Kenya Kwanza has huge task to regain public confidence

Kenya Kwanza has a huge task on its hands to regain the trust of the public. It might take a first step forward by telling the truth for once.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Buxton protest shines the light on affordable housing projects

522 residents were forcefully evicted and obliged to find low-cost rental accommodation in already overcrowded neighbouring settlements.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

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How SGR contract still haunts and weighs down our economy

Final details of the contract and loans have never been made public on grounds that it was a government-to-government contract.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

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The rot in our police service has deep roots in the Executive arm

A joke told to describe corruption in society says what are the requirements for recruitment into the Kenya Police Service, and the answer is Sh200,000.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

How poverty, sexual exploitation disadvantage girls in Asal region

With the commercialization and privatisation of education, most students in ASAL areas remain denied the opportunity to ever reach their potential and the country is all the poorer and more unequal.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Britain should say 'sorry' for its colonial misadventure in Africa

King Charles was not expecting that his visit would arouse so much anger among community and human rights groups across the republic.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

There's no political will to tackle systemic grabbing of public land

The violence and destruction this huge, steel beast can inflict on families from Gaza to Mavoko is devastating.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Our real mashujaa are unnoticed but always hold Kenya together

Giving awards and titles has become a bit of a sham, as the list frequently reveals those well-connected to the top brass rather than those well-connected to the suffering masses.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Failure to implement 2010 law is the only constitutional crisis

The politicians have had their fun, perhaps it is now time to have a people's assembly when citizens can chart the change that they want and need.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

How will the Rome Synod tackle existential and leadership crisis?

There are those who fear any change and others who fear there will not be sufficient change to address the challenges the church faces.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Will the housing levy be used to build houses for the already rich?

How public land can be privatised and granted title without public participation or strict adherence to the law is a matter the EACC is currently investigating.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Why is the State silent on IMLU's evidence of rising torture cases?

What was most interesting to observe is that no government agency disputed the facts and figures presented last week.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Justice demands that Europe gives back treasures stolen from Africa

What museums and nations never admit is that much of what they display in galleries has been stolen from around the world, especially from Africa.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

After city meeting, the earth's cry is the same from the world's poor

The presence of former and current Secretary Generals of the UN as well as the European Commission President and the US Special Envoy John Kerry showed the global importance of the event.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Why we must always speak out against extra-judicial killings

The roadside memorial on the busy Nakuru highway is a constant reminder to thousands who pass each day that successive governments have lacked courage to properly investigate Kaiser's killing.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Can women save the beautiful game from greed and decline?

The women of the world gave us a World Cup, down under, full of passion, energy, community and honest endeavour, values fast disappearing from the men's game.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Slaughter of the elderly accused of witchcraft calls for swift response

This horrific crime continues on an almost daily basis and yet both the political and administrative wings of government never treat this evil practice with the seriousness it deserves.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Make dialogue inclusive to attain real progress, not just a new BBI

Stakeholders are also shareholders in the country and are just as committed, if not more so, to the prosperity and stability of the country than the political elites.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Where do you turn for help when the state is involved in illegalities?

There are nascent signs the government may be interested in dialoguing with opposition leaders. However, the dialogue forum must include other stakeholders beyond the political elites.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Let Kenya Kwanza stop yelling and listen to voices of suffering citizens

Stop the madness, the insults, the threats, the violence and the intransigence. That message goes to both parties but the burden of responsibility fundamentally lies with those in power

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Our police culture is beyond costly reforms, disband and start afresh

Keeping hope alive in the darkest of times is no easy task, but the presence of battle-hardened soldiers at significant moments, brings heart to the weary and inspiration to the young.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Azimio lacking imagination and vision amid raging financial crisis

Protest is a fundamental right and boycotting is a legitimate form of protest, but it needs coordination, sacrifice, example and direction all of which is lacking at the moment.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Media should stop moaning about outbursts and unearth more theft

Kuria's outrageous outburst was perhaps over the top, also, and much too defensive. Media houses should not depict themselves in such a self-righteous or holier-than-thou manner.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

How can our democracy thrive if all citizens embrace blatant lies?

For the past one year, the Kenya Kwanza promises list has increased by the day to the extent that we forget what was promised last week when the latest pledges are announced.

By Gabriel Dolan 1 year ago

Why Ruto regime should protect survivors of poll sexual violence

Rape and sexual violence on men and women remains a constant weapon of humiliation and conquest used by post colonial administration here in Kenya too.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

Western envoys care more about business than your human rights

This week there will be diplomats issuing condemnations and threats to Uganda over the signing into law by President Yoweri Museveni of the draconian and dangerous Anti-Homosexuality Law.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

Shakahola is a wake-up call for clerics to be mindful of the poor

The masses who can't afford to contribute to those projects and lifestyles stray away to the mabati structures or rented classrooms for worship.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

MPs, trade unions must stand up to be counted on the Finance Bill

If Kenya Kwanza thought they could bulldoze the Bill through Parliament without a single comma change or a whimper, they have another thing coming and better be prepared for the juggernaut.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

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Why affordable housing scheme is huge scandal waiting to unfold

Now, even Kenyans who own their homes or rent a single room are being asked to pay 3 per cent housing taxes for houses that they neither want nor can afford.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

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Kenyatta family still have a lot they can do to advance legacy

Time is on the side of the Kenyatta family. There is still much that they can do to advance their legacy.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

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Shakahola deaths expose State failure to avert mass slaughter

I refuse to subscribe to the notion that we are all somehow to blame for this terrible tragedy. We have a state and institutions established, trained and paid to provide security.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

Civil society have chance to define people's agenda amid the standoff

Ufungamano House has been hallowed ground for reformers for over three decades. It is a safe space but a revered and symbolic one, full of history and memories for two generations of change agents

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

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Hungry Kenyans won't hold for long as Kenya Kwanza take wine

Kenyans are no longer regarded as among the happiest people on earth. Everywhere you go, there is a growing sense of restlessness, discontent and anger.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

Politicians had their say, now let them listen to Kenyans' demands

Azimio demonstrated its inability to marshal or discipline the majority of its followers while displaying naivety or indifference to opportunities for crime.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

Northlands invasion exposes the ever-emotive land question, again

The struggle for independence was a fight to repossess land. In sixty years of home rule, however, the best of that land has been possessed by successive ruling elites.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

We need inclusive dialogue and not another 'selfish' handshake

Elections may have taken place peacefully but the winner did not acquire the right to rule as he pleased nor the loser hold the country hostage for his own gain.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

Pope Francis wants brave clergy ready to fight for a strong church

Choosing the name Francis already suggested a leadership of humility, service, simplicity, care for the earth and the poor.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

Why we should give counties 35 per cent of the national revenue

The Controller of Budget this week issued a scathing indictment of the newly elected governors, claiming many of them spend up to 100 times more on recurring expenditure.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

State capture of the church is on, let 'real voice' of clergy be heard

Christian witness is primarily about service, humility, justice and speaking the truth to power as Jesus did. A church comfortable hobnobbing with the ruling class is wide open to manipulation.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago

Why there will be no quick fixes for bandit-prone North Rift area

The curfew and the threat of enforced disarmament will send thousands into the interior lacking food, water and shelter. This should not happen in 2023.

By Gabriel Dolan 2 years ago