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Debates In School Nurture Leaders
Close to three decades ago, debate in Kenya among young people especially those in learning institutions - right from primary schools to tertiary levels - was vibrant. Debate was more popular than any other extra-curricular activity in schools and debating clubs were amongst the dominant clubs in schools.However, the last decade saw the decline of debate in the country with few schools having debate clubs. Consequently, there is a growing apat...
Lessons From NHIF And Ghost Clinics
Kenyans Have To Change Attitude On Leadership
The imminent end of the Kibaki era heralds the fourth face of post-Independence Kenya. A look back at where we came from will give an indication of where we are headed and what to avoid as we move forward into that future. The Kenyatta era set the foundation which was enthused by the youthful nationalists of the day who sought to shame the departing colonial master that Kenyan Africans did not have the capability to govern themselves.This era ...
Let’s Reject Ethnic Political Alliances
There has been a veritable epidemic of alignments and regroupings across the various elite led Kenyan electoral vehicles as these pin striped three piece tribal chieftains changed their political stripes for the umpteenth time-and presumably not for the last time.Most of these attention grabbing antics are being done with scant regard for what the constitution and other laws of the land stipulate. The chair of the Independent Elections and Bou...
Libya Yet To Shed off Its Bad Image
As Libya marked the first anniversary of the revolt, which toppled Muammar Gaddafi from power, there were signals that it will be a while before ordinary Libyans can savour the real benefits of a peaceful transition. The National Transitional Council is stuck between returning the country to growth and controlling thousands of well-armed militia groups who have slipped out of control.On the eve of the anniversary, Amnesty International release...
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