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Alexander Chagema

Let's step up vigilance to keep monkeypox at bay

The Covid-19 outbreak in Wuhan, China, in December 2019 caught many by surprise, but to a larger extent, procrastination accounts for the devastation it caused across the world.

By Alexander Chagema
Jul. 25, 2022

Let's step up vigilance to keep monkeypox at bay

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He looks like a wooly-headed idealist, but Wajackoyah has a point

By Alexander Chagema
Jun. 30, 2022

Between Azimio top candidate and Mudavadi, who is politically jinxed?

Mudavadi was unconsciously seeking validation after decamping from One Kenya Alliance to team up with William Ruto (United Democratic Alliance).

By Alexander Chagema
Jun. 22, 2022

Avoid violent evictions

Alexender Chagema argues that any evictions if they must come to that, should be done in a humane manner.

By Alexander Chagema
Jun. 14, 2022

Listen to the cry of women and improve security in troubled Kerio Valley

Residents of Kerio Valley feel betrayed and abandoned by a government they look up to for protection, local leadership stands accused of complicity through acts of omission and commission.

By Alexander Chagema
Jun. 14, 2022

Listen to the cry of women and improve security in troubled Kerio Valley

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Opinion: William Ruto all but acknowledges he is fighting a losing battle for top seat

What appeared like pebbles on Ruto’s road to State House have suddenly become giant boulders.

By Alexander Chagema
Mar. 25, 2022

Opinion: William Ruto all but acknowledges he is fighting a losing battle for top seat

Lend them your ear but ignore the lies and vote wisely this time

The believability of a campaign message is tied to the integrity of the person giving the promises. What values do the candidates hold dear?

By Alexander Chagema
Mar. 10, 2022

Lend them your ear but ignore the lies and vote wisely this time

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You're wrong, Prof Wajackoyah; China and constitution are here to stay

Unless the economy is improved in such a way that citizens can afford the basics of life and keep some change, all else is secondary.

By Alexander Chagema
Feb. 17, 2022

You're wrong, Prof Wajackoyah; China and constitution are here to stay

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Mudavadi says State is corrupt and incompetent; why then work with DP?

Who does Mudavadi think he is fooling when Ruto can tell him, free of charge, that there is a shortage of fools in Kenya?

By Alexander Chagema
Feb. 2, 2022

Mudavadi says State is corrupt and incompetent; why then work with DP?

State should relocate survivors of floods, help them rebuild houses

The need for a permanent solution to the flooding menace and destruction of lives and property cannot be overemphasised.

By Alexander Chagema
May. 11, 2020

State should relocate survivors of floods, help them rebuild houses

Where the infinitive or gerund fits in a sentence

The infinitive can be used after certain verbs; see, talk, dislike prefer, love, hate.

By Alex Chagema
Apr. 27, 2020

Where the infinitive or gerund fits in a sentence

Out of date cultures expose us to danger

Isolated incidents in the past few days point to how cultural orientation and beliefs impede the fight against Covid-19.

By Alexander Chagema
Apr. 23, 2020

Out of date cultures expose us to danger

When to use definite and indefinite articles

First, a gathering is described as ‘an assembly or meeting of people for a specific purpose’. Such groupings include family, organisational or society

By Alexander Chagema
Apr. 20, 2020