MCAs must be morally upright and competent

It has been four years now since Kenya ushered in the devolved form of government.

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago

Let’s vet leaders, make informed choices in 2017

State officers are servants of the people and not vice versa. The Constitution is clear about the role of elected representatives at the various levels up from the presidency down to the ward.

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago

How the imperfections of democratic processes often attract felons into office

Impunity and corruption has the tendency of fighting back. This is very common in Kenya and many other developing countries.

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago

End fixation with road construction

Perhaps it is time that a moratorium was placed on the use of public funds on construction of roads.

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago

County governments should invest more in the people

The problem in Kenya is that we associate development with building of infrastructure -in form of construction of roads, schools and other institutions.

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago

Kenya is a 'man eat man' society

Kenyans are indeed a resilient lot and nothing can attest to this more than the recent Rio Olympics fiasco.

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago

What to look for when electing MCAs in 2017

It has been four years since the advent of devolution in Kenya.

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago

Punish joy riders to Olympic games

Will it take a brazen strike by our sportsmen at international events to push for scaling down of the number of joyriders accompanying them and tackle jumbled travel arrangements?

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago

IEBC can't bar one from seeking office

The declaration by the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) that politicians accused of hate speech will be barred from holding public office should be taken with a pinch of salt.

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago

Why importing fish from China could be economic suicide to local traders

News that Kenya is awash with cheap Chinese fish retailing in local markets is shocking and annoying.

By Onyiego Felix 9 years ago