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Kamotho Waiganjo

There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour

ANC barely managed to achieve 40 per cent of the vote. MK, though getting most of its vote from KwaZulu Natal, did surprisingly well.

There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour

Why you should spare time and some money for your old school

Why you should spare time and some money for your old school

US red carpet for Ruto is fine, but what is in it for Kenyans?

US red carpet for Ruto is fine, but what is in it for Kenyans?

Spare us wild goose chase in weak impeachment motions

Spare us wild goose chase in weak impeachment motions

We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well

Some other truths: firstly, no amount of preparation would have totally eliminated the devastating impact of the rain.

We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well

Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders

The five-year “extendable” term is therefore an opportunity to vet their electees and the decide whether they deserve another opportunity.

Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders

MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo

The Waheshimiwas owe us an electoral commission as a matter of urgency, at any rate before the end of the year.

MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo

Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better

We could do better with the terms of service for doctors and other professionals working in the public sector. County governments need to find a way to improve their conditions of work.

Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better

ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

The approval by South Africa’s electoral court of Jacob Zuma’s candidature in the May 29 elections is welcome news for the former President whose fall from grace has been agonising.

By 2 months ago

ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

To allow creditors benefit of public assets is injurious to broader public interest. The AG needs to seek urgent review of the judgment otherwise, there will be many tears

By 2 months ago

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

Lessons from four characters around the cross on humanity

The Bible accounts of the “passion week”, as it known, exhibits several types of people; what have been variably called “characters around the cross”.

By 2 months ago

Lessons from four characters around the cross on humanity

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

The shadowy financing of politics in Africa means the rewards are also shadowy and associated with clientelism

By 2 months ago

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

With this week’s resignation of Prime Minster Ariel Henry, the Kenyan police mission to Haiti has collapsed, at least for the time being.

By 2 months ago

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

The changing terrain, new LSK President must navigate to win

Faith Odhiambo becomes the second woman in LSK history to hold such a post after Raychelle Omamo.

By 3 months ago

The changing terrain, new LSK President must navigate to win

A stable shilling helpful to our economy than weakened dollar

The shilling has been steadily losing value against major currencies trading from Sh120 to the dollar in January of 2023 to the painful value of Sh164 to the dollar in January 2024.

By 3 months ago

A stable shilling helpful to our economy than weakened dollar

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

In a country where the median age of the population is 38 years, the race will be, absent of unforeseeable occurrences, between two octogenarians.

By 4 months ago

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

At golden age of 60, I have seen Kenya's huge moments of hope

History records that the greed for power led the opposition to squander that chance and allowed KANU to run the country until 2002.

By 4 months ago

At golden age of 60, I have seen Kenya's huge moments of hope

Why the President should lead management of public finances

I hold the view that if we elect a government, we must give it tools to execute its promised agenda. If it fails, we have an opportunity to send it home in the next election.

By 5 months ago

Why the President should lead management of public finances

Let's rethink our value system for a more progressive Kenya

As for opposition, they appear lost, with zero strategy beyond the occasional statement of intent to demonstrate. Opiyo Wandayi & Co, the country needs you.

By 5 months ago

Let's rethink our value system for a more progressive Kenya

People who deserve bouquets and those who should get barbs

The final barb goes to KPLC. In the last year, we have had at least four national blackouts, some placing our international airport in total darkness.

By 5 months ago

People who deserve bouquets and those who should get barbs

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

While releasing the former CS, the presiding magistrate made some disparaging comments about the conduct of the ODPP indicating that the office had been complicit in the case’s collapse.

By 5 months ago

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

There is much to be hopeful for despite wasted opportunities

We have squandered many opportunities to get further ahead, and have left too many Kenyans in daily despair, but there are still many reasons to jivunia kuwa Mkenya.

By 5 months ago

There is much to be hopeful for despite wasted opportunities

National Dialogue report has its failings but key deals have been reached, too

Like the BBI, the Nadco report has numerous positive proposals that can be adjusted administratively with minimal political will.

By 6 months ago

National Dialogue report has its failings but key deals have been reached, too

Four areas to invest in today for your well-being in twilight years

Once you enter the 7th floor, the body will start sending messages that you need to start slowing down. In the 80s decade and thereafter, the body will itself slow you down.

By 6 months ago

Four areas to invest in today for your well-being in twilight years

The world must stop the silent genocide happening in Sudan

The African Union must own this crisis and reign in the generals, who appear well resourced, and determined to keep fighting. It must push for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

By 6 months ago

The world must stop the silent genocide happening in Sudan

Israel needs to figure out how to reduce children casualties

The saddest part about this war is not just the absolute numbers, it is more about the disproportionate number of civilians, especially children, who have been victims of this war.

By 6 months ago

Israel needs to figure out how to reduce children casualties

Lessons from Governor Kawira ouster bid and Senate's stature

The removal of an elected official by way of impeachment is a serious affair intended to be the ultimate avenue for ensuring accountability in governance systems.

By 7 months ago

Lessons from Governor Kawira ouster bid and Senate's stature

We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well

Some other truths: firstly, no amount of preparation would have totally eliminated the devastating impact of the rain.

We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well

Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders

The five-year “extendable” term is therefore an opportunity to vet their electees and the decide whether they deserve another opportunity.

Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders

MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo

The Waheshimiwas owe us an electoral commission as a matter of urgency, at any rate before the end of the year.

MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo

Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better

We could do better with the terms of service for doctors and other professionals working in the public sector. County governments need to find a way to improve their conditions of work.

Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better

ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

The approval by South Africa’s electoral court of Jacob Zuma’s candidature in the May 29 elections is welcome news for the former President whose fall from grace has been agonising.

By 2 months ago

ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

To allow creditors benefit of public assets is injurious to broader public interest. The AG needs to seek urgent review of the judgment otherwise, there will be many tears

By 2 months ago

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

Lessons from four characters around the cross on humanity

The Bible accounts of the “passion week”, as it known, exhibits several types of people; what have been variably called “characters around the cross”.

By 2 months ago

Lessons from four characters around the cross on humanity

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

The shadowy financing of politics in Africa means the rewards are also shadowy and associated with clientelism

By 2 months ago

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

With this week’s resignation of Prime Minster Ariel Henry, the Kenyan police mission to Haiti has collapsed, at least for the time being.

By 2 months ago

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

The changing terrain, new LSK President must navigate to win

Faith Odhiambo becomes the second woman in LSK history to hold such a post after Raychelle Omamo.

By 3 months ago

The changing terrain, new LSK President must navigate to win

A stable shilling helpful to our economy than weakened dollar

The shilling has been steadily losing value against major currencies trading from Sh120 to the dollar in January of 2023 to the painful value of Sh164 to the dollar in January 2024.

By 3 months ago

A stable shilling helpful to our economy than weakened dollar

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

In a country where the median age of the population is 38 years, the race will be, absent of unforeseeable occurrences, between two octogenarians.

By 4 months ago

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

At golden age of 60, I have seen Kenya's huge moments of hope

History records that the greed for power led the opposition to squander that chance and allowed KANU to run the country until 2002.

By 4 months ago

At golden age of 60, I have seen Kenya's huge moments of hope

Why the President should lead management of public finances

I hold the view that if we elect a government, we must give it tools to execute its promised agenda. If it fails, we have an opportunity to send it home in the next election.

By 5 months ago

Why the President should lead management of public finances

Let's rethink our value system for a more progressive Kenya

As for opposition, they appear lost, with zero strategy beyond the occasional statement of intent to demonstrate. Opiyo Wandayi & Co, the country needs you.

By 5 months ago

Let's rethink our value system for a more progressive Kenya

People who deserve bouquets and those who should get barbs

The final barb goes to KPLC. In the last year, we have had at least four national blackouts, some placing our international airport in total darkness.

By 5 months ago

People who deserve bouquets and those who should get barbs

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

While releasing the former CS, the presiding magistrate made some disparaging comments about the conduct of the ODPP indicating that the office had been complicit in the case’s collapse.

By 5 months ago

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

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