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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
Counties must strengthen fiscal guardrails or risk betraying the spirit of devolution
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
Ditch the tribal card, Mr Duale, it won't work this time around
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
Why NYOTA could fail Kenya's youth like the Hustler Fund did
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
Kenya can even be auctioned and deal sealed with hijacked public seal
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
The military and politics: Upholding democratic norms
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
Broad-based government is grand deception disguised as inclusivity
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
Meru deserves better from devolution dream
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
Gen Z have sowed seeds of reforms in our governance
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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
How Gen Z have changed Kenya's political system
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
Politics destroying Kenya's economic outlook
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
Hustlers are feeling left out as SRC hike state officers' salary
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
William Ruto should not stifle dissenters through the 'hug'
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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
Why Martha Karua's principled stand on issues is not anger
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
Kenyan voters suffer from Stockholm Syndrome
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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
Why Muturi stands out among aspirants from Mount Kenya
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
Voters must study all those seeking power next year
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
Let’s look for leaders seeking to unite Kenyans
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
Focus shifts from Ruto, Raila in 2022 contest
Online job scams lure Kenyans into the jaws of Chinese traffickers
National
By Jacinta Mutura
53 mins ago
Ruling on parties' alliance sparks mixed reactions
Politics
By Brian Kisanji
53 mins ago
ANC interim party leader mulls ending merger with Ruto's UDA
Politics
By Josphat Thiong’o
53 mins ago
No labs in 1,600 Senior Schools as Grade 10 learning begins Monday
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
53 mins ago