AU and other major Pan-African bodies have failed the continent

Autocracy, electoral malpractice, economic decline, military rule and constitutional abuse reached a crescendo when Africa has shields like AU, SADC, ECOWAS, EAC, and IGAD.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 28 days ago

America in sorry State despite Trump's pledges

Promises of lower inflation, secure borders, peace abroad and restored American prestige have collided with economic hardship, immigration crackdowns, wars and declining international credibility.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago

Ruto's crackdown on foreign hawkers will damage Kenya's reputation

President William Ruto is flat-out wrong about foreigners doing small businesses in Kenya.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago

Pointing fingers at Gachagua will hurt the Opposition

Opposition’s biggest challenge is not Gachagua himself, but whether competing leaders can manage their ambitions, build credible grassroots structures and maintain unity.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago

Fred Matiang'i's Nyamira Backyard and the 2027 equation

Nyamira County’s political landscape is taking shape ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago

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South Africa's Xenophobic attacks expose continent's disjointed agenda

The opinion piece condemns xenophobia in South Africa, warning that anti-immigrant violence threatens Pan-African unity and urging leaders to uphold the rule of law.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

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Ruto may be the West's blue-eyed boy but their hugs are never free

Kenya became the first sub-Saharan non-NATO ally, joining Egypt and Tunisia, and Nairobi now hosts conference after conference as foreign leaders pour in.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

Sifuna, Natembeya inject fresh hope into Luhya politics

Luhya community has historically lacked the political unity needed to translate its large voting bloc into national leadership and explores whether Sifuna's candidacy could change that dynamic.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

World Bank must demand accountability before and after lending

The World Bank should strengthen accountability before and after lending by requiring greater transparency, oversight and enforcement.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

World Bank must demand for accountability before and after lending

World Bank and other multilateral lenders should strengthen accountability measures to ensure development loans deliver meaningful public benefits.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

UN Charter needs to be amended to reflect a global face

UN has struggled to fulfil its core mission of maintaining international peace and security since it's founding 80 years ago

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

Matiang'i factor has redrawn the Abagusii political matrix

History is repeating itself in Gusiiland. In 2002, the late Simeon Nyachae turned the region into a Ford People zone. All 10 parliamentary seats went his way.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

Democracy across the world is only on paper and billboards

Washington, London, Paris, Beijing, Moscow and Canberra market themselves as defenders of democracy, yet their global conduct contradicts their sermon. 

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

To prosper, our country needs truly value-driven citizenry

Without value-driven citizens, Kenya’s social, economic, spiritual and political progress stays a mirage.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is needed

The Ebola quarantine centre agreed upon between the United States and Kenya in Laikipia must be viewed through the lens of national interest, not sectarian squabbling.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magic

Kenya can achieve a rapid economic transformation similar to Singapore if President Ruto pursues bold structural reforms, fiscal discipline, anti-corruption measures, and industrial development.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 4 months ago

The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies

The Odinga family holds the key to ODM’s survival. To save ODM, they must reunite the ranks, just as Raila did in steering the party through past political storms and entrenching it across Kenya.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 4 months ago

Why president's political future hangs in the balance

How President Ruto faces mounting political and economic pressures ahead of 2027.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 5 months ago

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Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted

Kenyan diaspora sends billions home but remains excluded from decision-making, valued for money more than ideas and expertise.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 5 months ago

AU and other major Pan-African bodies have failed the continent

Autocracy, electoral malpractice, economic decline, military rule and constitutional abuse reached a crescendo when Africa has shields like AU, SADC, ECOWAS, EAC, and IGAD.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 28 days ago

America in sorry State despite Trump's pledges

Promises of lower inflation, secure borders, peace abroad and restored American prestige have collided with economic hardship, immigration crackdowns, wars and declining international credibility.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago

Ruto's crackdown on foreign hawkers will damage Kenya's reputation

President William Ruto is flat-out wrong about foreigners doing small businesses in Kenya.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago

Pointing fingers at Gachagua will hurt the Opposition

Opposition’s biggest challenge is not Gachagua himself, but whether competing leaders can manage their ambitions, build credible grassroots structures and maintain unity.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago

Fred Matiang'i's Nyamira Backyard and the 2027 equation

Nyamira County’s political landscape is taking shape ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago

Premium

South Africa's Xenophobic attacks expose continent's disjointed agenda

The opinion piece condemns xenophobia in South Africa, warning that anti-immigrant violence threatens Pan-African unity and urging leaders to uphold the rule of law.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

Premium

Ruto may be the West's blue-eyed boy but their hugs are never free

Kenya became the first sub-Saharan non-NATO ally, joining Egypt and Tunisia, and Nairobi now hosts conference after conference as foreign leaders pour in.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

Sifuna, Natembeya inject fresh hope into Luhya politics

Luhya community has historically lacked the political unity needed to translate its large voting bloc into national leadership and explores whether Sifuna's candidacy could change that dynamic.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

World Bank must demand accountability before and after lending

The World Bank should strengthen accountability before and after lending by requiring greater transparency, oversight and enforcement.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

World Bank must demand for accountability before and after lending

World Bank and other multilateral lenders should strengthen accountability measures to ensure development loans deliver meaningful public benefits.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 2 months ago

UN Charter needs to be amended to reflect a global face

UN has struggled to fulfil its core mission of maintaining international peace and security since it's founding 80 years ago

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

Matiang'i factor has redrawn the Abagusii political matrix

History is repeating itself in Gusiiland. In 2002, the late Simeon Nyachae turned the region into a Ford People zone. All 10 parliamentary seats went his way.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

Democracy across the world is only on paper and billboards

Washington, London, Paris, Beijing, Moscow and Canberra market themselves as defenders of democracy, yet their global conduct contradicts their sermon. 

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

To prosper, our country needs truly value-driven citizenry

Without value-driven citizens, Kenya’s social, economic, spiritual and political progress stays a mirage.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

Kenya-US Ebola deal can work, but full disclosure is needed

The Ebola quarantine centre agreed upon between the United States and Kenya in Laikipia must be viewed through the lens of national interest, not sectarian squabbling.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 3 months ago

How Ruto's administration can unleash Singapore's magic

Kenya can achieve a rapid economic transformation similar to Singapore if President Ruto pursues bold structural reforms, fiscal discipline, anti-corruption measures, and industrial development.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 4 months ago

The Odingas will determine whether ODM lives or dies

The Odinga family holds the key to ODM’s survival. To save ODM, they must reunite the ranks, just as Raila did in steering the party through past political storms and entrenching it across Kenya.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 4 months ago

Why president's political future hangs in the balance

How President Ruto faces mounting political and economic pressures ahead of 2027.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 5 months ago

Premium

Kenyan diaspora: Their money is welcome but ideas are resisted

Kenyan diaspora sends billions home but remains excluded from decision-making, valued for money more than ideas and expertise.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 5 months ago

AU and other major Pan-African bodies have failed the continent

Autocracy, electoral malpractice, economic decline, military rule and constitutional abuse reached a crescendo when Africa has shields like AU, SADC, ECOWAS, EAC, and IGAD.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 28 days ago

America in sorry State despite Trump's pledges

Promises of lower inflation, secure borders, peace abroad and restored American prestige have collided with economic hardship, immigration crackdowns, wars and declining international credibility.

By Joseph Lister Nyaringo 1 month ago