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Houghton Irungu

Finally, you must pick one side and live with the decision for five years

Disinformation is real. Let’s keep ourselves informed with facts, not personality-based propaganda. Let’s keep our sanity by following #TusibleedNdioWalead #ElectionsBilaNoma #FumbuaUkweli.

By Irungu Houghton 5 days ago

Finally, you must pick one side and live with the decision for five years

Why presidential debate is not a duel between politicians

Why presidential debate is not a duel between politicians

By Irungu Houghton 16 days ago

Incoming regime must step up and halt extra-judicial killings

Incoming regime must step up and halt extra-judicial killings

By Irungu Houghton 19 days ago

Jubilee scorecard should help you decide on who to vote for

Jubilee scorecard should help you decide on who to vote for

By Irungu Houghton 26 days ago

Serena loses 1st match since saying she's prepared to retire

Serena Williams wore her game face when she stepped out into the stadium for her first match since telling the world she is ready to leave professional tennis.

By Associated Press 23 mins ago

Serena loses 1st match since saying she's prepared to retire

Call to action: Use of gender data and statistics to deliver more inclusive 3rd generation CIDPs

Lack of appropriately disaggregated data, insufficient institutional capacities in data application, and issues with timely data availability have all been impediments.

By Groots Kenya 35 mins ago

Call to action: Use of gender data and statistics to deliver more inclusive 3rd generation CIDPs

Azimio, UDA confident of win as nation awaits IEBC declaration

Rival camps have been tallying poll results, as misinformation campaigns waged online. 14.2 out of the 22. 1 million voters turned out to vote representing a 64.5 per cent voter turnout.

By Daniel Wesangula and Allan Mungai 46 mins ago

Azimio, UDA confident of win as nation awaits IEBC declaration

Chebukati to announce winner of presidential election this week

The electoral agency has until Tuesday, August 16 to announce the winner of the presidential contest.

By Josphat Thiongó 51 mins ago

Chebukati to announce winner of presidential election this week

EAC Election Observation Mission: Kenya's elections fair, credible

The mission applauded the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) for the successful use of voter technology in voter identification and results transmission.

By David Njaaga 1 hr ago

EAC Election Observation Mission: Kenya's elections fair, credible

Come collect it yourself! IEBC declines to hand over election certificate to Didmus Barasa's agent

Kimilili Returning Officer refuses to hand over election certificate to MP Didmus Barasa's agent, says he must present himself at tallying centre physically.

By Mate Tongola 1 hr ago

Come collect it yourself! IEBC declines to hand over election certificate to Didmus Barasa's agent

IEBC Update: 73 polling stations yet to transmit Forms 34A

IEBC commissioner Abdi Guliye has also warned candidates in areas where elections were suspended against campaigning.

By Winfrey Owino 1 hr ago

IEBC Update: 73 polling stations yet to transmit Forms 34A

Four easy exercises you can do with friends

Exercise can be monotonous and demotivating, especially if you have to do it by yourself. However, by using these workouts, you can enjoy your fitness journey and involve family and friends

By Nina Odongo 2 hrs ago

Four easy exercises you can do with friends

Man accused of killing friend over poll argument

The officers recovered the alleged murder weapon - a kitchen knife.

By Olivia Odhiambo 2 hrs ago

Man accused of killing friend over poll argument

Beauty items you should not be using every day

When you find a product that simply transforms your look for the better, it’s tempting to use it every day. Unfortunately, not all products are recommendable for daily use

By Pauline Muindi 2 hrs ago

Beauty items you should not be using every day

Elections will make sense only if voters question candidates

Residents’ associations and media associations must lead public dialogues over the few remaining days. All several party manifestos must be debated for the elections to make sense.

By Irungu Houghton 1 month ago

Elections will make sense only if voters question candidates

How TikTok, other social media apps will influence our elections

TikTok is largely a millennial and generational Z app. 75 per cent of its global audience are under 34. Less than 3.4 per cent of its users, this columnist included, are older than 55.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

How TikTok, other social media apps will influence our elections

Nothing personal, Chebukati must bar tainted aspirants

On the eve of Madaraka Day, the EACC released its list of 241 aspirants not compliant with chapter six in response to a request by the IEBC for advice. The list deserves to be read by all.

By Irungu Houghton 2 months ago

Nothing personal, Chebukati must bar tainted aspirants

Terror guidelines will help State deal better with menace

Independent commissions and national offices, human rights organisations and citizens must continue to monitor their application and enforcement.

By Irungu Houghton 3 months ago

Terror guidelines will help State deal better with menace

Why Kenyans should debate safe abortion and reproductive health

Primary health services were diverted from reproductive health to respond to the pandemic and family planning services access plummeted nationally

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

Why Kenyans should debate safe abortion and reproductive health

Listen to Jua Kali sector amid scrap metal ban and the polls

Poor people do not protect modern infrastructural investments and extreme inequalities and impunity is costly. A new approach is needed.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

Listen to Jua Kali sector amid scrap metal ban and the polls

Why Kenyans need NGOs and civil society ahead of elections

Too many Kenyans believe living within our national values and refusing to bribe, or steal will not guarantee them comfortable and dignified lives.

By Irungu Houghton 4 months ago

Why Kenyans need NGOs and civil society ahead of elections

Digital democracy should not fuel unfair online campaigns

Ruto’s lecture is a copy paste version of his arch-rival Raila Odinga pre-2013 and 2017 elections speeches to American and Kenyan diaspora audiences.

By Irungu Houghton 5 months ago

Digital democracy should not fuel unfair online campaigns

Tribute to Joe, the man who humanised HIV/Aids in Kenya

Joe Muriuki was not the first to be diagnosed, but he was the first with the courage to be interviewed in a KBC studio after discovering his status.

By Irungu Houghton 5 months ago

Tribute to Joe, the man who humanised HIV/Aids in Kenya

Police must go beyond tear-gas, clubs, bullets as poll nears

Clearer guidance is still needed on what is a “proportional response” to public disorder and violence.

By Irungu Houghton 5 months ago

Police must go beyond tear-gas, clubs, bullets as poll nears

Ignoring electoral safeguards could lead to a flawed process

Political parties must have a national character, uphold national unity and be democratically governed.

By Irungu Houghton 5 months ago

Ignoring electoral safeguards could lead to a flawed process

AU should back Amnesty report on Israel, revoke status

The report must inform how Kenyan and African Governments respond to the recent admission of Israel as an observer to the African Union.

By Irungu Houghton 6 months ago

AU should back Amnesty report on Israel, revoke status

AU must back Amnesty report, revoke Israel observer status

The report will fuel a South Africa led continental campaign to reverse the decision by Moussa Faki to admit Israel as an observer to the AU.

By Irungu Houghton 6 months ago

AU must back Amnesty report, revoke Israel observer status

Digital lawlessness could threaten our upcoming polls

If our neighbour walking naked in a public space would prompt us to enquire into their mental health, why not the vast digital spaces we now all roam?

By Irungu Houghton 6 months ago

Digital lawlessness could threaten our upcoming polls

With dumped bodies, L Victoria could be one large crime scene

We saw visual images of bloated bodies floating in gunny sacks, arms bound with visible signs of torture and suffocation dumped in River Yala.

By Irungu Houghton 6 months ago

With dumped bodies, L Victoria could be one large crime scene

Dr Olel’s life should inspire health workers to serve all

Two memorial services and his burial next week offer the nation a precious moment to reflect on his distinguished career and courage.

By Irungu Houghton 6 months ago

Dr Olel’s life should inspire health workers to serve all

Signs an aspirant may cheat on you after they get elected

Are there early signs of leadership and ethical integrity that we can distinguish from those already seeking our mandate and vote

By Irungu Houghton 7 months ago

Signs an aspirant may cheat on you after they get elected

For Tutu’s legacy to live on, we must emulate his life-example

Eulogised by the world, Archbishop Desmond Tutu will be laid to rest in the humblest of coffins.

By Irungu Houghton 7 months ago

For Tutu’s legacy to live on, we must emulate his life-example

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