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Kamotho Waiganjo

Why we must not target individuals in efforts to reform the Judiciary

The assault on the Judiciary has until recently been a one person “terminator” style assault by Senior Counsel Ahmednassir Abdullahi.

Why we must not target individuals in efforts to reform the Judiciary

Retrace the devolution dream for a more sustainable Kenya

Retrace the devolution dream for a more sustainable Kenya

Democracy on trial globally, let Africa pick lessons and improve

Democracy on trial globally, let Africa pick lessons and improve

Origins of thanksgiving week in US and key lessons for Kenyans

Origins of thanksgiving week in US and key lessons for Kenyans

Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice

The Supreme Court has been accused of unreasonable delays in concluding cases, but more critically, of impropriety, with charges that justice is on sale in its hallowed corridors.

Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice

Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history

It is important, as we try and weave a united nation, to appreciate details of how Kenya evolved after its Independence until the demise of the Moi State.

Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history

Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation

The decision in which the apex court refused to declare the Housing Levy unconstitutional has raised a storm on the direction it gave on public participation.

Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation

Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week

We take time off high voltage politics playing out in our courts to dedicate this column to four professors who passed away this week after years of dedicated public service.

Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week

Our Judiciary is the last bastion of hope for a wounded country

This week we have all been glued on our TV sets as the most intense political battle of our time moved from the precincts of Parliament to the courts.

Our Judiciary is the last bastion of hope for a wounded country

How can we cure the curse of Kenya's second-in-command?

This will not be our first unique achievement under the Constitution. In 2017, we became one of the very rare countries globally to have nullified a presidential election.

By 2 months ago

How can we cure the curse of Kenya's second-in-command?

It's time for Africa to rise and shine amid global turbulence

Africans can either decide to vanquish each other, through war, abuse of rights or just by our political elite milking our economies so dry the people die of hopelessness and hunger.

By 2 months ago

It's time for Africa to rise and shine amid global turbulence

Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters

Unlike impeachments for governors, the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be the first targeting the Presidency under the 2010 Constitution.

By 2 months ago

Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters

MPs' dance with courts on CDF last kick of a dying horse

CDF offends the devolved system of government, confusing the function assignment process and even taking over functions that belong to county governments.

By 2 months ago

MPs' dance with courts on CDF last kick of a dying horse

Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office

Former acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli’s travails are part of regrettable moments of Kenya’s history in relation to police chiefs’ contempt of court

By 2 months ago

Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office

What we love in Africa, admire about the West

Africa has the most dynamic social relationships anywhere in the world. We touch and keep in touch. We enter and cross into each other’s social boundaries.

By 3 months ago

What we love in Africa, admire about the West

It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it

The passage of the Constitution was culmination of a journey that took better part of 40 years.

By 3 months ago

It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it

Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people

For an impeachment, which involves a few elected legislators overturning the will of the people expressed through an election, the reasons must be of the most severe kind.

By 3 months ago

Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people

Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do

Nothing delighted Kenyans more than Faith Kipyegon’s gold in the 1500 metres especially when her Ethiopian tormentor Gudaf Tsegay in the 5000 metres performed poorly.

By 4 months ago

Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do

Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap

Most fake news is harmless but, in many instances, it can form basis of making key personal, political or economic decisions that ultimately harm us or society.

By 4 months ago

Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap

Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise

Once we take a break from our politics, take a moment to see Kenya. We live in a magical paradise.

By 4 months ago

Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise

New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility

The strength of our Constitution is it protects the rights of even those we may detest.

By 5 months ago

New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility

Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance

If we are to truly reset Kenya, this season of self-reflection requires a “mea culpa” moment where citizens agree, to use biblical terminology that “we have all sinned and fallen short”.

By 5 months ago

Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance

Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought

In Kenya, the silent crisis in ODM, with Raila Odinga’s exit from national politics, points to the failure to adequately prepare for succession.

By 5 months ago

Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought

Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise

Kenya is land of promise, built on hope. We will overcome, together, united.

By 5 months ago

Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise

Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too

The Finance Bill is a constitutional requirement every year and it forms the basis on which government collects revenue to fund the budget for the next financial year.

By 5 months ago

Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too

Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era

Tomorrow is International Father’s Day, one of the few days in the life of the male gender that he is officially celebrated.

By 6 months ago

Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era

There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour

ANC barely managed to achieve 40 per cent of the vote. MK, though getting most of its vote from KwaZulu Natal, did surprisingly well.

By 6 months ago

There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour

Why you should spare time and some money for your old school

Other than financial help, these schools are looking for mentors, people who these children can look up to and believe life has chances out there.

By 6 months ago

Why you should spare time and some money for your old school

US red carpet for Ruto is fine, but what is in it for Kenyans?

Amid the pomp and circumstance, what our leadership must remember is that America is not doing this out of their love for Kenya, but for what they can get from this relationship.

By 6 months ago

US red carpet for Ruto is fine, but what is in it for Kenyans?

Spare us wild goose chase in weak impeachment motions

Does it not make an unnecessary mockery to our governance processes and lead to further loss of public faith in accountability processes?

By 7 months ago

Spare us wild goose chase in weak impeachment motions

We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well

Some other truths: firstly, no amount of preparation would have totally eliminated the devastating impact of the rain.

By 7 months ago

We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well

Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders

The five-year “extendable” term is therefore an opportunity to vet their electees and the decide whether they deserve another opportunity.

By 7 months ago

Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders

MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo

The Waheshimiwas owe us an electoral commission as a matter of urgency, at any rate before the end of the year.

By 7 months ago

MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo

Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better

We could do better with the terms of service for doctors and other professionals working in the public sector. County governments need to find a way to improve their conditions of work.

By 8 months ago

Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better

ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

The approval by South Africa’s electoral court of Jacob Zuma’s candidature in the May 29 elections is welcome news for the former President whose fall from grace has been agonising.

By 8 months ago

ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

To allow creditors benefit of public assets is injurious to broader public interest. The AG needs to seek urgent review of the judgment otherwise, there will be many tears

By 8 months ago

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice

The Supreme Court has been accused of unreasonable delays in concluding cases, but more critically, of impropriety, with charges that justice is on sale in its hallowed corridors.

Supreme Court should always stand for the truth and justice

Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history

It is important, as we try and weave a united nation, to appreciate details of how Kenya evolved after its Independence until the demise of the Moi State.

Lawyers' memoirs shed light on darker parts of Kenya's history

Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation

The decision in which the apex court refused to declare the Housing Levy unconstitutional has raised a storm on the direction it gave on public participation.

Court's take on housing tax has impact on public participation

Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week

We take time off high voltage politics playing out in our courts to dedicate this column to four professors who passed away this week after years of dedicated public service.

Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week

Our Judiciary is the last bastion of hope for a wounded country

This week we have all been glued on our TV sets as the most intense political battle of our time moved from the precincts of Parliament to the courts.

Our Judiciary is the last bastion of hope for a wounded country

How can we cure the curse of Kenya's second-in-command?

This will not be our first unique achievement under the Constitution. In 2017, we became one of the very rare countries globally to have nullified a presidential election.

By 2 months ago

How can we cure the curse of Kenya's second-in-command?

It's time for Africa to rise and shine amid global turbulence

Africans can either decide to vanquish each other, through war, abuse of rights or just by our political elite milking our economies so dry the people die of hopelessness and hunger.

By 2 months ago

It's time for Africa to rise and shine amid global turbulence

Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters

Unlike impeachments for governors, the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be the first targeting the Presidency under the 2010 Constitution.

By 2 months ago

Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters

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