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Joseph Bonyo

Joseph Bonyo

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BONYO'S BONE: Murkomen, teargas and the truth
February 19, 2026 11:47 (EAT) • 5 days ago

BONYO'S BONE: Murkomen, teargas and the truth

Kenya does not manufacture teargas. It is imported under tightly controlled licences for one purpose, law enforcement, primarily for use by the National Police Service.This is not sugar or rice or maize that passes through open tenders. Every single canister that ente...

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BONYO'S BONE: Matatu vs Boda Boda - Who is blacker?
February 05, 2026 11:45 (EAT) • 2 weeks ago

BONYO'S BONE: Matatu vs Boda Boda - Who is blacker?

While this action may pass as one of the constitutionally protected rights and freedoms, it is important to remind the matatu sector of one painful truth: the boda boda operators learnt from the best. They learnt from you, and unfortunately, you have met your match.

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BONYO'S BONE: Dear CS Julius Ogamba...
January 29, 2026 11:42 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

BONYO'S BONE: Dear CS Julius Ogamba...

Education, globally, is famed as the foundation of any great nation. Fundamentally, it is the building block. It drives the economic prosperity, social progress, and political stability of a country.A strong, accessible, and quality education system is essential for shaping a productive and prospero...

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BONYO'S BONE: Down with the fake rankings on Kenya's education transition
December 18, 2025 10:30 (EAT) • 2 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Down with the fake rankings on Kenya's education transition

Still suffering from the hangover of the 8-4-4 era, these institutions rushed to release their own assessments, complete with mean scores.

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BONYO'S BONE: When public awards replace service delivery
December 11, 2025 11:41 (EAT) • 2 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: When public awards replace service delivery

The natural question then arises: how exactly were these awards conceived? Who determined the top performers, and what science, or lack of it, guided the process?

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BONYO'S BONE: The Damascus roundabout
November 20, 2025 11:45 (EAT) • 3 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: The Damascus roundabout

During the struggle for multiparty democracy, the church marched shoulder to shoulder with the young Turks. And in the push for a new Constitution, they were the nation’s moral compass.Kenya’s history is rich, replicable even, with unforgettable moments where religiou...

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BONYO'S BONE: Efficiency - Look who's talking
November 13, 2025 11:51 (EAT) • 3 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Efficiency - Look who's talking

Their anger, they said, stemmed from what they called systemic failures of the airline and its persistent operational nightmares.

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BONYO'S BONE: Bones in Education CS Ogamba's closet
November 06, 2025 11:58 (EAT) • 3 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Bones in Education CS Ogamba's closet

Sworn into office on the 8th of August, 2024, today marks his 456th day at the helm of the Education Ministry. At his swearing-in, he raised his right hand and vowed to uphold and protect the Constitution of Kenya — a solemn oath that should guide every decision and e...

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BONYO'S BONE: Preaching degrees, drinking...
October 30, 2025 11:40 (EAT) • 3 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Preaching degrees, drinking...

Jhanda says he wants to borrow from China, where influencers must prove their credentials before discussing serious matters like finance, health, or law. On its face, China’s rule attempts to curb misinformation. And sure, that intention has merit in its context....

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BONYO'S BONE: Health - Kiambu dropped the ball
October 02, 2025 11:43 (EAT) • 4 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Health - Kiambu dropped the ball

For 127 days, doctors in Kiambu have been on strike. That’s four months, one week, and five days. In that time, a woman could carry a pregnancy without ever seeing a county doctor. That is how long Kiambu residents have been abandoned.

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