Business owners along sections of the busy Thika Super Highway: Hurry to Relocate

Chaos in Githurai over demolitions (Photo courtesy of People Daily) KeNHA has directed business owners along parts of the Thika Super Highway to relocate elsewhere. The authority issued a 7-day notice starting 23rd February, 2026.   KeNHA, Kenya’s statutory body that oversees the construction and rehabilitation of highways, was formed in 2008.  The authority is […]

Former Envoy to the US, Lord Mandelson, is Arrested

On Monday, the UK Metropolitan Police arrested Lord Mandelson, 72, but later released him on bail. Mandelson, who was in North London at the time of his arrest, is a former envoy to the US. Why Mandelson was Relieved of his Diplomatic Role Until September 2025, Peter Mandelson was the UK ambassador to the US. […]

Andrew’s Release on Thursday after being arrested and interrogated

Andrew’s release by the Thames Valley police came more than 10 hours after his arrest in Norfolk on Thursday. Andrew Mountbatten, a member of the UK’s royal family who, in his younger days, was seen as a playboy, is no longer in police custody. However, the UK police are not done with their investigation. Yesterday, […]

Are the Dark Days of the 1990s Back? Has the “Evil Jogoo” Reincarnated?

    In the 1990s, the Kenyan masses were miserable, fearful, and desperate for hope. Inflation went one way – upwards – while personal freedoms went the other way – downwards. And when the angry, hungry masses, led by opposition leaders, hit the street to protest, the government came down hard on them: sending police […]

Kenyans: Elect a Capable President in 2027, one sensitive to the needs of the People. That way, the future will be promising: Full stomachs, good, affordable health services, and sanity in education.

A Kenyan voter

East African presidents are generally like many other African presidents. Although they head democratic countries, they do not take kindly to political opposition. Many are also averse to relinquishing power, no matter the circumstances.   The region has ample examples, starting with President Idi Amin Dada of the 1970s, who took office through a military coup and a few years later made himself President-for-Life.  Tanzania has joined Kenya […]

What will Americans do in 2029 if Donald Trump refuses to leave the White House after the elections? Are there Lacunas in the Law that Trump can exploit?

A short time into Donald Trump’s first term as president, comedian Bill Maher warned that Trump was likely to cling to the office even if he lost in the following elections. Maher, who is also a TV host, wanted Congress to consider the danger and plan for that eventuality.  Trump became the 45th US President in January 2017, following the November 2016 presidential election. Then in the 2020 […]

Generally, Teachers Make Successful Leaders

Kenya's 3rd President

Mwai Kibaki as Finance Minister Evidently, the training and exposure teachers gain over the years serve as a strong foundation for those who want to transition into politics. This is true in America as it is in Africa and elsewhere. This article highlights successful political leaders from around the world who served as respected teachers […]