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The family should take up its role and halt gender violence

Violence is compounded by instability in the family unit due to social change including the changing power balance as women rightfully become more empowered.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2026-01-31 11:00:00

The family should take up its role and halt gender violence

Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2026-01-10 11:41:00

My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year

The African Union must rethink its traditional approaches and recognise that America doesn’t care anymore, unless intervention allows it to mine 'rare earths'.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2026-01-03 09:48:00

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What UDA's triumph in mini polls portends for opposition

For UDA to have an impact in Embu, deep in the mountain, should worry those who wish the President unseated in 2027.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2025-11-29 08:00:00

What UDA's triumph in mini polls portends for opposition

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End of AGOA demands radical restructuring of Africa's trade

AGOA preferences have boosted the competitiveness of African exporters due to zero tariffs and improved quality of goods through specialisation.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2025-10-04 06:00:00

End of AGOA demands radical restructuring of Africa's trade

Let's decolonise ourselves by reigniting unique traditions

Traditionally, it was recognised that a marriage happened not just between two people but in families and communities.

By Kamotho Waiganjo
Jun. 25, 2022

Let's decolonise ourselves by reigniting unique traditions

Treasure those moments shared with your folks, they're priceless

For the many whose parents are there in body, mind and spirit, say a thank you to God and treasure the shared moments; they may not be there for long.

By Kamotho Waiganjo
Jun. 18, 2022

Treasure those moments shared with your folks, they're priceless

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Invest in 'good uncles' who your children can trust after you leave

Firstly, to state the obvious. Plan for your death. Many of us live as if we are eternal on mother earth. We used to be told only death and taxes are realities. That maxim remains true.

By Kamotho Waiganjo
Jun. 11, 2022

Invest in 'good uncles' who your children can trust after you leave

Here are my 12 books you should read before you depart this world

This week’s column focuses on a much-marginalised habit in Kenya. A running, but unkind joke is that if you want to hide anything from the native, keep it in a book!

By Kamotho Waiganjo
Jun. 4, 2022