How to rescue Kenya's opposition and oversight role after the polls

Kenya’s opposition parties have collapsed into a predictable and destructive ritual.

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Rising goonism culture is a stark warning from French revolution

As Kenya hurtles toward the 2027 elections, the spectre of politically backed goons looms larger than ever.Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka warned lawyers in Machakos that unchecked “goonism'.

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Direct sovereignty was betrayed at Bomas, hence the current woes

The Bomas National Constitutional Conference promised a new social contract, one that would dismantle centralised power and usher in devolution to empower citizens.

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Sovereign will: How voters can overcome political overreach

Mandating public participation to the ward level, the smallest administrative unit, could empower grassroots voices, enabling women, youth, and rural communities to shape policy.

By 1 month ago

Colonial laws that keep Kenyans dancing to anarchy's tune today

Sixty-two years after waving goodbye to the British, we’re still waltzing to colonial-era laws like it is 1925.

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Reform water management in Kenya

Water is life, yet in Kenya, it has become a commodity, a privilege, and a battleground for profit rather than a universal right.

By 2 months ago

Why Kenya's democracy suffers greatly after every election cycle

Kenya’s democracy is suffocating, its vitality draining with each passing election cycle.

By 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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.

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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.

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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.

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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 4 months ago

How to rescue Kenya's opposition and oversight role after the polls

Kenya’s opposition parties have collapsed into a predictable and destructive ritual.

By 24 days ago

Premium

Rising goonism culture is a stark warning from French revolution

As Kenya hurtles toward the 2027 elections, the spectre of politically backed goons looms larger than ever.Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka warned lawyers in Machakos that unchecked “goonism'.

By 1 month ago

Direct sovereignty was betrayed at Bomas, hence the current woes

The Bomas National Constitutional Conference promised a new social contract, one that would dismantle centralised power and usher in devolution to empower citizens.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Sovereign will: How voters can overcome political overreach

Mandating public participation to the ward level, the smallest administrative unit, could empower grassroots voices, enabling women, youth, and rural communities to shape policy.

By 1 month ago

Colonial laws that keep Kenyans dancing to anarchy's tune today

Sixty-two years after waving goodbye to the British, we’re still waltzing to colonial-era laws like it is 1925.

By 2 months ago

Reform water management in Kenya

Water is life, yet in Kenya, it has become a commodity, a privilege, and a battleground for profit rather than a universal right.

By 2 months ago

Why Kenya's democracy suffers greatly after every election cycle

Kenya’s democracy is suffocating, its vitality draining with each passing election cycle.

By 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

How to rescue Kenya's opposition and oversight role after the polls

Kenya’s opposition parties have collapsed into a predictable and destructive ritual.

By 24 days ago

Premium

Rising goonism culture is a stark warning from French revolution

As Kenya hurtles toward the 2027 elections, the spectre of politically backed goons looms larger than ever.Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka warned lawyers in Machakos that unchecked “goonism'.

By 1 month ago

Direct sovereignty was betrayed at Bomas, hence the current woes

The Bomas National Constitutional Conference promised a new social contract, one that would dismantle centralised power and usher in devolution to empower citizens.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Sovereign will: How voters can overcome political overreach

Mandating public participation to the ward level, the smallest administrative unit, could empower grassroots voices, enabling women, youth, and rural communities to shape policy.

By 1 month ago

Colonial laws that keep Kenyans dancing to anarchy's tune today

Sixty-two years after waving goodbye to the British, we’re still waltzing to colonial-era laws like it is 1925.

By 2 months ago

Reform water management in Kenya

Water is life, yet in Kenya, it has become a commodity, a privilege, and a battleground for profit rather than a universal right.

By 2 months ago

Why Kenya's democracy suffers greatly after every election cycle

Kenya’s democracy is suffocating, its vitality draining with each passing election cycle.

By 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

Five die in tragic morning crash

Five people have perished in Londiani along the Nakuru-Kericho road.

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