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Mike Nyagwoka

Why change cannot be led by those we want to change first

We dream of transformed ethos, free from evils of corruption and tribalism that have plagued our nation for decades. This is the collective wish of every Kenyan.

Why change cannot be led by those we want to change first

How Ruto should engage with the young and restless

How Ruto should engage with the young and restless

When a diploma can be better for you than a degree

When a diploma can be better for you than a degree

Quest for justice for abductees must not be a political game

Quest for justice for abductees must not be a political game

There is no room for abductions in a functioning state

Abductions can never be justified in a functioning democracy. The only thing that keeps a state intact is the rule of law and adherence to the Constitution.

There is no room for abductions in a functioning state

Putting too much energy on 2027 poll is killing BETA plan

It is only two years after the last election, yet we have started being treated to theatrical machinations and political chess games in the name of broad-based government.

Putting too much energy on 2027 poll is killing BETA plan

Public officials' communication should be clear

The planned vaccination of cows is an example of how not to communicate a government policy. President William Ruto, being a scientist, could have easily explained himself to the people.

Public officials' communication should be clear

Nelson Amenya is hero of Adani collapse, you like it or not

While we welcome the decision by the government to cancel all deals involving Adani, we must also admit it is highly hypocritical.

By 2 months ago

Nelson Amenya is hero of Adani collapse, you like it or not

To destroy a society, just kill trust in its education potential

If we do not work to clean our systems, beginning with the educational system, we will end up with a completely broken-down society where no one believes in process.

By 2 months ago

To destroy a society, just kill trust in its education potential

Femicide is not a normal crime, it's a national disaster

The police do not want us to associate the close to 100 women murdered over the past 90 days with femicide, insisting that a number of those cases were just normal crimes.

By 3 months ago

Femicide is not a normal crime, it's a national disaster

Urgency to impeach Gachagua was misplaced energy

This efficiency and urgency with which Gachagua was impeached was needed to address other problems Kenyan are facing.

By 3 months ago

Urgency to impeach Gachagua was misplaced energy

Why the urgency to impeach DP Gachagua is misplaced energy

The urgency with which the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was done is exactly how Kenya’s myriad problems should be handled.

By 3 months ago

Why the urgency to impeach DP Gachagua is misplaced energy

Gachagua didn't learn a thing from boss as he claims

In his defence, as he faced impeachment proceedings, now at the Senate, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims to have been a good student of his boss, President William Ruto

By 3 months ago

Gachagua didn't learn a thing from boss as he claims

Why we should invest in school feeding projects

School feeding programmes are an important part of any developing nation’s plan for economic growth. Kenya should be no exception.

By 4 months ago

Why we should invest in school feeding projects

Dishi na County serving children a brighter future

The success of Dishi na County feeding programme across schools in Nairobi shows what can be achieved when a government commits to deliver its promises.

By 4 months ago

Dishi na County serving children a brighter future

Morara, other activists in change bid must grow thick skin

Civil educator Morara Kebaso cannot say Kenya ni Home in peace. Photos of his dalliance with the Jubilee administration will be fished out in a flush.

By 4 months ago

Morara, other activists in change bid must grow thick skin

There are too many red flags in Adani deal

There are too many red flags on this Adani airport construction proposal that we should no longer engage in any discussion about it.

By 4 months ago

There are too many red flags in Adani deal

Cost and impact of public projects must concern us

The cost at which some roads have been built has been questioned before. We have another multibillion-dollar road in the pipeline between Nairobi and Mombasa.

By 5 months ago

Cost and impact of public projects must concern us

Why Kenyans take upon themselves to audit state projects

With video evidence, Morara Kebaso has proved that all that remains after successful project launches are beautiful plaques with the name of whoever does the launching.

By 5 months ago

Why Kenyans take upon themselves to audit state projects

Wanga's rise in ODM opens up space for women

The elevation of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga to Chairperson of the Orange Democratic Movement is of great consequence to attainment of the gender principle.

By 5 months ago

Wanga's rise in ODM opens up space for women

Our Constitution is a perfect guide if you mean well

The 2010 Constitution is a powerful document that can guide any ordinary Kenyan leader to extraordinary success and an inimitable legacy.

By 6 months ago

Our Constitution is a perfect guide if you mean well

There is no room for abductions in a functioning state

Abductions can never be justified in a functioning democracy. The only thing that keeps a state intact is the rule of law and adherence to the Constitution.

There is no room for abductions in a functioning state

Putting too much energy on 2027 poll is killing BETA plan

It is only two years after the last election, yet we have started being treated to theatrical machinations and political chess games in the name of broad-based government.

Putting too much energy on 2027 poll is killing BETA plan

Public officials' communication should be clear

The planned vaccination of cows is an example of how not to communicate a government policy. President William Ruto, being a scientist, could have easily explained himself to the people.

Public officials' communication should be clear

Nelson Amenya is hero of Adani collapse, you like it or not

While we welcome the decision by the government to cancel all deals involving Adani, we must also admit it is highly hypocritical.

By 2 months ago

Nelson Amenya is hero of Adani collapse, you like it or not

To destroy a society, just kill trust in its education potential

If we do not work to clean our systems, beginning with the educational system, we will end up with a completely broken-down society where no one believes in process.

By 2 months ago

To destroy a society, just kill trust in its education potential

Femicide is not a normal crime, it's a national disaster

The police do not want us to associate the close to 100 women murdered over the past 90 days with femicide, insisting that a number of those cases were just normal crimes.

By 3 months ago

Femicide is not a normal crime, it's a national disaster

Urgency to impeach Gachagua was misplaced energy

This efficiency and urgency with which Gachagua was impeached was needed to address other problems Kenyan are facing.

By 3 months ago

Urgency to impeach Gachagua was misplaced energy

Why the urgency to impeach DP Gachagua is misplaced energy

The urgency with which the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was done is exactly how Kenya’s myriad problems should be handled.

By 3 months ago

Why the urgency to impeach DP Gachagua is misplaced energy

Gachagua didn't learn a thing from boss as he claims

In his defence, as he faced impeachment proceedings, now at the Senate, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua claims to have been a good student of his boss, President William Ruto

By 3 months ago

Gachagua didn't learn a thing from boss as he claims

Why we should invest in school feeding projects

School feeding programmes are an important part of any developing nation’s plan for economic growth. Kenya should be no exception.

By 4 months ago

Why we should invest in school feeding projects

Dishi na County serving children a brighter future

The success of Dishi na County feeding programme across schools in Nairobi shows what can be achieved when a government commits to deliver its promises.

By 4 months ago

Dishi na County serving children a brighter future

Morara, other activists in change bid must grow thick skin

Civil educator Morara Kebaso cannot say Kenya ni Home in peace. Photos of his dalliance with the Jubilee administration will be fished out in a flush.

By 4 months ago

Morara, other activists in change bid must grow thick skin

There are too many red flags in Adani deal

There are too many red flags on this Adani airport construction proposal that we should no longer engage in any discussion about it.

By 4 months ago

There are too many red flags in Adani deal

Cost and impact of public projects must concern us

The cost at which some roads have been built has been questioned before. We have another multibillion-dollar road in the pipeline between Nairobi and Mombasa.

By 5 months ago

Cost and impact of public projects must concern us

Why Kenyans take upon themselves to audit state projects

With video evidence, Morara Kebaso has proved that all that remains after successful project launches are beautiful plaques with the name of whoever does the launching.

By 5 months ago

Why Kenyans take upon themselves to audit state projects

Wanga's rise in ODM opens up space for women

The elevation of Homa Bay Governor Gladys Wanga to Chairperson of the Orange Democratic Movement is of great consequence to attainment of the gender principle.

By 5 months ago

Wanga's rise in ODM opens up space for women

Our Constitution is a perfect guide if you mean well

The 2010 Constitution is a powerful document that can guide any ordinary Kenyan leader to extraordinary success and an inimitable legacy.

By 6 months ago

Our Constitution is a perfect guide if you mean well

There is no room for abductions in a functioning state

Abductions can never be justified in a functioning democracy. The only thing that keeps a state intact is the rule of law and adherence to the Constitution.

There is no room for abductions in a functioning state

Putting too much energy on 2027 poll is killing BETA plan

It is only two years after the last election, yet we have started being treated to theatrical machinations and political chess games in the name of broad-based government.

Putting too much energy on 2027 poll is killing BETA plan

Public officials' communication should be clear

The planned vaccination of cows is an example of how not to communicate a government policy. President William Ruto, being a scientist, could have easily explained himself to the people.

Public officials' communication should be clear

Nelson Amenya is hero of Adani collapse, you like it or not

While we welcome the decision by the government to cancel all deals involving Adani, we must also admit it is highly hypocritical.

By 2 months ago

Nelson Amenya is hero of Adani collapse, you like it or not

To destroy a society, just kill trust in its education potential

If we do not work to clean our systems, beginning with the educational system, we will end up with a completely broken-down society where no one believes in process.

By 2 months ago

To destroy a society, just kill trust in its education potential

Femicide is not a normal crime, it's a national disaster

The police do not want us to associate the close to 100 women murdered over the past 90 days with femicide, insisting that a number of those cases were just normal crimes.

By 3 months ago

Femicide is not a normal crime, it's a national disaster

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