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e-Citizen scam: How Kenya perfected the art of losing billions

Let’s narrow our focus to just one scandal: the infamous e-Citizen case, where Sh9.4 billion reportedly went missing.

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The culture of poverty; a visit to Rhoda slum

We continue to read headlines of leaders flying private jets, living in palatial homes, and awarding themselves obscene allowances while children in our slums go hungry.

By 1 month ago

Helicopters all over but no food on the table

I believe we now have one of the highest concentrations of private helicopters in the region.

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Shoot to maim order can only lead to death

I also expect quite a number of deaths here and there since our policemen, while trying to shoot the legs, might fetch the head instead, either deliberately or out of incompetence. 

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Give if you must, but don't tell the whole world

Street families are a common sight in many cities and towns in Kenya. You will find them in dark alleys rummaging for food and scrap in bins all over the place.

By 2 months ago

The emperor fiddles as the country burns

The government has the nerve to accuse the youngsters who were peacefully protesting the death of many of their own in the hands of this same government, of being behind the chaos.

By 2 months ago

Cybercafe to power: Curious case of the IEBC Chairmanship

Is the IEBC chairman the right person to lead Kenya’s Electoral body?

By 3 months ago

Taxing solar panels betrays our environment

Solar panel taxes undermine clean energy progress.

By 3 months ago

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e-Citizen scam: How Kenya perfected the art of losing billions

Let’s narrow our focus to just one scandal: the infamous e-Citizen case, where Sh9.4 billion reportedly went missing.

By 1 month ago

The culture of poverty; a visit to Rhoda slum

We continue to read headlines of leaders flying private jets, living in palatial homes, and awarding themselves obscene allowances while children in our slums go hungry.

By 1 month ago

Helicopters all over but no food on the table

I believe we now have one of the highest concentrations of private helicopters in the region.

By 1 month ago

Shoot to maim order can only lead to death

I also expect quite a number of deaths here and there since our policemen, while trying to shoot the legs, might fetch the head instead, either deliberately or out of incompetence. 

By 2 months ago

Give if you must, but don't tell the whole world

Street families are a common sight in many cities and towns in Kenya. You will find them in dark alleys rummaging for food and scrap in bins all over the place.

By 2 months ago

The emperor fiddles as the country burns

The government has the nerve to accuse the youngsters who were peacefully protesting the death of many of their own in the hands of this same government, of being behind the chaos.

By 2 months ago

Cybercafe to power: Curious case of the IEBC Chairmanship

Is the IEBC chairman the right person to lead Kenya’s Electoral body?

By 3 months ago

Taxing solar panels betrays our environment

Solar panel taxes undermine clean energy progress.

By 3 months ago

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e-Citizen scam: How Kenya perfected the art of losing billions

Let’s narrow our focus to just one scandal: the infamous e-Citizen case, where Sh9.4 billion reportedly went missing.

By 1 month ago

The culture of poverty; a visit to Rhoda slum

We continue to read headlines of leaders flying private jets, living in palatial homes, and awarding themselves obscene allowances while children in our slums go hungry.

By 1 month ago

Helicopters all over but no food on the table

I believe we now have one of the highest concentrations of private helicopters in the region.

By 1 month ago

Shoot to maim order can only lead to death

I also expect quite a number of deaths here and there since our policemen, while trying to shoot the legs, might fetch the head instead, either deliberately or out of incompetence. 

By 2 months ago

Give if you must, but don't tell the whole world

Street families are a common sight in many cities and towns in Kenya. You will find them in dark alleys rummaging for food and scrap in bins all over the place.

By 2 months ago

The emperor fiddles as the country burns

The government has the nerve to accuse the youngsters who were peacefully protesting the death of many of their own in the hands of this same government, of being behind the chaos.

By 2 months ago

Cybercafe to power: Curious case of the IEBC Chairmanship

Is the IEBC chairman the right person to lead Kenya’s Electoral body?

By 3 months ago

Taxing solar panels betrays our environment

Solar panel taxes undermine clean energy progress.

By 3 months ago

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e-Citizen scam: How Kenya perfected the art of losing billions

Let's narrow our focus to just one scandal: the infamous e-Citizen case, where Sh9.4 billion reportedly went missing.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 month ago

The culture of poverty; a visit to Rhoda slum

We continue to read headlines of leaders flying private jets, living in palatial homes, and awarding themselves obscene allowances while children in our slums go hungry.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 month ago

Helicopters all over but no food on the table

I believe we now have one of the highest concentrations of private helicopters in the region.

By Mutahi Mureithi 1 month ago

Shoot to maim order can only lead to death

I also expect quite a number of deaths here and there since our policemen, while trying to shoot the legs, might fetch the head instead, either deliberately or out of incompetence.

By Mutahi Mureithi 2 months ago

Give if you must, but don't tell the whole world

Street families are a common sight in many cities and towns in Kenya. You will find them in dark alleys rummaging for food and scrap in bins all over the place.

By Mutahi Mureithi 2 months ago

The emperor fiddles as the country burns

The government has the nerve to accuse the youngsters who were peacefully protesting the death of many of their own in the hands of this same government, of being behind the chaos.

By Mutahi Mureithi 2 months ago

Cybercafe to power: Curious case of the IEBC Chairmanship

Is the IEBC chairman the right person to lead Kenya's Electoral body?

By Mutahi Mureithi 3 months ago

Taxing solar panels betrays our environment

Solar panel taxes undermine clean energy progress.

By Mutahi Mureithi 3 months ago

Our politicians are wolves in sheep's clothing

The new CS or Senior Advisor now becomes the most ardent government supporter, singing praises in the newly acquired modes of transport

By Mutahi Mureithi 4 months ago

The world king is naked, someone tell him

The tariff wars initiated by President Donald Trump, have had severe global repercussions and will continue doing so.

By Mutahi Mureithi 4 months ago

Why Kenya lacks initiative to push through projects

Look at any large government investment and it is bound to have the soiled fingerprints of some functionary representing interests of some people in high places.

By Mutahi Mureithi 4 months ago

Keep public contracts open for accountability

I have been musing about government contracts and need for accountability on providing key details about them.

By Mutahi Mureithi 5 months ago

Indeed, we are living in interesting times

Here in Kenya, we are indeed living in interesting times, the Chinese version that is.

By Mutahi Mureithi 5 months ago

Yes, pork barrel politics will be our undoing

From the top to the other end of the spectrum, we have made it a specialty to look at everything from the lens of politics.

By Mutahi Mureithi 5 months ago

Our political class are wolves in sheep's clothing

The recent power sharing, if you ask me, is nothing more than a Faustian pact that can only benefit a certain group of people.

By Mutahi Mureithi 6 months ago

Perpetual campaigns derail nation's growth

At the national level, we seem to be in full campaign mode with more than two years before the elections.

By Mutahi Mureithi 6 months ago