Essays
By Elijah Mbalaria The High Court’s judgement on the impeachment of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has ignited a firestorm from Kenyan legal scholars, civil society groups, and constitutional purists. The mechanics of the court’s findings present a profound logical…
By David Onyango President William Ruto’s recent government reshuffle has raised eyebrows in the wake of serious crises in the education and health sectors. The transfer of Basic Education Principal Secretary Julius Bitok to the Tourism docket, has been touted…
By Miriam Nyandika Kenya’s natural heritage is under sustained pressure. Across the country, forests are shrinking, wetlands are being occupied, recreational parks are being repurposed, and protected wildlife habitats are increasingly threatened by encroachment. While development remains essential for economic…
By Jane Odeny The recent recovery of KSh 65.3 million in cash from the Syokimau residence of Patrick Analo Akivaga, Nairobi County’s Chief Officer for Urban Development and Planning, has once again thrust the issue of public accountability into the…
By Risper Atieno Kenya has long distinguished itself as one of East Africa’s most open democracies. Compared to many of its neighbors, it boasts a progressive constitution, a vibrant civil society, an independent media ecosystem, and a history of competitive…
By Elijah Mbalaria Kenya has a gradually nurtured a habit of silencing its reformers before they even get the chance to effect change. The country’s political history is littered with movements that began with genuine conviction and ended up as…
By Miriam Nyandika Sharad Rao is an eminent Kenyan jurist, author, and public servant whose life and career serve as a remarkable front-row seat to the making of modern Kenya. Born in 1935 to Indian immigrant parents, Rao grew up…
By David Onyango The Kenyan public is accustomed to high-stakes national politics. While mainstream campaigns for legislative and gubernatorial seats monopolize the headlines, a parallel, equally fierce spectacle unfolds within the country’s trade unions. The frequent crossover of prominent labor…
By Risper Atieno Many aspiring authors imagine that once they click “send” on their manuscript, the hard work is over. They assume that the book is going to be printed and soon appear on bookstore shelves. While this is comforting,…
By Jane Odeny In Teachers, Unions and Labour Relations in Kenya, co-authors Akelo Misori and John Onyando provide an analytical, authoritative insider account of the tremendous changes that have occurred in Kenya’s education sector. From the immediate post-colonial structural overhauls…