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Governor Irungu Kang'ata is a politician whose journey—from ward representative to county CEO—speaks volumes about his political intelligence and dedication. His column in the Sunday Nation (28/09/2025), "Crafting a Good Foreign Policy for Kenya," is commendable for its timeliness and direct link to President William Ruto's powerful address at the 80th UN General Assembly (UNGA).                                                            DR. William Ruto-The President of the Republic of Kenya addressing the 80th UNGA at Newyork However, while Governor Kang'ata is a progressive force domestically, his foreign policy prescriptions suffer from the classic political flaw: mistaking inspirational analogy for functional policy blueprint. His reference to Singapore and Lee Kuan Yew, while intellectually attractive, is a diplomatic distraction...

The political air in Kitui today was not just charged; it was electrified. As Honourable Engineer Vincent Musyoka-Kawaya took his empowerment program to the heart of Kitui Central, alongside his distinguished allies, he delivered a speech that will undoubtedly send seismic shockwaves through the very foundations of the old political establishment.                                                                Hon Kawaya engages the youth during an empowerment program at Kitui Central This was more than just a rally; it was a defiant, razor-sharp articulation of the country’s current economic truth, a call for political accountability, and a powerful defence of the new administration’s uphill battle. The immediate target? Former President Uhuru Kenyatta, whose statements during the Jubilee NDC meeting in Nairobi today were i...

The political landscape, especially as we look towards future contests, demands sobriety, decency, and mutual respect. This is a message aimed directly at the Maendeleo Chap Chap (MCC) party and its leadership, particularly in light of what appears to be a concerted effort to undermine and engage in politics of hatred and chest-thumping.                                             Maendeleo ChapChap Leaders at Mumbuni North For too long, the Honourable Engineer Kawaya has extended a hand of respect and understanding to his colleagues and perceived partners, including the wing of MCC led by former Governor Alfred Mutua. That respect, however, seems to have been met not with reciprocation, but with ill-schemes and calculated efforts to belittle the outright doyen of Kamba politics, Hon. Eng. Kawaya. Let us be unequivocally clear: while we respect every party's right to campa...

  A Must-Read Dissection of the Political Fault Lines Shaping Kenya's Future. The veneer of unity in Kenya's opposition, currently branded as 'Opposition United,' has been peeled back, not by government attack, but by the opposition itself. Yesterday's candid, albeit strategically nuanced, interview of Wiper Patriotic Front Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka on Citizen TV served as a political X-ray, exposing a constellation of leaders whose individual egos are, perhaps, their coalition's greatest threat.                                                            Hon Kalonzo Musyoka interview at Citizen TV What emerged from the TV studio—a deliberate departure from the lavish living room interviews often favoured by his counterparts—was a portrait of a disjointed collective driven less by a shared agenda for the nation, and more by a de...

​In a political landscape often characterized by grandstanding and fleeting promises, there emerge leaders whose actions speak louder than any rally cry. Hon. Vincent Musyoka-Kawaya, the indefatigable Member of Parliament for Mwala, is one such beacon. His unwavering commitment to his people, particularly in the critical sectors of education and development, paints a vivid picture of a leader working in overdrive, a true architect of progress for Makueni.                                         Hon Eng Kawaya with prof Crispin Kiamba the acting Vice Chancellor SEKU ​Just hours after his plane touched down from the exhilarating World Athletics Championships in Tokyo, Japan, one might expect a moment of respite. Not for Hon. Kawaya. Instead, he plunged straight into the heart of progress, convening with university dons in hushed boardrooms. His mission? To solidify plans for a new unive...

There is a hollow ache in the heart of Mumbuni North. A silence that has echoed for two long, painful years since we buried our hope with our beloved Hon. Kavuu. We watched, our faces streaked with tears, as the soil covered a leader who was one of us, a voice that was our own. And in that moment of profound grief, we were given a promise. A promise from the highest office in our county, that our Governor would be our surrogate MCA, that she would be the hand to wipe our tears and the shoulder on which we could lean.                   Hon Misi Mumbuni North UDA Candidate flagged by the UDA’s Organizing Secretary Hon Kawaya at Kisooni Catholic Church Grounds But a promise is just a word. And in Mumbuni North, those words have turned to dust, just like the roads that cut through our community. We live on paths of sorrow—narrow, dusty, and torn apart by gullies—each one a cruel reminder of a vow forgotten. Our children, the very fruit of our...

The political stage in Machakos recently became the scene of a familiar but no less repulsive spectacle. Instead of using the platform to articulate a vision for progress or to address the real challenges facing Kenyans, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua chose to unleash a tribal slur, referring to Hon. Eng. Vincent Musyoka-Kawaya as President Ruto's "Kibaraka," or "errand boy."                                                      Rigathi Gachagua addressing a political rally at Machakos This is more than just a political insult; it's a profound act of disrespect and a dangerous continuation of the politics of mediocrity that has held our nation back for too long. Gachagua's words are a slur not just against one leader, but against the people he was elected to represent and against the very notion of a new, progressive kind of politics. To u...

In the bustling town of Machakos, a political drama unfolded recently, not on the stage of development or policy debate, but in the stale, predictable air of tribal politics. A group of "United Opposition" leaders, including some of the nation's most senior politicians, converged on the region, not with a blueprint for progress, but with a tired and dangerous agenda: to weaponize a professional matter and turn it into a tribal grievance. Their target? The recent leadership change at the Kenya Electricity Transmission Company (KETRACO).                                       Dr (Eng) John Muoki Mativo former KETRACO CEO This blog post is not a political screed, but a call for reason. We must look at the facts and call out this cheap politics for what it is. It's time to reject the politics of mediocrity and tribal bigotry and embrace a new era of meritocracy and accountability. The leadershi...

The promise was grand, etched into the very fabric of Kenya's 2010 Constitution. Devolution, a revolutionary concept, was designed to be the antidote to decades of centralized governance, a system that had long left the majority of Kenyans feeling disenfranchised and neglected. The objective was simple yet profound: to bring development closer to the people, empowering communities and reducing their dependence on the national government. The constitution, in Articles 174, 175, and 176, laid out a clear blueprint for this new dispensation, establishing county governments with the mandate to serve as the engines of local progress. It was a system that envisioned real public participation, where the voices of ordinary citizens would be the compass guiding the allocation of resources and the implementation of projects. The people were supposed to be the architects of their own future, part of the decision-making on where, when, and how development should be done.       ...

  By a Concerned Citizen of Machakos Our beautiful Machakos County, the land of rolling hills, mango trees, and immense potential, is at a crossroads. For too long, we have witnessed a spectacle in our County Assembly that is both tragic and frustrating. We have Members of the County Assembly (MCAs) who were elected to be our champions but have instead become mere "hand-clappers" to the sitting governor or political masters. They are seen as cogs in a political machine, not as the independent leaders our Constitution so carefully designed them to be.                                                         Machakos County Assembly in Session The voters of Machakos deserve better. They deserve to see their MCAs as architects of progress, not as political operatives whose only objective is to please their superiors or agitate for a bigger slic...

  Ethiopia's economy is a tale of resilience and strategic transformation. Despite internal and external challenges, it continues to be one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. The country's growth is led by the services, industry, and agriculture sectors. This impressive performance is a testament to the government's commitment to a market-based economy and its bold structural adjustment programs. Ethiopia has embarked on a series of structural reforms aimed at liberalizing its economy and attracting foreign investment. Historically, the country had a centralized, state-led economic model. However, recent years have seen a shift towards privatization and opening up key sectors, including telecommunications and finance. The government's Homegrown Economic Reform Agenda has been instrumental in this transformation.                                             ...