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
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Sep 23, 20203 min read
Raila Jnr triggered what we need from patriotic youth
Raila Odinga Jnr touched a nerve nationally this week. He reminds us that a single tweet can call a nation to re-examine its’ conscience....
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...
Sep 7, 20203 min read
Citizens must be involved in planning our cities
If public spaces are essential for citizenship and cities, why do we know so little about our parks, playgrounds and forests and engage...
Aug 29, 20203 min read
Kenyans want Kenyan constitution fully implemented not just for the few
Thursday marked the tenth anniversary of the Constitution. In the last of four articles exploring its’ significance today, this one...
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 8, 20203 min read
As the Kenya constitution turns ten, how is the adolescent doing?
August 27 marks the tenth anniversary of the 2010 Constitution. How healthy is this pre-teen and what does it need to make it to adulthood?
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 25, 20203 min read
May we never normalise disregard for health guidelines or impunity
The dramatic arrest of Nairobi Senator Sakaja and the way he eventually handled the incident, have life and leadership lessons for us all.
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?
Jul 11, 20203 min read
Saba Saba at 30 and signs some things have changed
Celebrating Saba Saba protests thirty years on, it is worth asking ourselves how much Kenya has changed since.
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