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Bernard Amaya

Kenya has adequate resources, our problem is runaway corruption

Several cases of mega corruption attest to the massive wastage of state resources.

By Bernard Amaya 3 years ago

Kenya has adequate resources, our problem is runaway corruption

Why Mudavadi must not listen to the naysayers on 2022 poll

Why Mudavadi must not listen to the naysayers on 2022 poll

By Bernard Amaya 6 years ago

Miguna’s outbursts portray a man on a selfish mission

Miguna’s outbursts portray a man on a selfish mission

By Bernard Amaya 6 years ago

Let religious leaders preach peace, remain partisan ahead of polls

Let religious leaders preach peace, remain partisan ahead of polls

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Why 'sibling rivalry' will be NASA's undoing in polls

What will compromise NASA's chances of winning majority seats, even in its strongholds, is internal competition

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Why 'sibling rivalry' will be NASA's undoing in polls

August polls should strengthen devolution

In the history of our elections, the contest for the presidency is a do-or-die affair

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

August polls should strengthen devolution

Here is why all election stakeholders must cultivate an atmosphere of trust

<p >Kenya is heading to the August polls with a cloud of suspicion hanging over her political landscape, with leading political outfits pulling in opposite directions

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Here is why all election stakeholders must cultivate an atmosphere of trust

Kenya Utalii College crucial in developing technical human resource

Kenya Utalii College is crucial in developing the critical technical human resource for the industry

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Kenya Utalii College crucial in developing technical human resource

Vote for visionary leaders who will bring about change

In barely three months, Kenyans will go to polls

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Vote for visionary leaders who will bring about change

Watch out for disgruntled, insincere aspirants running as independent candidates

The obsession by Kenyans that electing new people to positions of leadership will automatically result in better governance is a fallacy

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Watch out for disgruntled, insincere aspirants running as independent candidates

State must tame cost of living before it’s too late

Kenyans are going through a very tough economic period only comparable to 2002 when the Narc Government took over power from the then ruling party Kanu

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

State must tame cost of living before it’s too late

Polls will test our democratic maturity

The August General Election will be the second one since the promulgation of the Constitution in 2010

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Polls will test our democratic maturity

Graft and drugs big threat to our country

Kenya is paying a heavy price due to corruption and drug abuse

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Graft and drugs big threat to our country

Mudavadi factor to haunt UhuRuto

At the height of the last elections, Musalia Mudavadi was seen by many as the frontrunner to succeed former President Mwai Kibaki

By Bernard Amaya 7 years ago

Mudavadi factor to haunt UhuRuto

MPs failing this country on their oversight role

Parliament is mandated by law to provide oversight over the Executive and other public institutions.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

MPs failing this country on their oversight role

Why devolution is the biggest achievement of the 2010 Constitution

Devolution is the biggest achievement of the 2010 Constitution. The process has seen the extension of resources and power from the center to the periphery.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Why devolution is the biggest achievement of the 2010 Constitution

War on graft should begin at the top

Mega corruption in Kenya is perpetuated by the high and mighty in both the private and public sectors, but the latter is leading the way in perpetuating the vice.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

War on graft should begin at the top

Utalii College the pride of Kenya

Kenya Utalii College is marking its 41st graduation ceremony since it was founded.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Utalii College the pride of Kenya

People should respect rule of law

Civilized and progressive societies all over the world are governed by the rule of law.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

People should respect rule of law

We must not violate the law when hiring

Recruitment of top civil servants is an important process because these are the people who make decisions that affect the future of the country.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

We must not violate the law when hiring

Our politicians are more concerned with the next elections than the problems debilitating the common man

It is said that a politician looks at the next election while a statesman looks at the next generation.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Our politicians are more concerned with the next elections than the problems debilitating the common man

We need leaders who can make hard decisions

At independence, the founding fathers diagnosed the challenges facing the young nation of Kenya as disease, ignorance and poverty.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

We need leaders who can make hard decisions

Events unfolding at Moi University are sad

The incident where two governors and six MPs from the North Rift region stormed Moi University and threatened to block the graduation ceremony that was slated for Thursday and Friday should be condemned in the strongest terms possible.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Events unfolding at Moi University are sad

Kinisu's resignation was long overdue

The resignation of the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission chairman Philip Kinisu was long overdue. Public officers serve on the basis of trust and that is why they are expected to be beyond reproach.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Kinisu's resignation was long overdue

It is time for Raila Odinga to back Luhya candidate

A section of Nyanza legislators recently announced they will not support another presidential candidate other than Raila Odinga.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

It is time for Raila Odinga to back Luhya candidate

Boards should hire CEOs as per law

After their inauguration, boards of State corporations embarked on the crucial mandate of filling vacant positions of Chief Executive Officers.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Boards should hire CEOs as per law

Kenya needs more technical institutions

Kenya is experiencing an acute shortage of skilled manpower due to poor policies that place more emphasis on university education at the expense of technical education.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Kenya needs more technical institutions

Is Raila Odinga's political career finally on the wane?

CORD leader Raila Odinga's political career seems to be at a crossroads as he experiences the worst fallout in his years in politics.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Is Raila Odinga's political career finally on the wane?

Ethnic pacts are very much unreliable

Kenyan politics revolves around conglomeration of ethnic blocs. This arrangement is a real recipe for tension among communities.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Ethnic pacts are very much unreliable

Country heading in the wrong direction

The country is once again engaged in bitter ethnic competition, with the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission at the centre of the dispute.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Country heading in the wrong direction

Time to unite Luhyia community is now

The Luhyia community is the second most populous tribe in Kenya. Unfortunately, the numbers don't add up as far as political influence is concerned given the fragmented nature of the community.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

Time to unite Luhyia community is now

We need an effective anti-graft agency

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has a monumental task of restoring waning public confidence in its work.

By Bernard Amaya 8 years ago

We need an effective anti-graft agency

Democracy can get messy as it questions every action of those in authority

Democracy, they say, is the best form of governance since all players are accorded equal opportunity

By Bernard Amaya 9 years ago

Democracy can get messy as it questions every action of those in authority

Leaders hiding behind prayers rallies to attack rivals, preach divisive politics

Christians believe prayers can provide answers to problems. They believe that when one is confronted with a major dilemma, prayers are a way out. But to communicate with God requires humility and total submission.

By Bernard Amaya 9 years ago

Leaders hiding behind prayers rallies to attack rivals, preach divisive politics

Ruto’s ICC case now a campaign issue

Renewed impetus by the political class to fight off the ICC case facing Deputy President William Ruto has more to do with the populous Rift Valley vote.

By Bernard Amaya 9 years ago

Ruto’s ICC case now a campaign issue

Kenya must revive technical institutions

Science and technology are the main drivers of rapid industrialisation.

By Bernard Amaya 9 years ago

Kenya must revive technical institutions

Dealing with industrial relations calls for some tact

The current wave of strikes by workers has a serious effect on the lives of people and the economy.

By Bernard Amaya 9 years ago

Dealing with industrial relations calls for some tact

Tourism players should take advantage of beatification

The tourism industry has taken a beating following the travel advisories occasioned by insecurity.

By Bernard Amaya 9 years ago

Tourism players should take advantage of beatification

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