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Kamotho Waiganjo

Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week

We take time off high voltage politics playing out in our courts to dedicate this column to four professors who passed away this week after years of dedicated public service.
By 3 days ago
Fare thee well the four great brains we lost this week
Our Judiciary is the last bastion of hope for a wounded country
Our Judiciary is the last bastion of hope for a wounded country
By 10 days ago
How can we cure the curse of Kenya's second-in-command?
How can we cure the curse of Kenya's second-in-command?
By 17 days ago
It's time for Africa to rise and shine amid global turbulence
It's time for Africa to rise and shine amid global turbulence
By 24 days ago
Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters
Unlike impeachments for governors, the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be the first targeting the Presidency under the 2010 Constitution.
By 30 days ago
Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters
MPs' dance with courts on CDF last kick of a dying horse
CDF offends the devolved system of government, confusing the function assignment process and even taking over functions that belong to county governments.
By 1 month ago
MPs' dance with courts on CDF last kick of a dying horse
Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office
Former acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli’s travails are part of regrettable moments of Kenya’s history in relation to police chiefs’ contempt of court
By 1 month ago
Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office
What we love in Africa, admire about the West
Africa has the most dynamic social relationships anywhere in the world. We touch and keep in touch. We enter and cross into each other’s social boundaries.
By 1 month ago
What we love in Africa, admire about the West
It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it
The passage of the Constitution was culmination of a journey that took better part of 40 years.
By 2 months ago
It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it
Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people
For an impeachment, which involves a few elected legislators overturning the will of the people expressed through an election, the reasons must be of the most severe kind.
By 2 months ago
Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people
Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do
Nothing delighted Kenyans more than Faith Kipyegon’s gold in the 1500 metres especially when her Ethiopian tormentor Gudaf Tsegay in the 5000 metres performed poorly.
By 2 months ago
Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do
Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap
Most fake news is harmless but, in many instances, it can form basis of making key personal, political or economic decisions that ultimately harm us or society.
By 2 months ago
Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap
Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise
Once we take a break from our politics, take a moment to see Kenya. We live in a magical paradise.
By 3 months ago
Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise
New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility
The strength of our Constitution is it protects the rights of even those we may detest.
By 3 months ago
New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility
Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance
If we are to truly reset Kenya, this season of self-reflection requires a “mea culpa” moment where citizens agree, to use biblical terminology that “we have all sinned and fallen short”.
By 3 months ago
Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance
Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought
In Kenya, the silent crisis in ODM, with Raila Odinga’s exit from national politics, points to the failure to adequately prepare for succession.
By 3 months ago
Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought
Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise
Kenya is land of promise, built on hope. We will overcome, together, united.
By 4 months ago
Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise
Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too
The Finance Bill is a constitutional requirement every year and it forms the basis on which government collects revenue to fund the budget for the next financial year.
By 4 months ago
Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too
Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era
Tomorrow is International Father’s Day, one of the few days in the life of the male gender that he is officially celebrated.
By 4 months ago
Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era
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There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour
ANC barely managed to achieve 40 per cent of the vote. MK, though getting most of its vote from KwaZulu Natal, did surprisingly well.
By 4 months ago
There's nowhere to hide for ANC after losing decades long flavour
Why you should spare time and some money for your old school
Other than financial help, these schools are looking for mentors, people who these children can look up to and believe life has chances out there.
By 5 months ago
Why you should spare time and some money for your old school
US red carpet for Ruto is fine, but what is in it for Kenyans?
Amid the pomp and circumstance, what our leadership must remember is that America is not doing this out of their love for Kenya, but for what they can get from this relationship.
By 5 months ago
US red carpet for Ruto is fine, but what is in it for Kenyans?
Spare us wild goose chase in weak impeachment motions
Does it not make an unnecessary mockery to our governance processes and lead to further loss of public faith in accountability processes?
By 5 months ago
Spare us wild goose chase in weak impeachment motions
We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well
Some other truths: firstly, no amount of preparation would have totally eliminated the devastating impact of the rain.
By 5 months ago
We knew the floods were on the way, but we didn't prepare well
Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders
The five-year “extendable” term is therefore an opportunity to vet their electees and the decide whether they deserve another opportunity.
By 6 months ago
Big challenge of our democracy is not longer terms for leaders
MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo
The Waheshimiwas owe us an electoral commission as a matter of urgency, at any rate before the end of the year.
By 6 months ago
MPs owe Kenyans substantive IEBC after two years in limbo
Premium
Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better
We could do better with the terms of service for doctors and other professionals working in the public sector. County governments need to find a way to improve their conditions of work.
By 6 months ago
Devolving health was the right move but handle medics better
ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream
The approval by South Africa’s electoral court of Jacob Zuma’s candidature in the May 29 elections is welcome news for the former President whose fall from grace has been agonising. 
By 6 months ago
ANC facing it's toughest test in South Africa after foiled dream
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 6 months ago
Why allowing creditors to attach public assets will expose us more
Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters
Unlike impeachments for governors, the impeachment of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua will be the first targeting the Presidency under the 2010 Constitution.
By 30 days ago
Impeachment is political even as courts absorb such matters
MPs' dance with courts on CDF last kick of a dying horse
CDF offends the devolved system of government, confusing the function assignment process and even taking over functions that belong to county governments.
By 1 month ago
MPs' dance with courts on CDF last kick of a dying horse
Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office
Former acting Inspector General of Police Gilbert Masengeli’s travails are part of regrettable moments of Kenya’s history in relation to police chiefs’ contempt of court
By 1 month ago
Why we should respect courts even when one is in high office
What we love in Africa, admire about the West
Africa has the most dynamic social relationships anywhere in the world. We touch and keep in touch. We enter and cross into each other’s social boundaries.
By 1 month ago
What we love in Africa, admire about the West
It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it
The passage of the Constitution was culmination of a journey that took better part of 40 years.
By 2 months ago
It's 14 years of new Constitution and we're better, let's embrace it
Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people
For an impeachment, which involves a few elected legislators overturning the will of the people expressed through an election, the reasons must be of the most severe kind.
By 2 months ago
Kawira should turn on her political charm, serve Meru people
Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do
Nothing delighted Kenyans more than Faith Kipyegon’s gold in the 1500 metres especially when her Ethiopian tormentor Gudaf Tsegay in the 5000 metres performed poorly.
By 2 months ago
Lessons from our Paris 2024 heroes and what we must do
Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap
Most fake news is harmless but, in many instances, it can form basis of making key personal, political or economic decisions that ultimately harm us or society.
By 2 months ago
Rise of fake news and how you can avoid misinformation trap
Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise
Once we take a break from our politics, take a moment to see Kenya. We live in a magical paradise.
By 3 months ago
Take a break from hectic politics and sample our magical paradise
New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility
The strength of our Constitution is it protects the rights of even those we may detest.
By 3 months ago
New Cabinet must win public trust and serve with humility
Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance
If we are to truly reset Kenya, this season of self-reflection requires a “mea culpa” moment where citizens agree, to use biblical terminology that “we have all sinned and fallen short”.
By 3 months ago
Gen Z revolt presents Kenyans chance to reflect on governance
Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought
In Kenya, the silent crisis in ODM, with Raila Odinga’s exit from national politics, points to the failure to adequately prepare for succession.
By 3 months ago
Biden and Trump contest offers Kenyan parties food for thought
Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise
Kenya is land of promise, built on hope. We will overcome, together, united.
By 4 months ago
Beyond Gen Z protest, Kenya still remains land of promise
Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too
The Finance Bill is a constitutional requirement every year and it forms the basis on which government collects revenue to fund the budget for the next financial year.
By 4 months ago
Tax demos show there is hope, but must cut expenditure too
Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era
Tomorrow is International Father’s Day, one of the few days in the life of the male gender that he is officially celebrated.
By 4 months ago
Father's Day: What men require for a fulfilling life in modern era
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