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Big 4, ‘Robin Hood’ tax and all the nice things
What an exciting time to be a Kenyan with all that is happening
By Miriam Wayua 7 years ago
Big 4, ‘Robin Hood’ tax and all the nice things
NASA move triumph for Kenyan democracy
It is official; cooler heads have prevailed in the National Super Alliance (NASA) and Raila will not be sworn in as an imposter president and with that ensure that some of the top political leaders face charges of treason, and throw our country into legal and constitutional turmoil.
By Miriam Wayua 8 years ago
NASA move triumph for Kenyan democracy
Why this inauguration day is different
I must confess I usually get mixed feelings on inauguration days. On the one hand, as a patriotic Kenyan, I feel immense pride as I watch a democratically elected president being sworn in.
By Miriam Wayua 8 years ago
Why this inauguration day is different
For the good of our country, let's just move on
It is now official. President Uhuru Kenyatta will continue as President of the Republic of Kenya for the next five years.
By Miriam Wayua 8 years ago
For the good of our country, let's just move on
Why it doesn't look like we are about to have elections
Why waste Kenyans’ time with endless schemes that serve only to push the country to the brink? The country needs to move on.
By Miriam Wayua 8 years ago
Why it doesn't look like we are about to have elections
Judges trashed the sovereign will of the people in their ruling
As expected by its critics, the Supreme Court has affirmed that it was more concerned about the process rather than the results of the August 8 presidential election.
By Miriam Wayua 8 years ago
Judges trashed the sovereign will of the people in their ruling
Why women deserve a spot at high table
In the past, women brought up the children, drew water, fetched firewood, tilled the land and stirred the stew in the kitchen. At the turn of the 20th century, that changed significantly.
By Miriam Wayua Mghongo 8 years ago
Why women deserve a spot at high table
Recycled tax relief and politics of pretence to hoodwink voters
Opinion
By Gitobu Imanyara
5 mins ago
Women, children eat wild leaves as biting drought persists
Environment & Climate
By Josphat Thiong'o
5 mins ago
Why have we prioritised the wrong projects?
Opinion
By Mutahi Mureithi
25 mins ago
Why State must engage Russian envoy urgently
Opinion
By Thomas Musau
45 mins ago
Injectable PrEP: New relief in preventing HIV infections
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
2 hrs ago
Faith Odhiambo: Two years of bold leadership at LSK
National
By Nancy Gitonga
2 hrs ago