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Austerity Alone Won’t Save Kenya, Corruption Reform Is Key

July 5, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
3 min read
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In today’s address, President William Ruto outlined a series of austerity measures aimed at reducing government expenditure. These measures include dissolving state corporations with overlapping functions, suspending the...

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The Unholy Alliance: Kenya’s Blurring Line Between Church and State

June 30, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
5 min read
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This article highlights evangelical churches' growing influence in Kenya's government, raising concerns about church-state separation and accountability.

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Beyond Closed Doors: Unlocking Hidden Opportunities

June 29, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
6 min read
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  From a philosophical standpoint, the metaphor of closed doors can be interpreted as the inevitable challenges and barriers encountered in the human experience. These apparent obstructions are both impediments and...

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Gen Z Speaks: A Call for True Democratic Engagement

June 29, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
5 min read
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The protests by Kenyan Gen Z youths against the Finance Bill 2024 highlight this generation’s remarkable political and social awakening. The protests emerged in response to an escalating cost of living and a perceived...

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Finance Bill 2024: A Double Blow to Kenya’s Economy and Education

June 29, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
7 min read
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This article critiques Kenya's Finance Bill 2024, condemning tax hikes on essential goods and education budget cuts, arguing they threaten economic stability and constitutional rights to education.

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Behind the Smile: The Hidden Costs of Emotional Conformity in Society

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May 10, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
8 min read
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"Behind the Smile" explores the psychological and social repercussions of suppressing emotions to meet societal expectations. It examines how such conformity leads to emotional distress and weakened social bonds, advocating for a...

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Forever or For Never: A Satirical Look at Perils of Late Blooming Love

April 26, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
11 min read
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Venturing into the realm of late marriage, many individuals find a stark contrast between the idyllic “happily ever after” and their actual experiences, which often resemble convoluted dramas filled with financial...

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Voices and Virtue in the Power of Rumor-mongering

April 22, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
7 min read
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The Socratic method, deeply entrenched in pursuing ethical virtue and knowledge, propels individuals towards a life of maadili and moral introspection (Plato, “The Republic”). This methodology, however, is not an...

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The Tussle for Western Kenya’s Political Heart: Natembeya vs. Wetangula

April 16, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
6 min read
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An intriguing battle of influence unfolds in Kenyan politics’ vibrant and competitive arena, particularly in the Western region. Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya, noted for his progressive and reformative approach, is...

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Western Kenya’s Political Landscape: A Tale of Two Egos

April 16, 2024
by Bernard Omukuyia
13 min read
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Under the blinding spotlight of Kenya’s political stage, two seasoned thespians, Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula, once again dance in the grand ballet of unity. With a flourish of grand gestures and soaring orations...

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