KISUMU, Kenya July 13th -In Kenya’s current political climate, it has become all too predictable that every policy move, every reform, and every decision by President William Ruto is immediately met with a wall of criticism. Alright, it’s your democratic discretion. Some of it is fair—robust democracies thrive on scrutiny—but much of it has become…
KISUMU, Kenya July 12th -In a political landscape often dominated by noise and confrontation, Dr. Raymond Omollo offers a refreshing counter-narrative. As Principal Secretary for the Ministry of Interior, Dr Omollo has steadily emerged as one of Kenya’s most effective and development-focused public administrators. His is a leadership style defined not by spectacle, but by…
“Give to Caesar what belongs to Caesar, and to God what belongs to God.” — Jesus Christ (Mark 12:17) NAIROBI, Kenya July 12- This age-old biblical maxim, while deeply spiritual, carries a profound political and civic message: render credit where it is due. And in Kenya today, that message is timely. Despite mounting criticism and…
ABUJA, Nigeria,June 24,- As the countdown to the 2027 General Elections begins, Kenya is once again witnessing a familiar rise in political tension among the political elites. For a country that has come a long way in democratization, this is a critical moment—one that will either strengthen our democratic ideals or expose the deep fractures…
In Kenya, across twenty-five counties, a quiet revolution is taking place. Its name is Community Led Monitoring (CLM), and its promise is bold: to hand back power to the very people most affected by HIV, TB, and malaria. It is meant to be a tool for transformation, a bridge between systems and lived realities. But…
KISUMU, Kenya – As the clock ticks toward the unveiling of Kenya’s Sh4.3 trillion national budget for the 2025/2026 financial year, the eyes and hopes of the nation are fixed on what lies within its pages. Across households, workplaces, and digital platforms, ordinary Kenyans are waiting—not for grandeur, but for practical relief. Treasury Cabinet Secretary…
Burkina Faso’s 34-year-old President Ibrahim Traoré is not just governing a landlocked West African nation; he is attempting to lead a continental awakening. In fiery speeches and bold policy proclamations, Traoré has called out foreign media and global powers for what he terms the “institutionalized narrative of neocolonialism”—a persistent portrayal of Africa as a continent…
In any functioning democracy, it is right and necessary to raise concerns, debate policies, and challenge those in leadership. Constructive criticism fuels progress, holds leaders accountable, and gives voice to public concerns. Let’s make an effort to aim at good for our country. Let’s not be nihilistic all the time. It is important that we…
As Kenya marks another Madaraka Day on June 1st, we not only celebrate our hard-won internal self-rule attained in 1963 but also the unfolding promise of equitable development under the leadership of President William Ruto. This year, the spotlight shines on Homa Bay County—a region rich in history, potential, and now, renewed hope. Madaraka Day…
Some people enter journalism for the bylines. My friend stepped into the newsroom looking for something much deeper. He believed storytelling could transform lives and uplift communities. Let’s call him the Nomad, a journalist who turned vision into action in the digital news space. The Nomad did not follow the crowd. While most reporters scrambled…