Category Archives: Opinion
Keeping An Eye On Turns and Twists in Gachagua’s Political ‘Martyrdom’
Feb 11, 2025 at 08:05 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha Former Deputy President (DG) Rigathi Gachagua’s political journey is a galaxy of ups and downs. Gachagua served as Mathira MP for one term, then got catapulted to the second highest political office on the land. The story then took a dramatic turn, evolving him from a DG to a ‘martyr’ and […]
Matiang’i, Maraga: Gusii Bulldogs on the 2027 Bullseye
Feb 10, 2025 at 07:37 PM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The announcement that Dr. Fred Matiang’i and Emeritus Chief Justice David Maraga, two influential sons of the Gusii community, are both eyeing the presidential seat in 2027, has created ripples in Kenyan politics. It has also sparked debates on their potential impact both within the Gusii region and on the national […]
Speaker Wetang’ula dismisses court ruling on dual role as “ordinary comments”
Feb 08, 2025 at 12:40 PM
By KPC Reporter National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula has dismissed the High Court’s ruling on his dual role as Speaker and Party Leader of Ford Kenya, terming the decision as mere “ordinary comments” in law that are non-binding and have no practical effect. Through his legal advisor, Mr. Benson Milimo, Wetang’ula said that the court […]
Revisiting the Fox, Hedgehog Analogy as Gachagua Goes for Ruto’s Jugular
Feb 08, 2025 at 07:57 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha In the ever-evolving world of Kenyan politics, the rivalry between President William Ruto and his former deputy, Rigathi Gachagua, has taken on the shape of a modern-day political drama. The fallout between the two, once staunch allies, offers a fascinating exploration of political strategies through the lens of the ancient Greek […]
Why Money Is Never Enough However Hard One Works
Feb 07, 2025 at 10:41 AM
By Godwin Mose To those who have never known the real meaning of financial hardship, money means security, comfort, and the ability to enjoy life. But to those who have fought their way out of poverty, money is more than just a means to an end; money is survival itself. It is a fragile lifeline […]
Uganda’s Blatant Disregard for the Rule of Law Worrying
Feb 07, 2025 at 09:46 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The trial and incarceration of Kizza Besigye in the UPDF martial courts exemplify the growing crisis in Uganda’s judicial system under President Yoweri Museveni’s prolonged rule. Besigye, a civilian, is being tried in a military court, a clear violation of the 2005 Supreme Court ruling that declared such trials unconstitutional. This […]
Joy as Kereri turns 60, ‘Leading Forward’
Feb 04, 2025 at 10:59 AM
By Elias Moturi It is exciting that Kereri Girls’ High School is clocking 60 in style. Already, preparations are on top gear as the big day, 16th February draws nigh. The institution opened its doors in 1965 as a Girls Secondary School, having been established by the Pentecostal Assemblies of God-(PAG-K). The church has its […]
Why gambling should worry us
Feb 04, 2025 at 06:58 AM
Bý Godwin Mose Gambling has infiltrated our social public and does not discriminate anyone on the basis of age, gender, religion or level of education. Sadly, it has emerged as one of the biggest problems in today’s society. It is no more a game; instead, it is an addiction that break families, trigger depression and […]
Is Trump Gambling With America’s Global Influence?
Feb 03, 2025 at 07:48 AM
By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha American President Donald Trump who took the oath of office last month is on a mission and his actions are sending shock waves across the world. Trump’s hurried withdrawal of international aid programs, such as USAID, has raised significant concerns about the long-term impact on America’s global influence and superpower status. […]
Why Climate Change Is A Global Issue
Feb 02, 2025 at 12:30 PM
By Raphael Tora The issue of climate change sounded alien and distant to millions of people at the turn of the 21st century. As the phenomenon started to sink, many noticed that climate had started to act like a character in a suspense novel, full of twists and turns that scientists and policymakers struggled to […]