History will judge Ruto harshly if the goons menace is not dealt with decisively

The president has allowed goonism in the country and with time it is going to be uncontrolable if nothing is done.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Mutua has conveniently forgotten what he once wrote, and hopes you have too

Public intellectuals undermine their credibility when they join governments they once criticised.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Kenya's press laws a colonial relic that should be done away with

Newspaper publishers still answer to the Books and Newspapers Act, a 1960 colonial relic demanding publishers post a bond before they may print a single copy.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

'Disrespected' jobs not at risk of invasion by artificial intelligence

AI is reshaping employment, and Kenya must rethink its education and workforce policies by giving greater attention to vocational skills that are less likely to be replaced by automation.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

The Luhya vote is powerful on paper, yet remains paralysed in practice

A community split three ways between Ruto supporters, Natembeya's Tawe Movement and Sifuna's opposition alliance is a community whose vote is already dispersed.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Winning an election is not necessarily a mark of wisdom, Mr Mbadi

The commentary criticises Treasury CS John Mbadi for suggesting only elected leaders can advise the government, arguing that wisdom and accountability extend beyond political office.

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Cherargei: A lawyer by training, but every inch a loyalist in practice

Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei is a lawyer by training but when one measures that training against his legislative record, a gap emerges between the training and the conduct.

By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago

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Ruto must look beyond dishonest handlers likely to bring him down

William Ruto is warned that misleading advice from allies like Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula could undermine his 2027 re-election prospects in Western Kenya.

By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago

Opposition must rethink strategy to boost its chances of ousting Ruto

Ruto remains a formidable contender despite a record that would, in a functional democracy, be his political obituary.

By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago

Look closely at your current and aspiring leaders ahead of 2027

What should worry Kenyans about 2027 is the lack of specifics on critical national issues as coalitions are being assembled and handshakes are being planned.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

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Farouk Kibet: A man with immense clout but no constitutional office

Farouk Kibet wields significant behind-the-scenes influence in government despite holding no constitutional office, drawing comparisons to powerful figures like Nicholas Biwott.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

Special needs school disabled by lack of finances and support

Situated at the edge of Kakamega town, a few metres off the Kakamega - Webuye road, is Daisy Special Needs School.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

Kenya should hurry up to meet requirements for hosting Africa's greatest football tourney

Reports on Kenya's lack of readiness based on Confederation of African Football guidelines have emerged.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

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It's Ruto who loses every time he trades insults with his former deputy

Rigathi Gachagua has gained political advantage over President William Ruto by provoking him with insults, exploiting responses without needing a formal platform or policy.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

How robotics is aiding critical thinking, innovation in rural areas

On the third floor of the Daisy Centre, a school situated along the Bukura-Butere Road, is a 50-seater, fully equipped computer lab.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

Politicians rearing monster that will turn around and devour them

Kenya's gangs are being watered by political patronage - deployed to disrupt opposition rallies, suppress protests, and perform the violence that politicians require but cannot officially commission.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

Don't let Gachagua turn you into his village entertainment, Prof Kindiki

There is an old trick in the Kenyan political playbook, older than harambees and more effective than hustler economics

By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

Government must now dismantle blocks of violence that're being built

Kenya is getting into an election period that could easily become the most combustible since the 2008 post-election violence unless the growing tensions are defused now.

By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for

Rev Jesse Jackson built his life and career on the conviction that no government has the right to prey upon its people, and that power, however intoxicating, is answerable to those who confer it.

By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

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How Oburu Oginga's dalliance with UDA is quickly driving ODM to its deathbed

Unfortunately, Oburu and his co-conspirators who are currently dining at the UDA table, and others who political scientists call 'useful idiots', see Sifuna as an impediment.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

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Inside CBK's tough balancing act on loan costs

CBK faces a high-stakes decision on interest rates on Tuesday, caught between a cooling economy, a massive government borrowing plan, and mounting pressure to deliver affordable credit.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Atwoli's views on presidential term limits shallow and misleading

Indefatigable Atwoli is categorical that a president needs uninterrupted 20 to 30 years to make an impact.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

State's persecution of Gachagua adds muscle to his political stature

Some people in places of influence view Gachagua as a rabble-rouser, hence the desperate need to intimidate and silence him while fully aware that this infringes on his right to free speech.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Older leaders should give way as youths gradually stake their claim

Most of our aged leaders have become conceited and delusional after enjoying the perks of power for too long and have developed a sense of entitlement to leadership.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

ODM is suffering from serious leadership and ideological paucity

Since Raila's death last year, leadership and ideological bankruptcy within ODM have been amplified by the now cliche phrase, "Raila left us in the broad-based government."

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Voters should punish politicians who disappear after winning polls

With 2027 designated a turning point in Kenya's history, politicians across the board are expected to take viable political stands and mark their territories well in advance.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

Trump's military adventurism poses threat to global peace and order

While the US is resorting to brawn, China is increasingly becoming the real global powerhouse with its implementation of sound economic policies abroad, devoid of military interventions.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

ODM leaders must sober up and stop party from fading into oblivion

The surprise 2024 working agreement with the United Democratic Alliance that birthed the broad-based government took the steam out of ODM.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

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Why destruction of trees will likely lead to fights over water resources

Truphena Muthoni is driven by an unadulterated love for nature, which is ably represented by trees.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

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Why councils of elders shouldn't abdicate core responsibilities for politics

In a typical case of the kettle calling the pot black, the Western Elders Forum met in Kakamega last week for two reasons.

By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago

Government should rescue our university education from doldrums

A ban on alcohol, drugs and wild parties in hostels and penalties for those who break the rules can enforce discipline.

By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago

Mini poll wins have fortified President Ruto for epic 2027 election battle

UDA's win in Malava and Mbeere constituencies has proven that President William Ruto doesn't easily back off from a fight, and the opposition must rethink its strategies.

By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago

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ODM's ideological stand cannot be dictated by individuals' dreams

The contest is now down to Sifuna's stand and Winnie's truth against Mbadi's dreams.

By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago

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Why Suluhu's despotic disposition is bad for democracy in Tanzania

The murder of citizens clamouring for democratic space is a mark of sadism.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Heed calls for stronger collaboration to bridge gap between research and implementation

Research and innovation are indispensable for achieving universal health coverage and national development priorities.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Ruto will bag Luo votes if he picks Mama Ida as a running-mate

Mama Ida is not only capable of harnessing Luo and national votes, she has decades of experience in political leadership and organisation, having managed the political affairs of Raila Odinga.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Unforeseen events have conspired to give President the upper hand

President Ruto surprised many by acknowledging that Raila Odinga propped up his government when it was tottering, besieged by Gen Z, the Opposition and civil society activists.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Raila's last wish cheated community out of exploitative burial rites

Raila Odinga is one of the very few Kenyan leaders who, though jealously 'owned' by their ethnic groups, never lost sight of the bigger picture.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Raila's sickness shines spotlight on our floundering health services

Mama Ida claimed she would have taken Raila to Migori hospital for treatment if he were sick, but no, he was flown to India.

By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago

Leaders' aversion to change is the fuel of growing youth discontent

Self-aggrandisement by the old leaders only serves to infuriate the youth who want change urgently, and they have demonstrated they are ready to force it if there is need.

By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago