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Leonard Khafafa

Bishops' criticism of State wasn't grounded in facts entirely

No doubt, the Kenya Conference of Catholic Bishops means well. Its excoriation of President William Ruto’s administration is done with good intentions.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-11-19 15:07:55

Bishops' criticism of State wasn't grounded in facts entirely

Reconsider proposed VAT on aviation services

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-11-13 07:20:18

Lessons for Kindiki as he settles into his role as deputy president

Kindiki should avoid the temptation of fashioning himself as kingpin of the Mountain. Unlike Nyanza which has had one leader for decades, the Mountain changes leaders every 10 years.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-11-06 20:55:00

Kenya needs a quiet but effective deputy president

The DP is not a co-president. He is the principal assistant to the President. Political power is vested in the Head of State

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-10-23 20:55:00

Kenya needs a quiet but effective deputy president

Rights to our airspace should not be doled out without benefits

Airspace is a resource. And like any other precious resource, it must be protected by countries.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-09-25 10:28:13

Rights to our airspace should not be doled out without benefits

Investing in public day schools will remove need for boarding ones

The number of public schools built over the last couple of decades is woefully inadequate in meeting the needs of a country with a fast-growing population.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-09-10 13:22:16

Investing in public day schools will remove need for boarding ones

Adani should leave JKIA alone, build a new airport

JKIA should be left to domestic and cargo traffic and developed to its maximum potential from own-source revenues and loans obtained using its land assets as collateral.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-09-04 15:00:00

Adani should leave JKIA alone, build a new airport

Kenyans are capable, give them the chance to run JKIA

Adani’s proposal to run JKIA has generated more heat than light. It has been subjected to post-truth narratives that have little substance by way of fact.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-08-21 00:00:00

Kenyans are capable, give them the chance to run JKIA

Kenyans enjoy more freedoms and rights than elsewhere in Africa

Kenyans are the envy of the continent in that they can not only freely express themselves on all issues, but also stand up to the State where it trammels on the rights of citizens.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-08-14 00:00:00

Kenyans enjoy more freedoms and rights than elsewhere in Africa

Adani, airport upgrade company must meet regulatory requirements

JKIA may benefit immensely from a PPP but to be awarded a contract, Adani must first pass the smell test by meeting all regulatory requirements and satisfying all stakeholders.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-08-06 22:43:07

Adani, airport upgrade company must meet regulatory requirements

Gen Z should have known right to protest is not absolute

The right to demonstrate is protected by Kenya’s Constitution. Even then, interminable protests are counterproductive to Kenyans, both at a personal level and as a country.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-07-24 00:00:00

Gen Z should have known right to protest is not absolute

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Succession politics fuelling 'one man, one shilling' calls

No doubt, the ‘one man, one shilling, one vote’ sentiment is being used to mobilise ethnic support for a presidential candidate.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-06-12 21:00:00

Succession politics fuelling 'one man, one shilling' calls

Social media twisting facts about Ruto's trip to the US

No doubt, social media is here to stay. It is cheap, accessible and ubiquitous. It is also fast, many times, breaking news even as it unfolds. But it also has many downsides.

By Leonard Khafafa 2024-05-29 00:00:00