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How to get it right and put politicians in their place in 2017 elections

January 13, 2017 Loise Mwakamba

It’s something of a wonder that Kenyans vote once every five years and spend the remaining four or so years complaining about the leaders they …

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Can We Add Building Trust to Our New Year Resolutions?

January 6, 2017 Loise Mwakamba

New Year is the only time of the year that a wave of hope blows strong. People forgive each other, pledge to be kind to …

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Matiangi proves yet again that corruption and cartels can be defeated

December 30, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

The release of this year’s Kenya Certificate of Secondary Examination (KCSE) revealed everything that’s wrong with this country-the potential to defeat corruption but choosing the …

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The Cost of Corruption and why CJ is on track

December 9, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

273 Members of Parliament were reported to have allegedly looted Sh 4billion from Constituency Development Fund (CDF) in less than one year. Consider that 290 …

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Matiangi restores credibility in KNEC can key institutions borrow a leaf?

December 2, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

Kenyan celebrated musician Julius Owino aka Juliani in the popular song Sheria by Sarabi Band has this verse where he says, things are so bad …

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Lessons for Kenya from the US 2016 Election

November 11, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

Donald Trump is America’s president-elect. We need a moment of silent to let that sink. His win has sent political pundits and pollsters back to …

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Weak Institutions are the curse of our democracy

November 4, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

Last week Kenyans were falling over themselves on social media trying to comprehend how Sh.5billion could disappear at the Health Ministry, following what the government …

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There is no political will to fight corruption. Period!

October 28, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

Kenya begun 2016 on a high corruption note, and it appears the momentum has not been lost even as the year draws to a close. …

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Women and Youth: Don’t Auction our Future!

October 21, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

It’s somewhat immoral to talk about Heroes and not mention the Field Marshall, Dedan Kimathi or the Kapenguria six. While a lot’s been said about …

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Credibility and Prudence is key for IEBC to meet its target

October 14, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) appears to have quite a lot on its in-tray about 9 months to the polls. This week the …

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Patriots Vote: Take the First Step – Register!

October 7, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

Kenya is a venting nation. We just love to vent. Social media has given Kenyans a good avenue to complain about anything and everything. While …

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IEBC faces real threats in the timelines but there’s no need to panic

September 30, 2016 Loise Mwakamba

The report by the joint team on electoral reforms chaired by Senators KiraituMurungi and James Orengo that saw electoral reform laws passed unanimously in both …