×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Kenya must press reset the button and embrace courage in leadership

Vocalize Pre-Player Loader

Audio By Vocalize

President William Ruto during the commissioning of the Chemususu Water Supply Project at Muserech in Eldama Ravine on August 2, 2024.[Kipsang Joseph, Standard]

As we grapple with inefficiencies and the cycle of early electioneering, it's sobering to observe seamless transition in the United Kingdom, where elections were conducted in a single day, and the new government began its work swiftly.

Ministers in the UK earn approximately half of what their Kenyan counterparts make, yet operate in a system where corruption is strictly prohibited and efficiency is paramount. In contrast, Kenya's political and governance landscape appears marred by inefficiencies, rampant corruption and resource mismanagement. This raises a critical question - Who are we emulating?

Premium Article

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week.

Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access.
Continue Reading  →
What you get
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimised reading
  • Weekly newsletters & digests
Pay via
M - PESA
VISA
Airtel Money
Secure Payments Kenya's most trusted newsroom since 1902
Sports
Harambee Starlets fall to Matildas in Fifa Series final
By AFP 9 hrs ago
Football
Slot in the firing line as Liverpool collapse to PSG
Sports
Star-studded line-up sets stage for tight race at Kip Keino Classic
By AFP 16 hrs ago
Sports
Atletico 'ready' for Champions League success at last