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Mike Nyagwoka

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.

There are too many red flags in Adani deal

Cost and impact of public projects must concern us

Cost and impact of public projects must concern us

Why Kenyans take upon themselves to audit state projects

Why Kenyans take upon themselves to audit state projects

Wanga's rise in ODM opens up space for women

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.

Our Constitution is a perfect guide if you mean well

How Mbadi and Wandayi are key to Raila's legacy

The appointment of ODM members into the Cabinet is a double-edged sword on which hangs the legacy of ODM leader Raila Odinga or annihilation of the current political class.

How Mbadi and Wandayi are key to Raila's legacy

We must remain sane and within the Constitution

The biggest achievement at the moment is that the people in power, including the president, have realised they cannot be above the people and the Constitution.

By 2 months ago

We must remain sane and within the Constitution

President Ruto didn't get the message despite conceding

The writer says the young people did not just wake up one day and decide that the finance bill was faulty or the government needed to be jolted to reality.

By 2 months ago

President Ruto didn't get the message despite conceding

President's options and best way to save his legacy

The biggest dilemma that the president faces now is which of the two sides of him would help him restore the hope that propelled him to that position, and quell the anger.

By 2 months ago

President's options and best way to save his legacy

Kenya's youth have every reason to cause a revolution

Whenever Gen Zs have attempted to put out their voice in their more familiar social media spaces, they have been dismissed as mere keyboard warriors.

By 2 months ago

Kenya's youth have every reason to cause a revolution

Don't expect much from the public on Finance Bill, 2024

It will be moronic to imagine the tax-raising measures and proposals in the Finance Bill 2024/2025 will be withered down just to appease Kenyans; enraged as they are.

By 3 months ago

Don't expect much from the public on Finance Bill, 2024

Let Hustler Fund work for majority of poor Kenyans

The Hustler Fund was to be a boon for Mama Mbogas and other small-scale traders who needed quick injection of cash for their daily stocking.

By 3 months ago

Let Hustler Fund work for majority of poor Kenyans

Ruto had his way in picking Azimio leaders to US trip

For President Ruto this was the easiest thing to give and which will sure will have political returns as he pushes through his policies, some quite unpopular.

By 3 months ago

Ruto had his way in picking Azimio leaders to US trip

Why IMF policies cannot align with bottom-up agenda

The resultant effect is that the ‘hustler’ will have to wait longer, if not forever, to understand what the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda - BETA means.

By 4 months ago

Why IMF policies cannot align with bottom-up agenda

Evictions don't have to cause death and pain

The pain visited upon three families in Mukuru kwa Rueben and Mathare in Nairobi during the recent demolitions could be avoided.

By 4 months ago

Evictions don't have to cause death and pain

We should trust our weathermen to mitigate disasters

Accurate weather prediction is thus a great investment, but only if the weathermen are taken seriously and their data is used appropriately.

By 4 months ago

We should trust our weathermen to mitigate disasters

Ongoing rains have proved us wrong on disaster response

The El Nino rains may never have come, but in preparation, government officers should have become more aware of what it takes to manage heavy rains.

By 4 months ago

Ongoing rains have proved us wrong on disaster response

Full transition for learners not reality for obvious reasons

The Constitution says every child has a right to free and compulsory education. Let that be a reality for all.

By 4 months ago

Full transition for learners not reality for obvious reasons

A little discipline, more concern will curb road crashes

As an accident victim, I shudder every time I hear of a road traffic accident. Accidents leave repercussions that last a lifetime.

By 5 months ago

A little discipline, more concern will curb road crashes

Why our beloved country is yet to attain its potential

For Kenya to take off, some things must happen. First, it has to be truly governed by the rule of law.

By 5 months ago

Why our beloved country is yet to attain its potential

Our doctors have genuine grievances state cannot ignore

It is not a cliché when we say a healthy nation is a wealthy nation.

By 5 months ago

Our doctors have genuine grievances state cannot ignore

Senate decision on Monda a reminder of law on conduct

Kenya is a country where public officials have gotten away with so much that the allegations against him sounded like child’s play.

By 6 months ago

Senate decision on Monda a reminder of law on conduct

There is no logic in denying media public revenue

The decision by the government through the Ministry of ICT, to deny private electronic media government advertising is unfortunate.

By 6 months ago

There is no logic in denying media public revenue

Wastage of food is a huge contributor to climate change

The amount of food produced but never eaten could feed over two billion people, a majority in developing countries.

By 6 months ago

Wastage of food is a huge contributor to climate change

Nadco report, a betrayal of poll protest victims

The National Dialogue Committee report that was formally adopted in Parliament this week does not reflect its foundations nor activities that led to its formation.

By 6 months ago

Nadco report, a betrayal of poll protest victims

To fit into Raila's shoes, you must be highly disruptive

Following Raila Odinga’s possible ascendancy to the African Union Commission chairmanship, the matter of his succession in politics must be on the table.

By 7 months ago

To fit into Raila's shoes, you must be highly disruptive

Why the media won't be subdued by Kenya Kwanza

Ideally, the government must find an ally in free media with free-flowing revenue.

By 7 months ago

Why the media won't be subdued by Kenya Kwanza

PWDs laud new registration plan in their counties

The plight of persons with disabilities has been given its due attention through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, which has previously organised registration drives across the country.

By 7 months ago

PWDs laud new registration plan in their counties

Open exam result servers to believe the KNEC verdict?

From the complaints over 2023 KCSE results, it is clear that there is a problem that needs to be addressed urgently.

By 8 months ago

Open exam result servers to believe the KNEC verdict?

Let state not heckle the Judiciary, but allow due process

I wonder why state officers would heckle the Judiciary when most decisions tend to favour it eventually.

By 8 months ago

Let state not heckle the Judiciary, but allow due process

Issues that need to be addressed as schools reopen

The issue of uniforms has been a talking point for several years, with no commensurate action.

By 8 months ago

Issues that need to be addressed as schools reopen

DP Gachagua is leading the way on exercise, rest

Science has proven the importance of a little exercise here and there. People who exercise and rest live more productive lives.

By 9 months ago

DP Gachagua is leading the way on exercise, rest

Why we should do more for road accident victims

According to WHO, accidents are the greatest cause of death among people aged 5-29. Many survivors are in that age group too. In Kenya, most deaths occur to people between 20 and 44.

By 9 months ago

Why we should do more for road accident victims

Kenyans have a right to know fuel supply MoU

Kenyans want the government to make public the deal entered into by it to stabilise dollar process and fuel supply.

By 10 months ago

Kenyans have a right to know fuel supply MoU

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.

Our Constitution is a perfect guide if you mean well

How Mbadi and Wandayi are key to Raila's legacy

The appointment of ODM members into the Cabinet is a double-edged sword on which hangs the legacy of ODM leader Raila Odinga or annihilation of the current political class.

How Mbadi and Wandayi are key to Raila's legacy

We must remain sane and within the Constitution

The biggest achievement at the moment is that the people in power, including the president, have realised they cannot be above the people and the Constitution.

By 2 months ago

We must remain sane and within the Constitution

President Ruto didn't get the message despite conceding

The writer says the young people did not just wake up one day and decide that the finance bill was faulty or the government needed to be jolted to reality.

By 2 months ago

President Ruto didn't get the message despite conceding

President's options and best way to save his legacy

The biggest dilemma that the president faces now is which of the two sides of him would help him restore the hope that propelled him to that position, and quell the anger.

By 2 months ago

President's options and best way to save his legacy

Kenya's youth have every reason to cause a revolution

Whenever Gen Zs have attempted to put out their voice in their more familiar social media spaces, they have been dismissed as mere keyboard warriors.

By 2 months ago

Kenya's youth have every reason to cause a revolution

Don't expect much from the public on Finance Bill, 2024

It will be moronic to imagine the tax-raising measures and proposals in the Finance Bill 2024/2025 will be withered down just to appease Kenyans; enraged as they are.

By 3 months ago

Don't expect much from the public on Finance Bill, 2024

Let Hustler Fund work for majority of poor Kenyans

The Hustler Fund was to be a boon for Mama Mbogas and other small-scale traders who needed quick injection of cash for their daily stocking.

By 3 months ago

Let Hustler Fund work for majority of poor Kenyans

Ruto had his way in picking Azimio leaders to US trip

For President Ruto this was the easiest thing to give and which will sure will have political returns as he pushes through his policies, some quite unpopular.

By 3 months ago

Ruto had his way in picking Azimio leaders to US trip

Why IMF policies cannot align with bottom-up agenda

The resultant effect is that the ‘hustler’ will have to wait longer, if not forever, to understand what the Bottom Up Economic Transformation Agenda - BETA means.

By 4 months ago

Why IMF policies cannot align with bottom-up agenda

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