Daniel Okiro
Mr. Okiro is a Criminologist, Certified Security Risk Management Professional and Faculty Member at Brand Institute of Forensic and Security Studies. Email: okirodaniel@gmail.com
Fighting corruption requires strong investigations, adequate resources, and institutional accountability, not expanded powers.
EACC and ODPP must respect their distinct constitutional mandates and strengthen collaboration to deliver justice.
Effective anti-corruption efforts depend on thorough investigations, timely prosecution, and public trust in justice institutions.
Kenya’s criminal justice system entails institutions and processes ranging from crime investigation to the punishment and rehabilitation of offenders....
Leadership is not about the power to command, but the responsibility to serve. The true measure of a chief is not the authority they wield, but the integrity they demonstrate, the justice they uphold, and the trust they earn from the people.
Constitutional reforms mean little without a transformation in attitude and practice. Professionalism, political impartiality, accountability, and respect for...
Rising cases of missing children in Kenya underscore the urgent need for stronger preventive measures that protect children before they become victims of abduction, trafficking, or exploitation.
Parents, schools, communities, and government institutions must work together to promote child safety through responsible use of technology, enhanced supervision, and greater awareness of emerging risks.
Safeguarding children is a shared responsibility, and by...
Electoral violence in Kenya undermines democracy by discouraging voter participation, limiting aspirant engagement, and eroding public confidence in electoral institutions.
Protecting the rights of voters, candidates, and electoral officials is essential to ensure free, fair, and credible elections that consolidate Kenya’s democratic gains.
Kenya must break the cycle of political violence and embrace competitive, idea-driven politics to safeguard its future leadership...
The festive season should be a time of joy and connection, not preventable loss caused by avoidable lapses in personal safety and security.
From social media habits and travel decisions to digital transactions and public gatherings, personal responsibility remains the strongest first line of defense against festive season risks.
Awareness, restraint, and deliberate choices can transform the festive season from a...
Kenya’s street families, including thousands of children, face extreme deprivation, and society’s neglect fuels survival-driven behaviors often mistaken for criminality.
Lack of compassion and support from citizens, parents, and authorities worsens their plight, straining social cohesion and creating potential lawlessness.
Collective action through empathy, resource sharing, and targeted initiatives can protect street families, uphold human dignity, and strengthen Kenya’s social fabric.
According...
A closer look reveals that the country does not lack laws. Article 25(a) of the Constitution guarantees freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
Legal reforms alone cannot erase harmful mindsets; resocialization and cultural transformation within the NPS are essential.
I dedicate this piece to the families and friends of those who lost their lives unjustly in the pursuit...
