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 8 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
KRA goes after nil tax filers and visitors in fresh crackdown
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