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We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

The mandate of ensuring that only individuals of integrity end up in public offices lies squarely with the vetting agencies.

By Editorial 8 hrs ago

We cannot rely on voters to clean up our politics

The rot runs deep in Kenya; but we must change

The rot runs deep in Kenya; but we must change

By Kanyi Gioko 2 days ago

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

MPs should stick to their core mandate; legislation

By Editorial 2 days ago

If you fail to cast your ballot, you will end up with a bad government

If you fail to cast your ballot, you will end up with a bad government

By Suleiman Shahbal 3 days ago

Lesson for us from disciples of Jesus' election to replace Judas

God cares about leadership but it’s interesting to see the nexus between God’s will and man’s sinful nature through the example of Israel.

By Job Naibei 3 days ago

Lesson for us from disciples of Jesus' election to replace Judas

Both poll winners and losers need psycho-social support

To maintain a balanced nation, both winners and losers should approach the election outcome prepared and with the sobriety.

By Ann Nderitu 3 days ago

Both poll winners and losers need psycho-social support

Your political loyalty will make Kenya better, worse next week

Loyalty is not just a good soothing word to hear said to someone for whatever reason and in whatever circumstance.

By Elias Mokua 8 days ago

Your political loyalty will make Kenya better, worse next week

May political leaders who have let Kenyans down suffer Sisamnes' fate

The histories of Herodotus tell of Sisamnes, a man whose name should be a ringer in every corruption and succession cases.

By Scholar Akinyi 8 days ago

May political leaders who have let Kenyans down suffer Sisamnes' fate

Before voting for those seeking re-election, assess what they've done

As voters, we should not be swayed by the call for a 'six-piece' pattern at the expense of development, both at national and county government level.

By Brenda Czeda Radido 14 days ago

Before voting for those seeking re-election, assess what they've done

Let's remember those seen as Kenyans of a lesser vote

Votes least sought by politicians who severally pitch camp in vote-rich counties, but can only make brief stop-overs in these drought ravaged regions.

By Peter Kihara 19 days ago

Let's remember those seen as Kenyans of a lesser vote

Integrity of electoral process and results must be guarded jealously

When pushed to make a choice between strategy and character in election management, ethical leaders prioritise character.

By Atela Solomon 23 days ago

Integrity of electoral process and results must be guarded jealously

Enlightened people have a duty to care for fellow citizens, leaders

Kenya isn't a primitive society. Public servants in this country are appointed to pursue the public good.

By Vincent Ongore 25 days ago

Enlightened people have a duty to care for fellow citizens, leaders

Politicians, not voters are the real winners in our elections

To the political elites, the masses are numbers and votes to be traded at political auctions for power and privilege.

By Andrew Kipkemboi 25 days ago

Politicians, not voters are the real winners in our elections

State should set good example by promoting sustainable procurement

Sustainable procurement is a conscious process where organisations meet their needs in a way that achieves value for money on a whole life basis

By Joshua Wamithi Maina 29 days ago

State should set good example by promoting sustainable procurement

General elections are scheduled to be held in Kenya on 9 August 2022.

By Gado 1 month ago

Buy them all

Numbers are key, but harnessing potential of all people is valuable

For Kenya’s population of young people, the future is shaped by a complex and interconnected set of social, cultural, economic, environmental and political factors.

By Anders Thomsen 1 month ago

Numbers are key, but harnessing potential of all people is valuable

Politicians making hefty promises that they won't deliver

History has already taught us not to believe them. We must not be gullible to their craziness.

By Mike Nyagwoka 2 months ago

Politicians making hefty promises that they won't deliver

Forget about manifestos, what we desire most is authentic leadership

From a broad perspective, three things stand out of the Azimio Manifesto. One, it is ‘big in words/language’ but highly deficient in specifics. In a political science class, it will score an A.

By Patrick Muinde 2 months ago

Forget about manifestos, what we desire most is authentic leadership

Underdevelopment in Kenya caused by inequity

The government needs to develop the necessary infrastructure for the less developed regions.

By Mohamed Guleid 2 months ago

Underdevelopment in Kenya caused by inequity

Why good governance is critical for Kenya's prosperity

Political goodwill is essential in ensuring we uphold good governance at both levels of government.

By Phyllis Wakiaga 2 months ago

Why good governance is critical for Kenya's prosperity

Kenya's dash forward held back by ugly 'patron-client' politics

Why do we tolerate a situation where the political elite see the people as masses to be herded into voting blocks?

By Andrew Kipkemboi 2 months ago

Kenya's dash forward held back by ugly 'patron-client' politics

It's possible that we have a deep state

It is true deep state exists like it does in many nations, but it manifests itself in different versions.

By Babere Kerata Chacha 3 months ago

It's possible that we have a deep state

Government should start initiatives that help and give people hope

The role of true leadership is to inspire genuine hope with realistic plans for a better tomorrow.

By Suleiman Shahbal 4 months ago

Government should start initiatives that help and give people hope

Politicians Vs creatives

Politicians Vs creatives

By Harry 4 months ago

Politicians Vs creatives

The church and democracy.

By Harry 4 months ago

The deal

Kenya’s contemporary church lacks confidence and has lost its identity

Politics is throwing forceful curve balls the church is not able to catch, generating no equal and opposing reaction.

By Edward Buri 4 months ago

Kenya’s contemporary church lacks confidence and has lost its identity

Tragedy is… dishonest leaders and ignorant voters

When will local faith leaders smoke out the rivals, ask them hard questions on behalf of Wanjiku and foster a healthy discourse?

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Tragedy is… dishonest leaders and ignorant voters

Kenya’s curse: Politics that generates more heat than light

Will we ever exorcise the ghosts of Anglo Leasing? What about the Artur brothers and the raid on the Standard Group in 2006?

By Andrew Kipkemboi 4 months ago

Kenya’s curse: Politics that generates more heat than light

Cynicism around this year’s poll is not entirely warranted

The literati should view this as an excellent opportunity to expand the space for policy discussion.

By Ken Opalo 4 months ago

Cynicism around this year’s poll is not entirely warranted

Money, influence and heroism: the allure of political power in Kenya

People higher in socio-economic status are likely to become active in politics because they have the time, money and skills.

By The Conversation 4 months ago

Money, influence and heroism: the allure of political power in Kenya

Reject political incitement, Raymond Moi urges youth

Raymond Moi challenged the leaders to instead focus on projects that empower the youth as groups or individuals.

By Kennedy Gachuhi 4 months ago

Reject political incitement, Raymond Moi urges youth

Dysfunctional Cabinet impedes State on its action plans

Failure by the Cabinet to meet leads to disintegration of the government where State organs and agencies no longer function properly.

By Wilson Sossion 4 months ago

Dysfunctional Cabinet impedes State on its action plans

Youth must know polls determine their future

A worrying trend is taking shape in Kenya where young people are not able to understand that their plight is directly linked to governance.

By Raphael Obonyo 5 months ago

Youth must know polls determine their future

Leadership comes with commitments, sacrifices and huge demands

Getting elected is only part of the game. What happens next is what really matters.

By Mohammed Guleid 5 months ago

Leadership comes with commitments, sacrifices and huge demands

Mheshimiwa, here’s what your voter looks like

Providing quality services like health and sanitation, keeping children in school and steps to drive economic growth among the top priorities for vote

By Dominic Omondi 5 months ago

Mheshimiwa, here’s what your voter looks like

Don’t turn integrity vetting into a charade

Some home truths have to be told on this process – its efficacy, application and what the future portends for public offices.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Don’t turn integrity vetting into a charade

Policy, governance and personal choices determine cost of living

The Government’s economic growth doesn’t seem to reflect in our households. Year on year inflation was 5.39 per cent in January 2022.

By Patrick Muinde 6 months ago

Policy, governance and personal choices determine cost of living

To change our leaders, we must change why we vote

As we head to the general elections later this year we must seriously consider what kind of lives we want as Kenyans.

By Paul Ndima 6 months ago

To change our leaders, we must change why we vote

Matiang'i creates two additional sub-counties in Tharaka Nithi

CS Fred Matiang'i said the creation of the new sub-counties was in line with efforts to bring government services closer to the people.

By Phares Mutembei 6 months ago

Matiang'i creates two additional sub-counties in Tharaka Nithi

From policy to results: Why Kenya deserves a leader focused on governance and rule of law

You really want to understand the content of your next President’s agenda, it begins with cash, or PFM.

By Dennis Kabaara 6 months ago

From policy to results: Why Kenya deserves a leader focused on governance and rule of law

Why ESG best practices should be embedded in firms’ strategies

Across the globe, legal, commercial, operational, and reputational risks are increasing for entities lacking a robust and integrated ESG focus.

By Job Kabochi 6 months ago

Why ESG best practices should be embedded in firms’ strategies

How politicians can retire without losing relevance

Contrary to popular belief, not all politicians are sent into retirement through rejection at the ballot.

By Amos Kareithi 6 months ago

How politicians can retire without losing relevance

Want devolution to work? Here are the ways

Put simply, devolution is not about the machinations of national versus county leaders. It is about the people.

By Dennis Kabaara 6 months ago

Want devolution to work? Here are the ways

Would Greeks define you as an idiot, tribe or citizen? Find out

Greeks were the first people to come up with the first known cultured society around 505 B.C.

By Okwaro Oscar Plato 6 months ago

Would Greeks define you as an idiot, tribe or citizen? Find out

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