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If he stabilises the economy, 2027 election will be Ruto's to lose

Dr Ruto, currently in his first term, has announced he will seek re-election. His presidency began with a narrow win and has faced significant opposition, including frequent protests.

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Acknowledge and address problems besetting CBC

Kenyan’s education sector is facing a crisis that calls for honesty and accountability from those in power.

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Gen Zs sincere but sincerely wrong on many fronts

The Gen Z-led protests that erupted in Kenya in June 2024, sparked by opposition to the Finance Bill, were driven more by emotion than understanding of the country’s economic realities.

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Why Gen Z's outrage is based on unverified allegations

A significant number of young protesters often rely on popular but inaccurate talking points which have created fertile ground for misinformation that escalates public anger.

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There is need to rethink how protests are conducted

In Zambia, 10,000 villagers were once under the watch of a single police officer. When a government official arrived in the region, the villagers had to walk 10 KM to meet the official.

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Gen Z must channel grievances through constitutional means

Gen Z is acutely aware of social injustice and unafraid to challenge authority. Their passion is commendable. But it must be guided by principle.

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Don't demonise entire police service because of a few rogue elements

To demonise the entire police force because of a few rogue elements is not only intellectually lazy but dangerous

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Why 2025 airline financial results may not be as rosy as last year's

The aviation industry often reflects the broader state of the global economy. As such, it can serve as a bellwether; signaling either an impending upswing or forewarning of economic headwinds.

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This year's Finance Bill should not lead to loss of lives

The Finance Bill 2025 risks becoming yet another flashpoint in the increasingly fractious relationship between the government and sections of the public.

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Proponents of 'no country for old men' should have second thoughts

Gen Z need to realise that leadership must be earned meritoriously; not wrested from those they imagine are old men and women who have outlived their sell-by dates

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Four things Kenya and Africa should do to improve aviation sector

Kenya hosted the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Ground Handling Conference (IGHC). This conference was the first of its kind on the continent.

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How current political ongoings might affect various 'kingpins'

The Court of Appeal has quashed DCJ October 18, 2024 orders. These orders assigned three petitions, challenging the ouster of Rigathi Gachagua as deputy president (DP), to three judges.

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Huge infrastructure projects might boost Ruto's re-election bid

Huge infrastructure projects might boost Ruto's re-election bid.

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US, China should seek a consensus to avoid further economic damage

The US and China should seek consensus to avoid damaging their economies.

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Pan-African airline group solution to regional aviation challenges

Air Tanzania and Air Uganda, working together with Kenya Airways and South African Airways (SAA), could benefit from a consolidation of their operations.

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America has sneezed and the rest of the world has caught a cold

Trump’s form of economic irredentism does not come as a surprise. He has for years called for retaliatory tariffs against the US’ trading partners.

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Military chief gagged no one from speaking against government

A section of politicians have castigated Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri for allegedly dabbling in politics over his warning against "Ruto must go chants."

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Giving Middle East carriers unfettered access to Kenyan skies bad for local aviation industry

An open skies policy operates on the principle of reciprocity. Countries that granted frequencies to others must also allow others the same number of frequencies.

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Kenyan domestic workers are not children of a lesser god

Those flying out of Kenya, transiting through the Middle East, may have seen scores of young, naive-looking women.

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The MoU between Ruto and Raila defangs Gachagua by removing Raila’s populous support base from the former’s ethnic calculus.

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With Raila by his side, the next election is Ruto's to lose

With luminaries from the Raila Odinga's party now in the government, the next presidential election is Ruto’s to lose.

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If he stabilises the economy, 2027 election will be Ruto's to lose

Dr Ruto, currently in his first term, has announced he will seek re-election. His presidency began with a narrow win and has faced significant opposition, including frequent protests.

By 1 month ago

Acknowledge and address problems besetting CBC

Kenyan’s education sector is facing a crisis that calls for honesty and accountability from those in power.

By 1 month ago

Gen Zs sincere but sincerely wrong on many fronts

The Gen Z-led protests that erupted in Kenya in June 2024, sparked by opposition to the Finance Bill, were driven more by emotion than understanding of the country’s economic realities.

By 1 month ago

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Why Gen Z's outrage is based on unverified allegations

A significant number of young protesters often rely on popular but inaccurate talking points which have created fertile ground for misinformation that escalates public anger.

By 2 months ago

There is need to rethink how protests are conducted

In Zambia, 10,000 villagers were once under the watch of a single police officer. When a government official arrived in the region, the villagers had to walk 10 KM to meet the official.

By 2 months ago

Gen Z must channel grievances through constitutional means

Gen Z is acutely aware of social injustice and unafraid to challenge authority. Their passion is commendable. But it must be guided by principle.

By 2 months ago

Don't demonise entire police service because of a few rogue elements

To demonise the entire police force because of a few rogue elements is not only intellectually lazy but dangerous

By 2 months ago

Why 2025 airline financial results may not be as rosy as last year's

The aviation industry often reflects the broader state of the global economy. As such, it can serve as a bellwether; signaling either an impending upswing or forewarning of economic headwinds.

By 3 months ago

This year's Finance Bill should not lead to loss of lives

The Finance Bill 2025 risks becoming yet another flashpoint in the increasingly fractious relationship between the government and sections of the public.

By 3 months ago

Proponents of 'no country for old men' should have second thoughts

Gen Z need to realise that leadership must be earned meritoriously; not wrested from those they imagine are old men and women who have outlived their sell-by dates

By 3 months ago

Four things Kenya and Africa should do to improve aviation sector

Kenya hosted the International Air Transport Association’s (IATA) Ground Handling Conference (IGHC). This conference was the first of its kind on the continent.

By 3 months ago

Premium

How current political ongoings might affect various 'kingpins'

The Court of Appeal has quashed DCJ October 18, 2024 orders. These orders assigned three petitions, challenging the ouster of Rigathi Gachagua as deputy president (DP), to three judges.

By 4 months ago

Huge infrastructure projects might boost Ruto's re-election bid

Huge infrastructure projects might boost Ruto's re-election bid.

By 4 months ago

US, China should seek a consensus to avoid further economic damage

The US and China should seek consensus to avoid damaging their economies.

By 4 months ago

Pan-African airline group solution to regional aviation challenges

Air Tanzania and Air Uganda, working together with Kenya Airways and South African Airways (SAA), could benefit from a consolidation of their operations.

By 4 months ago

America has sneezed and the rest of the world has caught a cold

Trump’s form of economic irredentism does not come as a surprise. He has for years called for retaliatory tariffs against the US’ trading partners.

By 5 months ago

Military chief gagged no one from speaking against government

A section of politicians have castigated Chief of Defence Forces General Charles Kahariri for allegedly dabbling in politics over his warning against "Ruto must go chants."

By 5 months ago

Giving Middle East carriers unfettered access to Kenyan skies bad for local aviation industry

An open skies policy operates on the principle of reciprocity. Countries that granted frequencies to others must also allow others the same number of frequencies.

By 5 months ago

Kenyan domestic workers are not children of a lesser god

Those flying out of Kenya, transiting through the Middle East, may have seen scores of young, naive-looking women.

By 5 months ago