four subliminal messages that affirm the president as master of the political game.

By 4 months ago

Why Ruto's appointment of General Ogolla is another masterstroke

Managing public perception key during prevailing hard times

Professor XN Iraki of the University of Nairobi Faculty of Business and Management Sciences describes the Finance Bill 2023 as “a bold attempt to wean Kenya from debt reliance.

By 4 months ago

Managing public perception key during prevailing hard times

Public policies should benefit citizens, no two ways about it

The overarching consideration when the government enters into contracts and transactions must be for the benefit of Kenya and its citizens.

By 4 months ago

Public policies should benefit citizens, no two ways about it

Separating truth from lies: 'Uncaring state, failed taxman and more opposition lies'

The spurious allegation to the effect that the Kenya Kwanza government is unable to pay civil servants’ emoluments because of administrative incompetence.

By 5 months ago

Separating truth from lies: 'Uncaring state, failed taxman and more opposition lies'

Failure to tell its success story is Kenya Kwanza's Achilles heel

For a party that carried the day with resounding messages of change and hope, they have done a poor job communicating the same to the country.

By 5 months ago

Failure to tell its success story is Kenya Kwanza's Achilles heel

As Shilling weakens, Kenyans need to tighten their belts

A weaker Kenya Shilling has widespread ramifications that affect everyday existence. Most obvious is the cost of imported essential items like food.

As Shilling weakens, Kenyans need to tighten their belts

Competitors present KQ with opportunity to improve service delivery

Fly Dubai and Ethiopian Airlines have been granted frequencies that allow them to fly directly to Mombasa. This is within the framework of Basas between the three governments.

Competitors present KQ with opportunity to improve service delivery

IPOA should probe claims of police brutality during demos

IPOA’s function is to receive complaints from members of the public on police misconduct and to carry out independent investigations on the same.

IPOA should probe claims of police brutality during demos

Demonstrations will not lower the high cost of living

Weekly protests have become counterintuitive. Instead of bringing down the cost of living, the polar opposite is happening.

Demonstrations will not lower the high cost of living

Ongoing Azimio demos are fuelled by half-truths

Clearly, proponents of mass action bank on the urban residuum to advance their agenda. With nothing to lose these unfortunate lot will not baulk at the destruction of property.

By 2 months ago

Ongoing Azimio demos are fuelled by half-truths

Ongoing opposition demos are fuelled by half-truths

A regime change through such unorthodox means is beyond the pale. The only acceptable form of leadership renewal is through elections. Violent demos cannot be countenanced a day longer.

By 2 months ago

Ongoing opposition demos are fuelled by half-truths

What hotels at the Coast can do to increase tourist numbers

Quaint hotels with their rustic look so popular with older clientele should cede to contemporary looks with the latest fixtures and furnishings.

By 2 months ago

What hotels at the Coast can do to increase tourist numbers

Presidential advisors are not Cabinet secretaries

These advisors are not CSs, because they have not been vetted by Parliament nor have they taken the CSs oath of office. They do not draw salaries from the government as CSs.

By 2 months ago

Presidential advisors are not Cabinet secretaries

Media, government should find way of resolving differences

The importance of a free and fair media cannot be gainsaid. It is not for nothing that the press is known as the Fourth Estate, expected to oversight all three arms of government.

By 2 months ago

Media, government should find way of resolving differences

Raila and Kalonzo appear keen to exercise 'Samsonian Option'

Whilst Kalonzo Musyoka is relatively new to the subversion of government, Raila Odinga has been involved in events that undermine legitimate rule.

By 3 months ago

Raila and Kalonzo appear keen to exercise 'Samsonian Option'

Blame Uhuru for the austerity measures in Finance Bill 2023

The austerity measures proposed by the bill are not the cause of present economic hardships. They are consequences of reckless borrowing.

By 3 months ago

Blame Uhuru for the austerity measures in Finance Bill 2023

Public will rally behind Ruto if he steps up war against graft

Coming less than a year after the swearing in of the Ruto administration, the crackdown on grand corruption, whilst welcome, casts a spotlight on the concept of 'shareholders of the government'

By 4 months ago

Public will rally behind Ruto if he steps up war against graft

Why Ruto's appointment of General Ogolla is another masterstroke

Ruto’s decision to appoint Ogolla sends out four subliminal messages that affirm the president as master of the political game.

By 4 months ago

Why Ruto's appointment of General Ogolla is another masterstroke

Managing public perception key during prevailing hard times

Professor XN Iraki of the University of Nairobi Faculty of Business and Management Sciences describes the Finance Bill 2023 as “a bold attempt to wean Kenya from debt reliance.

By 4 months ago

Managing public perception key during prevailing hard times

Public policies should benefit citizens, no two ways about it

The overarching consideration when the government enters into contracts and transactions must be for the benefit of Kenya and its citizens.

By 4 months ago

Public policies should benefit citizens, no two ways about it

Separating truth from lies: 'Uncaring state, failed taxman and more opposition lies'

The spurious allegation to the effect that the Kenya Kwanza government is unable to pay civil servants’ emoluments because of administrative incompetence.

By 5 months ago

Separating truth from lies: 'Uncaring state, failed taxman and more opposition lies'

Failure to tell its success story is Kenya Kwanza's Achilles heel

For a party that carried the day with resounding messages of change and hope, they have done a poor job communicating the same to the country.

By 5 months ago

Failure to tell its success story is Kenya Kwanza's Achilles heel

As Shilling weakens, Kenyans need to tighten their belts

A weaker Kenya Shilling has widespread ramifications that affect everyday existence. Most obvious is the cost of imported essential items like food.

As Shilling weakens, Kenyans need to tighten their belts

Competitors present KQ with opportunity to improve service delivery

Fly Dubai and Ethiopian Airlines have been granted frequencies that allow them to fly directly to Mombasa. This is within the framework of Basas between the three governments.

Competitors present KQ with opportunity to improve service delivery

IPOA should probe claims of police brutality during demos

IPOA’s function is to receive complaints from members of the public on police misconduct and to carry out independent investigations on the same.

IPOA should probe claims of police brutality during demos

Demonstrations will not lower the high cost of living

Weekly protests have become counterintuitive. Instead of bringing down the cost of living, the polar opposite is happening.

Demonstrations will not lower the high cost of living

Ongoing Azimio demos are fuelled by half-truths

Clearly, proponents of mass action bank on the urban residuum to advance their agenda. With nothing to lose these unfortunate lot will not baulk at the destruction of property.

By 2 months ago

Ongoing Azimio demos are fuelled by half-truths

Ongoing opposition demos are fuelled by half-truths

A regime change through such unorthodox means is beyond the pale. The only acceptable form of leadership renewal is through elections. Violent demos cannot be countenanced a day longer.

By 2 months ago

Ongoing opposition demos are fuelled by half-truths

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