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Truth Without Fear
In 2026, we should completely change our mindset. It is very hard to develop as an island. This is as true for individuals as it is for specific regions
From the outset, it should be clear that as a country we shall not get far if we keep platforming backward ethnic chauvinism.
Forget the question of whether the party should be part of the broad-based government, or if it will endorse President William Ruto for 2027 elections.
The Ministry of Education and those behind the curriculum reforms have never convincingly explained why we needed the “junior school” stage to make CBC work.
Unlike the regular bureaucracy, the Council of Economic Advisors is a slightly different animal in that its members think about both policy and politics.
Nairobi is a major global city, and should do well by having high-end high density, in order to pack in as much human capital and possible to power its economy.
One of the key challenges facing Kenya is the fact that we have elites who are hopelessly unable to coordinate around a set of values.
Hypocrisy is underrated. Whether in our personal and family lives, or in public, we rely on a fair amount of tolerance for hypocrisy to maintain our collective commitment to aspirational values.
One of the best ways to ensure that we can competently navigate the emerging environment is to have reasoned public discussions and debates about what it is we are trying to do.
We are a religious people who want to see certain values expressed in public life and policy outcomes.
The best way to measure an economy's health is how well ordinary workers can earn a decent living.
The Eldoret example distills the general ugliness of public spaces in Kenya.
It is worrying that the two sectors have seen their growth rates decelerate substantially over the last few years.
The 2027 elections may be more than a year away, but it sure feels like we are already in campaign season.
The current fuel crisis was a reminder of Kenya’s ongoing lack of a coherent developmentalist industrial policy.
Utumishi school fire triggers a rethink of school safety
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