Change of political leadership makes me optimistic about 2023
To be brutally honest, I have a feeling we now have a president who is really in charge and has the passion and cognitive strength to steer the country in the direction of economic growth.
By Mohamed Guleid 1 year ago
Change of political leadership makes me optimistic about 2023
Consider northern Kenya's proposals during boundary delimitation
Delimitation involves dividing an area into defined counties, constituencies and wards
By Aden Kabelo and Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Consider northern Kenya's proposals during boundary delimitation
What Northern region expects from William Ruto's regime
Currently, Northern Kenya is experiencing the worst drought in my living memory and the outgoing administration had turned a blind eye to this perennial problem.
By Editorial, Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
What Northern region expects from William Ruto's regime
Divert Lake Victoria water to our dry regions
Diversion of water has been tried in several countries. The most well-known is the great man-made river of Libya.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Divert Lake Victoria water to our dry regions
Underdevelopment in Kenya caused by inequity
The government needs to develop the necessary infrastructure for the less developed regions.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Underdevelopment in Kenya caused by inequity
Voters should learn from past electoral mistakes
The poor people are always the victims of predatory leaders who like to promise heaven but disappear soon after they are elected. Unfortunately, the voters never learn.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Voters should learn from past electoral mistakes
Why northern Kenya deserves special attention
The northerners have suffered more under the African government over the years than the colonial government. The region enjoyed more peace under the colonial administration.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Why northern Kenya deserves special attention
Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology
My obsession with birds has been caused by these intrigues around birds in ancient Somali culture.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology
Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology
My obsession with birds has been caused by these intrigues around birds in ancient Somali culture.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Fear of falcons and enduring Somali mythology
As I grow older, time appears to be moving too fast
Do you realise that two years have elapsed since the coronavirus struck? What was supposed to be the New Year 2022 is already in the second trimester.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
As I grow older, time appears to be moving too fast
Use IQ tests, not degrees, to determine aspirants’ suitability
The current election laws require leaders in executive positions like governors and president or their deputies to have a minimum of a basic degree
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Use IQ tests, not degrees, to determine aspirants’ suitability
The Muslim factor in 2022 Elections
The Muslims in Kenya are generally underserved. They are one of the poorest segments of Kenyan society.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
The Muslim factor in 2022 Elections
Our land problem is obsession with the ownership
Desmond Tutu once said, “When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Our land problem is obsession with the ownership
Open Somalia border now to boost trade
If people are allowed to cross freely into Somalia then this can also increase collectible revenue for KRA
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Open Somalia border now to boost trade
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Kenyan politics is like a game of chess
Generally, politics is like a game, more so in Kenya. Our politics resembles a good game of chess.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Kenyan politics is like a game of chess
To end poverty, we should change leaders’ mindset
Ideally, there is nothing that stops us from making bold decisions that can reverse the challenges of poverty and inequality.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
To end poverty, we should change leaders’ mindset
Fight against terrorism no reason to ban hijab
Several countries around the world have decided to forbid the use of the hijab, the veil Muslim women wear to cover their bodies.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Fight against terrorism no reason to ban hijab
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Graft is slowly killing negotiated democracy in Northern Kenya
The concept of negotiated democracy became more pronounced after 2013 when the devolved system of government started taking root.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Graft is slowly killing negotiated democracy in Northern Kenya
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August elections will be followed by loud cries of betrayed leaders
After the elections, proximity to power will be determined by other parameters other than executive positions or appointments to high positions.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
August elections will be followed by loud cries of betrayed leaders
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Why Kenya will not drag itself out of poverty any time soon
Why are we still struggling? And why is it that we only hope to be identified with the lower middle-income countries instead of...
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Why Kenya will not drag itself out of poverty any time soon
Kenyan voters must act rationally while electing their leaders
Once again, elections are around the corner. The decisions we make are likely to determine many things, including the quality of our lives
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Kenyan voters must act rationally while electing their leaders
Without external interference, new CEO can put Kemsa back on track
There is a hue and cry over poor governance and corruption at the Kenya Medical Supplies Authority (Kemsa). But this has not always been the case.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
Without external interference, new CEO can put Kemsa back on track
If well managed, meat industry can boost herders’ and Kenya’s fortunes
Close to 60 per cent of the beef consumed in our urban centres is imported from Tanzania and Somalia.
By Mohamed Guleid 2 years ago
If well managed, meat industry can boost herders’ and Kenya’s fortunes
People of Northern Kenya must unite to have bargaining power
The northern region has generally been underserved and neglected in the national infrastructural investments.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
People of Northern Kenya must unite to have bargaining power
Act on Senate committee's report on extrajudicial killings
Killing people without due process erodes the virtues of good governance and further leads to the fragility of peace and stability.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Act on Senate committee's report on extrajudicial killings
Transform Northern Kenya through new WB partnership programme
The new Country Partnership Framework (CPF) of the World Bank is expected to start soon. This programme will run from 2022 to 2027.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Transform Northern Kenya through new WB partnership programme
There is no one to rescue pastoralists as leaders campaign
The consequences of the drought will certainly lead many to leave and abandon their livestock.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
There is no one to rescue pastoralists as leaders campaign
We should harness talent in Kenya and empower youth
The government should develop a policy that can make it easier for people to network and get access to these opportunities.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
We should harness talent in Kenya and empower youth
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Lwanda Magere story and next year's State House race
The main contenders in the presidential elections next year are getting clearer.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Lwanda Magere story and next year's State House race
As we celebrate achievers, we should name and shame the looters
Today, we are celebrating the 58th Mashujaa Day since we attained our independence. As we celebrate the heroes that brought freedom and honour to the
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
As we celebrate achievers, we should name and shame the looters
Suspend campaigns during crises and focus on the economy
Drought: Once poor pastoralists are left with no options but to come and graze their livestock in the cities, that is when reality will hit hard.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Suspend campaigns during crises and focus on the economy
Stop extra-judicial killings before they polarise country
In the last few years, the security agents in Kenya seem to be collaborating with foreign agents in this war on terror.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Stop extra-judicial killings before they polarise country
Conflict in the north is not just about resources, there’s more
The dire security situation in Laikipia County is not only about resources.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Conflict in the north is not just about resources, there’s more
State should declare a state of emergency on drought
The drought season is with us again.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
State should declare a state of emergency on drought
Kenya is slowly losing its regional economic powerhouse status
To maintain our regional economic status, the government and the people must stop depending on the old narrative that Kenya is the largest economy.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Kenya is slowly losing its regional economic powerhouse status
Two Rivers festival was successful in business and cultural fronts
Towards the end of last month, Two Rivers Mall organised a cultural festival to showcase Somali culture.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Two Rivers festival was successful in business and cultural fronts
Time to stop treating Somalis like second class Kenyan citizens
The assumption of course is that all the ethnic groups shall enjoy equal rights and justice under the law.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Time to stop treating Somalis like second class Kenyan citizens
Kenya is a rich country, the widespread poverty is man-made
If you want to know why we are poor, it is easy to understand. It is not even about major issues like the economy, exports, or climate change.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Kenya is a rich country, the widespread poverty is man-made
What administrators can learn from efficient colonial system
The initial regimes used the DCs and DOs to suppress dissent. In the first two decades, these administrators were semi-gods who were feared.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
What administrators can learn from efficient colonial system
Ostracising suspects could help slay graft dragon
The people who have made corrupt practices their daily routine are like drug addicts; they need to be taken to rehab.
By Mohamed Guleid 3 years ago
Ostracising suspects could help slay graft dragon