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
What pains me most is the thought of the many conflicts which come in handy with Kenya's politics and, in general, Africa.
Research by Accord on pioneering peace pathways reveals that since the mid-1990s, election-related...
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...
Why vote-buying in Africa is old-fashioned
In his short story, “The Voter”, novelist Chinua Achebe paints the African image of the electoral process, from staging campaigns, all the way to the ballot box.
Rufus Okeke, the protagonist and a poor African,...
FLASHBACK: Was political icon George Morara ahead of his time?
He served as Member of Parliament for West Mugirango for nine months but his name is being immortalized over fifty years later.
George Justin Morara, a promising young and vibrant politician met his death in...
