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Covid-19 vaccination is the new front for global inequalities
More than three billion doses of the coronavirus vaccine have been administered in over 190 countries.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Covid-19 vaccination is the new front for global inequalities
Time to address the social impacts of Covid-19 pandemic which are now coming to the fore
Much as our focus is on sexual offences and rightfully so, time is ripe to address all other issues
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Time to address the social impacts of Covid-19 pandemic which are now coming to the fore
Postponing next year's elections not an option
Does Kenya have to postpone an election to satisfy the political class?
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Postponing next year's elections not an option
Degrees: Aspirants have no excuse
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) Chair Wafula Chebukati did not dream it then wake up and call for its enforcement.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Degrees: Aspirants have no excuse
Form 1 selection puzzle and the ensuing buzzle
Parents are unsettled and disgruntled with where their children have been sent for their secondary education.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Form 1 selection puzzle and the ensuing buzzle
The curse of leadership in the land of Mulembe
Some Luhya leaders are now threatening to withdraw their support for the former Prime Minister and support one of their own.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
The curse of leadership in the land of Mulembe
Akisa Wandera: I still believe Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu amid Covid-19 were a mistake
The situation was made worse by the looming fourth wave and an Indian variant that could push the statistics in the region higher.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Akisa Wandera: I still believe Madaraka Day celebrations in Kisumu amid Covid-19 were a mistake
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Madaraka Day ceremony was unnecessary
The government had initially indicated that only 3,000 people would be allowed into the 30,000-capacity Jomo Kenyatta International Stadium.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Madaraka Day ceremony was unnecessary
Nip poll chaos in the bud for peaceful 2022
Another by-election, another stinging reminder of the mistakes we made at the ballot.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Nip poll chaos in the bud for peaceful 2022
To bridge skills gap, we mustn’t frown upon technical schools
A slot in a university classroom, a dream come true for these students who toiled for years. But nothing stops them from choosing a technical course.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
To bridge skills gap, we mustn’t frown upon technical schools
BBI or not? We are thriving but our priorities are misplaced
With slightly over a year to the 2022 poll, that predictable vote taken in both the National Assembly and the Senate confirmed many people’s fears.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
BBI or not? We are thriving but our priorities are misplaced
Karibu President Suluhu: Is this start of a lasting ‘marriage’?
President Samia Suluhu Hassan couldn’t have come to Kenya at a better time
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Karibu President Suluhu: Is this start of a lasting ‘marriage’?
The parliamentary circus we witnessed is only meant to please owners of power
They say a week in politics is a long time.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
The parliamentary circus we witnessed is only meant to please owners of power
There is more to Justice Martha Koome than her gender
Once again, like most times when a woman is elevated to a top public post, a gender debate has ensued.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
There is more to Justice Martha Koome than her gender
Will Martha Koome break jinx for women eyeing seat?
The changes brought about by the 2010 Constitution have been immense in the political, social and judicial pillars.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Will Martha Koome break jinx for women eyeing seat?
We dreaded exam results release date but a strict school calendar with that day is necessary
Almost two decades ago when I sat my Kenya Certificate of Primary Education (KCPE) examination...
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
We dreaded exam results release date but a strict school calendar with that day is necessary
Time to fix other issues that Covid has exposed
It started all so quietly. Sweeping through like a silent wave in various parts of the country.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Time to fix other issues that Covid has exposed
Of Twitter Spaces and the ‘revolution’ coming with it
Whatever the topic, it is refreshing considering that KOT is extremely opinionated.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
Of Twitter Spaces and the ‘revolution’ coming with it
JSC interviews ... on paper or real play?
The frosty relationship between former Chief Justice David Maraga and the Executive must linger in the minds of those nine men and women.
By Akisa Wandera 3 years ago
JSC interviews ... on paper or real play?
Nations slam weak climate finance plan as global talks end
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Why Ruto cancelled Adani JKIA, energy deals
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DusitD2 attack and foiled 911-style terror raid with al-Shabaab
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