Ignore the naysayers and enforce the degree requirement for leaders in Kenya

In the book of Acts of Apostles 7:20 records that “Moses was educated with all the education of the Egyptians”, and it is this same Moses that God used to emancipate the Israelites from captivity in Egypt, and it’s through him that laws and instructions were given to the people (the first five books inContinue reading “Ignore the naysayers and enforce the degree requirement for leaders in Kenya”

Revive Mumias sugar company and others in Kenya through PPPs

There is need for re-thinking of better revitalization strategy for Mumias sugar and others and privatization is not the best method under the current situation. The revival of the company relies on the goodwill and cooperation between all stakeholders in order to avail the much needed renewal strategies that will require to be sustainably financedContinue reading “Revive Mumias sugar company and others in Kenya through PPPs”

Use installed infrastructure to improve national development outcomes in Kenya

Kenya has made tremendous improvement and installation of critical infrastructure since independence compared to our peers in the region. Devolution and current national regimes have helped to push this installation a notch higher and as such, citizens must use such developments to improve on personal and national positive outcomes. The government should be lauded forContinue reading “Use installed infrastructure to improve national development outcomes in Kenya”

Good move to make Nakuru Municipality a city

The county government of Nakuru has made tremendous efforts in making sure that the municipality achieve the coveted city status. On the other hand, there has been opposition by some stakeholders of these initiatives, who have cited many challenges which face Nakuru urban area, which according to them, make it unsuitable for conferment of theContinue reading “Good move to make Nakuru Municipality a city”

How to finance our 2021 -2022 Budget

Five ways to finance Kenya’s 2021 -2022 budget To finance our budget, let do five things: First, we should make our 283 parastatals generate wealth, where for example if each generated one Billion on average, this would translate to 283 billion Kenya shillings. This can finance many roads in the country, Chines government heavily utilizesContinue reading “How to finance our 2021 -2022 Budget”

Prepare adequately for future pandemics and challenges like climate change

The Panel appointed by the World Health Organization and which was co-chaired by former Liberian President Ellen Jonson Sirleaf has finally released their report, showing that effects of COVID -19 pandemic could have been mitigated had the people trusted with making critical decisions acted in time. It also shows that there is need to addressContinue reading “Prepare adequately for future pandemics and challenges like climate change”

Melinda and Bill Gates shouldn’t go separate ways

It has been announced that billionaire couple in Bill Gates and Melinda Gates are set to divorce. What has worried me further is an analysis done on the wealthiest people on the globe and also in other countries have had the highest divorce rates. The Gates are not your ordinary couple because they have givenContinue reading “Melinda and Bill Gates shouldn’t go separate ways”

The story of Dr. Daniel Mutegi Giti pt 1

I graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy in Urban Management at the University of Nairobi on 25th September 2020. I thank God, because the dream I had in 1992, of becoming a professor, is now few steps to be realized. The journey to this destination has not been easy for me. Before joining primary schoolContinue reading “The story of Dr. Daniel Mutegi Giti pt 1”

Leverage on soft power to reduce increasing number of squabbles between leaders

Since the advent of devolution in 2013, we have witnessed numerous squabbles between the Governors and Members of County Assemblies on one hand and county to county disagreements, especially on boundaries, which of course have a bearing on revenue collection for concerned counties. These squabbles in most cases affect the vulnerable in society, who endContinue reading “Leverage on soft power to reduce increasing number of squabbles between leaders”

If we knew origins and intents of female genital mutilation, we would end it now

Saturday, 6th February 2021 was the international day of zero tolerance for Female Genital Mutilation (FGM). I dare say that many proponents of FGM doesn’t know its origins and its original intents hence are blind to its dangers. Its existence goes back as from 2B.C as described by Geographer Agatharchides of Cnidus, detailing how itContinue reading “If we knew origins and intents of female genital mutilation, we would end it now”