Ebola and politics of trust in healthcare system

Kenya’s proposed Ebola facility has sparked debate on devolution, rights, and health priorities amid concerns over governance, trust, and system preparedness.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago

Gender rule a legal promise trapped in politics

Kenya’s challenge is not the absence of constitutional clarity, but the absence of mechanisms to convert constitutional intent into political compliance.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago

Open letter to Aden Duale: Mental health is Kenya's silent emergency

Mental health remains one of the most underfunded areas, while the treatment gap remains as high as 75 per cent, meaning most people who need care never receive it.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago

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Should Kenya rethink winner-takes all system?

Kenya’s 2027 General Election is already shaping up to be another high-stakes political contest.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

Address financial abuse against women in Kenya

This hidden form of GBV often begins before physical violence, gradually eroding a woman’s independence, self-confidence, and ability to make decisions.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

Why France cannot ignore the reparations issue

“Sometimes going back is moving forward.” That Ghanaian proverb captures the tension that hung over the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

GLP-1 medicines and obesity debate in Kenya

The WHO describes obesity as a chronic disease requiring long-term, structured care.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

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Nairobi has no dog in US-Israel attacks on Iran

The war between Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv has escalated sharply in 2026

By Wanja Maina 3 months ago

Passing the baton: Future of women in politics

In Kenyan politics, young women often bring energy and vision to the race, yet without guidance, that energy can be misdirected.

By Wanja Maina 4 months ago

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A 'good' dictator is appealing but cost is too high

Kenya faces a real temptation. Democracy can be slow and messy, while obedience appears faster. But democratic institutions prevent abuse and correct mistakes.

By Wanja Maina 5 months ago

Anatomy of Kenyan voter and sower's parable

What if the success of our democracy depended as much on voters as on leaders?

By Wanja Maina 5 months ago

Why democracy can't survive without strong parties

One major obstacle to party institutionalisation is personalisation of politics.

By Wanja Maina 6 months ago

Letter to Ruto on Grade 10 learners with disabilities

The current Grade 10 placement exercise is revealing concerning patterns for learners with disabilities.

By Wanja Maina 6 months ago

Nairobi belongs to everyone; the low and mighty

Every morning, millions of Nairobians take to the streets to make a living, only to be chased, humiliated, or evicted by the very city that should protect them.

By Wanja Maina 6 months ago

Placement chaos threatens education promise

Anxiety, stress, and feelings of helplessness are widespread, particularly among students placed far from home, in schools that cannot support their chosen pathways.

By Wanja Maina 6 months ago

Ebola and politics of trust in healthcare system

Kenya’s proposed Ebola facility has sparked debate on devolution, rights, and health priorities amid concerns over governance, trust, and system preparedness.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago

Gender rule a legal promise trapped in politics

Kenya’s challenge is not the absence of constitutional clarity, but the absence of mechanisms to convert constitutional intent into political compliance.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago

Open letter to Aden Duale: Mental health is Kenya's silent emergency

Mental health remains one of the most underfunded areas, while the treatment gap remains as high as 75 per cent, meaning most people who need care never receive it.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago

Premium

Should Kenya rethink winner-takes all system?

Kenya’s 2027 General Election is already shaping up to be another high-stakes political contest.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

Address financial abuse against women in Kenya

This hidden form of GBV often begins before physical violence, gradually eroding a woman’s independence, self-confidence, and ability to make decisions.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

Why France cannot ignore the reparations issue

“Sometimes going back is moving forward.” That Ghanaian proverb captures the tension that hung over the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

GLP-1 medicines and obesity debate in Kenya

The WHO describes obesity as a chronic disease requiring long-term, structured care.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

Premium

Nairobi has no dog in US-Israel attacks on Iran

The war between Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv has escalated sharply in 2026

By Wanja Maina 3 months ago

Passing the baton: Future of women in politics

In Kenyan politics, young women often bring energy and vision to the race, yet without guidance, that energy can be misdirected.

By Wanja Maina 4 months ago

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A 'good' dictator is appealing but cost is too high

Kenya faces a real temptation. Democracy can be slow and messy, while obedience appears faster. But democratic institutions prevent abuse and correct mistakes.

By Wanja Maina 5 months ago

Anatomy of Kenyan voter and sower's parable

What if the success of our democracy depended as much on voters as on leaders?

By Wanja Maina 5 months ago

Why democracy can't survive without strong parties

One major obstacle to party institutionalisation is personalisation of politics.

By Wanja Maina 6 months ago

Letter to Ruto on Grade 10 learners with disabilities

The current Grade 10 placement exercise is revealing concerning patterns for learners with disabilities.

By Wanja Maina 6 months ago

Nairobi belongs to everyone; the low and mighty

Every morning, millions of Nairobians take to the streets to make a living, only to be chased, humiliated, or evicted by the very city that should protect them.

By Wanja Maina 6 months ago

Placement chaos threatens education promise

Anxiety, stress, and feelings of helplessness are widespread, particularly among students placed far from home, in schools that cannot support their chosen pathways.

By Wanja Maina 6 months ago

Ebola and politics of trust in healthcare system

Kenya’s proposed Ebola facility has sparked debate on devolution, rights, and health priorities amid concerns over governance, trust, and system preparedness.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago

Gender rule a legal promise trapped in politics

Kenya’s challenge is not the absence of constitutional clarity, but the absence of mechanisms to convert constitutional intent into political compliance.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago

Open letter to Aden Duale: Mental health is Kenya's silent emergency

Mental health remains one of the most underfunded areas, while the treatment gap remains as high as 75 per cent, meaning most people who need care never receive it.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago

Premium

Should Kenya rethink winner-takes all system?

Kenya’s 2027 General Election is already shaping up to be another high-stakes political contest.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

Address financial abuse against women in Kenya

This hidden form of GBV often begins before physical violence, gradually eroding a woman’s independence, self-confidence, and ability to make decisions.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

Why France cannot ignore the reparations issue

“Sometimes going back is moving forward.” That Ghanaian proverb captures the tension that hung over the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

GLP-1 medicines and obesity debate in Kenya

The WHO describes obesity as a chronic disease requiring long-term, structured care.

By Wanja Maina 2 months ago

Premium

Nairobi has no dog in US-Israel attacks on Iran

The war between Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv has escalated sharply in 2026

By Wanja Maina 3 months ago

Passing the baton: Future of women in politics

In Kenyan politics, young women often bring energy and vision to the race, yet without guidance, that energy can be misdirected.

By Wanja Maina 4 months ago

Premium

A 'good' dictator is appealing but cost is too high

Kenya faces a real temptation. Democracy can be slow and messy, while obedience appears faster. But democratic institutions prevent abuse and correct mistakes.

By Wanja Maina 5 months ago