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Why do Kenyans applaud their ruin, reward bad governance?

A society that applauds mediocrity, excuses corruption, and mocks competence cannot change, no matter how many elections.
By Gitobu Imanyara 2026-01-18 13:29:15
A man hurried onto a dala dala, eager to reach town and see his sick mother, but he had no money.
By Isaac Kalua Green 2026-01-18 12:20:36
Do African leaders tend to confuse citizens’ patience for consent?
By Barrack Muluka 2026-01-18 12:01:53
The current Grade 10 placement exercise is revealing concerning patterns for learners with disabilities.
By Wanja Maina 2026-01-18 08:00:00
The excesses of the one-party rule in handling public money had left a bitter taste on taxpayers.
By Patrick Muinde 2026-01-17 13:46:12
My old friend Kizza Besigye too must understand that Ugandans prefer a leader they’ve known through generations over a noisemaker like himself.
By Mark Oloo 2026-01-17 11:51:43
Over 80 per cent of Kenya is classified as arid or semi-arid, yet agriculture remains the backbone of livelihoods.
By Gideon Behar 2026-01-17 11:47:42
Forget the question of whether the party should be part of the broad-based government, or if it will endorse President William Ruto for 2027 elections.
By Ken Opalo 2026-01-17 11:37:24
Government toxicology reports demonstrate that the blood of villagers contained 420 micro grams of lead, 800 times what is considered safe for human beings.
By Irungu Houghton 2026-01-17 09:56:38
Digital tools played a supportive role, helping with grammar or clarity rather than content.
By Dr Xavier Musonye 2026-01-17 09:48:01
In our boyhood, once upon a time, when backbreaking work was considered noble, and we were happy to receive nothing more than morsels of food,
By Peter Kimani 2026-01-16 08:00:00
The recent Nakuru High Court orders barring public entities from engaging private advocates have stirred intense debate across the legal and governance landscape.
By Ndong Evance 2026-01-16 00:00:00