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ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

The approval by South Africa’s electoral court of Jacob Zuma’s candidature in the May 29 elections is welcome news for the former President whose fall from grace has been agonising.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2024-04-12 22:00:00

ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2024-04-06 04:59:13

Lessons from four characters around the cross on humanity

The Bible accounts of the “passion week”, as it known, exhibits several types of people; what have been variably called “characters around the cross”.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2024-03-30 19:30:00

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

The shadowy financing of politics in Africa means the rewards are also shadowy and associated with clientelism

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2024-03-23 00:00:00

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

With this week’s resignation of Prime Minster Ariel Henry, the Kenyan police mission to Haiti has collapsed, at least for the time being.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2024-03-16 06:46:27

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

In a country where the median age of the population is 38 years, the race will be, absent of unforeseeable occurrences, between two octogenarians.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2024-01-26 19:18:51

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

Why the President should lead management of public finances

I hold the view that if we elect a government, we must give it tools to execute its promised agenda. If it fails, we have an opportunity to send it home in the next election.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2024-01-13 00:00:00

Why the President should lead management of public finances

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

While releasing the former CS, the presiding magistrate made some disparaging comments about the conduct of the ODPP indicating that the office had been complicit in the case’s collapse.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2023-12-23 00:00:00

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

National Dialogue report has its failings but key deals have been reached, too

Like the BBI, the Nadco report has numerous positive proposals that can be adjusted administratively with minimal political will.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2023-12-08 15:30:00

National Dialogue report has its failings but key deals have been reached, too

Four areas to invest in today for your well-being in twilight years

Once you enter the 7th floor, the body will start sending messages that you need to start slowing down. In the 80s decade and thereafter, the body will itself slow you down.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2023-12-02 00:00:00

Four areas to invest in today for your well-being in twilight years

The world must stop the silent genocide happening in Sudan

The African Union must own this crisis and reign in the generals, who appear well resourced, and determined to keep fighting. It must push for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2023-11-25 14:10:00

The world must stop the silent genocide happening in Sudan

Israel needs to figure out how to reduce children casualties

The saddest part about this war is not just the absolute numbers, it is more about the disproportionate number of civilians, especially children, who have been victims of this war.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2023-11-18 08:10:26

Israel needs to figure out how to reduce children casualties

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Lessons from Governor Kawira ouster bid and Senate's stature

The removal of an elected official by way of impeachment is a serious affair intended to be the ultimate avenue for ensuring accountability in governance systems.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2023-11-11 19:00:00