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Dennis Waweru

BBI train is gaining momentum already

The BBI report also urges Kenyans, and particularly the leadership in the public sector, to build systems embracing merit while broadening inclusivity

By Dennis Waweru 3 years ago

BBI train is gaining momentum already

Answer to revenue sharing debacle lies in economics 101

Answer to revenue sharing debacle lies in economics 101

By Dennis Waweru 4 years ago

A more prosperous, equitable Kenya possible, this is how

A more prosperous, equitable Kenya possible, this is how

By Dennis Waweru 4 years ago

We must embrace own products to grow manufacturing

We must embrace own products to grow manufacturing

By Dennis Waweru 4 years ago

BBI will solve teething national challenges

The BBI crucially pays attention to the role of women in our political system

By Dennis Waweru 4 years ago

BBI will solve teething national challenges

Uhuru’s charm offensive abroad paying dividends for Kenya

Kenya is no longer seen as a politically and economically unstable sleeping giant tucked away in East Africa

By Dennis Waweru 4 years ago

Uhuru’s charm offensive abroad paying dividends for Kenya

On track: How anti-graft purge is spurring economic growth

The main change that has made Kenya a better potential site for investment is the current war against corruption.

By Dennis Waweru 5 years ago

On track: How anti-graft purge is spurring economic growth

Oil exportation: How we can avoid the ‘black gold curse’

In a historic event of great significance for the Kenyan economy, we recently became the first East African oil-exporting nation

By Dennis Waweru 5 years ago

Oil exportation: How we can avoid the ‘black gold curse’

We need change in governance to secure our future

By Dennis Waweru 5 years ago

We need change in governance to secure our future

How Uhuru’s state visit to Jamaica keeps Pan-Africanism alive

Jamaica is commemorating the 400th anniversary of the first arrival of slaves in the Americas, something that changed the history of our continent

By Dennis Waweru 5 years ago

How Uhuru’s state visit to Jamaica keeps Pan-Africanism alive

Kenya must guard her lead role in region

But his saying accurately describes some of the recent bilateral agreements made by Kenya, Uganda and South Sudan, regarding port space on Kenyan soil

By Dennis Waweru 5 years ago

Kenya must guard her lead role in region

In the budget, Uhuru reminds us our values

Every year, in every country, the national budget is a big deal.

By Dennis Waweru 5 years ago

In the budget, Uhuru reminds us our values

We will rise or fall on ongoing graft purge

The South African people have spoken, and they have chosen incumbent President Cyril Ramaphosa to continue the leadership of South Africa.

By Dennis Waweru 5 years ago

We will rise or fall on ongoing graft purge

Key lessons from Asia on industry and job creation

To turn Kenya into a true focal point of innovation, a spring of progress and prosperity, deep foundations must be built

By Dennis Waweru 5 years ago

Key lessons from Asia on industry and job creation

On Uhuru’s legacy, Mt Kenya MPs are the enemy within

The latest approach taken by Central Kenya leaders to raise and address regional grievances is most unfortunate and callous.

By Dennis Waweru 6 years ago

On Uhuru’s legacy, Mt Kenya MPs are the enemy within

Let’s reflect on what our nation genuinely needs

We need a shift to a higher gear in corruption purge and scrap institutions which are not adding value to the Kenyan taxpayer.

By Dennis Waweru 6 years ago

Let’s reflect on what our nation genuinely needs

We owe Uhuru and Raila huge debt of gratitude

President Uhuru and Raila Odinga have taken it upon themselves to bring peace in the country through the handshakes and Building Bridges initiatives.

By Dennis Waweru 6 years ago

We owe Uhuru and Raila huge debt of gratitude

Let’s embrace handshake to kick-start economic growth

The timeless words of the greatest poet of all time now rings loud and clear to Kenya, more than ever before. “There is a tide in the affairs of men,

By Dennis Waweru 6 years ago

Let’s embrace handshake to kick-start economic growth

Nomination of presidential aspirants can't be ignored

Kenya is about to commit itself to another expensive presidential election without exacting an important legal commitment from the presidential candidates. The nomination exercise for candidates is not a mere procedure to be wished away but one that plays an important role in preparation for the main election.

By Dennis Waweru 7 years ago

Nomination of presidential aspirants can't be ignored

City county deserves more, Mr Governor

Now, the once bitten and twice shy residents of Nairobi were dismayed to see their Governor Evans Kidero fumbling on purported gains made by his administration in the past four years.

By Dennis Waweru 8 years ago

City county deserves more, Mr Governor

Let’s reclaim Nairobi’s lost shine

The impression you create as a country, as a city, as a people and even as an individual plays an important role in influencing perceptions and decision making in others.

By Dennis Waweru 8 years ago

Let’s reclaim Nairobi’s lost shine

Help the youth acquire IDs to enlist as voters

he recently-concluded voter registration was affected by voter apathy, where many counties were unable to hit the 50 per cent target.

By Dennis Waweru 8 years ago

Help the youth acquire IDs to enlist as voters

Jubilee Party will redefine Kenyan politics

They say you cannot stop an idea whose time has come. They also say a good idea births a better idea.

By Dennis Waweru 8 years ago

Jubilee Party will redefine Kenyan politics

Oversight groups must do more to tackle graft

As President Uhuru Kenyatta pleaded with Pope Francis to pray for his genuine bid to fight corruption, I felt a tinge of disappointment.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

Oversight groups must do more to tackle graft

Punish those who ran down sugar millers

In his column in The Standard on Sunday of September 13, 2015, Kisumu Senator Anyang’ Nyong’o gave his roadmap for revitalising the crumbling sugar industry in Western Kenya.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

Punish those who ran down sugar millers

How Auditor General has failed Kenyans

The release of the 2013/2014 audit reports by Auditor General Edward Ouko has generated more heat than light.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

How Auditor General has failed Kenyans

Budget to ensure wholesome economic growth for Kenya

Things are looking up for the Kenyan economy and one needs not look further than the 2015/2016 budget to know why. In the budget statement read out by Treasury Cabinet Secretary Henry Rotich, Kenya’s economic take off is more assured and solidified.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

Budget to ensure wholesome economic growth for Kenya

Protect city property owners against fraudsters

A discreet conspiracy to defraud city investors of their investments is on the roll out and targeting old-time properties now being transferred to third generations.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

Protect city property owners against fraudsters

To grow economy, fix insecurity and fight graft

A careful study of the recently unveiled Economic Survey reveals a direct and undeniable correlation between security and economy.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

To grow economy, fix insecurity and fight graft

Political intrigues to blame for insecurity in Kenya

The Garissa University College terror attack hit us where it hurts most and we must urgently review our tactics when it come to fighting terrorism. We must make bold decisions and laws to secure our nation from terrorists.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

Political intrigues to blame for insecurity in Kenya

Graft killing genuine business and Kenya's standing globally

Majority of Kenyans support President Uhuru Kenyatta’s new efforts to fight corruption. The vice is eating at the core of Kenya’s potential growth and standing among other nations globally.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

Graft killing genuine business and Kenya's standing globally

Restore order in city transport to regain Nairobi's lost glory

Addis Ababa, our next door neighbour has just completed constructing the first modern urban light railway system in Africa.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

Restore order in city transport to regain Nairobi's lost glory

Punish 'chicken' takers, ignore Raila's gripe

For the fight against corruption to be effective, there must be no sacred cows or fall guys whenever the vice is mentioned.

By Dennis Waweru 9 years ago

Punish 'chicken' takers, ignore Raila's gripe

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