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Patrick Muinde

Political greed sabotages devolution's progress, leaving citizens to pay price

It is troubling that none of the 47 counties can independently pay their employees' salaries without relying on the equitable share of national revenue—12 years into devolution

Political greed sabotages devolution's progress, leaving citizens to pay price

The disconnect between citizens and leadership points to a nation on edge

The disconnect between citizens and leadership points to a nation on edge

President pays price of populism as he struggles with tax, truth and trust

President pays price of populism as he struggles with tax, truth and trust

2027: A reckoning for broken promises and Kenya's political realities

2027: A reckoning for broken promises and Kenya's political realities

Adani fallout is a lesson on accountability and transparency fight

President William Ruto’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday provided an opportunity to align the public’s sentiments with his administration’s scorecard.

Adani fallout is a lesson on accountability and transparency fight

State of the Nation: Adani saga overshadows Ruto's address

It is not enough for the president to just cancel the public engagements with Adani on the airport and powerline deal.

State of the Nation: Adani saga overshadows Ruto's address

Cabinet doublespeak of growth on paper but struggles on the ground

The swift and intense reactions to the Bishops’ statement from various government agencies and paid State bloggers on social media suggest the critique struck a nerve at the heart of power.

Cabinet doublespeak of growth on paper but struggles on the ground

The comeback of Trumpism: What it means for global geo-economics and Kenya

The world, including Kenya, has acknowledged and adapted to another Trump presidency, recognising the influence of US leadership due to its superpower status.

The comeback of Trumpism: What it means for global geo-economics and Kenya

Why Kenyans are feeling financial pinch despite cheery inflation data

When the government does buy from local businesses or contractors, payments are often delayed, adding to the billions of shillings held in pending bills.

Why Kenyans are feeling financial pinch despite cheery inflation data

Who stands to reap the most as Adani tightens grip and economy flounders?

In defense of the Adani deals, the President argues that using private capital for public infrastructure is preferable to raising taxes or increasing public debt.

Who stands to reap the most as Adani tightens grip and economy flounders?

Markets to remain calm after political storm over Gachagua's impeachment

Despite the unsettling silence from the House on the Hill, the events of the past two weeks have left no doubt that the die had long been cast.

By 2 months ago

Markets to remain calm after political storm over Gachagua's impeachment

DP Gachagua's impeachment exposes soft belly of economic banditry in the country

The intent of this article is not to discuss the merits or demerits of the politics of the impeachment, but to explore the implied economic consequences.

By 2 months ago

DP Gachagua's impeachment exposes soft belly of economic banditry in the country

Hustlernomics has missed the mark and dims country's economic future

Two years into the KK administration, government revenues for August 2024 declined by an estimated 5.4 per cent compared to a similar period in 2023.

By 2 months ago

Hustlernomics has missed the mark and dims country's economic future

NG-CDF's fate sealed, time legislators kissed the fund goodbye

The MPs swift reaction to the fund’s withdrawal betrays their role in the kitty, something they have been trying to distance themselves from in the many amendments!

By 2 months ago

NG-CDF's fate sealed, time legislators kissed the fund goodbye

Ongoing labour unrests are early signs of an economy that's about to collapse

What seems lost to these well-established political and bureaucratic mercenaries is that pervasive socio-economic order has its limits both in society and the economy.

By 3 months ago

Ongoing labour unrests are early signs of an economy that's about to collapse

Adani JKIA takeover deal raises questions on economic governance

The losses suffered by airlines, travellers and the national shame brought unto the Kenyan people are unacceptable. The damage done to Adani's adventures is incurable.

By 3 months ago

Adani JKIA takeover deal raises questions on economic governance

Why state's Sh300 billion tax dream may never happen

The controversy around the oppressive government revenue-raising measures continue in the corridors of justice as the battle over the Finance Act 2023 proceeds at the apex court.

By 3 months ago

Why state's Sh300 billion tax dream may never happen

Raila's ascendancy to AU benefits only him

Even if Raila succeeds in securing the AU seat, there would be little to no benefit at the individual or national level.

By 3 months ago

Raila's ascendancy to AU benefits only him

Fundamental questions raised by Mwangaza's impeachment

As things stand, the people of Meru are likely going to suffer loss of the full term that Kawira Mwangaza will remain the elected Governor of the County.

By 3 months ago

Fundamental questions raised by Mwangaza's impeachment

Irony of killing manufacturing sector only to export farm labour to the UK

It is disheartening to note that Vision 2030’s goal for the manufacturing sector to contribute 25 per cent to GDP was abandoned as far back as 2013.

By 4 months ago

Irony of killing manufacturing sector only to export farm labour to the UK

Mbadi's unenviable task of reviving economy without increasing taxes

For the new Treasury boss, any attempt to resuscitate the offensive tax proposals in the rejected Finance Bill 2024 or in the annulled 2023 Act will be courting another disaster.

By 4 months ago

Mbadi's unenviable task of reviving economy without increasing taxes

Outrage over JKIA transfer exposes hidden costs of Kenya's PPP deals

While many details remain unclear without full disclosure of the details of the privately initiated proposal or any actual contract, this exposé has revealed the mischief in PPP agreements.

By 4 months ago

Outrage over JKIA transfer exposes hidden costs of Kenya's PPP deals

How Gen Z can refine their strategy to win this battle for Kenya's future

Gen Z must now realise their enemy is not President Ruto per se, but an organised criminal enterprise deeply entrenched in the country’s political and economic architecture.

By 4 months ago

How Gen Z can refine their strategy to win this battle for Kenya's future

In this time of crisis, we have a duty to preserve the soul of our nation

It is tragic that the President and security apparatus do not seem to have fully grasped the enormity of the burden on their shoulders.

By 5 months ago

In this time of crisis, we have a duty to preserve the soul of our nation

Ruto faces daunting task of forming new Cabinet amid growing pressure

Will President Ruto learn from his own failures and those of Kibaki 19 years ago?

By 5 months ago

Ruto faces daunting task of forming new Cabinet amid growing pressure

Gen Zs need more than numbers to transform Kenya's defective society

Gen-Z leadership must understand that armies are weakest in their moment of victory, and star performers are most vulnerable at their peak.

By 5 months ago

Gen Zs need more than numbers to transform Kenya's defective society

Protests crisis presents opportunity to reset our political and social order

Six things will ultimately determine if the nation will emerge strong or if it will be sunk by this crisis.

By 5 months ago

Protests crisis presents opportunity to reset our political and social order

Youth take to the streets and social media to revolt against tax regime

I may be wrong, but the unique mobilisation and organisation of the ongoing protest against the Finance Bill 2024 suggest that a new leader will emerge to lead the economic liberation struggle.

By 6 months ago

Youth take to the streets and social media to revolt against tax regime

From Canaan to crisis: The reality of broken promises, economic missteps

By now, any patriotic citizen with at least an average sense of awareness on national matters has some idea of what the government has proposed for the next 12 months, good or bad.

By 6 months ago

From Canaan to crisis: The reality of broken promises, economic missteps

The people have spoken on Finance Bill; MPs must pick where they stand

Regardless of the outcome of the bills going to Parliament next week, two positive aspects stand out from this process.

By 6 months ago

The people have spoken on Finance Bill; MPs must pick where they stand

This year's economic survey shows key pain points for most consumers

This is probably the single largest source of key economic data and indicators that must inform government, business and individual consumer decisions annually.

By 6 months ago

This year's economic survey shows key pain points for most consumers

President's paradox: Ruto's light shines abroad, dims at home

In the coming days and years, political scientists will ponder whether the president’s policy choices on the Haiti Mission were about national or private interest.

By 6 months ago

President's paradox: Ruto's light shines abroad, dims at home

Ruto's haste to introduce more taxes will turn out to be a wild goose chase

If Kenyans are to onboard into this doomed gross tax voyages, is it not only fair for the President and his men to make public a full disclosure of actual tax paid to lead by example?

By 7 months ago

Ruto's haste to introduce more taxes will turn out to be a wild goose chase

Shutting down the country to plant trees masks our leadership failures

How can we truly immortalise our departed country men and women?

By 7 months ago

Shutting down the country to plant trees masks our leadership failures

Labour Day charade as workers left empty-handed amid taxing policies

In essence, the President’s speech drifted into justifying the still unpopular affordable housing programme, engaging in tribal politics, and popularity contests

By 7 months ago

Labour Day charade as workers left empty-handed amid taxing policies

Flooding menace exposes Kenya's perpetual cycle of mismanagement

Listening to diverse opinions on both mainstream and social media, it is evident we all understand what is troubling us.

By 7 months ago

Flooding menace exposes Kenya's perpetual cycle of mismanagement

State onslaught on free media is ill-advised and bound to fail

No government or private business can effectively communicate its agenda, policies and shape public opinion without an effective media engagement.

By 7 months ago

State onslaught on free media is ill-advised and bound to fail

Only bold commitment to action, not conferences will end wage bill crisis

How then can we purport to solve a public wage bill crisis in a conference whose speakers are the perpetrators?

By 8 months ago

Only bold commitment to action, not conferences will end wage bill crisis

Hawkers have become a nuisance to formal businesses in Nairobi's CBD

The chaos unfolding at the City’s CBD should be scenes from the 1960/70s, shortly after independence, not after six decades of self-rule.

By 8 months ago

Hawkers have become a nuisance to formal businesses in Nairobi's CBD

Handling doctors' strike exposes systemic failures in governance

The ongoing doctors’ strike is set to enter into its fourth week. That would mean a full month of total paralysis in public healthcare services.

By 8 months ago

Handling doctors' strike exposes systemic failures in governance

Adani fallout is a lesson on accountability and transparency fight

President William Ruto’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday provided an opportunity to align the public’s sentiments with his administration’s scorecard.

Adani fallout is a lesson on accountability and transparency fight

State of the Nation: Adani saga overshadows Ruto's address

It is not enough for the president to just cancel the public engagements with Adani on the airport and powerline deal.

State of the Nation: Adani saga overshadows Ruto's address

Cabinet doublespeak of growth on paper but struggles on the ground

The swift and intense reactions to the Bishops’ statement from various government agencies and paid State bloggers on social media suggest the critique struck a nerve at the heart of power.

Cabinet doublespeak of growth on paper but struggles on the ground

The comeback of Trumpism: What it means for global geo-economics and Kenya

The world, including Kenya, has acknowledged and adapted to another Trump presidency, recognising the influence of US leadership due to its superpower status.

The comeback of Trumpism: What it means for global geo-economics and Kenya

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