2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Politics

The Populism Trap: Why Kenya’s Future Demands a Shift from Populist Ideologies

We must prioritise credible leadership over populist narratives to address our socio-economic challenges, strengthen our democratic institutions, and reclaim our position as a regional leader. Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ascent to power in 2013 leaned...

Decoding Religious Manipulation in Kenya’s Political Theatre – A Critical Analysis of Faith-Based Mobilisation

The manipulation of religious sentiment can impact international development partnerships and aid relationships. The exploitation of this deeply embedded religious consciousness represents a sophisticated form of political engineering that warrants critical analysis. The psychological impact of...

Unnecessary and Undesirable: PLO Lumumba Shreds Proposed Kenya Constitutional Amendments, Here is Why

President William Ruto has criticised the amendments for potentially consolidating power within the executive branch. Prof. Lumumba has compared the undesirable issues with what happens in other jurisdictions including the United States, the United Kingdom...

Opinion: For Kenya to get back on track, sweep Parliament clean

Kenyans are tired of leaders who treat their positions as personal fiefdoms rather than as seats of responsibility and accountability. We cannot sit idly by, watching the spectacle of parliamentary drama unfold while our lives...

Judicial Citadel Under Siege: A Constitutional excoriation of Executive overreach and the imperilled Judiciary’s...

Masengeli's conduct, redolent of the worst excesses of autocratic regimes, serves as a stark reminder of the fragility of our democratic institutions. It behooves every citizen, every officer of the court, and every public servant...

Honour, Duty, and Justice: Pillars of credible governance in Kenya

The Kenyan national anthem embodies the principle of honour through its invocation of divine guidance and the plea for blessings on the nation and its people. It is the recognition that political power is not...

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...

A Generation’s Wake-up Call: From apathy to action in Kenya

Disengagement from our civic responsibilities has left us grappling with the consequences, and it is high time we confront this reality head-on. It is our responsibility to demand credible leadership while ensuring our actions are...

Kenya Kwisha: Of disconnected leaders and disgruntled citizens

The story of Kenya is indeed far from over. It is being written anew in the hearts and minds of brave young men and women who dare to envision a different future. Echoes from historical...

Roar of Young Lions and Lionesses: Generation Z’s crusade unsettling status quo for a...

Generation Z sees through the veil of false promises and understands that this burden is not a necessity, but a choice made by those in power. Their voices, raised in unison, carry the power to...