Benjamin Musyimi Our Media Reporting of Protests Needs Polishing Although the local media has generally done a good job keeping the public informed during the protests that have become the new norm in the country, there is still much improvement needed. One area wh... Oct 31, 2024 Features
Benjamin Musyimi The 'Sherehe' Effect 'Sherehe,’ the Swahili word for celebration, is a very common word in Kenya. Despite Kenyans perpetually complaining about over taxation and a skyrocketing cost of living, a budget for ‘kupiga sherehe... Oct 31, 2024 Features
Benjamin Musyimi Court Orders Are Not Optional In any functioning democracy, the rule of law stands as one of the bedrocks upon which society thrives. Court orders, irrespective of whether they are favorable to one party or not, are the ultimate e... Sep 18, 2024 Political Lens
Benjamin Musyimi Ruto's 'Divide and Rule' Works Like a Charm President William Ruto, during the campaigns leading up to the 2013 general elections, where he and Uhuru Kenyatta won the presidency, coined the tag 'mganga'—which can be loosely translated into 'a c... Sep 5, 2024 Political Lens
Benjamin Musyimi Governors, Be Warned! County governors seem to have taken cue from the president in fear of the Gen Z dust that is yet to settle. Immediately after president William Ruto fired – or rather appeared to have fired – his cabi... Sep 5, 2024 Political Lens
Benjamin Musyimi An Ineffective Legislator is Dangerous In any functioning democracy, the foremost duty of a Member of Parliament (MP) is legislation. This is the very essence of their role, which is why we refer to them as legislators. However, in our cou... Jun 19, 2024 Political Lens
Benjamin Musyimi HOW TO END CITIZENS-POLICE BEEF There has always been serious rivalry between officers of the National Police Service and members of public. There is no trust between the two although common sense dictates that there should exist mu... Jun 18, 2024 Features
Benjamin Musyimi If Ego Was a Person: A List of Fellows Whose Egos Transcend Ordinary Limits There is beauty in diversity and Kenya is very blessed in matters diversity; be it cultural, religious or even political. However, in that diversity, you find some very peculiar characters with an ego... Jun 18, 2024 Features
Benjamin Musyimi Western Kenya: Ruto's New Catch The question of whether there is a rift between President William Ruto and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua is now an open secret. The train has long left the station. However, one cannot help but wo... Jun 18, 2024 Political Lens