Opinion Archives - Page 17 of 20

Why Some of ‘us’ Don’t Vote.

by Nyanza Daily - October 21, 2020October 21, 2020

Oguna Mamba. Time being short, I intend to leave all the pleasantries by retaining much criticism. The best government, argued Henry Thoreau, is one which does not govern at all. Needless to say that such an administration, upon upholding the integrity of its promise on posterity, commands great respect. In a democratic

5- Judge Bench to decide on Parliament Dissolution Cases

by Nyanza Daily - October 14, 2020October 14, 2020

The Deputy Chief Justice Philomena Mbete Mwilu on the 14th of October 2020, appointed a bench of 5 judges to hear the dissolution of Parliament cases which was presented to President Kenyatta on Monday the 21st of September 2020, by the Chief Justice David Maraga, for failure

Why Maraga’s advisory to dissolve house will be rejected

by Nyanza Daily - September 22, 2020July 10, 2022

By Benson Otieno Sewe While the two thirds gender principle is a constitutional requirement that must be met, in fact it is a requirement under the Bill of Rights in Chapter 4 of the Constitution of Kenya, 2010. The 5th schedule that guides all the consequential legislation in Article 261 doesn't

William Ruto warms up to Luo Nyanza

by Nyanza Daily - September 19, 2020September 21, 2020

Deputy President William Ruto. Immediately after the 2107 general elections, the Deputy President Dr. William Samoei Ruto set his eyes on the biggest prize come 2022. The son of Sugoi has been on the run ever since; crisscrossing the country in a bid to win himself support from all corners

Deep State Narrative; An insult to our Intelligence and abuse of our Sovereign rights

by Nyanza Daily - September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

Every man is endowed with the inherent right to free will and to make choice ; this is what makes up the dignity of every human. The institution of politics in itself according to Jean Jacques Rousseau, is made up of a social contract through which the people surrender their

Politics; The Business of selling perception

by Nyanza Daily - September 18, 2020September 18, 2020

It is a popular notion that politics is the business of selling hope and perception, but I would say it is more of selling perception than hope. At any given period of a political cycle, there is always a narrative on the political market being haggled to achieve a certain

Why Luos must Unite and Demand a Raila Presidency

by Nyanza Daily - September 17, 2020July 27, 2021

By Agogo Moses Reflecting back from independence when the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga stood with the late Mzee Jomo Kenyatta only to be made the Vice president when he had opportunity to be the president then, it was a sacrifice. That sacrifice and kind heartedness has not only costed us the Luo

Why the ODM party has a tough Assignment come 2022

by Nyanza Daily - September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

ODM Leader Mr. Odinga and party members. If the recent actions of coastal Members of Parliament to skip Raila’s rallies in the region are anything to go by, then the ODM party has an uphill task in retaining support in regions it formerly held so strongly. Indeed the party’s popularity

Finally Huduma Number cards to be issued by June 2021.

by Nyanza Daily - September 17, 2020September 17, 2020

Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho The government is set to commence the distribution of huduma number cards by the end June next year, according to Interior Principal Secretary Karanja Kibicho. An estimated 37.7 million Kenyans registered for the huduma number and are set to receive the cards. Kibicho told the parliamentary committee that

“Resign” Gem MP Elisha tells Deputy President William Ruto

by Benard Lucas (Mc Ressy) - September 15, 2020June 22, 2022

Gem Mp Elisha Odhiambo Gem member of parliament Elisha Odhiambo has urged the president to stand firm as the head of state in ensuring that the country remains united and safe from ethnical divisions. Speaking at Aluor Primary boarding school in Gem Constituency where he joined the public opinion hearing on the