The future of Kenya’s leadership: A call for Emotional Intelligence and grace
Social media has become a battleground where insults are traded, and public disagreements are aired out in the open, often with little regard for the potential consequences.
Young leaders, in their quest to differentiate themselves...
Legal Expertise Meets Education: Julius Migos Ogamba’s transformative leadership set to manifest at Education...
By Douglas Ogari
Ogamba's strategic vision and problem-solving abilities have garnered him respect and appreciation, making him an obvious candidate for a leadership position in the public sector.
Kenya has seen effective tenures of non-educators at...
Death of Democracy: Kenya’s constitutional crisis and the cooptation of Opposition
The incorporation of opposition figures into the government apparatus, while superficially appearing as an act of reconciliation, is in reality a Machiavellian tactic designed to create the illusion of inclusivity.
The appointment of a minister...
Voice of the People: Clarion call for accountable governance and constitutional fidelity in Kenya
The political elite, long accustomed to a certain modus operandi, find themselves at a crossroads, compelled to confront the growing dissatisfaction of the electorate.
It is a clarion call for transparency, for responsiveness, and...
President William Ruto: A disappointing leader Kenya can do without
Ruto's tenure has been marred by a series of egregious actions that undermine the very fabric of democracy.
The people, in granting him power, entrusted him with a sacred duty—to listen, to empathise, and to...
Democracy Mocked: The Finance Bill 2024 and Kenya’s disillusioned citizens
The Finance Bill of 2024, with its contentious provisions and its disregard for the plight of ordinary Kenyans, epitomizes this perversion of legislative intent.
The demonstrations sweeping across Kenya are not merely a protest against...
Executive Puppets: The rubber stamp role of Kenya’s National Assembly
The cries of the electorate, already burdened by high taxes and rising costs of living, were drowned out by the overwhelming chorus of “ayes.”
In this political farce, the executive plays the role of the...
Breaking Barriers: Accelerating women leadership in Africa’s clean energy sector
Given the stark disparities caused by climate change, prioritising women in Africa's green energy transition is crucial.
Empowering women in this field is not just about fairness; it is a strategic necessity for achieving energy...
Why proposed VAT reforms is regressive burden for Kenyans
One of the most contentious proposals is the introduction of a 16 per cent VAT on bread, a staple food item that has long been exempt from taxation.
In the context of a rapidly digitising...
Rains of Ruin: A Nation Drowning in Neglect, Impunity and Incompetence
Vast swathes of land have disappeared beneath the churning brown waters, entire villages cut off and are inaccessible.
Despite stern rhetoric about "robust contingency plans," the authorities have been caught flat-footed, their efforts hamstrung by...
