Blogs and Opinions

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On the matter of citizens’ perception on MPs’ roles

8 Aug 2019 Loise Mwakamba

“If I don’t promise my people roads, bridges, hospitals and schools, I won’t be elected as an MP,” said nominated Senator Abshiro Halake during Civic …

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Cancer has reached crisis point

30 Jul 2019 Loise Mwakamba

As at September 2018 Kenya registered the highest number of cancer deaths in East Africa compared to neighbors, Uganda and Tanzania. This is according to …

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Will a change of law translate to actual change?

25 Jul 2019 Loise Mwakamba

Kenya could potentially be in a historical moment with talks of a referendum dominating airwaves every waking day.

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Impasse on the Revenue Bill needs a prompt solution

16 Jul 2019 Loise Mwakamba

The Council of Governors' march to the Supreme Court on Monday, July 15th 2019 portrayed a frustrated lot with activities in their respective counties threatening …

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Of legacies and lessons in death

12 Jul 2019 Loise Mwakamba

Death like change is inevitable, no one is immune to it. It leaves those close to the deceased with a never-ending feeling of emptiness that …

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Heavy is the head that wears the crown.

4 Jul 2019 Loise Mwakamba

Article 75 (1) (c) of the Constitution states, “A State officer shall behave, whether in public and official life, in private life, or in association …

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Are Kenyans getting value for their money from MPs?

28 Jun 2019 Loise Mwakamba

On the release of the Bunge Scorecard this past Sunday, we anticipated that it would create buzz as it has done since the inception of …

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Inclusivity takes a deliberate effort to be achieved.

12 Jun 2019 Loise Mwakamba

A week doesn’t go by without mention of a referendum to change the constitution with the hope that it will fix one thing or the …

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Let’s bring back the Madaraka joy

4 Jun 2019 Loise Mwakamba

“The two most important days in your life are the day you are born and the day you find out why.” – Mark Twain.

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Retrogressive Bills should be fought at all costs.

16 May 2019 Loise Mwakamba

Many times leaders forget that the Constitution is the law on land that guides our nation and dictates the conduct of her population. Recently we’ve …

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MPs’ Greed Just Proves We are On Our Own

8 May 2019 Loise Mwakamba

News this past week showed the epitome of arrogance and self-centeredness that leaders in this country have with money being at the center of it. …

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The government shouldn’t apply the law with any bias

24 Apr 2019 Loise Mwakamba

Kenyans are currently in a limbo as to whether they might need to tighten their belts soon, following the gazette notice that put the 1.5% …