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The stage set for untold violence over the next year
The Kenyan political class has thoroughly normalised thuggery. Any politician worth his or her salt must now command a militia of goons.
By Ken Opalo
2026-07-04 07:12:00
General insecurity is on the rise, including use of gangs in our politics. Corruption and poor service delivery are as common as ever.
By Ken Opalo
2026-06-06 08:20:00
It is worrying that the two sectors have seen their growth rates decelerate substantially over the last few years.
By Ken Opalo
2026-05-02 10:20:00
One of the best ways to ensure that we can competently navigate the emerging environment is to have reasoned public discussions and debates about what it is we are trying to do.
By Ken Opalo
2026-03-28 07:35:00
Hypocrisy is underrated. Whether in our personal and family lives, or in public, we rely on a fair amount of tolerance for hypocrisy to maintain our collective commitment to aspirational values.
By Ken Opalo
2026-03-21 08:33:04
Nairobi is a major global city, and should do well by having high-end high density, in order to pack in as much human capital and possible to power its economy.
By Ken Opalo
2026-02-07 10:00:00
Unlike the regular bureaucracy, the Council of Economic Advisors is a slightly different animal in that its members think about both policy and politics.
By Ken Opalo
2026-01-31 09:35:00
The Ministry of Education and those behind the curriculum reforms have never convincingly explained why we needed the “junior school” stage to make CBC work.
By Ken Opalo
2026-01-24 00:00:00
From the outset, it should be clear that as a country we shall not get far if we keep platforming backward ethnic chauvinism.
By Ken Opalo
2026-01-10 11:20:00
In 2026, we should completely change our mindset. It is very hard to develop as an island. This is as true for individuals as it is for specific regions
By Ken Opalo
2026-01-03 10:30:00
Raila, Ruto are both household names and dyed-in-the-wool political insiders. What new ideas can they offer? I respectfully disagree with the cynicism
By Ken Opalo
Mar. 19, 2022
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The literati should view this as an excellent opportunity to expand the space for policy discussion.
By Ken Opalo
Mar. 18, 2022
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