Counties must strengthen fiscal guardrails or risk betraying the spirit of devolution

Kenyans are fatigued by stories of misappropriation in county governments: Ghost projects, inflated tenders, and irregular employment.

By Gitile Naituli 4 months ago

Ditch the tribal card, Mr Duale, it won't work this time around

In recent weeks, we have heard reckless statements from leaders like William Kamket, Jackson Mandago, and Aden Duale, all suggesting that a certain community considers itself superior.

By Gitile Naituli 5 months ago

Why NYOTA could fail Kenya's youth like the Hustler Fund did

On paper, NYOTA appears to be a well-intentioned youth empowerment initiative. But it is just a political gimmick dressed as an economic solution.

By Gitile Naituli 5 months ago

Kenya can even be auctioned and deal sealed with hijacked public seal

It is, by design and legal assignment, to be held in solemn trust by a constitutionally recognised office: The Attorney-General (AG) of the Republic.

By Gitile Naituli 7 months ago

The military and politics: Upholding democratic norms

Article 239(3) of Kenya's Constitution, explicitly states that the armed forces shall not engage in partisan political activities.

By Gitile Naituli 9 months ago

Broad-based government is grand deception disguised as inclusivity

This broad-based government is a political charade aimed at hoodwinking the public into believing that inclusivity is being pursued, when in reality, it is a smokescreen for elite power-sharing.

By Gitile Naituli 9 months ago

Meru deserves better from devolution dream

During Governor Kawira's last impeachment, it was questionable how the senators ignored the real issues and created diversionary boogeyman in the form of gender.

By Gitile Naituli 1 year ago

Gen Z have sowed seeds of reforms in our governance

For a complete change to sweep a deeply entrenched system of beliefs, conduct, and management of public affairs, there must be consistency of action, focus on goals and clarity of vision.

By Gitile Naituli 1 year ago

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How Gen Z have changed Kenya's political system

By joining the government, ODM will lose the minority share as they will have joined the majority side.

By Gitile Naituli 1 year ago

Politics destroying Kenya's economic outlook

Corruption is deeply embedded in our political culture, with every new government feeding us promises then looting our resources.

By Gitile Naituli 2 years ago

Hustlers are feeling left out as SRC hike state officers' salary

How the SRC, a constitutional body charged with balancing the public wage bill arrived at a bizarre conclusion to reward the big boys, is a question of conjecture.

By Gitile Naituli 2 years ago

William Ruto should not stifle dissenters through the 'hug'

He has continued to swallow independent MPs. When one dangles the carrot of promissory favours to the opposition even before taking oath of office, that becomes a red flag.

By Gitile Naituli 3 years ago

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Why Martha Karua's principled stand on issues is not anger

Karua may not smile as much as some do but she has a reputation of consistently being even-handed in the management of citizens' affairs

By Gitile Naituli 3 years ago

Kenyan voters suffer from Stockholm Syndrome

After election, the leaders and their cronies engage in five years of looting while the masses wallow in despair, disease, neglect and poverty.

By Gitile Naituli 4 years ago

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Why Muturi stands out among aspirants from Mount Kenya

What Muturi and other regional leaders are bound to consolidate in their home ground will be subject to the invasion of kingpins from elsewhere.

By Gitile Naituli 4 years ago

Voters must study all those seeking power next year

As Kenyans, we must respect our democratic institutions and guard against a scheme to throw the country into confusion and conflict.

By Gitile Naituli 4 years ago

Let’s look for leaders seeking to unite Kenyans

Ethnic kingpins have gone out to recruit supporters, craft a winning formula, riding on the old calculus that turned elections into ethnic census.

By Gitile Naituli 4 years ago

Focus shifts from Ruto, Raila in 2022 contest

For many a political observer, the three gentlemen's entry heralds a new dawn in the local political space.

By Gitile Naituli 4 years ago