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Elias Mokua

Of Jesus' birth and leaders who still behave like King Herod

The political conflicts that have resulted in hundreds of people losing their lives because some King somewhere feels threatened to lose power remind us of the misconception of leadership.

Of Jesus' birth and leaders who still behave like King Herod

Churches have right to decline donations that cause division and confusion

Churches have right to decline donations that cause division and confusion

Stop emotional exploitation of gullible Kenyans by politicians

Stop emotional exploitation of gullible Kenyans by politicians

What Gen Z should do, not do to defeat older politicians in 2027

What Gen Z should do, not do to defeat older politicians in 2027

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

This high-profile political drama in Parliament and formal legal processes in the courts, thrust the voter into an immersive civic education experience.

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

Tackle corruption and you will have enough to pay workers well

Corruption scandals reported in the media for the last five years, leave no doubt that Kenya has the resources to justly remunerate civil servants.

Tackle corruption and you will have enough to pay workers well

Stop ignoring religious leaders' views on issues of national concern

The sense of bewilderment at the poor government service delivery is palpable among many religious leaders.

Stop ignoring religious leaders' views on issues of national concern

When political drama ends, you might find your lives dented

With so much political drama around the Deputy President's impeachment, someone could be taking advantage of our gaze at the political spectacle and dangerously reversing into our means of survival

By 2 months ago

When political drama ends, you might find your lives dented

What Gachagua's public defence revealed about the government

The Deputy President’s self-staged and executed public defence on the allegations listed as grounds for his impeachment brought out useful details on how the Kenya Kwanza government operates.

By 2 months ago

What Gachagua's public defence revealed about the government

Failure to involve intellectuals in decision making is hurting Kenya

The lack of well-reasoned, informed discussions in Parliament, county assemblies, and the media has produced weak and disjointed policies at the national and county levels

By 2 months ago

Failure to involve intellectuals in decision making is hurting Kenya

Two theories that explain Kenya Kwanza's unfolding dirty games

Kenya Kwanza promised unity and a cohesive national agenda, however, factions have emerged within the government, each spewing threats against the other in public forums

By 2 months ago

Two theories that explain Kenya Kwanza's unfolding dirty games

Why churches should not have funds drive in 2026

In the past, the number of politicians invited to church functions tripled over the election campaign period than any other time

By 3 months ago

Why churches should not have funds drive in 2026

Develop sports to create jobs and business opportunities

Sports development represents an obvious and accessible opportunity to tap into youth talent for national development.

By 3 months ago

Develop sports to create jobs and business opportunities

It's tough being public relations manager for Kenyan politicians

Managing public relations for political outfits is no mean feat, It’s a demanding job that requires more than just the typical PR toolkit.

By 3 months ago

It's tough being public relations manager for Kenyan politicians

Opposition has failed to keep Ruto government on its toes

Government appears to is either powerful for the opposition to challenge or the opposition itself is too fragmented and disorganised to fulfill its constitutional mandate.

By 3 months ago

Opposition has failed to keep Ruto government on its toes

Public office holders have duty to improve the lives of citizens

Being in government means providing quality, tangible and legacy services to the citizens.

By 4 months ago

Public office holders have duty to improve the lives of citizens

Provide affordable laptops and connect schools to the internet

For CBC to fully achieve its goals, every teacher and learner should have access to a laptop, supported by reliable internet connectivity in all schools across the country.

By 4 months ago

Provide affordable laptops and connect schools to the internet

Raila owes Kenyans explanation why he disowned worthy cause

I am not sure who asked for a government of national unity as a solution to the problems we have.

By 4 months ago

Raila owes Kenyans explanation why he disowned worthy cause

Gen Z's dream shouldn't get lost amid ongoing political changes

The focus has shifted from the Gen Z grievances to the composition of the proposed Cabinet.

By 4 months ago

Gen Z's dream shouldn't get lost amid ongoing political changes

For Ruto's regime to succeed, it must first cultivate public trust

To a few people, some politicians can be trusted. There are always exceptions.

By 4 months ago

For Ruto's regime to succeed, it must first cultivate public trust

Calling snap polls would result in a win-win outcome for Kenya

A patriotic gesture of empathy and reconciliation where people felt aggrieved would have given priceless legitimacy to the Kenya Kwanza presidency.

By 5 months ago

Calling snap polls would result in a win-win outcome for Kenya

Ruto is under siege but his men and women aren't helping him

The Presidency is struggling to defend itself.

By 5 months ago

Ruto is under siege but his men and women aren't helping him

National anthem, the glue that holds Generation Z together

Of all songs Gen Z knows, what united them near and far, at least when together during the protest is the national anthem.

By 5 months ago

National anthem, the glue that holds Generation Z together

Why 'GenZ' will stand up for justice more than anyone else

GenZ individuals are sharper and more intuitive than they are often credited for.

By 6 months ago

Why 'GenZ' will stand up for justice more than anyone else

Without adequate funds, we'll not achieve much from CBC

CBC student too are likely to graduate like their 8-4-4 predecessors to join the thousands of job-seekers.

By 6 months ago

Without adequate funds, we'll not achieve much from CBC

President and DP engaging in politics of pity; it's dangerous

We have set our bar for leadership too low. We need visionary leaders who will foster a culture of nationhood.

By 6 months ago

President and DP engaging in politics of pity; it's dangerous

What widening cracks in Kenya Kwanza says about our politics

The internal strife within Kenya Kwanza highlights a significant constitutional contradiction: The notion that power resides with the people.

By 6 months ago

What widening cracks in Kenya Kwanza says about our politics

Is this why corruption is rife in our deeply religious nation?

All of us who believe in God have an obligation to introspect and heed our conscience in the face of corruption.

By 6 months ago

Is this why corruption is rife in our deeply religious nation?

It's corruption that is stealing millions of young people's jobs

Corruption plays a significant role in this, diverting resources that could otherwise be used to create jobs and improve the lives of many Kenyans.

By 7 months ago

It's corruption that is stealing millions of young people's jobs

Tread carefully on proposal to scrap permanent employment

Permanent employment provides job security, consistency, clear steps leading to career progression over the years, flexibility to acquire specialised skills and experiences.

By 7 months ago

Tread carefully on proposal to scrap permanent employment

Push to extend presidential term reeks of ulterior motive

I understand countries that have gone through wars may have a different justification for leaders to hold on to power but certainly not Kenya and not Tanzania. Stay longer in the office? What for?

By 7 months ago

Push to extend presidential term reeks of ulterior motive

Government should address land grab menace with finality

Recent media reports on communities finding themselves internally displaced because some “owner or developer” has turned up to claim the land are disturbing.

By 8 months ago

Government should address land grab menace with finality

Administering exams online for universities has many pitfalls

The examiners are to ensure exams have a blend of analytical, evaluative and creative questions for the student to demonstrate critical thinking in connecting concepts.

By 8 months ago

Administering exams online for universities has many pitfalls

This is the right time for Kenya to fix its broken electoral system

We need to take our country more seriously for the sake of future generations if we don’t care about ourselves.

By 8 months ago

This is the right time for Kenya to fix its broken electoral system

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

This high-profile political drama in Parliament and formal legal processes in the courts, thrust the voter into an immersive civic education experience.

There is no difference between Kenyan politics and shadow plays

Tackle corruption and you will have enough to pay workers well

Corruption scandals reported in the media for the last five years, leave no doubt that Kenya has the resources to justly remunerate civil servants.

Tackle corruption and you will have enough to pay workers well

Stop ignoring religious leaders' views on issues of national concern

The sense of bewilderment at the poor government service delivery is palpable among many religious leaders.

Stop ignoring religious leaders' views on issues of national concern

When political drama ends, you might find your lives dented

With so much political drama around the Deputy President's impeachment, someone could be taking advantage of our gaze at the political spectacle and dangerously reversing into our means of survival

By 2 months ago

When political drama ends, you might find your lives dented

What Gachagua's public defence revealed about the government

The Deputy President’s self-staged and executed public defence on the allegations listed as grounds for his impeachment brought out useful details on how the Kenya Kwanza government operates.

By 2 months ago

What Gachagua's public defence revealed about the government

Failure to involve intellectuals in decision making is hurting Kenya

The lack of well-reasoned, informed discussions in Parliament, county assemblies, and the media has produced weak and disjointed policies at the national and county levels

By 2 months ago

Failure to involve intellectuals in decision making is hurting Kenya

Two theories that explain Kenya Kwanza's unfolding dirty games

Kenya Kwanza promised unity and a cohesive national agenda, however, factions have emerged within the government, each spewing threats against the other in public forums

By 2 months ago

Two theories that explain Kenya Kwanza's unfolding dirty games

Why churches should not have funds drive in 2026

In the past, the number of politicians invited to church functions tripled over the election campaign period than any other time

By 3 months ago

Why churches should not have funds drive in 2026

Develop sports to create jobs and business opportunities

Sports development represents an obvious and accessible opportunity to tap into youth talent for national development.

By 3 months ago

Develop sports to create jobs and business opportunities

It's tough being public relations manager for Kenyan politicians

Managing public relations for political outfits is no mean feat, It’s a demanding job that requires more than just the typical PR toolkit.

By 3 months ago

It's tough being public relations manager for Kenyan politicians

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