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Why Kenya's democracy suffers greatly after every election cycle
Kenya’s democracy is suffocating, its vitality draining with each passing election cycle.
By 1 month ago
Why Kenya's democracy suffers greatly after every election cycle
IEBC needs huge doze of citizen power and institutional reforms
The Supreme Court delivered a monumental Advisory Opinion striking out IEBC’s application dated July 4, 2024 seeking a determination on the missed boundaries review deadline.
By 2 months ago
IEBC needs huge doze of citizen power and institutional reforms
Strip the President discretionary powers to appoint key officials
It is time to strip the President of these powers, vesting them instead in independent bodies to ensure true autonomy and accountability.
By 2 months ago
Strip the President discretionary powers to appoint key officials
Gen Z and Gen X in a big battle to define the Kenya they want
In the annals of Greek mythology, the Titanomachy stands as a timeless saga of rebellion and renewal.
By 2 months ago
Gen Z and Gen X in a big battle to define the Kenya they want
Amend Order of Precedence Act to dismantle a 'colonial mindset'
The 2010 Constitution was a covenant—a declaration that the people, not their leaders, are the ultimate arbiters of power.
By 2 months ago
Amend Order of Precedence Act to dismantle a 'colonial mindset'
Why UDA-ODM oversight team risks repeating BBI's fatal flaws
On August 6, 2025, Ruto and Raila Odinga signed a statement establishing a five-member committee to oversee implementation of NADCO.
By 3 months ago
Why UDA-ODM oversight team risks repeating BBI's fatal flaws
How we can empower children by reforming petitions to Parliament
I have long held a critical view of the Petitions to Parliament , particularly when measured against the robust rights accorded to children.
By 3 months ago
How we can empower children by reforming petitions to Parliament
Why Kenya's democracy suffers greatly after every election cycle
Kenya’s democracy is suffocating, its vitality draining with each passing election cycle.
By 1 month ago
Why Kenya's democracy suffers greatly after every election cycle
IEBC needs huge doze of citizen power and institutional reforms
The Supreme Court delivered a monumental Advisory Opinion striking out IEBC’s application dated July 4, 2024 seeking a determination on the missed boundaries review deadline.
By 2 months ago
IEBC needs huge doze of citizen power and institutional reforms
Strip the President discretionary powers to appoint key officials
It is time to strip the President of these powers, vesting them instead in independent bodies to ensure true autonomy and accountability.
By 2 months ago
Strip the President discretionary powers to appoint key officials
Gen Z and Gen X in a big battle to define the Kenya they want
In the annals of Greek mythology, the Titanomachy stands as a timeless saga of rebellion and renewal.
By 2 months ago
Gen Z and Gen X in a big battle to define the Kenya they want
Amend Order of Precedence Act to dismantle a 'colonial mindset'
The 2010 Constitution was a covenant—a declaration that the people, not their leaders, are the ultimate arbiters of power.
By 2 months ago
Amend Order of Precedence Act to dismantle a 'colonial mindset'
Why UDA-ODM oversight team risks repeating BBI's fatal flaws
On August 6, 2025, Ruto and Raila Odinga signed a statement establishing a five-member committee to oversee implementation of NADCO.
By 3 months ago
Why UDA-ODM oversight team risks repeating BBI's fatal flaws
How we can empower children by reforming petitions to Parliament
I have long held a critical view of the Petitions to Parliament , particularly when measured against the robust rights accorded to children.
By 3 months ago
How we can empower children by reforming petitions to Parliament
Why Kenya's democracy suffers greatly after every election cycle
Kenya’s democracy is suffocating, its vitality draining with each passing election cycle.
By 1 month ago
Why Kenya's democracy suffers greatly after every election cycle
IEBC needs huge doze of citizen power and institutional reforms
The Supreme Court delivered a monumental Advisory Opinion striking out IEBC’s application dated July 4, 2024 seeking a determination on the missed boundaries review deadline.
By 2 months ago
IEBC needs huge doze of citizen power and institutional reforms
Strip the President discretionary powers to appoint key officials
It is time to strip the President of these powers, vesting them instead in independent bodies to ensure true autonomy and accountability.
By 2 months ago
Strip the President discretionary powers to appoint key officials
Gen Z and Gen X in a big battle to define the Kenya they want
In the annals of Greek mythology, the Titanomachy stands as a timeless saga of rebellion and renewal.
By 2 months ago
Gen Z and Gen X in a big battle to define the Kenya they want
Amend Order of Precedence Act to dismantle a 'colonial mindset'
The 2010 Constitution was a covenant—a declaration that the people, not their leaders, are the ultimate arbiters of power.
By 2 months ago
Amend Order of Precedence Act to dismantle a 'colonial mindset'
Why UDA-ODM oversight team risks repeating BBI's fatal flaws
On August 6, 2025, Ruto and Raila Odinga signed a statement establishing a five-member committee to oversee implementation of NADCO.
By 3 months ago
Why UDA-ODM oversight team risks repeating BBI's fatal flaws
How we can empower children by reforming petitions to Parliament
I have long held a critical view of the Petitions to Parliament , particularly when measured against the robust rights accorded to children.
By 3 months ago
How we can empower children by reforming petitions to Parliament
Five die in tragic morning crash
Five people have perished in Londiani along the Nakuru-Kericho road.
By Nikko Tanui and Waweru Titus 7 years ago
Five die in tragic morning crash
Raila Odinga South Rift campaign left in limbo
The surprise pulling out of former Bomet governor Isaac Ruto from NASA to Jubilee left the NASA flag bearer, Raila Odinga, without a significant point man in the South Rift region.
By Nikko Tanui and Waweru Titus 8 years ago
Raila Odinga South Rift campaign left in limbo
A country of vote miners
Look around us, if we are not subscribed to our fallacy and deceiving choices, a miasma of tormenting tribalism and nepotism.
By Kipkoech Cheruiyot 9 years ago
A country of vote miners
Africa you left us orphaned
Africa, you had all the good people of 20th century die for you. You stood helplessly, indifferent and apathetic to the sacrifices made by our magnanimous people, who fought gory wars, not for something they wanted but for something they had, but were deprived of; freedom.
By Kipkoech Cheruiyot 9 years ago
Africa you left us orphaned
Rights groups demand apology from IEBC for 'bungled' by-elections
National
By Jacinta Mutura
20 mins ago
CS Joho on spot over licencing of Devki's multi-billion iron ore deal
Business
By Renson Mnyamwezi
20 mins ago
Kenyan police in Haiti search for Kabiru's body
National
By Hudson Gumbihi
20 mins ago
County assemblies flagged for ouster 'drama'
Politics
By Edwin Nyarangi
20 mins ago
Global firm acquires local insurance platform mTek
Business
By Nanjinia Wamuswa
6 hrs ago