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Let a generation of honest leaders emerge before 2027
With the resumption of continuous voter registration on 29 September, seven by-elections set for 27 November, the scramble for the next generation of honest leaders is on. As Kaggia hits the stage later next week, it allows us to ask the very topical question: What would Kenya be, if our leaders were not corrupt?
Oct 43 min read


Humming birds: Karura Forest needs our attention
The Kenya Forest Services has just triggered a fresh controversy for the Kenya Kwanza administration by unilaterally taking control of the 93-year-old Karura Forest. Legitimate public concern now exists, and interest is mounting around who are the vested interests that have come to threaten one of Kenya’s most cherished public spaces once more.
Sep 63 min read


Let's use the fire, creativity of young leaders to fight corruption
Wednesday’s celebration of one of the nation’s most important teenagers, the Constitution of Kenya (2010), was remarkable. 2024 saw one of the fiercest battles for constitutionalism yet. A renewed focus on the cancer of corruption in all public spaces accompanied this week’s celebrations. Looking past the current Parliament and Executive shouting match, it may be the Gen Z spirit that offers us a new governance culture that is a match for our constitutional values.
Aug 313 min read


Like Roseline Odede, let's not fear death
Roseline Odede's life and legacy remind us that only those who have yet to cause a victory for humanity should fear death.
Jan 173 min read


Hanifa and Lenolkulal: A tale of two leaders
Protester Hanifa and former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal offers the nation different leadership styles three years before the elections
Sep 7, 20243 min read


What does the choice of the new Kenya cabinet communicate?
Beware the company you keep, lest you become the average of them, or so the quote goes. The reconstitution of the national cabinet...
Aug 17, 20243 min read


Let's demand integrity from all professionals to safeguard society
As Prof Shadrack Gutto transitions, we are reminded that ethical professionalism and legal excellence is a foundation for just society.
Nov 4, 20233 min read


Six practical ways Government of Kenya could fight corruption
Kilimanian Gloria Ntazola offered free driving lessons to a Nairobi County Inspectorate officer as two Government arms consulted on...
Oct 20, 20233 min read


Are the new tax proposals equitable or just excessive?
For a change, it may soon be the turn of middle and upper classes to bang sufuria pans. Through the National Treasury, the Kenya Kwanza...
May 7, 20233 min read


Not personal, bar tainted aspirants
Last week’s opinion calling for the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission and the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission to bar...
Jun 4, 20223 min read


It's time to red card questionable aspirants again
The 2003 remake of “The Italian Job” was one of my favourite films of all time. That is, until I started paying attention to the nexus...
May 27, 20223 min read


Time to normalise women's political leadership
Albertina Sisulu, 1984, Johannesburg, More From a gender equality lens, with very few exceptions, the primaries were largely very...
May 21, 20223 min read
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