Empty promises: What we need to do to hold presidential candidates accountable
OPINION
We need to listen carefully to their promises, codify them — in fact, give them the force of law — or compel them to write agreements or take oaths.

By Babere Kerata Chacha | 5 months ago

Big promises presidential aspirants have made will mean higher taxes so no need to celebrate
Every day in Kenya is a silly season because politicians are always in campaign mode, starting immediately after a General Election.
Clay Muganda | 7 months ago
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The start of President Kenyatta's final term throws the country into a succession mood
Charles Bazenga | 4 years ago
Nomination of presidential aspirants can't be ignored
Kenya is about to commit itself to another expensive presidential election without exacting an important legal commitment from the presidential candidates. The nomination exercise for candidates is not a mere procedure to be wished away but one that plays an important role in preparation for the main election.
Dennis Waweru | 4 years ago
It has to be a big NO. This is premised on the fac...

By Clifford Riang'a | Jul 08, 2017
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commissio...

By Standard Reporter | May 29, 2017
Three presidential aspirants have dropped their bi...

By Moses Njagih | May 28, 2017
Independent presidential candidate Joseph Nyagah w...

By Moses Nyamori | May 21, 2017
United Democratic Party (UDP ) leader Cyrus Jirong...

By Paul Baraza | May 09, 2017
The death of Narok political patriarch William ole...

By Robert Kiplagat and Steve Mkawale | Sep 15, 2016
Land ownership has become a thorny election issue ...

By - | Feb 10, 2013
Is there a distinctively Kenyan understanding of l...

By - | Jan 15, 2013
With 49 days to elections presidential aspirants f...

By - | Jan 14, 2013
Western Province, the region that had the distinct...

By Stephen Makabila | Dec 23, 2012
Trouble is brewing for presidential aspirants Uhur...

By - Mwaniki Munuhe and Stephen Makabila | Nov 24, 2012
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