Ruto looks set to waste his first term on politics
President William Ruto's reshuffles have not been about improving service delivery but expanding the president’s elite coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
By 1 month ago
Ruto looks set to waste his first term on politics
Why reshuffles breed mediocrity in government
To be blunt, the system is simply not structured to deliver results. And no amount of reshuffles can fix that.
By 1 month ago
Why reshuffles breed mediocrity in government
Our ruling elites have broken our political market
The political realignments we have witnessed over the last several months are a reminder that the vast majority of Kenyan politicians are really bad at politics.
By 1 month ago
Our ruling elites have broken our political market
Lax rule of law comes with real cost to economy
There is the Sasra, which after dropping the ball hastily urged Saccos to absorb the costs associated with the alleged theft at Kussco.
By 1 month ago
Lax rule of law comes with real cost to economy
Why Gachagua should write a book on his political journey
Rigathi Gachagua’s statements about his brief period in office would have more weight if backed up by evidence and strong arguments in written form.
By 2 months ago
Why Gachagua should write a book on his political journey
Kenya's foreign policy must be handled clearly
Ideally, our foreign policy should be predicated on advancing our commercial and security interests.
By 2 months ago
Kenya's foreign policy must be handled clearly
Let US aid cuts push Africa to self-sufficiency
While at the moment the focus is on American aid cuts, the fact is that all major donors are cutting back their assistance to developing countries.
By 2 months ago
Let US aid cuts push Africa to self-sufficiency
Somalis deserve citizenship status like other Kenyans
The charge that the recognition of Somalis as full citizens is just politics, deserves an answer. 
By 2 months ago
Somalis deserve citizenship status like other Kenyans
Kenya Kwanza has clearly lost narrative wars
It is now clear that the Kenya Kwanza administration has completely lost the war of narratives about its performance.
By 3 months ago
Kenya Kwanza has clearly lost narrative wars
The world won't wait for us as we suffer mediocrity
African elites are the very bottom of the global totem pole when it comes to the business of legitimate wealth accumulation.
By 3 months ago
The world won't wait for us as we suffer mediocrity
Rebuilding public trust will require actions, not words
In Kenya, we are at a point whereby it is hard to tolerate theft in the public sector when nothing works in people’s private lives; and when on top of that the government allegedly kidnaps youth.
By 4 months ago
Rebuilding public trust will require actions, not words
May 2025 be a year of setting better standards
In 2025 ever more Kenyans should commit to staying focused on building a better and fair nation.
By 4 months ago
May 2025 be a year of setting better standards
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Why Ruto's hustler revolution has finally died
With Thursday’s Cabinet appointments, President William Ruto effectively concluded his drawn-out surrender to Kenya’s establishment, the so-called dynasties.
By 4 months ago
Why Ruto's hustler revolution has finally died
Yes, the President's word should be our bond at all times
The president should genuinely focus on delivering for Kenyans and resist the temptation to only believe the praise-singers around him.
By 4 months ago
Yes, the President's word should be our bond at all times
Leaders are not merely reflection of whole society
It is true that leaders often reflect the societies where they come from. However, this is not the full story.
By 5 months ago
Leaders are not merely reflection of whole society
Kenya Kwanza's only path to restoring legitimacy
No government can sustain its legitimacy on the basis of appearing to do new things or diffusing crises. The only sure currency of legitimacy is doing the boring work of everyday maintenance.
By 5 months ago
Kenya Kwanza's only path to restoring legitimacy
Why is everything around President Ruto falling apart?
Most of Ruto's senior advisers are little more than recycled failed politicians. The same goes for the hordes of appointments to various state institutions.
By 5 months ago
Why is everything around President Ruto falling apart?
The government cannot hide from the truth
No amount of statements can make Kenyans forget the failures they see in our schools, hospitals, government offices, and on our roads.
By 5 months ago
The government cannot hide from the truth
Deputy President Kindiki is about to face a serious political test
During Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary dozens of Kenyans were reportedly abducted and killed, some allegedly by the state.
By 6 months ago
Deputy President Kindiki is about to face a serious political test
Ruto looks set to waste his first term on politics
President William Ruto's reshuffles have not been about improving service delivery but expanding the president’s elite coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
By 1 month ago
Ruto looks set to waste his first term on politics
Why reshuffles breed mediocrity in government
To be blunt, the system is simply not structured to deliver results. And no amount of reshuffles can fix that.
By 1 month ago
Why reshuffles breed mediocrity in government
Our ruling elites have broken our political market
The political realignments we have witnessed over the last several months are a reminder that the vast majority of Kenyan politicians are really bad at politics.
By 1 month ago
Our ruling elites have broken our political market
Lax rule of law comes with real cost to economy
There is the Sasra, which after dropping the ball hastily urged Saccos to absorb the costs associated with the alleged theft at Kussco.
By 1 month ago
Lax rule of law comes with real cost to economy
Why Gachagua should write a book on his political journey
Rigathi Gachagua’s statements about his brief period in office would have more weight if backed up by evidence and strong arguments in written form.
By 2 months ago
Why Gachagua should write a book on his political journey
Kenya's foreign policy must be handled clearly
Ideally, our foreign policy should be predicated on advancing our commercial and security interests.
By 2 months ago
Kenya's foreign policy must be handled clearly
Let US aid cuts push Africa to self-sufficiency
While at the moment the focus is on American aid cuts, the fact is that all major donors are cutting back their assistance to developing countries.
By 2 months ago
Let US aid cuts push Africa to self-sufficiency
Somalis deserve citizenship status like other Kenyans
The charge that the recognition of Somalis as full citizens is just politics, deserves an answer. 
By 2 months ago
Somalis deserve citizenship status like other Kenyans
Kenya Kwanza has clearly lost narrative wars
It is now clear that the Kenya Kwanza administration has completely lost the war of narratives about its performance.
By 3 months ago
Kenya Kwanza has clearly lost narrative wars
The world won't wait for us as we suffer mediocrity
African elites are the very bottom of the global totem pole when it comes to the business of legitimate wealth accumulation.
By 3 months ago
The world won't wait for us as we suffer mediocrity
Rebuilding public trust will require actions, not words
In Kenya, we are at a point whereby it is hard to tolerate theft in the public sector when nothing works in people’s private lives; and when on top of that the government allegedly kidnaps youth.
By 4 months ago
Rebuilding public trust will require actions, not words
May 2025 be a year of setting better standards
In 2025 ever more Kenyans should commit to staying focused on building a better and fair nation.
By 4 months ago
May 2025 be a year of setting better standards
Premium
Why Ruto's hustler revolution has finally died
With Thursday’s Cabinet appointments, President William Ruto effectively concluded his drawn-out surrender to Kenya’s establishment, the so-called dynasties.
By 4 months ago
Why Ruto's hustler revolution has finally died
Yes, the President's word should be our bond at all times
The president should genuinely focus on delivering for Kenyans and resist the temptation to only believe the praise-singers around him.
By 4 months ago
Yes, the President's word should be our bond at all times
Leaders are not merely reflection of whole society
It is true that leaders often reflect the societies where they come from. However, this is not the full story.
By 5 months ago
Leaders are not merely reflection of whole society
Kenya Kwanza's only path to restoring legitimacy
No government can sustain its legitimacy on the basis of appearing to do new things or diffusing crises. The only sure currency of legitimacy is doing the boring work of everyday maintenance.
By 5 months ago
Kenya Kwanza's only path to restoring legitimacy
Why is everything around President Ruto falling apart?
Most of Ruto's senior advisers are little more than recycled failed politicians. The same goes for the hordes of appointments to various state institutions.
By 5 months ago
Why is everything around President Ruto falling apart?
The government cannot hide from the truth
No amount of statements can make Kenyans forget the failures they see in our schools, hospitals, government offices, and on our roads.
By 5 months ago
The government cannot hide from the truth
Deputy President Kindiki is about to face a serious political test
During Deputy President Kithure Kindiki's tenure as Interior Cabinet Secretary dozens of Kenyans were reportedly abducted and killed, some allegedly by the state.
By 6 months ago
Deputy President Kindiki is about to face a serious political test
Ruto looks set to waste his first term on politics
President William Ruto's reshuffles have not been about improving service delivery but expanding the president’s elite coalition ahead of the 2027 elections.
By 1 month ago
Ruto looks set to waste his first term on politics
Why reshuffles breed mediocrity in government
To be blunt, the system is simply not structured to deliver results. And no amount of reshuffles can fix that.
By 1 month ago
Why reshuffles breed mediocrity in government