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Elias Mokua

Why churches should not have funds drive in 2026

In the past, the number of politicians invited to church functions tripled over the election campaign period than any other time

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

Why churches should not have funds drive in 2026

Develop sports to create jobs and business opportunities

Develop sports to create jobs and business opportunities

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

It's tough being public relations manager for Kenyan politicians

It's tough being public relations manager for Kenyan politicians

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

Opposition has failed to keep Ruto government on its toes

Opposition has failed to keep Ruto government on its toes

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

Public office holders have duty to improve the lives of citizens

Being in government means providing quality, tangible and legacy services to the citizens.

By Elias Mokua 2 months ago

Public office holders have duty to improve the lives of citizens

Provide affordable laptops and connect schools to the internet

For CBC to fully achieve its goals, every teacher and learner should have access to a laptop, supported by reliable internet connectivity in all schools across the country.

By Elias Mokua 3 months ago

Provide affordable laptops and connect schools to the internet

Raila owes Kenyans explanation why he disowned worthy cause

I am not sure who asked for a government of national unity as a solution to the problems we have.

By Elias Mokua 3 months ago

Raila owes Kenyans explanation why he disowned worthy cause

Gen Z's dream shouldn't get lost amid ongoing political changes

The focus has shifted from the Gen Z grievances to the composition of the proposed Cabinet.

By Elias Mokua 3 months ago

Gen Z's dream shouldn't get lost amid ongoing political changes

For Ruto's regime to succeed, it must first cultivate public trust

To a few people, some politicians can be trusted. There are always exceptions.

By Elias Mokua 3 months ago

For Ruto's regime to succeed, it must first cultivate public trust

Calling snap polls would result in a win-win outcome for Kenya

A patriotic gesture of empathy and reconciliation where people felt aggrieved would have given priceless legitimacy to the Kenya Kwanza presidency.

By Elias Mokua 4 months ago

Calling snap polls would result in a win-win outcome for Kenya

Ruto is under siege but his men and women aren't helping him

The Presidency is struggling to defend itself.

By Elias Mokua 4 months ago

Ruto is under siege but his men and women aren't helping him

National anthem, the glue that holds Generation Z together

Of all songs Gen Z knows, what united them near and far, at least when together during the protest is the national anthem.

By Elias Mokua 4 months ago

National anthem, the glue that holds Generation Z together

Why 'GenZ' will stand up for justice more than anyone else

GenZ individuals are sharper and more intuitive than they are often credited for.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

Why 'GenZ' will stand up for justice more than anyone else

Without adequate funds, we'll not achieve much from CBC

CBC student too are likely to graduate like their 8-4-4 predecessors to join the thousands of job-seekers.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

Without adequate funds, we'll not achieve much from CBC

President and DP engaging in politics of pity; it's dangerous

We have set our bar for leadership too low. We need visionary leaders who will foster a culture of nationhood.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

President and DP engaging in politics of pity; it's dangerous

What widening cracks in Kenya Kwanza says about our politics

The internal strife within Kenya Kwanza highlights a significant constitutional contradiction: The notion that power resides with the people.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

What widening cracks in Kenya Kwanza says about our politics

Is this why corruption is rife in our deeply religious nation?

All of us who believe in God have an obligation to introspect and heed our conscience in the face of corruption.

By Elias Mokua 5 months ago

Is this why corruption is rife in our deeply religious nation?

It's corruption that is stealing millions of young people's jobs

Corruption plays a significant role in this, diverting resources that could otherwise be used to create jobs and improve the lives of many Kenyans.

By Elias Mokua 6 months ago

It's corruption that is stealing millions of young people's jobs

Tread carefully on proposal to scrap permanent employment

Permanent employment provides job security, consistency, clear steps leading to career progression over the years, flexibility to acquire specialised skills and experiences.

By Elias Mokua 6 months ago

Tread carefully on proposal to scrap permanent employment

Push to extend presidential term reeks of ulterior motive

I understand countries that have gone through wars may have a different justification for leaders to hold on to power but certainly not Kenya and not Tanzania. Stay longer in the office? What for?

By Elias Mokua 6 months ago

Push to extend presidential term reeks of ulterior motive

Government should address land grab menace with finality

Recent media reports on communities finding themselves internally displaced because some "owner or developer" has turned up to claim the land are disturbing.

By Elias Mokua 7 months ago

Government should address land grab menace with finality

Administering exams online for universities has many pitfalls

The examiners are to ensure exams have a blend of analytical, evaluative and creative questions for the student to demonstrate critical thinking in connecting concepts.

By Elias Mokua 7 months ago

Administering exams online for universities has many pitfalls

This is the right time for Kenya to fix its broken electoral system

We need to take our country more seriously for the sake of future generations if we don't care about ourselves.

By Elias Mokua 7 months ago

This is the right time for Kenya to fix its broken electoral system

Of servant leadership and why the Judas in Christians must die

When Jesus was hung on the cross, Judas realised the tragedy of his lust for money. He committed suicide. Since then, we know that money and power can mess up morally upright people.

By Elias Mokua 7 months ago

Of servant leadership and why the Judas in Christians must die

Artificial intelligence is bound to make parenting more difficult

AI is widening the digital divide so fast that the majority of the poor people in Africa will be teaching and learning using methods and tools that are way outdated.

By Elias Mokua 8 months ago

Artificial intelligence is bound to make parenting more difficult

What State aims to achieve by starving media of advertising

In countries such as Kenya where large private advertisers are limited, the government's decision to restrict advertising to its public broadcaster means that jobs are at risk.

By Elias Mokua 8 months ago

What State aims to achieve by starving media of advertising

Opposition can beat Kenya Kwanza even without Raila

Raila has been the face of the Opposition. Some have maliciously and consistently argued that they like him in the Opposition to hide their inner desires to control the government.

By Elias Mokua 8 months ago

Opposition can beat Kenya Kwanza even without Raila

Time for us to stop tolerating social disorders such as graft

The belief that the fight against social disorder such as corruption is too daunting a task only perpetuates the status quo.

By Elias Mokua 9 months ago

Time for us to stop tolerating social disorders such as graft

Relocating server will not end presidential electoral disputes

Relocating the server to Kenya without addressing the underlying political dynamics is akin to a placebo, offering superficial comfort without tackling the root causes of electoral discontent.

By Elias Mokua 9 months ago

Relocating server will not end presidential electoral disputes

Complacent middle class has abdicated its duty to society

The middle class, given their position and influence, can play a pivotal role in shaping policies that lead to a more equitable and just society.

By Elias Mokua 9 months ago

Complacent middle class has abdicated its duty to society

The folly of leaders who claim credit for government projects

In Kenya, the boundary between government-funded projects and personal political aggrandisement is increasingly obscured.

By Elias Mokua 9 months ago

The folly of leaders who claim credit for government projects

Parliament should protect its independence like the Judiciary

Elected leaders are the first line of defence for public interest while the Judiciary is the last line. The Executive is meant to be the implementer, not law creators or judges.

By Elias Mokua 10 months ago

Parliament should protect its independence like the Judiciary

Political stagnation is here and Kenyans will pay a heavy price

In political stagnation, those in government become intolerant of critique. They quickly fall into the trap of instant entitlement bias.

By Elias Mokua 10 months ago

Political stagnation is here and Kenyans will pay a heavy price

Don't privatise, deal with those messing up state-owned firms

Either cartels are running the companies, or the CEOs and top management of the said companies are incompetent to deliver on their mandates.

By Elias Mokua 10 months ago

Don't privatise, deal with those messing up state-owned firms

Jesus Christ's birth was meant to make us aware of social sins

The birth of Jesus Christ was never about festivities, important as they are, but about society recognising its shortness of the glory of God. For God, it was about redeeming society from social sin.

By Elias Mokua 11 months ago

Jesus Christ's birth was meant to make us aware of social sins

Our Opposition is falling short in these three critical areas

A robust Opposition is poised to seize any opportunity to question a government that is faltering.

By Elias Mokua 11 months ago

Our Opposition is falling short in these three critical areas

For democracy to thrive, a vote audit must reveal 'true' winner

The persistent call for server transparency ensued in the aftermath of contested presidential election results.

By Elias Mokua 11 months ago

For democracy to thrive, a vote audit must reveal 'true' winner

SAPs failed Africa in the 90s, why go back to them today?

Is Kenya undergoing a contemporary iteration of the Structural Adjustment Programmes (SAPs) that were implemented across Africa in the 1980s and 1990s?

By Elias Mokua 11 months ago

SAPs failed Africa in the 90s, why go back to them today?

Being truthful always is the hallmark of good leadership

Several government leaders have often made statements that not only dishonour the office they hold but also demean the Kenyans they purport to serve.

By Elias Mokua 1 year ago

Being truthful always is the hallmark of good leadership

Let's stop Kenya from becoming another backsliding democracy

There is no pride in pretending to have solved deep-seated genuine grievances that allow injustices to flourish and citizens lose hope in democratic ideals.

By Elias Mokua 1 year ago

Let's stop Kenya from becoming another backsliding democracy

Tell Kenyans why the cost of living has shot up drastically

The Kenya Kwanza government owes Kenyans an explanation as to why the cost of living has shot up drastically. What exactly are high taxes meant to achieve?

By Elias Mokua 1 year ago

Tell Kenyans why the cost of living has shot up drastically

This should be our news media and Opposition's common goal

To help build a culture of a strong Opposition that voices the concerns of the public, the media, particularly news media needs a conversion.

By Elias Mokua 1 year ago

This should be our news media and Opposition's common goal

Mavoko evictions and Kenya's 'accept and move on' culture

The Mavoko evictees need justice for the manner in which they have been thrown out. No action means they must accept and move on.

By Elias Mokua 1 year ago

Mavoko evictions and Kenya's 'accept and move on' culture

Engage in trauma bonding, but do not forget suffering Kenyans

Constructive criticism has up until now measured on positive tonality or, in other words quite frankly, positive skewness.

By Elias Mokua 1 year ago

Engage in trauma bonding, but do not forget suffering Kenyans

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