This open letter to Boda Boda riders is the best thing you'll read all day
<p >First and foremost I would like to congratulate you for having revolutionised the transport industry in Kenya!</p> <p >You have bequeathed Kenyans the best gift they could ever ask for - a quick, convenient and affordable mode of transport
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
This open letter to Boda Boda riders is the best thing you'll read all day
Something is wrong with today's HR departments
I remember with nostalgia receiving two job offers from two leading firms
By Joe Musyoki Kitengela 7 years ago
Something is wrong with today's HR departments
Maraga’s ruling attests to the court’s independence
Weighing scale – the signature symbol for the judicial system – always tilt right and left depending on the evidence adduced
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Maraga’s ruling attests to the court’s independence
'Vioja Mahakamani': Intrigues at the Supreme Court
I have been wondering why only 30 per cent of Kenyan law students pass exams in local universities
By Joe Musyoki and Joel Onyango 7 years ago
 'Vioja Mahakamani': Intrigues at the Supreme Court
Principled leaders should emulate General Nkaissery
As the country mourns the death of Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery, one thing that stands out is the shortage of principled and resolute leaders in
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Principled leaders should emulate  General Nkaissery
Have Cabinet Secretaries been used to promote the agenda of the presidency?
<p>The participation of parastatal chiefs, Cabinet and principal secretaries in the presidential campaign has generated a lot of debate, with claims that their actions are against the law
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Have Cabinet Secretaries  been used to promote the agenda of the presidency?
Why Kenya must treat Qatar crisis with caution
Key Arab countries, including Egypt and Saudi Arabia, have severed diplomatic ties with Qatar, citing the country's suspected links with Al-Qaeda and other extremist Islamic groups
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Why Kenya must treat Qatar crisis with caution
Why we should look at workers' welfare beyond salaries
Kenyans marked yet another Labour Day and as has been the case over the years, the Cotu secretary-general and other trade union leaders were pushing for a salary increase
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
 Why we should look at workers' welfare beyond salaries
Government must regulate real estate industry to protect ordinary Kenyans
Rogue real estate developers are threatening the dream of Kenyans to own a home
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Government must regulate real estate industry to protect ordinary Kenyans
Ranch invasions a ticking time bomb
The invasion of ranches and conservancies has taken a violent dimension
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Ranch invasions a ticking time bomb
State's silence on US plane deal suspicious
The silence from Kenyan authorities on allegations by concerned US congressmen that we could be getting a raw deal in the planned purchase of military aircraft is deafening, to say the least!</p> <p>Sadly, we have buried our heads in the sand like the proverbial ostrich! Irrespective of whether the deal is legally compliant as claimed by the US ambassador to Kenya, Mr Robert Godec, the fact that it does not represent value for money as alleged by his congressional bosses ought to raise our eyebrows
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
State's silence on US plane deal suspicious
Parliament must tame gambling industry
Parliament should rise above petty politics and give the Midiwo Bill a second look taking into consideration the following factors
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Parliament must tame gambling industry
Is Kenya power fleecing Kenyans?
Imagine fueling your car at a petrol station and when you start your journey, your car stalls because the tank is empty
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Is Kenya power fleecing Kenyans?
Chiefs must be a stabilising factor
One of the institutions that will come under intense scrutiny during this election year is the provincial administration
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Chiefs must be a stabilising factor
Best time to ferry fuel is at night
The decision to ban trucks from transporting flammable materials at night was informed by the Naivasha chemical fire accident whose contributory factors were said to be unmarked speed bumps and speeding
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Best time to ferry fuel is at night
Change tack in anti-terror war
Reports that KDF suffered a second attack on one of its army bases, and this time close to our borders, point to an active and elusive enemy who is yet to be completely subdued
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
Change tack in anti-terror war
All parties wrong on Nairobi governorship
Nairobi County hosts not just the country’s seat of government but embassies, international organisations and headquarters of multinationals.
By Joe Musyoki 7 years ago
All parties wrong on Nairobi governorship
Asian community must assert itself
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By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Asian community must assert itself
Banks ought to come clean on accounts
The capping on interest rates on loans has forced banks to go back to the drawing board to preserve their bottom lines.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Banks ought to come clean on accounts
Bomas-Rongai road a ticking time-bomb
We have been witnessing many accidents on the road to Rongai and this has been blamed on matatus
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Bomas-Rongai road a ticking time-bomb
All Kenyans are entitled to share of national cake
When the country and county leadership took over the reigns of power in the last election, they pledged to serve all Kenyans equally irrespective of tribe and political affiliation.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
All Kenyans are entitled to share of national cake
Crackdown on speed needs better ideas
We all agree that speeding kills, but the manner in which the crackdown on speeding motorists is being carried out leaves a lot to be desired.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Crackdown on speed needs better ideas
Political power play ruins IEBC's structures
The ongoing IEBC talks may not achieve the intended purpose if the main focus is about representation of political party interests at the commission by merely having a say on the next batch of commissioners.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Political power play ruins IEBC's structures
Why police reforms are bound to fail
Just the other day, an officer at Kapenguria Police Station gunned down seven colleagues in unclear circumstances. And even before the victims are buried, another officer in Kwale goes berserk and tries to grab a gun with a view of attacking colleagues. It was not immediately clear what had come over him.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Why police reforms are bound to fail
NTSA should rise above policing pedestrians
The many accidents being witnessed along Mombasa Road near Airtel, next to the Northern Bypass interchange, are an indictment on the National Transport and Safety Authority (NTSA) for failing to enhance road safety.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
NTSA should rise above policing pedestrians
What Kenyans can learn from Hillary Clinton
My prediction on the US getting its first woman president is on track unless a catastrophic event or chauvinist-driven revolutionary stops Mrs Hillary Clinton’s Democratic presidential nomination bid.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
What Kenyans can learn from Hillary Clinton
Pan Paper owners should know how forest will be replenished
The planned re-opening of Pan Paper Mills in Webuye may not be something to celebrate about if the new owners engage in oppressive employment practices.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Pan Paper owners should know how forest will be replenished
MCAs immature to hold conference countering devolution meeting
Congratulations are in order for the Senators and MPs who attended the third devolution conference. This was a sign of maturity to set aside their differences and show solidarity with governors, share experiences and hold healthy debate.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
MCAs immature to hold conference countering devolution meeting
ICPAK members were on duty when banks collapsed and must justify Kenyans
Listening to Institute of Certified Public Accountants of Kenya (ICPAK) defend auditors over the banking crisis made me question whether their services are required at all.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
ICPAK members were on duty when banks collapsed and must justify Kenyans
CBK's emergency kitty welcome
Central Bank of Kenya's announcement that it will create an emergency kitty for banks to calm jitters in the market is welcome.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
CBK's emergency kitty welcome
Reasons why ICC cases collapsed
The collapse of the Kenyan cases should serve as a lesson to the ICC, particularly the office of the prosecutor on collection of evidence.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Reasons why ICC cases collapsed
Our varsities call for a total overhaul
Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i’s in-tray has been piling by the day with rot and institutional failure at the key education agencies.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Our varsities call for a total overhaul
Deputy Governors being frustrated
The job of deputy governors is one of the most thankless in the county government.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Deputy Governors being frustrated
Vet top IEBC management afresh
With elections just around the corner, although it’s belated, there is still time for parliament and senators to interrogate IEBC’s ability to conduct free and fair elections.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Vet top IEBC management afresh
Proposed ban on 'mitumba' misplaced
The proposed ban on the importation of second-hand clothes and shoes is like putting the cart before the horse.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Proposed ban on 'mitumba' misplaced
Two CSs have done commendable job
I wish to commend Education Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i and his Transport counterpart James Macharia for bringing professionalism into their respective ministries.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Two CSs have done commendable job
Banks defrauding customers on loans
While Kenyans support Central Bank of Kenya’s effort to rein in runaway interest rates being charged by banks and other financial institutions, the CBK governor should also look into cases where banks are fleecing borrowers.
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Banks defrauding customers on loans
Report sighting of rare 'leopard'
The capture of a wild animal that resembles a leopard by Kenya Wildlife Service in Kakamega could be a pointer to more endangered species roaming the country
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Report sighting of rare 'leopard'
Opinion: Safaricom should ensure privacy of clients at Mpesa pay points
While I applaud Safaricom for widening the country‘s financial products through Mpesa, it is high time the privacy of clients was taken into consideration.
By Joe Musyoki Kitengela 8 years ago
Opinion: Safaricom should ensure privacy of clients at Mpesa pay points
Baseless claims will hurt war on terrorism
While I commend the swift manner in which the police have moved to allay fears of mass graves in Mandera County, it is unfortunate that both national and county leaders have taken advantage of the situation to gain political mileage
By Joe Musyoki 8 years ago
Baseless claims will hurt war on terrorism
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