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Kamotho Waiganjo

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

To allow creditors benefit of public assets is injurious to broader public interest. The AG needs to seek urgent review of the judgment otherwise, there will be many tears

By Kamotho Waiganjo 12 days ago

Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more

Lessons from four characters around the cross on humanity

Lessons from four characters around the cross on humanity

By Kamotho Waiganjo 19 days ago

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

Lobbying for state opportunity also happens in other nations

By Kamotho Waiganjo 27 days ago

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

For the world to win in Haiti, support of NGO actors is vital

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 month ago

The changing terrain, new LSK President must navigate to win

Faith Odhiambo becomes the second woman in LSK history to hold such a post after Raychelle Omamo.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 1 month ago

The changing terrain, new LSK President must navigate to win

A stable shilling helpful to our economy than weakened dollar

The shilling has been steadily losing value against major currencies trading from Sh120 to the dollar in January of 2023 to the painful value of Sh164 to the dollar in January 2024.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

A stable shilling helpful to our economy than weakened dollar

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

In a country where the median age of the population is 38 years, the race will be, absent of unforeseeable occurrences, between two octogenarians.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

US presidential race offers key lessons on leadership qualities

At golden age of 60, I have seen Kenya's huge moments of hope

History records that the greed for power led the opposition to squander that chance and allowed KANU to run the country until 2002.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 2 months ago

At golden age of 60, I have seen Kenya's huge moments of hope

Why the President should lead management of public finances

I hold the view that if we elect a government, we must give it tools to execute its promised agenda. If it fails, we have an opportunity to send it home in the next election.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

Why the President should lead management of public finances

Let's rethink our value system for a more progressive Kenya

As for opposition, they appear lost, with zero strategy beyond the occasional statement of intent to demonstrate. Opiyo Wandayi & Co, the country needs you.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

Let's rethink our value system for a more progressive Kenya

People who deserve bouquets and those who should get barbs

The final barb goes to KPLC. In the last year, we have had at least four national blackouts, some placing our international airport in total darkness.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

People who deserve bouquets and those who should get barbs

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

While releasing the former CS, the presiding magistrate made some disparaging comments about the conduct of the ODPP indicating that the office had been complicit in the case's collapse.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 3 months ago

Major rethink needed to end the circus of botched prosecutions

There is much to be hopeful for despite wasted opportunities

We have squandered many opportunities to get further ahead, and have left too many Kenyans in daily despair, but there are still many reasons to jivunia kuwa Mkenya.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

There is much to be hopeful for despite wasted opportunities

National Dialogue report has its failings but key deals have been reached, too

Like the BBI, the Nadco report has numerous positive proposals that can be adjusted administratively with minimal political will.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

National Dialogue report has its failings but key deals have been reached, too

Four areas to invest in today for your well-being in twilight years

Once you enter the 7th floor, the body will start sending messages that you need to start slowing down. In the 80s decade and thereafter, the body will itself slow you down.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

Four areas to invest in today for your well-being in twilight years

The world must stop the silent genocide happening in Sudan

The African Union must own this crisis and reign in the generals, who appear well resourced, and determined to keep fighting. It must push for a peaceful resolution of the conflict.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 4 months ago

The world must stop the silent genocide happening in Sudan

Israel needs to figure out how to reduce children casualties

The saddest part about this war is not just the absolute numbers, it is more about the disproportionate number of civilians, especially children, who have been victims of this war.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Israel needs to figure out how to reduce children casualties

Lessons from Governor Kawira ouster bid and Senate's stature

The removal of an elected official by way of impeachment is a serious affair intended to be the ultimate avenue for ensuring accountability in governance systems.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

Lessons from Governor Kawira ouster bid and Senate's stature

What King Charles, Camilla's visit triggers in most Kenyans

There can never be money enough to compensate for the losses of life, limb and property that colonialism caused Kenya and Africa in general.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

What King Charles, Camilla's visit triggers in most Kenyans

What 'Middle Kenya' has for you in energy and adventure

Most of us who travel to that region are content to visit "Vasha" with its numerous entertainment offerings. Naivasha is an upcoming city where one is spoilt for choice.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

What 'Middle Kenya' has for you in energy and adventure

It's painful to lose your home to bulldozers, so buy land carefully

Images of bulldozers pulling down beautiful multi-million shilling mansions are not easily forgettable, especially coming not too long since similar structures were pulled down in Syokimau.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 5 months ago

It's painful to lose your home to bulldozers, so buy land carefully

What the world must do for lasting peace in Middle East

Many of those killed or kidnapped were living near the Gaza border, including in isolated Kibbutzes, aware of the danger lurking but sure of the capacity of the Israeli army to secure them.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

What the world must do for lasting peace in Middle East

Let's step up political and social manners before amending law

Most presentations centered on electoral justice issues which incorporate boundary delimitation, and reconstitution of the IEBC, and Azimio's pet topic; the audit of the 2022 elections.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

Let's step up political and social manners before amending law

Haiti needs more than security response to find real stability

Haiti has the largest number of coups and presidential assassinations, the most recent being the killing of President Jovenel Moise in 2021.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

Haiti needs more than security response to find real stability

Are independent commissions a burden or play a critical role?

The 12 institutions formed by our Constitution were mandated, to protect the sovereignty of the people, ensure observance of democratic principles by state organs and promote constitutionalism.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 6 months ago

Are independent commissions a burden or play a critical role?

Why we must tread carefully in bid to amend our Constitution

The constitutional amendment train seems to be gathering momentum, with the legalisation by Parliament of the Kalonzo-Ichungwa bipartisan talks.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Why we must tread carefully in bid to amend our Constitution

Africa should unite on climate change to earn global respect

If Africa is to be the solution to the climate crisis, the West needs to write, not a pity cheque, but one to clear the garbage they dispensed outside our houses.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Africa should unite on climate change to earn global respect

What Gabon's coup means for Africa's democracy and polls

General Bruce Nguema, the man named as the "transitional president" served as the elder Bongo's ADC for years and was the head of the presidential guard for the current Bongo.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

What Gabon's coup means for Africa's democracy and polls

Five things 2010 Constitution changed for us, what is ahead

The much-expected police reforms have not borne much fruit and instances of police brutality, corruption and use of torture in extracting confessions continue to cloud the image of the police.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Five things 2010 Constitution changed for us, what is ahead

Devolution is our baby and at 10 years now, we must make it work

Despite its numerous hiccups, this system continues to grow stronger, a fact easily evident if one traverses the countryside, especially hitherto forgotten parts of Kenya.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 7 months ago

Devolution is our baby and at 10 years now, we must make it work

Let's be kinder to the elderly and step up our duty of care

Through an undercover reporter, the BBC discovered and recorded extensive cases of neglect of ageing residents some of whom were reported to have died through lacking medical care

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

Let's be kinder to the elderly and step up our duty of care

Court rulings that go the extra mile to protect public finances

Many judges render landmark decisions which may not be overly political or contentious, but nonetheless have significant implications on the rule of law and constitutionalism.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

Court rulings that go the extra mile to protect public finances

Invest more in women football to cash in on the rising interest

Indications are viewership for the women's tournament this year will substantially increase considering the grossly higher number of tickets purchased so far.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

Invest more in women football to cash in on the rising interest

Judiciary has shown mettle in CAS and Finance Act decrees

High Court's decisions Chief Administrative Secretaries (CAS) positions and implementation of the Finance Act should silence those who had already written the epitaph on the Judiciary.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 8 months ago

Judiciary has shown mettle in CAS and Finance Act decrees

Don't be fooled, ongoing protests are about the elite not pro-people

This is a fight for elite privilege between those versatile enough to capture an electoral win against those either too lazy or too disorganised to fight for the ultimate prize.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

Don't be fooled, ongoing protests are about the elite not pro-people

Do's and don'ts when caring for a loved one suffering dementia

Individuals lose ability to respond to their environment and exhibit limited understanding of what is going on around them.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

Do's and don'ts when caring for a loved one suffering dementia

Delights of my academic detour of Malawi's friendly, quiet town

One of the joys of my newfound passion, the academy. For one who has never considered themselves an academic, it is a treat to spend time with intellectual giants.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

Delights of my academic detour of Malawi's friendly, quiet town

In attempts to intimidate media, Moses Kuria will fail like other bullies before him

In his attempts to frighten the media, Kuria joins an infamous gallery of bullies who could not reconcile with the existence of free media.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

In attempts to intimidate media, Moses Kuria will fail like other bullies before him

How to detect dementia early, what you can do to ease agony

Statistics indicate there are around 60 million people living with dementia globally but since many cases operate in the shadows, there could be more.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 9 months ago

How to detect dementia early, what you can do to ease agony

Kindiki must help resolve tussle between police IG, commission

The ongoing tussle between the Inspector General of Police and the National Police Service Commission chairman is unfortunate and must be resolved in a dignified manner.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Kindiki must help resolve tussle between police IG, commission

Debate on Finance Bill exposes how the State spends our taxes

The ongoing debate on the Finance Bill 2023 and the taxation provisions therein will provide further props in the project of building Kenya into a better country.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Debate on Finance Bill exposes how the State spends our taxes

You can hold anything against Haji, but he upped prosecution

For those of us who lived in the Chunga days to the start-and-stop days of Keriako Tobiko, the growth in stature and professionalism of this office has been outstanding.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

You can hold anything against Haji, but he upped prosecution

Housing levy and taxation call for sober, well-informed debate

What has become interesting is the way the national discourse on issues does not even seek to accept the existence of the problem before dismissing the solutions.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Housing levy and taxation call for sober, well-informed debate

Mental health crisis calls for urgent measures from State

There must be enhanced efforts to deal with the problems that are progressively leading to more serious cases of mental health including the helplessness and hopelessness.

By Kamotho Waiganjo 10 months ago

Mental health crisis calls for urgent measures from State

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