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Open disregard for court decision by president is a path to anarchy
President Ruto's recent comment on the meaning of the ceremonial sword was unfortunate. The Constitution provides the rule book of governance.
By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago
Open disregard for court decision by president is a path to anarchy
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How the Raila-Ruto talks can prevent electoral, governance and economic crisis
Curiously it took maandamano (demonstrations), loss of lives of predominantly young persons, destruction of property, businesses and livelihoods, for the two parties to defer to the logic of dialogue.
By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago
How the Raila-Ruto talks can prevent electoral, governance and economic crisis
Kivutha reveals why Kenya has shrunk to midget in last 60 years
During the struggle for our country's democratisation, I lost many friends. The State had declared us pariahs. Some childhood friends distanced themselves from us.
By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago
Kivutha reveals why Kenya has shrunk to midget in last 60 years
Fare thee well Gideon Mutiso, a true patriot who rose above tribe
In government under both Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel Moi, he served as an assistant minister, never rising to Cabinet level. He was not a man to thoughtlessly do somebody else's bidding.
By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago
Fare thee well Gideon Mutiso, a true patriot who rose above tribe
Kenya at a Crossroads: Time for genuine dialogue, not chest thumping
It must encompass the grassroots communities and thus be held from the ward to national levels. The Third Liberation or our socio-economic and cultural revolution cannot be delayed any longer.
By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago
Kenya at a Crossroads: Time for genuine dialogue, not chest thumping
We should defend human rights to usher in change
Lone voices speak out and stand for human rights even when it is neither convenient nor safe.
By Boniface Mwangi and Kivutha Kibwana 7 years ago
We should defend human rights to usher in change
Why we are still an aggrieved nation despite new laws
The 2010 Constitution has not cured all the ills, let's renegotiate it
By Kivutha Kibwana 8 years ago
Why we are still an aggrieved nation despite new laws
Whither Kenya's Democracy?
Efforts to open up the governance and economic space have yielded little or nothing
By Kivutha Kibwana 8 years ago
Whither Kenya's Democracy?
Ongoing 'Sifunation' of Kenyan politics and why it is important
Opinion
By Miriam Achiso
53 mins ago
Kenya misses out on Sh125b World Bank project
Financial Standard
By Brian Ngugi
53 mins ago
Inside beer distribution dispute threatening Diageo's exit plan
Financial Standard
By Kamau Muthoni
53 mins ago
Sale of strategic assets, infrastructure fund offer new fodder for Ruto critics
Financial Standard
By Macharia Kamau
53 mins ago
JKIA unveils airport makeover plan without funding clarity
Business
By Brian Ngugi
53 mins ago
Revealed: How Sh100 million was raised to impeach Mwangaza
Politics
By Phares Mutembei
53 mins ago