Vincent Obadha

February 21, 2026 11:48 (EAT) • 4 days ago

As Nairobi County comes under new management, Ruto-Sakaja pact reignites NMS ghosts

Perhaps the most consequential unresolved question in the entire arrangement concerns accountability. The Steering Committee, chaired by Prime CS Mudavadi, is not clearly tethered to any specific oversight body. It is ambiguous whether it reports to Parliament, to the County Assembly, or directly to...

February 18, 2026 03:30 (EAT) • 6 days ago

BRT: An ambitious transport system or just faded red lines on Thika Superhighway?

Red markings made on the Thika Superhighway in 2018 caused a buzz in the ‘city under the sun’.

February 18, 2026 07:56 (EAT) • 1 week ago

Lent and Ramadhan coincide in a rare occurrence of two faiths with similar practice

In the year 1992, Ramadan began on or around March 7, overlapping with the Lenten period.

February 01, 2026 12:13 (EAT) • 3 weeks ago

Chemical castration: Inside the proposed punishment for sex offenders and the dilemmas for Kenya

Dr. Ngare says that chemical castration is like putting the cart before the donkeyWhile Kenya moves to implement chemical castration as a punishment for sex offenders, some countries already have legislation allowing the same.

January 22, 2026 07:51 (EAT) • 1 month ago

Grade 10: The placement crisis, anger, controversy and little known ‘commitment fee’

Students are facing issues of inappropriate schools, rejected appeals, assignment to distant schools, discrepancies with chosen pathways, high costs, and allegations of bribery.

January 19, 2026 10:04 (EAT) • 1 month ago

A troubled Northern Corridor and corrupt watchdogs shrugging off as accidents claim lives

Kenya's road traffic deaths have hovered around 4,000 annually for the past five years, albeit with fluctuations.

December 14, 2025 01:18 (EAT) • 2 months ago

US-Kenya health deal: The data privacy concerns, America’s soft power and Kenya’s stake

The US soft power could be seen coming back into Africa. Critics argue there is little assurance of safety provided by Kenya on its nationals’ health data to the US.

December 08, 2025 08:39 (EAT) • 2 months ago

The making of Singapore: How Asian Tiger came to be and why Ruto’s dream is a fantasy for Kenya

A critical look at Singapore's success reveals some core factors, such as the indispensable visionary, incorruptible leadership during its formative years. Ruto believes that with good planning and combating corruption, the Singaporean dream is achievable for Kenya....

November 27, 2025 03:33 (EAT) • 2 months ago

The National Infrastructure Fund and a Ksh.5 trillion budget for Ruto's Singapore dream

Ruto laid out the government’s plans to set up and implement huge infrastructure projects. Funding will be sourced through a National Infrastructure Fund and a Sovereign Wealth Fund.

November 02, 2025 10:35 (EAT) • 3 months ago

Sovereign Wealth Fund: What new Treasury Bill means for Kenya and its debt problem

The target funds for SWF are often created using surplus national reserves, such as revenues from exports, natural resources, or budget surpluses.

Vincent Obadha

As Nairobi County comes under new management, Ruto-Sakaja pact reignites NMS ghosts

BRT: An ambitious transport system or just faded red lines on Thika Superhighway?

Lent and Ramadhan coincide in a rare occurrence of two faiths with similar practice

Chemical castration: Inside the proposed punishment for sex offenders and the dilemmas for Kenya

Grade 10: The placement crisis, anger, controversy and little known ‘commitment fee’

A troubled Northern Corridor and corrupt watchdogs shrugging off as accidents claim lives

US-Kenya health deal: The data privacy concerns, America’s soft power and Kenya’s stake

The making of Singapore: How Asian Tiger came to be and why Ruto’s dream is a fantasy for Kenya

The National Infrastructure Fund and a Ksh.5 trillion budget for Ruto's Singapore dream

Sovereign Wealth Fund: What new Treasury Bill means for Kenya and its debt problem

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