How to Fulfil the Constitutional Promise for Free Primary Education Now
Fri, Jul 24, 2026 | 11:50 am
The constitutional promise for free and compulsory basic education for all children in Kenya remains elusive 16 years after the promulgation of ...
Is Nuclear Power the Dirtiest and Deadliest Source of Electricity?
Tue, May 5, 2026 | 11:18 am
Kenya has one of the cleanest electricity in the world. In 2024, the country generated 92% of its electricity from renewable sources. ...
Understanding Kenya’s Evolving Energy Mix and Its Implications for Reliability
Wed, Dec 10, 2025 | 12:15 pm
Energy, which includes electricity, has been identified as one of enablers of economic growth. Specifically, Chapter Two of Kenya’s Vision 2030 classifies ...
How Kenya’s Legislature Undermines Its Own Oversight Role and Public Trust
Tue, Oct 7, 2025 | 11:52 am
In mid-August 2025, President William Ruto accused Parliament of corruption, alleging that committees routinely accept bribes to pass bills and influence the ...
Why Has Higher Incomes Not Made Kenyans Live Longer than other East Africans?
Wed, Sep 10, 2025 | 2:22 pm
Kenya has lost its long-held lead in health outcomes among its closest East Africa neighbours. Between 1960 and 2008, life expectancy at ...
Wasted Billions: Kenya’s Stalled Projects Expose Deep Flaws in Budget Planning and Execution
Wed, Aug 20, 2025 | 4:04 pm
Kenya is facing a mounting crisis of stalled and delayed public projects, with far-reaching consequences for the economy and public trust. From ...
Broken Promises, Strained Schools: What KShs. 117 Billion in Underfunding Means for Kenya’s Public Education
Wed, Jul 23, 2025 | 12:11 pm
They say that education is an equal opportunity to people to show how unequal they are. This maxim aligns well with the ...
How Tight Monetary Policy is Undermining Manufacturing Investments in Kenya
Wed, Jun 11, 2025 | 3:13 pm
Kenya’s unpredictable tax regime is already bad for private sector investment and, consequently, economic growth. The high tax rates and frequent changes ...
Reducing Child Mortality in Kenya is both Urgent and Possible
Wed, Aug 16, 2023 | 2:11 pm
The latest edition of Kenya Demographic and Health Survey (2022 KDHS) published by Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) reveals that mortality ...
