Political Sentiment

Kenya’s foreign policy: A balancing act between peace and mediation

Kenya’s foreign policy has long promoted peace rather than conflict with other countries, earning it a reputation as an impartial mediator among its peers. Kenya’s commitment to non-interference in the domestic affairs of other countries has bolstered confidence and won admiration and respect for the nation. Since September 2022, Kenya has increasingly sought to assert […]...

Kenyan shilling expected to continue free fall against the dollar through 2024, prompting urgent action

The Kenyan shilling’s free fall against the dollar and major currencies is expected to continue for the better part of 2024, as the local currency officially crossed the 160-unit points against the ...

25 Nov 2023

When two dogs fight, a third enjoys the bone: Kenya angles to reap from US-China trade tensions

On November 15, 2023, Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden held their first face-to-face meeting in a year at the Filoli Estate in San Francisco. This was the second time the two le...

23 Oct 2023

With the arraignment of police, Kenya Kwanza seeks an official end to abducted Indian nationals and Kenyan driver saga

On Tuesday, October 17, a group of 15 men were charged at Kahawa Law Court in Nairobi, a few meters from Kamiti Prison. Apart from the last two and the first one on the charge sheet, the men were at v...

28 Aug 2023

Devolution Conference: County Assemblies’ financial autonomy a welcome move

County Assemblies are inching closer to financial autonomy after the devolution conference rooted for their independence in order to strengthen their oversight role on county executives. Last week, se...

7 Aug 2023

Political Sentiment: Performance Contracts: Recent move by Ruto is key to enhancing public sector performance

When the National Rainbow Coalition (Narc) government under Mwai Kibaki took over power in 2003, one of the apparatus they implemented was performance contracts and appraisals within the public servic...

19 Jun 2023

Kenya Kwanza’s First Budget: Tough choices towards recovery plan, stability and growth.

The first budget of President William Ruto’s administration, geared towards an economic turnaround and inclusive growth, came against a background of a challenging domestic and external environment....

12 Jun 2023

Electrifying transportation: Moving from petroleum towards a sustainable e-mobility sector

During the 60th Madaraka Day celebrations in Embu County on June 1, President William Ruto noted that as international petroleum prices continue to rise beyond reach, the cost of fuel locally is risin...

22 May 2023

Financing higher education: Why the new funding model might be the answer to solving financial crises in public universities

The demand for higher education in Kenya has increased despite inadequate funding from various stakeholders. This has led to the cost-sharing policy where the government and parents or stakeholders/do...

17 Mar 2023

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