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Colonial Practices and Land Injustices in Kenya

In the history of pre-colonial Kenya, there are no (if any) incidences involving land that lacked a conclusive solution. The Arab and British invasion that paved the way for…

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Why Budget Forums in Kenya are Beyond Food and Per Diem

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People receive a budget in budget forums. A government budget is a document presenting the government’s proposed revenues, spending and priorities for a particular financial year.

Kenyans' Carefree Attitude Undermines Development

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People want to see a road and use it. However, they do not care how it came about or who shall maintain it in future. It applies to other projects like hospitals, classrooms…

Why Two Political Parties in Kenya Will Not Work

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In an article, former Isiolo Deputy Governor Mohamed Guleid enumerates various points on why Kenya needs a dual political party system. He argues that a dual political party…

Kenyan Youth Should Stop Being Puppets For Politicians

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The general elections see a massive turnout from Kenyan youth every five years. The youth make nearly two-thirds of the total registered voters. They take the credit for giving…

Kenyan Politics Lack Professionalism and Insight

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For Kenyan politics, what you vote for is what you get. Democracy in Kenya does not produce many prudent leaders. It is garbage in, garbage out. The dominant politics in the…

Who Cares About the Plight of Street Families in Kenya?

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It is early morning on the day after Christmas. The time is around 4.30 a.m. I am walking along Moi Avenue in Nairobi heading to The Bus Station (BS). The city streets are almost…

Governors Should Provide Information on County Projects

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You hear people complain many times that their county governors have done nothing. The public will blame the governors for the failure of their county governments to deliver…

How to Improve Public Participation in the Counties

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Public participation in Kenyan counties remains a great challenge. It is also a challenge for the national government. Public participation in Kenyan counties is one of the…

What is IEBC's Threshold of Integrity in Politics?

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What is the IEBC threshold for integrity for those seeking elective positions? IEBC is the electoral body that vets potential candidates and their suitability for election.