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Special needs school disabled by lack of finances and support
Situated at the edge of Kakamega town, a few metres off the Kakamega - Webuye road, is Daisy Special Needs School.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Special needs school disabled by lack of finances and support
Kenya should hurry up to meet requirements for hosting Africa's greatest football tourney
Reports on Kenya’s lack of readiness based on Confederation of African Football guidelines have emerged.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Kenya should hurry up to meet requirements for hosting Africa's greatest football tourney
Premium
It's Ruto who loses every time he trades insults with his former deputy
Rigathi Gachagua has gained political advantage over President William Ruto by provoking him with insults, exploiting responses without needing a formal platform or policy.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
It's Ruto who loses every time he trades insults with his former deputy
How robotics is aiding critical thinking, innovation in rural areas
On the third floor of the Daisy Centre, a school situated along the Bukura-Butere Road, is a 50-seater, fully equipped computer lab. 
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
How robotics is aiding critical thinking, innovation in rural areas
Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them
Kenya's gangs are being watered by political patronage — deployed to disrupt opposition rallies, suppress protests, and perform the violence that politicians require but cannot officially commission.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them
Don't let Gachagua turn you into his village entertainment, Prof Kindiki
There is an old trick in the Kenyan political playbook, older than harambees and more effective than hustler economics
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Don't let Gachagua turn you into his village entertainment, Prof Kindiki
Government must now dismantle blocks of violence that're being built
Kenya is getting into an election period that could easily become the most combustible since the 2008 post-election violence unless the growing tensions are defused now.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
Government must now dismantle blocks of violence that're being built
We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for
Rev Jesse Jackson built his life and career on the conviction that no government has the right to prey upon its people, and that power, however intoxicating, is answerable to those who confer it.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for
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How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed
Unfortunately, Oburu and his co-conspirators who are currently dining at the UDA table, and others who political scientists call ‘useful idiots’, see Sifuna as an impediment.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed
Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleading
Indefatigable Atwoli is categorical that a president needs uninterrupted 20 to 30 years to make an impact.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleading
State's persecution of Gachagua adds muscle to his political stature
Some people in places of influence view Gachagua as a rabble-rouser, hence the desperate need to intimidate and silence him while fully aware that this infringes on his right to free speech.
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
State's persecution of Gachagua adds muscle to his political stature
Older leaders should give way as youths gradually stake their claim
Most of our aged leaders have become conceited and delusional after enjoying the perks of power for too long and have developed a sense of entitlement to leadership.  
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
Older leaders should give way as youths gradually stake their claim
ODM is suffering from serious leadership and ideological paucity
Since Raila's death last year, leadership and ideological bankruptcy within ODM have been amplified by the now cliche phrase, "Raila left us in the broad-based government."
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
ODM is suffering from serious leadership and ideological paucity
Voters should punish politicians who disappear after winning polls
With 2027 designated a turning point in Kenya's history, politicians across the board are expected to take viable political stands and mark their territories well in advance.
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
Voters should punish politicians who disappear after winning polls
Trump's military adventurism poses threat to global peace and order
While the US is resorting to brawn, China is increasingly becoming the real global powerhouse with its implementation of sound economic policies abroad, devoid of military interventions.
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
Trump's military adventurism poses threat to global peace and order
Special needs school disabled by lack of finances and support
Situated at the edge of Kakamega town, a few metres off the Kakamega - Webuye road, is Daisy Special Needs School.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Special needs school disabled by lack of finances and support
Kenya should hurry up to meet requirements for hosting Africa's greatest football tourney
Reports on Kenya’s lack of readiness based on Confederation of African Football guidelines have emerged.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Kenya should hurry up to meet requirements for hosting Africa's greatest football tourney
Premium
It's Ruto who loses every time he trades insults with his former deputy
Rigathi Gachagua has gained political advantage over President William Ruto by provoking him with insults, exploiting responses without needing a formal platform or policy.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
It's Ruto who loses every time he trades insults with his former deputy
How robotics is aiding critical thinking, innovation in rural areas
On the third floor of the Daisy Centre, a school situated along the Bukura-Butere Road, is a 50-seater, fully equipped computer lab. 
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
How robotics is aiding critical thinking, innovation in rural areas
Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them
Kenya's gangs are being watered by political patronage — deployed to disrupt opposition rallies, suppress protests, and perform the violence that politicians require but cannot officially commission.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them
Don't let Gachagua turn you into his village entertainment, Prof Kindiki
There is an old trick in the Kenyan political playbook, older than harambees and more effective than hustler economics
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Don't let Gachagua turn you into his village entertainment, Prof Kindiki
Government must now dismantle blocks of violence that're being built
Kenya is getting into an election period that could easily become the most combustible since the 2008 post-election violence unless the growing tensions are defused now.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
Government must now dismantle blocks of violence that're being built
We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for
Rev Jesse Jackson built his life and career on the conviction that no government has the right to prey upon its people, and that power, however intoxicating, is answerable to those who confer it.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for
Premium
How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed
Unfortunately, Oburu and his co-conspirators who are currently dining at the UDA table, and others who political scientists call ‘useful idiots’, see Sifuna as an impediment.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed
Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleading
Indefatigable Atwoli is categorical that a president needs uninterrupted 20 to 30 years to make an impact.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleading
State's persecution of Gachagua adds muscle to his political stature
Some people in places of influence view Gachagua as a rabble-rouser, hence the desperate need to intimidate and silence him while fully aware that this infringes on his right to free speech.
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
State's persecution of Gachagua adds muscle to his political stature
Older leaders should give way as youths gradually stake their claim
Most of our aged leaders have become conceited and delusional after enjoying the perks of power for too long and have developed a sense of entitlement to leadership.  
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
Older leaders should give way as youths gradually stake their claim
ODM is suffering from serious leadership and ideological paucity
Since Raila's death last year, leadership and ideological bankruptcy within ODM have been amplified by the now cliche phrase, "Raila left us in the broad-based government."
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
ODM is suffering from serious leadership and ideological paucity
Voters should punish politicians who disappear after winning polls
With 2027 designated a turning point in Kenya's history, politicians across the board are expected to take viable political stands and mark their territories well in advance.
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
Voters should punish politicians who disappear after winning polls
Trump's military adventurism poses threat to global peace and order
While the US is resorting to brawn, China is increasingly becoming the real global powerhouse with its implementation of sound economic policies abroad, devoid of military interventions.
By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago
Trump's military adventurism poses threat to global peace and order
Special needs school disabled by lack of finances and support
Situated at the edge of Kakamega town, a few metres off the Kakamega - Webuye road, is Daisy Special Needs School.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Special needs school disabled by lack of finances and support
Kenya should hurry up to meet requirements for hosting Africa's greatest football tourney
Reports on Kenya’s lack of readiness based on Confederation of African Football guidelines have emerged.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Kenya should hurry up to meet requirements for hosting Africa's greatest football tourney
Premium
It's Ruto who loses every time he trades insults with his former deputy
Rigathi Gachagua has gained political advantage over President William Ruto by provoking him with insults, exploiting responses without needing a formal platform or policy.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
It's Ruto who loses every time he trades insults with his former deputy
How robotics is aiding critical thinking, innovation in rural areas
On the third floor of the Daisy Centre, a school situated along the Bukura-Butere Road, is a 50-seater, fully equipped computer lab. 
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
How robotics is aiding critical thinking, innovation in rural areas
Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them
Kenya's gangs are being watered by political patronage — deployed to disrupt opposition rallies, suppress protests, and perform the violence that politicians require but cannot officially commission.
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them
Don't let Gachagua turn you into his village entertainment, Prof Kindiki
There is an old trick in the Kenyan political playbook, older than harambees and more effective than hustler economics
By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago
Don't let Gachagua turn you into his village entertainment, Prof Kindiki
Government must now dismantle blocks of violence that're being built
Kenya is getting into an election period that could easily become the most combustible since the 2008 post-election violence unless the growing tensions are defused now.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
Government must now dismantle blocks of violence that're being built
We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for
Rev Jesse Jackson built his life and career on the conviction that no government has the right to prey upon its people, and that power, however intoxicating, is answerable to those who confer it.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for
Premium
How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed
Unfortunately, Oburu and his co-conspirators who are currently dining at the UDA table, and others who political scientists call ‘useful idiots’, see Sifuna as an impediment.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed
Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleading
Indefatigable Atwoli is categorical that a president needs uninterrupted 20 to 30 years to make an impact.
By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago
Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleading
Absa unveils Sh100bn asset finance plan
Enterprise
By James Wanzala
32 mins ago
Kenya targets Sh230bn from indigenous knowledge assets
Enterprise
By Macharia Kamau
32 mins ago
Young innovators secure backing to scale, attract investors
Enterprise
By James Wanzala
32 mins ago
Packaged Githeri signals rise of ready-to-eat meals
Enterprise
By Bruno Mutunga
32 mins ago
Inside Ruto's diplomatic gaffes as Suluhu puts a new twist
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
32 mins ago