Fight virus but don’t return to rights violations
Listening to the 13th coronavirus presidential address from isolation in England provoked new perspectives this week.
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Sep 26, 20203 min read
Kenya must weigh carefully decision to reopen economy
With COVID-19 re-spiking internationally and reduced incidences domestically, lifting public health guidelines must not be rushed
Sep 12, 20203 min read
State should protect slum dwellers’ right to housing
Justifiably, most flinched at the presence of a military officer representing Nairobi County residents in attendance at the Thursday...
Aug 27, 20204 min read
Arbitrary arrests undermine public confidence in Police Officers
Context is decisive and human beings in powerful institutions don’t always adapt well to big shifts. The recent arrests of journalists,...
Aug 16, 20203 min read
At this rate, we will not achieve gender parity before 2069
With Law Society of Kenya petitioning the Chief Justice to advise President Kenyatta to dissolve the Parliament for failure to meet the...
Aug 1, 20203 min read
Brutality on MCA is an attack on political rights of all women
The vicious assault of MCA Mutheu Musyimi has jolted us once more. A new policing culture and public safety is possible. Here's how.
Jul 18, 20203 min read
Rise in child abuse numbers should prick our conscience
The recent spikes in violence against children are scary. What can be done?
Jun 13, 20203 min read
The silver lining in Mwalimu’s arrest and Cherono’s assault
The arrest of Government critic Kiama wa Mutemi and the assault of Mercy Cherono in Olengurone fused with a bit of history this week.
May 23, 20203 min read
Peg new policies on research to help flatten corona curve
The release of two significant national opinion polls and global conversations must inform whether we should ease the lockdown
Apr 4, 20203 min read
Patient confidentiality and the chance COVID-19 offers to redesign our world
I shouldn't, but I blame the reality shows and the lifestyle pages. Patient Zero Brenda Ivy Cherotich and Brian Orinda showed up this...
Feb 24, 20203 min read
Ending violent policing will require relentless vigilance
Ending violent policing requires relentless vigilance. If we snooze, even good Samaritans are not safe.
Feb 9, 20203 min read
It’s time Kenya's private hospitals had a Damascus moment
The Nairobi Womens Hospital faces an existential crisis. What does it mean for the health sector, NHIF and private health insurance?
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