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What we can do differently as we begin 2026
Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.
By 1 month ago
What we can do differently as we begin 2026
This Christmas, let's honour our mothers and their life giving role
Even in slums, deep rural areas and in situations of great social difficulty, not many mothers give birth in a cowshed.
By 1 month ago
This Christmas, let's honour our mothers and their life giving role
Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates
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 1 month ago
Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates
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Kenya Kwanza leadership does not inspire self-drive, creativity
Let us be honest with ourselves: Is the Kenya Kwanza government cursed? This is not a careless provocation.
By 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza leadership does  not inspire self-drive, creativity
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We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices
Thursday’s by-elections held in different parts of the country offer a sobering picture of how easily campaigns slip into disorder.
By 2 months ago
We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices
Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice
Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, the Most Rev Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi, gave a very moving tribute to the lives lost in the Tanzanian post-election violence last month.
By 2 months ago
Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice
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Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman
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 3 months ago
Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman
How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
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 3 months ago
How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
The Bible has very interesting parables. Take the example of the parable of the sower. The parable tells of a farmer who scatters seeds on different kinds of ground.
By 3 months ago
How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
Why we must campaign against voter bribery ahead of 2027 polls
Handouts have been dished out in marketplaces, behind tents, in cars, on playing fields, or through group leaders for generations.
By 3 months ago
Why we must campaign against voter bribery ahead of 2027 polls
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
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 4 months ago
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
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What we can do differently as we begin 2026
Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.
By 1 month ago
What we can do differently as we begin 2026
This Christmas, let's honour our mothers and their life giving role
Even in slums, deep rural areas and in situations of great social difficulty, not many mothers give birth in a cowshed.
By 1 month ago
This Christmas, let's honour our mothers and their life giving role
Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates
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 1 month ago
Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates
Premium
Kenya Kwanza leadership does not inspire self-drive, creativity
Let us be honest with ourselves: Is the Kenya Kwanza government cursed? This is not a careless provocation.
By 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza leadership does  not inspire self-drive, creativity
Premium
We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices
Thursday’s by-elections held in different parts of the country offer a sobering picture of how easily campaigns slip into disorder.
By 2 months ago
We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices
Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice
Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, the Most Rev Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi, gave a very moving tribute to the lives lost in the Tanzanian post-election violence last month.
By 2 months ago
Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice
Premium
Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman
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 3 months ago
Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman
How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
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 3 months ago
How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
The Bible has very interesting parables. Take the example of the parable of the sower. The parable tells of a farmer who scatters seeds on different kinds of ground.
By 3 months ago
How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
Why we must campaign against voter bribery ahead of 2027 polls
Handouts have been dished out in marketplaces, behind tents, in cars, on playing fields, or through group leaders for generations.
By 3 months ago
Why we must campaign against voter bribery ahead of 2027 polls
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
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 4 months ago
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
Premium
What we can do differently as we begin 2026
Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.
By 1 month ago
What we can do differently as we begin 2026
This Christmas, let's honour our mothers and their life giving role
Even in slums, deep rural areas and in situations of great social difficulty, not many mothers give birth in a cowshed.
By 1 month ago
This Christmas, let's honour our mothers and their life giving role
Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates
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 1 month ago
Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates
Premium
Kenya Kwanza leadership does not inspire self-drive, creativity
Let us be honest with ourselves: Is the Kenya Kwanza government cursed? This is not a careless provocation.
By 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza leadership does  not inspire self-drive, creativity
Premium
We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices
Thursday’s by-elections held in different parts of the country offer a sobering picture of how easily campaigns slip into disorder.
By 2 months ago
We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices
Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice
Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, the Most Rev Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi, gave a very moving tribute to the lives lost in the Tanzanian post-election violence last month.
By 2 months ago
Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice
Premium
Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman
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 3 months ago
Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman
How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
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 3 months ago
How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
The Bible has very interesting parables. Take the example of the parable of the sower. The parable tells of a farmer who scatters seeds on different kinds of ground.
By 3 months ago
How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
Why we must campaign against voter bribery ahead of 2027 polls
Handouts have been dished out in marketplaces, behind tents, in cars, on playing fields, or through group leaders for generations.
By 3 months ago
Why we must campaign against voter bribery ahead of 2027 polls
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
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 4 months ago
Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027
Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates
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 1 month ago
Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates
Premium
Kenya Kwanza leadership does not inspire self-drive, creativity
Let us be honest with ourselves: Is the Kenya Kwanza government cursed? This is not a careless provocation.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
Kenya Kwanza leadership does  not inspire self-drive, creativity
Premium
We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices
Thursday's by-elections held in different parts of the country offer a sobering picture of how easily campaigns slip into disorder.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices
Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice
Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, the Most Rev Jude Thaddeus Ruwa'ichi, gave a very moving tribute to the lives lost in the Tanzanian post-election violence last month.
By Elias Mokua 2 months ago
Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice
Premium
Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman
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 3 months ago
Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman
How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
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 3 months ago
How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
The Bible has very interesting parables. Take the example of the parable of the sower. The parable tells of a farmer who scatters seeds on different kinds of ground.
By Elias Mokua 3 months ago
How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today
Injectable PrEP: New relief in preventing HIV infections
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Faith Odhiambo: Two years of bold leadership at LSK
National
By Nancy Gitonga
4 hrs ago
No one seems to know Salah but his shadow looms large in ODM
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By David Odongo
4 hrs ago
A 'good' dictator is appealing but cost is too high
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By Wanja Maina
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The IEBC hot seat: The turbulent position where no CEO survives
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