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How Uganda's new bill could backfire on its economy

The Ugandan state now risks further repelling USD 2.2 billion in annual inflows at a time when health funding has fallen by 49 per cent.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-04-18 07:02:00

How Uganda's new bill could backfire on its economy

Political violence signals troubled road to the 2027 General Election

By Irungu Houghton 2026-04-11 06:00:00

Integrity, good economy and freedoms crucial for a 'happy' nation

Active and vigilant citizens must continue to monitor and expose the unfinished health centres, extravagant prestige buildings, trips abroad and allowances for loyalists.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-04-04 07:30:00

Protest policing must now change after judgment on police brutality

Investigations into the culpability of specific officers and commanders must be concluded.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-03-28 06:36:00

Protest policing must now change after judgment on police brutality

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What Mudavadi must seek while in Moscow for trapped Kenyans

As CS Musalia Mudavadi heads to Moscow, he faces the urgent task of addressing the trafficking of Kenyan recruits to fight in Ukraine and protecting citizens abroad.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-03-14 07:00:00

What Mudavadi must seek while in Moscow for trapped Kenyans

Kenya does not lack resources, it lacks a prudent spending culture

A quick read suggests that while the government does not lack money, it lacks consequences for intentionally deepening debt and impunity in our name.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-03-07 13:43:05

Kenya does not lack resources, it lacks a prudent spending culture

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How the Cybercrime Act is being used to stifle political opponents

Recent court cases involving activist Mwabili Mwagodi and student David Oaga Mokaya have renewed scrutiny over alleged misuse of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to suppress political dissent.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-02-21 08:00:00

How the Cybercrime Act is being used to stifle political opponents

Why the Cabinet must fast track Baraza team's proposals on GBV

Gender based violence currently costs Kenya Sh46 billion annually in health expenses, legal processes and productivity losses.

By Irungu Houghton 2026-02-07 09:07:00

Why the Cabinet must fast track Baraza team's proposals on GBV

Public trust in data governance crucial to Kenya's digital future

Kenyans can be proud that the six-year-old Data Protection Act remains far superior to any legislation in Africa or those in older digital economies like the United States.

By Irungu Houghton And Danford Momanyi 2026-01-31 10:15:28