The Nairobi Review

Colonial mindset to blame for coronavirus spread in Africa

While many countries have experienced colonialism and gone on to attain independence, the post-colonial state of Africa appears to be…

Traps behind huge Chinese loans

The large and seemingly generous funds that have been made  available to Kenya by China for development are, in actual…

Why Senate was wrong on Kang’ata compromise

The world over, the Senate is the house of reason. It is the upper house. The house where sober discussions…

Kenyans should prepare for a time of suspended democracy

Unfolding political events in the country are pointing to a possible lull in democracy after the 2022 elections. Save for…

Billow Kerrow’s stand on CRA revenue allocation misleading

There has been divided opinion on the formula that the Commission on Revenue Allocation (CRA) should use to share out…

Ruto may be down, but is he out yet?

Kenya’s political landscape is like a ping-pong ball, changing direction randomly and sometimes unpredictably. If anyone were to accurately predict…

Memo to Musalia Mudavadi: Stop self-cannibalising

Over the past few months, Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi, son of Moses Mudamba Mudavadi, has been all over the news with…

How Referendum Could be Used to Finish Ruto

When the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) task force report was released in November last year, I said in several media…

Kenya through the rear-view mirror

Kenya has often been referred to as a great nation by many leaders, especially those in the political class. As…

Open letter to Peter Kenneth

Dear Peter Kenneth, Or should I call you PK? Anyway, I pray this finds you in good health. To begin…