Why general elections leave our country polarised and fragile

Our elections become exercises in political optics, coalition theatrics, and ethnic mobilisation, rather than serious debates about leadership, governance, and the common good.

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What we can do differently as we begin 2026

Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.

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This Christmas, let's honour our mothers and their life giving role

Even in slums, deep rural areas and in situations of great social difficulty, not many mothers give birth in a cowshed.

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Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates

The persistence of corruption, unfolding day after day, reveals a political environment in which leaders wield enormous formal power but exercise little legacy leadership.

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Kenya Kwanza leadership does not inspire self-drive, creativity

Let us be honest with ourselves: Is the Kenya Kwanza government cursed? This is not a careless provocation.

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We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices

Thursday’s by-elections held in different parts of the country offer a sobering picture of how easily campaigns slip into disorder.

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Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice

Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, the Most Rev Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi, gave a very moving tribute to the lives lost in the Tanzanian post-election violence last month.

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Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman

Imprisoned and tortured, Raila Odinga escaped death more than once, even as recently as 2023 when a gun was trained on him during maandamano (protests).

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How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today

As Kenya enters another season of political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, many political actors are already scattering their messages across the nation, seeking to win hearts and minds.

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How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today

The Bible has very interesting parables. Take the example of the parable of the sower. The parable tells of a farmer who scatters seeds on different kinds of ground.

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Why we must campaign against voter bribery ahead of 2027 polls

Handouts have been dished out in marketplaces, behind tents, in cars, on playing fields, or through group leaders for generations.

By 4 months ago

Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027

The older folks in politics should realise that being “nice”, having the money or moving the masses with unparalleled oratory skills will not be good enough.

By 4 months ago

Why general elections leave our country polarised and fragile

Our elections become exercises in political optics, coalition theatrics, and ethnic mobilisation, rather than serious debates about leadership, governance, and the common good.

By 1 month ago

Premium

What we can do differently as we begin 2026

Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.

By 1 month ago

This Christmas, let's honour our mothers and their life giving role

Even in slums, deep rural areas and in situations of great social difficulty, not many mothers give birth in a cowshed.

By 1 month ago

Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates

The persistence of corruption, unfolding day after day, reveals a political environment in which leaders wield enormous formal power but exercise little legacy leadership.

By 1 month ago

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Kenya Kwanza leadership does not inspire self-drive, creativity

Let us be honest with ourselves: Is the Kenya Kwanza government cursed? This is not a careless provocation.

By 2 months ago

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We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices

Thursday’s by-elections held in different parts of the country offer a sobering picture of how easily campaigns slip into disorder.

By 2 months ago

Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice

Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, the Most Rev Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi, gave a very moving tribute to the lives lost in the Tanzanian post-election violence last month.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman

Imprisoned and tortured, Raila Odinga escaped death more than once, even as recently as 2023 when a gun was trained on him during maandamano (protests).

By 3 months ago

How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today

As Kenya enters another season of political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, many political actors are already scattering their messages across the nation, seeking to win hearts and minds.

By 3 months ago

How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today

The Bible has very interesting parables. Take the example of the parable of the sower. The parable tells of a farmer who scatters seeds on different kinds of ground.

By 3 months ago

Why we must campaign against voter bribery ahead of 2027 polls

Handouts have been dished out in marketplaces, behind tents, in cars, on playing fields, or through group leaders for generations.

By 4 months ago

Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027

The older folks in politics should realise that being “nice”, having the money or moving the masses with unparalleled oratory skills will not be good enough.

By 4 months ago

Why general elections leave our country polarised and fragile

Our elections become exercises in political optics, coalition theatrics, and ethnic mobilisation, rather than serious debates about leadership, governance, and the common good.

By 1 month ago

Premium

What we can do differently as we begin 2026

Our systems of governance have increasingly become heartless. Insensitive to the plight of the poor. Exploiting poverty for political power.

By 1 month ago

This Christmas, let's honour our mothers and their life giving role

Even in slums, deep rural areas and in situations of great social difficulty, not many mothers give birth in a cowshed.

By 1 month ago

Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates

The persistence of corruption, unfolding day after day, reveals a political environment in which leaders wield enormous formal power but exercise little legacy leadership.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Kenya Kwanza leadership does not inspire self-drive, creativity

Let us be honest with ourselves: Is the Kenya Kwanza government cursed? This is not a careless provocation.

By 2 months ago

Premium

We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices

Thursday’s by-elections held in different parts of the country offer a sobering picture of how easily campaigns slip into disorder.

By 2 months ago

Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice

Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, the Most Rev Jude Thaddeus Ruwa’ichi, gave a very moving tribute to the lives lost in the Tanzanian post-election violence last month.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Why Raila, our most criticised politician, was a superman

Imprisoned and tortured, Raila Odinga escaped death more than once, even as recently as 2023 when a gun was trained on him during maandamano (protests).

By 3 months ago

How biblical parable of the sower applies to Kenya today

As Kenya enters another season of political activity ahead of the 2027 General Election, many political actors are already scattering their messages across the nation, seeking to win hearts and minds.

By 3 months ago

How parable of the sower applies to Kenya today

The Bible has very interesting parables. Take the example of the parable of the sower. The parable tells of a farmer who scatters seeds on different kinds of ground.

By 3 months ago

Why we must campaign against voter bribery ahead of 2027 polls

Handouts have been dished out in marketplaces, behind tents, in cars, on playing fields, or through group leaders for generations.

By 4 months ago

Voters are now wiser; it will not be business as usual in 2027

The older folks in politics should realise that being “nice”, having the money or moving the masses with unparalleled oratory skills will not be good enough.

By 4 months ago

Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates

The persistence of corruption, unfolding day after day, reveals a political environment in which leaders wield enormous formal power but exercise little legacy leadership.

By Elias Mokua 1 month ago

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Kenya Kwanza leadership does not inspire self-drive, creativity

Let us be honest with ourselves: Is the Kenya Kwanza government cursed? This is not a careless provocation.

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

Premium

We will pay the price for normalising electoral malpractices

Thursday's by-elections held in different parts of the country offer a sobering picture of how easily campaigns slip into disorder.

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

Tanzanian archbishop is right; there's no peace without justice

Archbishop of the Catholic Archdiocese of Dar es Salaam, the Most Rev Jude Thaddeus Ruwa'ichi, gave a very moving tribute to the lives lost in the Tanzanian post-election violence last month.

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago