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Mutahi Mureithi

Perpetual campaigns derail nation's growth

At the national level, we seem to be in full campaign mode with more than two years before the elections.

Perpetual campaigns derail nation's growth

Let special police squad deal with boda boda menace

Let special police squad deal with boda boda menace

Will tomorrow ever come for our young leaders?

Will tomorrow ever come for our young leaders?

Choose leaders based on content of their character

Choose leaders based on content of their character

Act urgently on food security, climate change

Soaring temperatures, unpredictable and extreme weather patterns are adversely affecting our ability to feed ourselves, demanding urgent solutions.

Act urgently on food security, climate change

Tatu City exemplifies what is possible in Kenya

The transformation of a former coffee plantation into a world class estate is nothing short of a miracle.

Tatu City exemplifies what is possible in Kenya

We are a nation of shoddy work, shady deals

I recently watched a clip where Ruto was berating a building contractor for doing shoddy work during an impromptu site visit.

By 2 months ago

We are a nation of shoddy work, shady deals

We have been turned into a nation of cynics

It seems the livestock vaccination programme is being pushed the throats of farmers who have none or limited understanding of global warming.

By 2 months ago

We have been turned into a nation of cynics

Reduce road carnage by installing more cameras

Traffic rules in Kenya are more honoured in breach than observance, which is really unfortunate.

By 3 months ago

Reduce road carnage by installing more cameras

Devolution can only work with committed leadership

In most counties, the governors and their acolytes see their county as a pot where they can dip their dirty hands at any opportunity. In most instances, this is what has happened.

By 4 months ago

Devolution can only work with committed leadership

Government can be efficient when it wants

The Kenyan government should be voted among the most efficient in the world. Things move at a crisp pace and excellent services are delivered – when the need arises.

By 4 months ago

Government can be efficient when it wants

We must nurture a culture of philanthropy

Equity and Mastercard’s “Wings to Fly” charity work has taken thousands or children from poor families and paid for them up to the tertiary level, including the top universities in the world

By 5 months ago

We must nurture a culture of philanthropy

Graft, political shenanigans will be the end of us

As much as Kenya is said to be ahead of the pack in terms of doing business, we are not what was referred to “an island of peace”, nor can we say we are anywhere near a stable economy.

By 5 months ago

Graft, political shenanigans will be the end of us

Kenya must not lag behind on infrastructure

Key infrastructure such as roads, railways and air transport underpins a country’s development.

By 5 months ago

Kenya must not lag behind on infrastructure

Embrace technology but protect our own

Safaricom is our national asset that needs to be listened to and appropriate regulation put in place to protect it from technology disruption

By 5 months ago

Embrace technology but protect our own

May Americans get the leader they deserve

As the saying goes, people get the leaders they deserve. May Americans get the leader of their choice, the one they deserve, even if it means being the world’s laughing stock.

By 6 months ago

May Americans get the leader they deserve

Make the changes when you are in power

Some former CSs are saying how corrupt the government they have been serving is; others saying they are happy to be out of a horrible system while others are lamenting.

By 6 months ago

Make the changes when you are in power

Let us promote regional investments, too

Investors look at many factors on where to put their money. Political stability, economic growth, demand for the product and purchasing power are some of the factors.

By 7 months ago

Let us promote regional investments, too

Cabinet rich list: Please show us how to invest

I did basic calculation and found the average net worth of the Cabinet Secretaries is Sh700 million while the median is around Sh500 million.

By 7 months ago

Cabinet rich list: Please show us how to invest

Don't politicise projects with a positive impact

The writer says as much as governments must change every so often, there should be continuity in the projects that have great socio-economic impact.

By 7 months ago

Don't politicise projects with a positive impact

Act urgently on food security, climate change

Soaring temperatures, unpredictable and extreme weather patterns are adversely affecting our ability to feed ourselves, demanding urgent solutions.

Act urgently on food security, climate change

Tatu City exemplifies what is possible in Kenya

The transformation of a former coffee plantation into a world class estate is nothing short of a miracle.

Tatu City exemplifies what is possible in Kenya

We are a nation of shoddy work, shady deals

I recently watched a clip where Ruto was berating a building contractor for doing shoddy work during an impromptu site visit.

By 2 months ago

We are a nation of shoddy work, shady deals

We have been turned into a nation of cynics

It seems the livestock vaccination programme is being pushed the throats of farmers who have none or limited understanding of global warming.

By 2 months ago

We have been turned into a nation of cynics

Reduce road carnage by installing more cameras

Traffic rules in Kenya are more honoured in breach than observance, which is really unfortunate.

By 3 months ago

Reduce road carnage by installing more cameras

Devolution can only work with committed leadership

In most counties, the governors and their acolytes see their county as a pot where they can dip their dirty hands at any opportunity. In most instances, this is what has happened.

By 4 months ago

Devolution can only work with committed leadership

Government can be efficient when it wants

The Kenyan government should be voted among the most efficient in the world. Things move at a crisp pace and excellent services are delivered – when the need arises.

By 4 months ago

Government can be efficient when it wants

We must nurture a culture of philanthropy

Equity and Mastercard’s “Wings to Fly” charity work has taken thousands or children from poor families and paid for them up to the tertiary level, including the top universities in the world

By 5 months ago

We must nurture a culture of philanthropy

Graft, political shenanigans will be the end of us

As much as Kenya is said to be ahead of the pack in terms of doing business, we are not what was referred to “an island of peace”, nor can we say we are anywhere near a stable economy.

By 5 months ago

Graft, political shenanigans will be the end of us

Kenya must not lag behind on infrastructure

Key infrastructure such as roads, railways and air transport underpins a country’s development.

By 5 months ago

Kenya must not lag behind on infrastructure

Embrace technology but protect our own

Safaricom is our national asset that needs to be listened to and appropriate regulation put in place to protect it from technology disruption

By 5 months ago

Embrace technology but protect our own

May Americans get the leader they deserve

As the saying goes, people get the leaders they deserve. May Americans get the leader of their choice, the one they deserve, even if it means being the world’s laughing stock.

By 6 months ago

May Americans get the leader they deserve

Make the changes when you are in power

Some former CSs are saying how corrupt the government they have been serving is; others saying they are happy to be out of a horrible system while others are lamenting.

By 6 months ago

Make the changes when you are in power

Let us promote regional investments, too

Investors look at many factors on where to put their money. Political stability, economic growth, demand for the product and purchasing power are some of the factors.

By 7 months ago

Let us promote regional investments, too

Cabinet rich list: Please show us how to invest

I did basic calculation and found the average net worth of the Cabinet Secretaries is Sh700 million while the median is around Sh500 million.

By 7 months ago

Cabinet rich list: Please show us how to invest

Don't politicise projects with a positive impact

The writer says as much as governments must change every so often, there should be continuity in the projects that have great socio-economic impact.

By 7 months ago

Don't politicise projects with a positive impact

Act urgently on food security, climate change

Soaring temperatures, unpredictable and extreme weather patterns are adversely affecting our ability to feed ourselves, demanding urgent solutions.

Act urgently on food security, climate change

Tatu City exemplifies what is possible in Kenya

The transformation of a former coffee plantation into a world class estate is nothing short of a miracle.

Tatu City exemplifies what is possible in Kenya

We are a nation of shoddy work, shady deals

I recently watched a clip where Ruto was berating a building contractor for doing shoddy work during an impromptu site visit.

By 2 months ago

We are a nation of shoddy work, shady deals

We have been turned into a nation of cynics

It seems the livestock vaccination programme is being pushed the throats of farmers who have none or limited understanding of global warming.

By 2 months ago

We have been turned into a nation of cynics

Reduce road carnage by installing more cameras

Traffic rules in Kenya are more honoured in breach than observance, which is really unfortunate.

By 3 months ago

Reduce road carnage by installing more cameras

Devolution can only work with committed leadership

In most counties, the governors and their acolytes see their county as a pot where they can dip their dirty hands at any opportunity. In most instances, this is what has happened.

By 4 months ago

Devolution can only work with committed leadership

Government can be efficient when it wants

The Kenyan government should be voted among the most efficient in the world. Things move at a crisp pace and excellent services are delivered – when the need arises.

By 4 months ago

Government can be efficient when it wants

We must nurture a culture of philanthropy

Equity and Mastercard’s “Wings to Fly” charity work has taken thousands or children from poor families and paid for them up to the tertiary level, including the top universities in the world

By 5 months ago

We must nurture a culture of philanthropy

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