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Courageous Salasya told President the truth; let other MPs emulate him

The Constitution clearly spelt out the roles of the Parliament in article 95. The most pronounced roles include the enactment of legislation, representation of the people

By Jacktone Ambuka 11 months ago

Politics without principle is destroying Kenya's moral fabric

Most of the post-independence political leaders have turned politics into a game of personal interests, relegating collective interests of citizens.

By Jacktone Ambuka 1 year ago

Abductions eroding public trust in the criminal justice system

When William Ruto was campaigning for the presidency, he looked Kenyans in the eye and promised to end enforced disappearances, false imprisonment, and extrajudicial killings of citizens.

By Jacktone Ambuka 1 year ago

Ruto squandered second chance to correct mistakes after protests

people anticipated that President Ruto would showcase his readiness and willingness to take advantage of the second chance to implement a people-centric manifesto.

By Jacktone Ambuka 1 year ago

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Why we should not celebrate renewed Raila, Ruto friendship

The people, including organised groups of citizens, should be more vigilant and assertive in articulating their views under the emerging Ruto-Raila handshake.

By Jacktone Ambuka 1 year ago

Retired president has a right to participate in political activities

Accusations from UDA suggesting Uhuru is sponsoring demonstrations, it is crystal clear they expected Uhuru to cease from expressing himself publicly and desist from political activities.

By Jacktone Ambuka 2 years ago

Political implications of Azimio collecting 10 million signatures

Collection of 10 million signatures by Azimio with the purpose of removing President William Ruto from office is unconstitutional, null and void from the beginning.

By Jacktone Ambuka 2 years ago

Kenyans abroad deserve better

In the wake of coronavirus pandemic, it has become abundantly clear that the Kenyan government doesn’t value its citizens who live and work abroad

By Jacktone 5 years ago

Why you should never trust these “Single” ladies staying alone

It was one of those chilly evenings in Nairobi and there was this lady I had just met a few days ago.

By Jacktone Lawi 9 years ago

It is high time police should stop treating us like children

From time and again I have been sitting back watching at how our police force is fumbling to just issue a simple press statement and wonder what criteria is used to promote these individuals.

By Jacktone Lawi 9 years ago

2017 elections should be issue-based

Recent opinion poll by Infotrak revealed that 62 per cent of Kenyans believe the Jubilee administration is leading Kenya in the wrong direction.

By Jacktone Ambuka 10 years ago

Jubilee has squandered goodwill

The 2013 General Election ushered the Jubilee administration to power against the backdrop of monumental challenges that threatened its survival.

By Jacktone Ambuka 10 years ago

DPP Keriako Tobiko must reassert his independence

As Kenya awaits the decision by Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Keriako Tobiko on whether he will sustain or dismiss prosecution against Government officials who allegedly stole Sh800 million in the National Youth Service (NYS) scandal, it is imperative we interrogate the mandate of this critical office against public expectations, which in my opinion, continues to soar unfulfilled.

By Jacktone Ambuka 10 years ago

President Uhuru wrong on teachers’ pay

Mandated to promote national unity, advocate for the rule of law and enhance national security, the President’s actions must be measurable.

By Jacktone Ambuka 10 years ago

Health services better off in counties

From delayed salaries to lack of coherent administrative structures that can oversee performance, effect promotions and enforce institutional discipline, it seems healthcare infrastructure in the counties is facing imminent collapse.

By Jacktone Ambuka 10 years ago

Conservation of Mau Forest is a non-negotiable issue

The illegal occupation of Mau Forest in the Rift Valley and how eviction should be done is one of the hot button issues of our time. Politicians address it for convenience purposes depending on their political interests.

By Jacktone Ambuka 10 years ago

Why President Uhuru should bring our troops back home

Perhaps the most troubling question on the minds of Kenyans and Jubilee administration at the moment is whether Kenya Defense Force (KDF) should or should not withdraw from Somalia.

By Jacktone Ambuka and Comfort Munoru Mwangi 10 years ago

Cabinet secretaries failing Jubilee government

In uncharacteristic approach as he initiated yet another slum upgrading project in Mkuru Kwa Njenga, Korogocho and Mathare; President Uhuru Kenyatta challenged cabinet secretaries in his government to go to the grassroots and “come face to face with the challenges facing average Kenyans.”

By Jacktone Ambuka 10 years ago

Nairobi Governor Kidero should end the suffering of Nairobians

In her enduring writings that shaped the world's understanding of grief, Elisabeth Kubler-Ross, a Swiss-American psychiatrist opined that "The most beautiful people we have known are those who have known defeat, known struggle, known loss and have found out their way out of those depths."

By Jacktone Ambuka 11 years ago

What Kenya can learn from CIA torture expose` in the US

The just released report by the US Senate commission of Inquiry into the CIA torture claims in the aftermath of 9/11 terror attack, cast US’s spy agency in darkness in the wake of non-conventional practices it deployed in arresting, interrogating and holding terror suspects.

By Jacktone Ambuka 11 years ago

Diaspora Constituency deserve a right to vote

Diaspora Constituency comprising of millions of Kenyans living abroad remains the most powerful yet barely exploited resource for Kenya. Christened “48th County” by President Uhuru Kenyatta, Diaspora Constituency holds tremendous promise for social, economic and political transformation of our mother land of Kenya.

By Jacktone Ambuka 11 years ago

Drug traffickers should be prosecuted not deported

As the curtain fell on the 2nd national conference on alcohol and drug abuse in Kenya that was presided over by President Uhuru Kenyatta, many Kenyans are concerned.

By By Jacktone S. Ambuka 12 years ago

Why parliament should reject Kimemia

The Administration and National Security committee and EACC, two institutions founded by the Kenyan government- unveiled a damning report explaining why Mr. Francis Kimemia should not be confirmed by the parliament to become the secretary to the cabinet in Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration.

By By Jacktone S. Ambuka 12 years ago

Why ICC cases against Uhuru, Ruto should not be terminated

The Kenyan government has petitioned United Nation Security Council for “immediate termination” of all cases at The Hague based ICC.

By By Jacktone S. Ambuka 12 years ago

Why President Uhuru should fill cabinet positions urgently

President Uhuru Kenyatta and deputy president William Ruto on Tuesday nominated four out of 18 cabinet secretaries.

By By Jacktone Ambuka 12 years ago