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Theory of KK's 2023-2027 as its Marking Scheme
An argument that Kenya Kwanza’s 2023–2027 term can be understood through a four-part framework balancing policy ambition, corruption, public accountability and weak planning.
By Dennis Kabaara 1 month ago
Theory of KK's 2023-2027 as its Marking Scheme
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Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
June 25, 2027, will be the third commemoration of Gen Z protests and could be the perfect “tosha” launch pad at which Ruto’s unified opposer is announced.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
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Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one
The piece argues that Kenya needs a clear long-term economic vision focused on wealth creation, accountability and productivity.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one
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Wealth creation, spending discipline: What I want to hear in Mbadi's budget
The only thing we don’t know about Treasury CS Mbadi’s Budget Statement is whether or not PAYEn tax bands will be adjusted, first as promised to lower income earners.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Wealth creation, spending discipline: What I want to hear in Mbadi's budget
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Kenya's Budget Paradox: Are we spending too much or too little?
Analysis of Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget reveals that debt servicing consumes most revenue, leaving limited fiscal space for development.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Kenya's Budget Paradox: Are we spending too much or too little?
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Fuel strike may have been settled but seeds of budget protest germinating
Although the fuel strike has eased, concerns are growing that rising fuel costs and budget pressures could trigger wider public unrest over the government’s economic policies.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Fuel strike may have been settled but seeds of budget protest germinating
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Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
An argument that Kenya’s budget debate has shifted from taxation to deeper concerns over accountability, debt and economic growth.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
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Africa forward summit: Less talk shop, more shop talk
Kenya’s hosting of the Africa Forward Summit and the UN’s Nairobi expansion signal the city’s rising status as the Global South’s diplomatic hub.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Africa forward summit: Less talk shop, more shop talk
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Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
Kenya’s latest Economic Survey reveals a quieter truth behind the headlines: slower growth, shrinking regional standing and a widening gap between ambition and reality.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
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Theory of KK's 2023-2027 as its Marking Scheme
An argument that Kenya Kwanza’s 2023–2027 term can be understood through a four-part framework balancing policy ambition, corruption, public accountability and weak planning.
By Dennis Kabaara 1 month ago
Theory of KK's 2023-2027 as its Marking Scheme
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Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
June 25, 2027, will be the third commemoration of Gen Z protests and could be the perfect “tosha” launch pad at which Ruto’s unified opposer is announced.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
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Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one
The piece argues that Kenya needs a clear long-term economic vision focused on wealth creation, accountability and productivity.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one
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Wealth creation, spending discipline: What I want to hear in Mbadi's budget
The only thing we don’t know about Treasury CS Mbadi’s Budget Statement is whether or not PAYEn tax bands will be adjusted, first as promised to lower income earners.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Wealth creation, spending discipline: What I want to hear in Mbadi's budget
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Kenya's Budget Paradox: Are we spending too much or too little?
Analysis of Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget reveals that debt servicing consumes most revenue, leaving limited fiscal space for development.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Kenya's Budget Paradox: Are we spending too much or too little?
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Fuel strike may have been settled but seeds of budget protest germinating
Although the fuel strike has eased, concerns are growing that rising fuel costs and budget pressures could trigger wider public unrest over the government’s economic policies.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Fuel strike may have been settled but seeds of budget protest germinating
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Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
An argument that Kenya’s budget debate has shifted from taxation to deeper concerns over accountability, debt and economic growth.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
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Africa forward summit: Less talk shop, more shop talk
Kenya’s hosting of the Africa Forward Summit and the UN’s Nairobi expansion signal the city’s rising status as the Global South’s diplomatic hub.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Africa forward summit: Less talk shop, more shop talk
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Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
Kenya’s latest Economic Survey reveals a quieter truth behind the headlines: slower growth, shrinking regional standing and a widening gap between ambition and reality.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
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Theory of KK's 2023-2027 as its Marking Scheme
An argument that Kenya Kwanza’s 2023–2027 term can be understood through a four-part framework balancing policy ambition, corruption, public accountability and weak planning.
By Dennis Kabaara 1 month ago
Theory of KK's 2023-2027 as its Marking Scheme
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Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
June 25, 2027, will be the third commemoration of Gen Z protests and could be the perfect “tosha” launch pad at which Ruto’s unified opposer is announced.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
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Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one
The piece argues that Kenya needs a clear long-term economic vision focused on wealth creation, accountability and productivity.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one
Premium
Wealth creation, spending discipline: What I want to hear in Mbadi's budget
The only thing we don’t know about Treasury CS Mbadi’s Budget Statement is whether or not PAYEn tax bands will be adjusted, first as promised to lower income earners.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Wealth creation, spending discipline: What I want to hear in Mbadi's budget
Premium
Kenya's Budget Paradox: Are we spending too much or too little?
Analysis of Kenya’s 2026/27 Budget reveals that debt servicing consumes most revenue, leaving limited fiscal space for development.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Kenya's Budget Paradox: Are we spending too much or too little?
Premium
Fuel strike may have been settled but seeds of budget protest germinating
Although the fuel strike has eased, concerns are growing that rising fuel costs and budget pressures could trigger wider public unrest over the government’s economic policies.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Fuel strike may have been settled but seeds of budget protest germinating
Premium
Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
An argument that Kenya’s budget debate has shifted from taxation to deeper concerns over accountability, debt and economic growth.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
Premium
Africa forward summit: Less talk shop, more shop talk
Kenya’s hosting of the Africa Forward Summit and the UN’s Nairobi expansion signal the city’s rising status as the Global South’s diplomatic hub.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Africa forward summit: Less talk shop, more shop talk
Premium
Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
Kenya’s latest Economic Survey reveals a quieter truth behind the headlines: slower growth, shrinking regional standing and a widening gap between ambition and reality.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
Premium
Theory of KK's 2023-2027 as its Marking Scheme
An argument that Kenya Kwanza's 2023-2027 term can be understood through a four-part framework balancing policy ambition, corruption, public accountability and weak planning.
By Dennis Kabaara 1 month ago
Theory of KK's 2023-2027 as its Marking Scheme
Premium
Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
June 25, 2027, will be the third commemoration of Gen Z protests and could be the perfect "tosha" launch pad at which Ruto's unified opposer is announced.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Gaslighting 101: Why June 25 could be defining moment in 2027 election
Premium
Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one
The piece argues that Kenya needs a clear long-term economic vision focused on wealth creation, accountability and productivity.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Beyond the Budget: Kenya needs an economic story, not just a fiscal one
Premium
Wealth creation, spending discipline: What I want to hear in Mbadi's budget
The only thing we don't know about Treasury CS Mbadi's Budget Statement is whether or not PAYEn tax bands will be adjusted, first as promised to lower income earners.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Wealth creation, spending discipline: What I want to hear in Mbadi's budget
Premium
Kenya's Budget Paradox: Are we spending too much or too little?
Analysis of Kenya's 2026/27 Budget reveals that debt servicing consumes most revenue, leaving limited fiscal space for development.
By Dennis Kabaara 2 months ago
Kenya's Budget Paradox: Are we spending too much or too little?
Premium
Fuel strike may have been settled but seeds of budget protest germinating
Although the fuel strike has eased, concerns are growing that rising fuel costs and budget pressures could trigger wider public unrest over the government's economic policies.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Fuel strike may have been settled but seeds of budget protest germinating
Premium
Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
An argument that Kenya's budget debate has shifted from taxation to deeper concerns over accountability, debt and economic growth.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Budget debate has moved beyond taxes to accountability and growth
Premium
Africa forward summit: Less talk shop, more shop talk
Kenya's hosting of the Africa Forward Summit and the UN's Nairobi expansion signal the city's rising status as the Global South's diplomatic hub.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Africa forward summit: Less talk shop, more shop talk
Premium
Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
Kenya's latest Economic Survey reveals a quieter truth behind the headlines: slower growth, shrinking regional standing and a widening gap between ambition and reality.
By Dennis Kabaara 3 months ago
Economic Survey fails to explain reasons for Ruto's unmet targets
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Kenya Kwanza's Jekyll-and-Hyde State: Vision bold, execution broken
The Kenya Kwanza administration portrayed as having a bold economic vision undermined by inconsistent execution, reflecting a "Jekyll and Hyde" style of governance.
By Dennis Kabaara 4 months ago
Kenya Kwanza's Jekyll-and-Hyde State: Vision bold, execution broken
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A fortnight of fuel policy turmoil raises fresh governance questions
A chaotic fortnight of conflicting fuel decisions and narratives has deepened public distrust, exposing serious gaps in transparency, policy coherence, and accountability.
By Dennis Kabaara 4 months ago
A fortnight of fuel policy turmoil raises fresh governance questions
Development stalls without a social contract, time for a national forum
Kenya's repeated protests expose a widening gap between leadership and citizens, underscoring the need for a new, people-centred social contract.
By Dennis Kabaara 4 months ago
Development stalls without a social contract, time for a national forum
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Ours is a slippery government where deals and scandals flow freely like oil
Mounting scandals and opaque deals in Kenya's government are fuelling concerns over accountability, governance, and the integrity of upcoming electoral processes.
By Dennis Kabaara 4 months ago
Ours is a slippery government where deals and scandals flow freely like oil
Alex Kiprotich abduction: A well-coordinated operation
Crime and Justice
By Caroline Chebet
4 hrs ago
Fresh clues emerge in Alex Kiprotich abduction as forensics begin
Crime and Justice
By Steve Mkawale
4 hrs ago