What Opposition should do besides criticising government
If the opposition seeks to become a serious contender against the incumbent, it needs to move beyond criticism and define a signature rallying call that speaks directly to citizens frustrations.
By Elias Mokua
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After a heavy week of attending physical and online debates on the use of Artificial Intelligence for teaching and learning
By Elias Mokua
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Not only the Northern Kenya leaders owe Kenyans an explanation over underdevelopment of their counties but all counties, beginning with Nairobi County as the seat of national leadership.
By Elias Mokua
2026-01-15 00:00:00
Our elections become exercises in political optics, coalition theatrics, and ethnic mobilisation, rather than serious debates about leadership, governance, and the common good.
By Elias Mokua
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Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.
By Elias Mokua
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The persistence of corruption, unfolding day after day, reveals a political environment in which leaders wield enormous formal power but exercise little legacy leadership.
By Elias Mokua
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Imprisoned and tortured, Raila Odinga escaped death more than once, even as recently as 2023 when a gun was trained on him during maandamano (protests).
By Elias Mokua
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As Kenya enters another season of political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, many political actors are already scattering their messages across the nation, seeking to win hearts and minds.
By Elias Mokua
2025-10-16 00:00:00
Handouts have been dished out in marketplaces, behind tents, in cars, on playing fields, or through group leaders for generations.
By Elias Mokua
2025-10-09 00:00:00
The older folks in politics should realise that being “nice”, having the money or moving the masses with unparalleled oratory skills will not be good enough.
By Elias Mokua
2025-10-02 00:00:00
If you missed it, Kenya Kwanza presidential aspirant, Dr William Ruto, has promised to 'reverse' what the media captured as “Uhuru’s Port, SGR deals” should he win the August poll.
By Elias Mokua
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Between electing the President and electing a good Opposition in the August poll, we are better off concentrating on who becomes the Opposition Chief.
By Elias Mokua
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