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Ol Kalou and the behavioural economics goldmine

Election was shaped less by material inducements than by emotional appeals, identity, symbolism, and perceptions of economic performance in the Ol Kalou by-elections.
By X.N. Iraki 2026-07-21 06:00:00
Hungry people are easy to manipulate. That is why foodstuffs are popular giveaways for politicians, including in Ol Kalou.
By XN Iraki 2026-07-15 08:40:00
As Kenyan students begin university after placement, the piece explores how admissions, campus experiences, skills development and adaptability will shape their future beyond the courses they pursue.
By XN Iraki 2026-07-14 06:00:00
 Our biggest fear in Ol Kalou is not who wins; it’s the economic consequences. Citizens are learning you can get free money. 
By XN Iraki 2026-07-11 18:07:08
Men are most generous while taking beer in a group.
By XN Iraki 2026-07-08 08:12:00
Western Kenya once-thriving industries have been on the rise, and declined, and revived, particularly Pan Paper and Mumias Sugar
By XN Iraki 2026-07-07 06:00:00
Compared with other African countries, South Africa is more industrialised and wealthier, but unequal. Inequality is the crux of the matter
By XN Iraki 2026-07-05 06:50:00
There is something alluring about Western Kenya. They have tried to keep their culture. Talking their mother tongues is normal and not looked down upon.
By XN Iraki 2026-07-01 10:35:00
Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product growth rate slowed from 4.7 per cent in 2024 to 4.6 per cent in 2025, says the latest economic survey 2026.
By XN Iraki 2026-06-30 06:00:00
The padlock is small but carries more than its weight. It is used to secure buildings, boxes in high school, cash boxes and bicycles, among others.
By XN Iraki 2026-06-24 06:10:00
The article highlights Kenya’s growing stock of unclaimed financial assets worth over Sh115 billion, arguing that better systems are needed to trace owners and unlock the funds for economic benefit.
By XN Iraki 2026-06-23 06:00:00
We can’t learn everything in school, and some people are not made for the school system.
By XN Iraki 2026-06-17 07:30:00