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MPs should join hands with Environment ministry to crack down senior government officers abetting illegal logging

10 Apr 2018 Loise Mwakamba

Our first Nobel laureate, the late Prof. Wangari Maathai once said that we are faced with a challenge that calls for a shift in our …

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Bill to Amend NHIF Act Timely

4 Apr 2018 Loise Mwakamba

Health is one of President Uhuru Kenyatta’s big four agenda. As part of his legacy the President appears keen on making healthcare affordable for all …

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Is Parliament a House of Cards?

28 Mar 2018 Loise Mwakamba

Kenya is a country of great paradox. People who run down this country and steal billions of taxpayer’s money and store them in offshore accounts …

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Food insecurity in Kenya is self-inflicted

13 Mar 2018 Loise Mwakamba

By Gitungo Wamere

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Why are Kenyans Comfortable With Mediocrity?

6 Mar 2018 Loise Mwakamba

By Gitungo Wamere

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Of slaves of debt, wastage and extravagance

26 Feb 2018 Loise Mwakamba

By Gitungo Wamere

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Parliament’s adoption of the vetting committee recommendations signals end of their oversight role

19 Feb 2018 Loise Mwakamba

If there’s a time Kenyans need to take public participation in parliamentary business seriously, that time is now. The recent vetting of the nine nominees …

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Cabinet Secretary Vetting by Parliament a Charade

10 Feb 2018 Loise Mwakamba

Lately, it appears as though breaking the law is the new normal. All politicians are talking about the need to follow the rule of law, …

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The tale of a country marred by illegalities

1 Feb 2018 Loise Mwakamba

The Revolution Will Not Be Televised was a song done by Gil Scott-Heron. An American spoken word artist, Musician and Poet. On 30th January NASA’s …

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Parliament still a dead beat dad; is there hope for better?

19 Jan 2018 Loise Mwakamba

In a country where it’s normal for some citizens to miss certain meals; live in shacks unworthy of a pig sty and spend their days …

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EU poll observer report unpopular with government but necessary for strengthening our democracy

16 Jan 2018 Loise Mwakamba

The October 26th elections is one that will be discussed for many days to come despite the political fatigue-real or perceived. Only last week the …

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Let Us Embrace Christ’s Values to Change Kenya

25 Dec 2017 Loise Mwakamba

In a country where 80% of the population proclaims Christianity we can be sure that for the next one week it’s the message of Christmas …