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Mike Nyagwoka

Why our beloved country is yet to attain its potential

For Kenya to take off, some things must happen. First, it has to be truly governed by the rule of law.
By Mike Nyagwoka 13 days ago
Why our beloved country is yet to attain its potential
Our doctors have genuine grievances state cannot ignore
Our doctors have genuine grievances state cannot ignore
By Mike Nyagwoka 27 days ago
Senate decision on Monda a reminder of law on conduct
Senate decision on Monda a reminder of law on conduct
By Mike Nyagwoka 1 month ago
There is no logic in denying media public revenue
There is no logic in denying media public revenue
By Mike Nyagwoka 1 month ago
Wastage of food is a huge contributor to climate change
The amount of food produced but never eaten could feed over two billion people, a majority in developing countries.
By Mike Nyagwoka 1 month ago
Wastage of food is a huge contributor to climate change
Nadco report, a betrayal of poll protest victims
The National Dialogue Committee report that was formally adopted in Parliament this week does not reflect its foundations nor activities that led to its formation.
By Mike Nyagwoka 1 month ago
Nadco report, a betrayal of poll protest victims
To fit into Raila's shoes, you must be highly disruptive
Following Raila Odinga's possible ascendancy to the African Union Commission chairmanship, the matter of his succession in politics must be on the table.
By Mike Nyagwoka 2 months ago
To fit into Raila's shoes, you must be highly disruptive
Why the media won't be subdued by Kenya Kwanza
Ideally, the government must find an ally in free media with free-flowing revenue.
By Mike Nyagwoka 2 months ago
Why the media won't be subdued by Kenya Kwanza
PWDs laud new registration plan in their counties
The plight of persons with disabilities has been given its due attention through the Ministry of Labour and Social Protection, which has previously organised registration drives across the country.
By Mike Nyagwoka 2 months ago
PWDs laud new registration plan in their counties
Open exam result servers to believe the KNEC verdict?
From the complaints over 2023 KCSE results, it is clear that there is a problem that needs to be addressed urgently.
By Mike Nyagwoka 3 months ago
Open exam result servers to believe the KNEC verdict?
Let state not heckle the Judiciary, but allow due process
I wonder why state officers would heckle the Judiciary when most decisions tend to favour it eventually.
By Mike Nyagwoka 3 months ago
Let state not heckle the Judiciary, but allow due process
Issues that need to be addressed as schools reopen
The issue of uniforms has been a talking point for several years, with no commensurate action.
By Mike Nyagwoka 3 months ago
Issues that need to be addressed as schools reopen
DP Gachagua is leading the way on exercise, rest
Science has proven the importance of a little exercise here and there. People who exercise and rest live more productive lives.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 months ago
DP Gachagua is leading the way on exercise, rest
Why we should do more for road accident victims
According to WHO, accidents are the greatest cause of death among people aged 5-29. Many survivors are in that age group too. In Kenya, most deaths occur to people between 20 and 44.
By Mike Nyagwoka 4 months ago
Why we should do more for road accident victims
Kenyans have a right to know fuel supply MoU
Kenyans want the government to make public the deal entered into by it to stabilise dollar process and fuel supply.
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 months ago
Kenyans have a right to know fuel supply MoU
Nyakang'o spills the beans on public and private corruption
Being the Controller of Budget, Dr Nyakang'o knows far much more than she can admit publicly. If the EACC is serious about fighting corruption, she should have an invite already.
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 months ago
Nyakang'o spills the beans on public and private corruption
Mr Nyoro, tell it to the birds, the economy is bad
Let Nyoro face Kenyans who despite having a payslip cannot afford two meals a day for themselves or their children.
By Mike Nyagwoka 5 months ago
Mr Nyoro, tell it to the birds, the economy is bad
Turkana leaders right to be angry, but not at Raila
The anger expressed by a section of Turkana leadership on Raila Odinga's visit on Friday was right but at the wrong person, wrong time, wrong place and on wrong issues.
By Mike Nyagwoka 6 months ago
Turkana leaders right to be angry, but not at Raila
Tourism docket is Mutua's place to shine and deliver
In Tourism, Alfred Mutua will be tasked with making Kenya an attractive place for touring and living for citizens of the world.
By Mike Nyagwoka 6 months ago
Tourism docket is Mutua's place to shine and deliver
Let us confront prevalence of single mothers
Retired President Uhuru Kenyatta sounded the alarm in 2019. He noted with concern the huge leap of the number of single mothers from 25.1 per cent in 2009 to 38.2 in 2019.
By Mike Nyagwoka 6 months ago
Let us confront prevalence of single mothers
Why the President may find it harder to crack the whip
Why would the President choose former CS Mohammed Adan to accompany him on crucial trade and investment meetings when he has Moses Kuria as his substantive CS?
By Mike Nyagwoka 6 months ago
Why the President may find it harder to crack the whip
Why the president must rethink his shilling strategy
If the government-to-government oil deal entered into by the Government early in the year were to work according to plan, Kenyans would have been relieved from the high cost of imports.
By Mike Nyagwoka 7 months ago
Why the president must rethink his shilling strategy
Why do we have some laws that we don't want?
There are a number of sections of law that should be scrapped for being cosmetic appendages to our legal framework.
By Mike Nyagwoka 7 months ago
Why do we have some laws that we don't want?
Deposed Gabon's leadership is what Africa doesn't need
There is danger to turn our anger and wrath at Gabonese officials, Bongo family and their bags of money and forget that the forest is the same and it is the monkeys that are different.
By Mike Nyagwoka 7 months ago
Deposed Gabon's leadership is what Africa doesn't need
Upkeep stipend much needed for varsity students
The ensuing confusion about higher education funding is the latest in a list of initiatives that, though well intended, has not been implemented properly.
By Mike Nyagwoka 7 months ago
Upkeep stipend much needed for varsity students
Handle university funding carefully not to limit access
A keen observer of how our universities have operated for several years now, can see what the government is trying to achieve with the new funding model.
By Mike Nyagwoka 8 months ago
Handle university funding carefully not to limit access
No one will care who is president if devolution delivers
Devolved units are a perfect point to initiate production and marketing of locally produced innovations for job creation.
By Mike Nyagwoka 8 months ago
No one will care who is president if devolution delivers
Dialogue must not ignore victims of police brutality
The only reason why political dialogue is finding space in the discourse is because the Constitution has been mutilated and its institutions rendered useless.
By Mike Nyagwoka 8 months ago
Dialogue must not ignore victims of police brutality
Let's not burn our nation at the altar of politics
When Mzee Jomo Kenyatta faced strong challenge from then KPU leader Jaramogi Oginga Odinga before the 1969 elections, he resorted to hateful propaganda coupled with oathing ceremonies
By Mike Nyagwoka 8 months ago
Let's not burn our nation at the altar of politics
No need to accuse Uhuru if there's no enough evidence
Let all these accusations of criminal action be processed through the legal justice system, otherwise they will not hold water and can simply be termed as political propaganda.
By Mike Nyagwoka 8 months ago
No need to accuse Uhuru if there's no enough evidence
Protesting is a right we must always protect
Protests in form of demonstrations are a time-old method used to bring change to society, and there is always a likelihood that those who oppose demonstrations today may need them tomorrow.
By Mike Nyagwoka 9 months ago
Protesting is a right we must always protect
High power costs signal need to get cheap alternative
The biggest debate today is obviously over the high fuel costs. Other than the high taxes, the price of oil is greatly influenced by the fact we don't produce it and thus cannot dictate price.
By Mike Nyagwoka 9 months ago
High power costs signal need to get cheap alternative
Salaried Kenyans unfairly burdened in the Finance Act
The Finance Act 2023 is a product of the fallacy that all salaried people are rich enough to have their pay raided at will.
By Mike Nyagwoka 9 months ago
Salaried Kenyans unfairly burdened in the Finance Act
Media may have rogue elements, but let truth be
Through the Media Council Act, there is a special body mandated to handle complaints raised against the media. It is called the Media Complaints Commission.
By Mike Nyagwoka 9 months ago
Media may have rogue elements, but let truth be
There are more rights in Article 43 besides housing
Entire Article 43 states everyone has the right to be free from hunger, have adequate food of acceptable quality, right to clean and safe water, right to social security and education
By Mike Nyagwoka 10 months ago
There are more rights in Article 43 besides housing
It never ends well for those stealing public resources
Kenya's future will be determined by how best we can deal with those who say, "It is my turn to eat," and have more people say, "It is our turn to serve'.
By Mike Nyagwoka 10 months ago
It never ends well for those stealing public resources
Why Kenya can't keep comparing itself to Singapore
Is it a fair comparison? The truth is Kenya can only compare to Singapore in terms of its potential from 60 years ago and nothing else.
By Mike Nyagwoka 10 months ago
Why Kenya can't keep comparing itself to Singapore
Budgeted 'graft' is real cause of the tax burden
That the government has to choose between borrowing more and taxing more. It may seem cliche when we mention corruption as the first culprit in a government's inability to fund its budget.
By Mike Nyagwoka 10 months ago
Budgeted 'graft' is real cause of the tax burden
How Finance Bill is revealing even bigger problems
It may seem like the Finance Bill 2023 is Kenya's biggest bother at the moment. Without downplaying it, I dare say it has exposed us to an even bigger problem.
By Mike Nyagwoka 10 months ago
How Finance Bill is revealing even bigger problems
The more crucial steps to take after Shakahola tragedy
The Justice Jessie Lessit-commission added to the long list of such commissions in Kenya's history. The team is not the only body looking into the tragedy.
By Mike Nyagwoka 11 months ago
The more crucial steps to take after Shakahola tragedy
It's time to discuss minimum wage for journalists
Journalists must be formally contracted and paid a wage that offers them dignity and independence.
By Mike Nyagwoka 11 months ago
It's time to discuss minimum wage for journalists
In seeking God let Christians learn to read the holy book
In trying to understand the Shakahola massacre and many of the theatrics we see in the life of Jesus, the Bible did warn that an era would come when false prophets and teachers would abound.
By Mike Nyagwoka 11 months ago
In seeking God let Christians learn to read the holy book
Kericho internship project will change graduate's fortunes
What follows graduation is always a series of disappointments and setbacks that end in disillusionment and depression. Lack of experience is always the quickest excuse.
By Mike Nyagwoka 11 months ago
Kericho internship project will change graduate's fortunes
Stop invasion of private land now to avert anarchy
All major conflicts in Kenya in recent times, usually around election time, have resulted from politics of land ownership.
By Mike Nyagwoka 1 year ago
Stop invasion of private land now to avert anarchy
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