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...
From Saba Saba to Sovereign Erosion: Decoding Kenya’s political turmoil
The constitutional framework of Kenya, as established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, was intended to usher in an era of participatory democracy, devolution of power, and protection of fundamental rights.
The erosion...
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...
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...
Africa: Is women’s political representation a fruit too lofty to pluck?
In some cases, women who manage to break through face resistance from male counterparts who are hesitant to cede power to female leaders.
African countries are still far from achieving women’s equal and effective participation...
Disobeying court orders a sure road to anarchy
By S. N. Barongo
Under the Kenyan legal system, Court Orders, Rulings and Judgments, form part of the law of Kenya unless and until set aside by review or appeal.
What else is needed to precipitate...
Kenya needs freedom and prosperity-compatible democratic practices
In Kenyan politics, the makeover has been for the worse. It is all loss. The bloom for an open-air truth has fallen under the gloom of sensationalism, deceit and misinformation.
Indeed, for a political chair,...
Where we miss it when bashing African leaders
Politics
I have frequently come across criticism of the current African leadership, or African political leadership in general.
This criticism comes from all directions, local and foreign alike.
I find this criticism often harsh and unjust.
Defense 1...
Why Kenyan voters must reject Kenya’s ballot of division
For decades, Kenya's political elite have hypnotized their tribes-people and pushed the narrative that inclusivity, developments, economic stability, affordable health and education, justice, and democracy can only be achieved if they are elected into...
Why women’s political representation matters
Data on politics and governance has continued to paint the image of women being underrepresented at all levels of decision-making around the globe.
Women’s political representation has been dismissed for centuries, even as the debate...