Alexander Chagema

There is no political goodwill in government to fight ogre of corruption

By Alexander Chagema   2024-08-06 09:52:17

The war against corruption, if there was any in the first place, is wasted effort. Recent events show there is no goodwill in government to fight corruption.

The enigma of Kenya's politics doubles up as hindrance to positive change

By Alexander Chagema   2024-08-13 00:00:00

Gen Z meant well for this country, their approach notwithstanding, but they have been unfairly vilified because they sought to upset the status quo.

Mwangaza's impeachment violated principles of fairness and justice

By Alexander Chagema   2024-08-27 17:50:00

The takeaway from Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment is that the Senate has become an assemblage of political wheeler-dealers and male chauvinists.

It's never about people but what leaders can share among themselves

By Alexander Chagema   2024-09-03 00:00:00

The essence of getting into leadership is to give direction, uplift the lives of the poor, spearhead development and stimulate economic growth on which any other growth hinges.

DP doesn't deserve disrespect from Mt Kenya leaders

By Alexander Chagema   2024-09-17 10:05:00

At least 48 Mt Kenya region MPs have endorsed Prof Kindiki as their leader and link to the national government

Underneath Gachagua's self-effacing manner, lurks a belligerent man

By Alexander Chagema   2024-09-23 17:17:29

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua understands the mindsets of his detractors and had to scuttle their plans by launching an offensive to induce guilt

Spare Gachagua the barbs; all Kenyans are dyed-in-the-wool tribalists

By Alexander Chagema   2024-09-30 15:23:21

Nothing beats the cheek of chief architects and proponents of Luhya unity, among others, taking offence at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s call for the Mt Kenya unity

Wrangles threaten to break glue holding Mt Kenya

By Alexander Chagema   2024-10-15 16:00:00

Mt Kenya’s Young Turks have become putty in the hands of individuals pushing a hidden agenda bouyed by greed and selfishness. Their boisterous exuberance will be their failure.

Civil disobedience can force government to do what Kenyans want

By Alexander Chagema   2024-10-29 09:25:29

As Kenya Kwanza drives the country to the precipice with unpopular policies and decisions, whether political or economic, citizens have a moral duty to demand their rights.

Kindiki has hard task to prove he is right choice for deputy president

By Alexander Chagema   2024-11-06 16:09:34

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki might find it hard to distinguish himself, more so when he has to overcome the perception he didn't deliver as Interior CS.

Besides providing comic relief, hilarious memes have a dark side

By Alexander Chagema   2024-11-11 16:30:03

There is so much hate being directed at the person of the President and former Prime Minister through memes which, if allowed to continue, could grow into a monster that will be hard to contain.

Dysfunctionality in government and half-truths are there for all to see

By Alexander Chagema   2024-11-19 00:00:00

It is this failure in leadership that irked the Catholic Church bishops in Kenya into calling out a government that is synonymous with perjury.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 offers a lot that Kenya can emulate and make progress

By Alexander Chagema   2024-11-25 09:29:32

There are many lessons to learn from the impact of Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economic blueprint reform agenda, and how it has helped in advancing the country in several global indicators.

Omtatah has won many battles, but can he win the Presidency?

By Alexander Chagema   2024-11-26 08:15:00

There is no human rights defender-cum-litigator in Kenya who can hold a candle to Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. He has cut a special niche for himself from which dislodging him will be difficult.

President's reversal of Finance Bill 2024 and Adani deals are hallmarks of great leadership

By Alexander Chagema   2024-11-25 15:18:53

President William Ruto has rescinded two significant decisions this year; the 2024 Finance Bill and the Adani deals.

Not all governments and leaders enjoy heavenly endorsement

By Alexander Chagema   2024-12-03 09:19:41

A vociferous leader whose religiosity cannot be vouched for has advanced the argument that contributing to the church is giving back to God and urged clerics to respect elected leaders.

ODM experts in Kenya Kwanza contemporary political court jesters

By Alexander Chagema   2024-12-10 12:35:00

Inference drawn from recent utterances by ODM experts in government is that fidelity to principles is conditional and circumstantial.

Besieged Ruto now eager for alliances with leaders he maligned

By Alexander Chagema   2024-12-17 11:09:32

President Ruto, it seems, needs Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta to govern after the first chink in his armour was exposed by the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests.

Kenya's violent storm and the coming together of strange bedfellows

By Alexander Chagema   2024-12-24 20:10:00

Ruto cannot claim to care about the common man’s interests and general welfare when all indicators point to desperation over the 2027 general elections.

Barasa should not let hubris sully his good development record

By Alexander Chagema   2024-12-31 00:00:00

Hubris is triggered by the acquisition of power and gets worse the longer one stays and accumulates more power.