Linus Kaikai
106 Articles
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Stop this State lodges madness!
But let’s talk about this rapid expansion of the state lodges network. As the circumstances of their inauguration show, state lodges serve short-term purposes. They are short-stay facilities for the exclusive use of the president when visiting the regions.
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Dear Gen Z, get registered to vote!
The IEBC has just announced that the continuous registration of voters will resume on Monday, the 29th of this month. So, to the Gen Z that so proudly carried Kenyan flags at the peaceful beginning of protests on June 18, last year, here comes your moment. If you are 18 years and above, don’t l...
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Our athletes, our anthem and our flag
To our glorious athletes in Tokyo, we are proud of you and immeasurably grateful for the honour you bring our nation. Kenya tonight sits a proud second place on the medals table courtesy of the individual brilliance of our world beating athletes.
KAIKAI'S KICKER: Let’s give EACC powers to prosecute corruption cases
The EACC, in an uncharacteristic moment of bravery, accused the ODPP of being the weakest link in the fight against corruption. EACC cited cases that have been withdrawn as proof that the ODPP is shortchanging Kenyans in the so-called war on corruption.
KAIKAI'S KICKER: Mr. President, give us the ‘State capture’ inquiry!
With 39 days to the August 2022 election, the presidential candidate pledged that within 30 days of coming into office, he would appoint the State Capture Inquiry Commission to, among other things, examine the extent of cronyism and political elite influence over public institutions and make recomme...
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Can EACC confront the big fish?
The EACC explained that the purpose of the survey was to establish the status of unethical practices and corruption in the country. It was no surprise that the survey established that corruption is the second most pressing problem in Kenya; the first problem being unemployment....
KAIKAI'S KICKER: Go, Harambee Stars, Go!
CHAN looks like a potentially good break for this country, especially if we take this moment to reignite our passion for national football. Without contestation, Kenya is a football-mad nation. Let no one doubt it, we adore football. Not just our own, but just good fo...
KAIKAI'S KICKER: Rigging - The real test for IEBC in 2027
Without a doubt, ladies and gentlemen of the IEBC, your in-tray is full with pending assignments that include over 20 by-elections around the country.No doubt there is so much in your hands even this very minute. But, lose not, sight of the one main ball in the air –...
KAIKAI’S KICKER: Incitement - Between Maiyo and Koech
A young man has expressed something he felt very strongly about. What if this is exactly how a million other young Kenyans feel? How many DCI raids would fix that?
KAIKAI'S KICKER: Dialogue or early elections?
Without a doubt, a situation of civil strife pertains in our country today. Oftentimes, we come just one word short of ‘civil war’.