Vincent Ongore

Luos denied chance to give CDF Ogolla proper send-off

By Vincent Ongore   2024-04-26 16:58:33

Burial of a Luo hero is typically preceded by elaborate, structured and colourful ceremonies, complete with traditional regalia and rites.

Why you should be wary of aggressively marketed books

By Vincent Ongore   2024-05-12 06:21:00

My experience in the scholarly spaces is that most useful books are not marketed with zeal; ultimately, the market gets to discover them by itself.

For Treasury boss Ndung'u, it is not whether, but how to tax

By Vincent Ongore   2024-06-27 09:55:30

The Kenyan situation with respect to external borrowing is not very pleasant as the Debt to GDP ratio is already way past 50 per cent,

Are Ruto and Raila revisiting the unfinished agenda of 2007?

By Vincent Ongore   2024-08-06 12:20:42

There is no permanent enmity in politics; only permanent interest. That is why it was not difficult for Ruto to reach out to Raila when he was ambushed by Gen-Z demos.

From a D- to Harvard: Lessons from Joho's academic journey

By Vincent Ongore   2024-08-15 10:08:57

Ali Hassan Joho is a typical example of a man who has been able to turn around the circumstances of growing up in poverty to his advantage.

Why discomfort is no excuse to leave a relationship

By Vincent Ongore   2024-09-22 12:07:00

Any slight misunderstanding, even one that can easily be resolved through candid talk, reminds them of their past.

Riggy G's anger and outbursts about Ruto dalliance with Baba

By Vincent Ongore   2024-09-26 08:53:16

The President thus softened his stance towards Raila, and the two started engaging in some cautious dalliance.

Handle with care: Why Gachagua's removal risks dividing the nation

By Vincent Ongore   2024-10-03 10:49:58

One of the grounds that the National Assembly will consider as a basis for removal of the DP is that he is a very divisive figure.

Riggy G's impeachment shows Ruto's political chess mastery

By Vincent Ongore   2024-10-10 14:26:32

Pundits are pointing to President Ruto’s political mettle in mobilization of MPs, and excellent execution of the impeachment.

Ruto shouldn't ignore the 'kufa makanga, kufa dereva' slogan

By Vincent Ongore   2024-10-18 11:22:22

There is a general feeling among the youth that their concerns have not been comprehensively addressed.

Riggy G made his bed and he should be facilitated to lie in it

By Vincent Ongore   2024-10-24 08:28:28

Riggy G had the language that resonated with the rural folk, and mobilized them to reject Uhuru Kenyatta’s preferred presidential successor, Raila Odinga.

Three academic giants fell and Kenya barely noticed

By Vincent Ongore   2024-10-31 12:11:26

These men were giants in their fields of study and research.

In the end, US chose felon over prosecutor

By Vincent Ongore   2024-11-07 09:03:39

For the second time in less thana decade, Americans are denying a very capable woman a chance to be their President.

How to pull Kenya out of debt hole without infuriating Gen Z

By Vincent Ongore   2024-11-11 10:02:37

Currently, Kenya uses more than Sh6 out of Sh10 of revenue to repay debts, leaving a paltry Sh4 or less for development and recurrent expenditure.