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The monster within: The politics of greed and the murder of conscience

Kenya has become a country of poor citizens who throng political rallies on a normal working week day, to receive Sh200 from State agents.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-07-05 09:00:00
Among the languages of justice are the grammars of restorative justice, restitution, retributive justice, distributive justice, and transitional justice.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-06-28 08:00:00
Even as the Anglican Church of Kenya contemplates yet another cleansing and sanctification of the All Saints, observers will note that it is now the trend to desecrate places of prayer and worship.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-06-21 15:25:10
When a government bulldozes a deadly virus into its borders it invites readings into the drama as a struggle between two competing languages of power.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-06-07 08:40:00
The youth are concerned about status, love, and the future the same way we did in the ‘70s. They are just as ambitious.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-06-07 08:20:00
At this time, Africa must ask herself whether her role in global affairs remains that of recipient of global risks, very often generated by others.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-05-31 13:12:15
The Ruto state’s political and economic tribulations are factors of promises that a rodent has eaten.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-05-24 09:00:00
Life always invites us to show growth and development
By Barrack Muluka 2026-05-24 06:20:00
The old historical debate about Africa and Europe refuses to go away, despite repeated dramas of friendship and brotherhood.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-05-17 08:30:00
The recent humiliation of Siaya Governor James Orengo by youth at a funeral in the county evokes memories of the tragic events in Chinua Achebe’s novel, Things Fall Apart.  
By Barrack Muluka 2026-05-10 10:40:00
East Africa’s emerging diplomatic compact risks mistaking repression of dissent for order and State capacity.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-05-10 10:40:00
Kenya’s opposition leaders may need to change tack in the face of a runaway rhetorical President.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-05-03 11:00:00