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Alex Ogutu

For crisis in ODM to end, Oburu must shape up or ship out

By Alex Ogutu   2026-01-08 00:00:00

Borrowing from Raila, it is possible to strike a middle ground consensus in the immediate term for the party to project the much-needed unity for its potency ahead of the 2027 elections.

Give serious attention to the mess in education sector

By Alex Ogutu   2026-01-27 00:00:00

From the confusion surrounding placement to the challenge of students unable to afford the various schools they have been admitted to, the chaos in the basic education sector remains on full display.

Legislators should 'bark' outside Parliament and while inside as well

By Alex Ogutu   2026-02-04 06:00:00

The fifth session of the current 13th Parliament is scheduled to start this month, with the National Assembly expected to resume next week on Tuesday, February 10, 2026.

Court ruling on rice importation and the separation of powers dilemma

By Alex Ogutu   2026-02-19 00:00:00

Recently, the High Court delivered a ruling, directing the government to purchase all locally produced rice before resorting to importation.

What Kenya can learn from France when politics leads to death

By Alex Ogutu   2026-03-02 00:00:00

For instance, unlike France, where the incumbent Emmanuel Macron is serving his second and final term, Kenya’s William Ruto will be defending his seat.

Fighting corruption can transport Kenya from 'Singapoor' to Singapore

By Alex Ogutu   2026-03-10 00:00:00

With a high degree of confidence, a safe assumption can be made that, of any part of the world, the word ‘Singapore’ currently receives the highest mentions in Kenya.

Address devolution flaws to end fights between senators and governors

By Alex Ogutu   2026-04-09 00:00:00

The bicameral legislature design that largely made the Senate the ‘custodian’ of devolution has ironically stood in the way of entrenching a robust devolved system.

There is urgent need to restore sanity to Kenya's Foreign Affairs space

By Alex Ogutu   2026-04-29 06:00:00

Recent diplomatic missteps by Kenya’s top officials have exposed weaknesses in foreign policy management, prompting calls to restore discipline and coherence in the country’s international relations.

Recklessness and arrogance bad for Mbadi's presidential ambition

By Alex Ogutu   2026-05-26 06:00:00

CS Mbadi should work on some elements of his personality. He easily comes out as both reckless and arrogant, qualities that are inimical to his own declared ambition for the presidency.