Opinion | Irunguhoughton

Oct 13, 20183 min read

Moi Day left us conflicted. Our national holidays need rethinking

The abrupt announcement of Moi Day as a public holiday this year left the nation deeply conflicted. The former President’s followers...

Oct 6, 20183 min read

We must transform criminal justice system

First published Saturday Standard, October 6, 2018. Kindly reproduced here with permission from the Standard Group Coming a week before...

Sep 29, 20183 min read

Time for the public to own urban planning

The recent demolitions of tens of thousands of residential homes, businesses and social facilities require both policy-makers and...

Sep 22, 20184 min read

With egg on his face, does Sonko now plan to privatise Pumwani Hospital?

First published Saturday Standard, September 22, 2018. Kindly reproduced here with permission from the Standard Group The pendulum of...

Sep 15, 20183 min read

Why the police reforms should be supported.

First published Saturday Standard, September 15, 2018. Kindly reproduced here with permission from the Standard Group The courage to...

Sep 8, 20183 min read

Where is the rage over these brazen killings?

First published Saturday Standard, September 8, 2018. Kindly reproduced here with permission from the Standard Group The violence on the...

Sep 1, 20183 min read

Did our public health system or criminal negligence kill Hannah Njoki?

First published Saturday Standard, September 1, 2018. Kindly reproduced here with permission from the Standard Group I spent six hours on...

Aug 25, 20183 min read

Legal empowerment has a new future in our social justice centers

First published Saturday Standard, August 25, 2018. Kindly reproduced here with permission from the Standard Group The opening of the...

Aug 18, 20183 min read

Lets create an accessible and inclusive society for all abilities

Lydia Chege is on a mission. Her voice stood out among the 7,000 Primary Head Teachers who attended this week’s Annual Conference. She...

Aug 11, 20183 min read

Hold construction chain accountable to stop impunity over riparian land

First published Saturday Standard, August 11, 2018. Kindly reproduced here with permission from the Standard Group The public...

Aug 4, 20183 min read

Death Penalty is unacceptable in all circumstances

Two weeks ago, my opinion on the sentencing of Ruth Kamande to death generated a storm among readers of this column. The arguments...

Jul 28, 20183 min read

Rethink community resettlement action plans

First published Saturday Standard, July 27, 2018. Kindly reproduced here with permission from the Standard Group It has been six days...