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Better have an illiterate leader than a looter
I would rather have an illiterate person in a position of power than a person with a PHD in looting and thievery, or a doctorate in murder, abductions, political intrigue and such shenanigans.
By Mutahi Mureithi
2026-10-25 09:40:00
By Gitobu Imanyara
2026-10-25 08:20:00
There is certainly a lot of hypocrisy poisoning the air at present.
By Sarah Elderkin
2026-10-25 08:00:00
Our languages do not need our sympathy but our commitment.
By Prof Egara Kabaji
2026-10-24 07:10:00
A president who dismisses an opponent as empty should welcome the opportunity to expose that emptiness through argument.
By Gitobu Imanyara
2026-10-18 07:40:00
Ruto is a habitual liar, a trait the two of them share, with Uhuru well-known among his friends for being the master of doublespeak, bluff and dissimulation.
By Sarah Elderkin
2026-10-18 07:00:00
Raila’s compassion grew from his own experience. He knew what it was to be hounded and terrified and in fear of his life.
By Sarah Elderkin
2026-10-15 12:06:00
I wonder when it will dawn on Ruto that accusing someone of betraying him actually increases that person’s standing in the public perception.
By Sarah Elderkin
2026-10-14 08:00:00
President William Ruto has taken on a worrying look of late – sweating profusely, eyes wild and blazing, teeth bared in a rictus smile, absolutely furious, panicking and shouting.
By Sarah Elderkin
2026-10-11 12:30:00
Sifuna’s pledge to explain policies is equally significant. Kenyans deserve to know what a government proposes, what it will cost, who will benefit and how success will be measured.
By Gitobu Imanyara
2026-10-11 06:00:00
Sifunaism must not be reduced to a campaign strategy. It should be developed into an ideology that Kenyans can subscribe to for the betterment of their personal lives and national relationships.
By Rev Edward Buri
2026-10-11 06:00:00
Non-target organisms are not optional extras in agricultural systems; they are the foundation of resilience. Continuing to treat them as acceptable collateral damage is short-sighted.
By Lawi Sultan Njeremani
2026-10-10 08:45:00
In Crisis Communications 101, good crisis messaging revolves around speed, accuracy, transparency, consistency, empathy and accountability.
By Mark Oloo
2026-10-10 08:30:00
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