Land continues to command a pivotal position in Kenya’s social, economic, political and legal relations. Perhaps this explains why, when other resources for political patronage have declined at any time in our political history, the ruling elite have resorted to illegally dishing out public utility land. This phenomenon of illegally and irregularly allocating public land to “politically well-connected persons” gains pace just before and after elections. Over the years, a culture of corruption and impunity flourished and went unpunished amongst those entrusted with power over public utility land. 10 Implementing the Ndung’u Report On 30th June 2003, the NARC government appointed a commission of inquiry to investigate the illegal and irregular allocation of public land in Kenya. The Commission came to be known as the Ndung’u Commission, and its report as the Ndung’u report, after Paul Ndung’u, the Nairobi lawyer who chaired the commission. In its report, relea...

    If they text you randomly, flirt with you in the office, or invite you to hang outside of work, you might be dealing with a doting boss. But before you decide to sit back and enjoy the benefits of their admiration, there are a few things you should know. Timothy Wanyonyi, an  international business speaker  and author of "The Humor in relations," says it's always flattering to find out someone has a crush on you, but at work this can lead to difficulties,  especially  when it's your boss. He says while you may, at least temporarily, have a strong ally in your boss, there are a ton of potential downsides to the situation. First, the boss may inadvertently start showing you so much favoritism that gossip spreads through the office and your colleagues begin to resent and even distrust you, he says. "Colleagues may feel you get credit where none is due." You may also not receive the honest feedback you need to develop in your job and in ext...

A Rwandan opposition party said Tuesday that one of its officials had been stabbed and murdered, fuelling concerns over a string of unsolved killings of its members. Victoire Ingabire, leader of the unregistered but vocal FDU-Inkingi party, said Syridio Dusabumuremyi had been attacked by two men on Monday night in the shop where she worked. "Our party deplores the assassination of its national coordinator, Mr Dusabumuremyi. He was savagely stabbed by two individuals this Monday shortly after 9pm," Ingabire said. NO HOPE OF JUSTICE "After several unsolved assassinations of our party members, we have no hope that his murder will be fully investigated and solved," she added. Rwandan police said two suspects had already been detained. "Two people have been arrested in connection with the murder and investigations are ongoing," the Rwanda Investigative Bureau (RIB) said in a statement. Ingabire's party has lost several members t...

Uhuru secret team to fix succession by 2022 Eager not to fall into the same trap as that of his mentor Daniel Moi and predecessor Mwai Kibaki where their preferred presidential candidates were beaten hands down, Uhuru Kenyatta has formed a special team to advise him on his succession. The special team comprises Director General of the National Intelligence Service, Phillip Kamweru, president’s kid brother Muhoho Kenyatta, his uncle George Muhoho, Interior principal secretary Karanja Kibicho, former Kenya Defence Forces chief Julius Karangi and former presidential adviser Nancy Gitau. Uhuru’s mother, Mama Ngina, is also joining the team whenever they have a burning issue to discuss. First Lady Margaret Kenyatta and Uhuru political buddy David Murathe, are also in the loop. Unconfirmed reports have it that ODM leader Raila Odinga is also in the team. Those claiming Raila is a key player cite functions influential people surrounding Uhuru have attended in Luo Nyanza. Raila rece...