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The “Man-Eat-Man” Society: Our ‘Corrupt’ Policemen
For the police, it’s a man-eat-man society. Kenya’s corruption saga is like a never-ending circus, a real-life soap opera in which we’re all unwilling actors. My father once told me, “Kenya is rotten to the core.” At the time, I dismissed it as one of those things older generations say when they’re frustrated after a […]
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The Rise and Fall of Kawira Mwangaza, The Iron Lady
Maybe the adage wasn’t wrong after all—it’s crucial to keep your friends close, but your enemies even closer, especially when they’re plotting your downfall. To many Kenyans, Kawira Mwangaza’s rise and fall is like a wild political rollercoaster—full of loops, twists, and an abrupt, jaw-dropping drop. Some even compare her to Margaret Thatcher, the UK’s […]
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STELLA LANGAT: A TALE OF TRIUMPH AND TRIBULATION
Let’s be honest—going to hell would be painful, but nothing could compare to the agony of watching all your friends go to heaven instead and there you are, being pushed to the eternal furnace. Stella Lang’at faced a somewhat similar situation during the cabinet secretaries’ vetting. Her bid for a top government position was given […]
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OSCAR SUDI: A VOTER’S DILEMMA
A poor child’s story inspires many. But is that story enough to make them a leader? It is easy to harshly judge the Kapseret constituents for their seemingly blind choice of electing Oscar Sudi repeatedly. Given the presence of able-minded and socially astute individuals in the constituency, one might wonder: was Oscar Sudi truly the […]