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Irungu Houghton

Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again

By Irungu Houghton   2026-01-03 00:00:00

Diplomacy must not cloak transnational repression, and extradition must never become a tool to hunt those fleeing political persecution.

How Nick Rambo told stories of the unheard through bold films

By Irungu Houghton   2026-01-10 12:40:00

Unlike many, Nick filmed not only to explain our world but to offer the silenced a voice and to protect the truth.

We need fair and clear system of paying victims of State injustices

By Irungu Houghton   2026-01-17 09:56:38

Government toxicology reports demonstrate that the blood of villagers contained 420 micro grams of lead, 800 times what is considered safe for human beings.

US broke the law by abducting, charging Maduro

By Irungu Houghton   2026-01-24 13:16:06

The US violated the UN Charter’s prohibition on the use of force.

Why the Cabinet must fast track Baraza team's proposals on GBV

By Irungu Houghton   2026-02-07 09:07:00

Gender based violence currently costs Kenya Sh46 billion annually in health expenses, legal processes and productivity losses.

Greedy developers and corrupt county leaders killing our cities

By Irungu Houghton   2026-02-14 13:27:06

This week’s Commission on Administrative Justice (Ombudsman) ruling in the case of Coldstone Investment Ltd Vs Khaleej Towers Ltd created a buzz in my home

How the Cybercrime Act is being used to stifle political opponents

By Irungu Houghton   2026-02-21 08:00:00

Recent court cases involving activist Mwabili Mwagodi and student David Oaga Mokaya have renewed scrutiny over alleged misuse of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act to suppress political dissent.

Kenya does not lack resources, it lacks a prudent spending culture

By Irungu Houghton   2026-03-07 13:43:05

A quick read suggests that while the government does not lack money, it lacks consequences for intentionally deepening debt and impunity in our name.

What Mudavadi must seek while in Moscow for trapped Kenyans

By Irungu Houghton   2026-03-14 07:00:00

As CS Musalia Mudavadi heads to Moscow, he faces the urgent task of addressing the trafficking of Kenyan recruits to fight in Ukraine and protecting citizens abroad.

Protest policing must now change after judgment on police brutality

By Irungu Houghton   2026-03-28 06:36:00

Investigations into the culpability of specific officers and commanders must be concluded.

Integrity, good economy and freedoms crucial for a 'happy' nation

By Irungu Houghton   2026-04-04 07:30:00

Active and vigilant citizens must continue to monitor and expose the unfinished health centres, extravagant prestige buildings, trips abroad and allowances for loyalists.

Political violence signals troubled road to the 2027 General Election

By Irungu Houghton   2026-04-11 06:00:00

The assault of Senator Osotsi is not just an attack on an individual. It is an attack on Kenya’s democratic space. 

How Uganda's new bill could backfire on its economy

By Irungu Houghton   2026-04-18 07:02:00

The Ugandan state now risks further repelling USD 2.2 billion in annual inflows at a time when health funding has fallen by 49 per cent.

Registration of 2.6m new voters is an indicator of political awareness

By Irungu Houghton   2026-05-02 08:45:00

The 2.6 million new voters bring the register to 24.7 million. It marks one of the fastest expansions in Kenya’s history.

Suluhu's threat of violence to the youth takes East Africa backward

By Irungu Houghton   2026-05-08 20:35:00

President Samia Suluhu’s comments at the business conference this week were hard-faced, honest, and habitual.

UDA owes Kenyans an apology over remarks made in the Senate

By Irungu Houghton   2026-05-16 08:20:00

How do last week’s Senate exchange, a youth poll, and this week’s by‑election connect, and why do all parties in power need to pay attention?

OCS arrest for freeing protesters betrays political hand in the NPS

By Irungu Houghton   2026-05-23 09:30:00

The midnight home arrest of Police OCS Dishon Angoya during another week of protests, perhaps not wholly surprising, was still unsettling.

What would it take to keep all Kenyan women and girls safe?

By Irungu Houghton   2026-05-30 10:30:00

With 16 Utumishi Girls Academy students dead and 74 injured, the nation reels from another horrific, tragic incident.