This may be an unpopular opinion. I do not support what Rigathi Gachagua said regarding students from other parts of the country being admitted to schools in Central Kenya. His remarks were divisive and unhelpful. That said, I chose to reflect more deeply on the issue. In

ODM has strong structures and one of the best constitutions, but leaders must apply its provisions to reduce political noise. - Francis Atwoli.

I generally avoid commenting on religious matters. Religion has been one of the leading causes of conflict throughout human history, and it is likely to continue being used, directly or indirectly, as a source of division for as long as humanity exists. That said, I will always

Ndindi Nyoro Let me pen down a few words about the man of the moment, a leader loved and hated in equal measure, especially within the political sphere. Before I go on, however, let me make one thing clear: this is not a political post. Today, Ndindi Nyoro is widely regarded

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Almost two years after his death, Justice David Majanja continues to make headlines. I will not dwell on the unfortunate reasons why his name has resurfaced. Instead, I want to reflect on the man and his legacy. During his heyday, it was rare to go a month, sometimes even a

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Which Way, ODM? For more than two decades, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has been one of the most influential political parties not only in Kenya, but across the East African region. When ODM spoke, the nation listened. Today, however, the party appears to be a shadow of

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Construction works have resumed on the long-awaited Rironi–Mau Summit road, bringing renewed optimism to residents of Limuru, Kiambu County, after years of stalled promises. Heavy machinery has been deployed to the site, with visible construction activity now underway. The

Authority is not inherited through senior titles. Like Nehemiah was entrusted to rebuild Jerusalem,Dr Oburu Odinga has been given the mandate to steady and rebuild ODM. A Senior Counsel ( James Orengo) who opposed Raila Odinga at every critical moments cannot now claim moral

Close to 400,000 Kenyans owe the Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) KSh 759.7 billion, an amount edging dangerously close to one trillion shillings. That figure alone brings into sharp focus President William Ruto’s often-cited Singapore dream. For years, and rightly so, Kenyans have

At least 34% of Kenyan women have experienced physical violence since the age of 15, a sobering reminder of the scale and persistence of gender-based violence in the country. A new national report on GBV and femicide shows that violence against women cuts across age, region and

Dear friend, Do not fall into the trap of scarcity mentality. It often reveals itself in moments when silence, restraint and dignity are required most. From observing wealthy and influential people over time, two traits stand out as deeply frowned upon: scarcity mentality and

Let’s be honest. Anyone putting up bumps on Kenyan roads should, at the very least, be a car owner, or better still, hold a valid driving licence. Perhaps then they would understand how dangerous some of these poorly designed speed bumps really are. Across the country, we have

Now that some of you are busy defending Oketch Salah, let me also share my own little “secret” about the Odinga family. Back in 2021, together with my good friend Luke Mulunda, I interviewed Ida Odinga for nearly three hours. I went on to write some powerful stories about her

Nyanza and Western Kenya have a new energy lifeline with the commissioning of the Sondu–Ndhiwa–Homa Bay–Awendo 132kV power line, ending years of load shedding and grid strain. The project is already unlocking suppressed demand, powering industries from agro-processing to

Exactly eight years ago today, I stood at Uhuru Park and witnessed Baba Raila Odinga “eat” the Bible and become the People’s President. At the time, I was working with Filamu Kenya, a magazine founded by Dr James Ndoneh. I skipped work that day to attend Baba’s swearing-in, a

Slowly but surely, Kenyan politics seems to be changing, or at least giving the impression that it is. Over the past few weeks, it has been encouraging to see leading presidential hopefuls, including President William Ruto, Dr Fred Matiang’i and Kalonzo Musyoka, engage in