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Articles By: Steve Biko Wafula

When The Flame refuses To Die — Mourning Raila, Carrying His Dream, And Keeping The Fight For Justice Alive

I’m mourning Raila. Not the politician the headlines wrote about, but the man who carried our collective pain and turned

Opinion

The Man Who Built The Stage For His Own Critics: Why Baba’s Legacy Will Outlive The Noise, The Betrayal, And The Political Season Of Small Men

I disagreed with Baba. I said it openly, without fear or apology. I believed his handshake with Ruto was not

Opinion

A King Belongs to His People: Why Raila’s Farewell Must Not Be Rushed

A King does not belong to himself. He belongs to his people — their hearts, their pain, and their stories.

Opinion

How Raila Odinga Lost a Generation Before His Death

Raila Odinga’s name once stirred a fire unmatched in the hearts of millions. For decades, he stood as the conscience

Opinion

The New Dawn of Webuye West: A Manifesto for Industry, Dignity, and Prosperity: Why Steve Biko Wafula Is Best Suited To Lead Webuye West As It’s MP

My people of Webuye West, our story has been one of resilience, strength, and endurance. But for too long, we

Government and Policy

Bungoma: Kenya’s Sleeping Giant — Why This County Must Be A Designated EPZ Hub Targeting The African Region For Intra Trade

When you peer at the map of Kenya, Bungoma’s location almost seems too strategic to ignore. Nestled in western Kenya,

Government and Policy

From Mombasa to Brasilia: How Watu’s $340 Million Bet On Smartphone Lending May Be Africa’s Best Export

In 2015, Andris Kaneps, co-founder of Watu Credit, walked into a small hall in Mombasa and handed cash—just a few

Investment

Kenya’s Financial Mirage: How the Illusion of Inclusion Masks Deep Exclusion in the Margins

Access to financial services is not just a statistic; it is the pulse of a nation’s economic soul. It defines

Entrepreneur's Corner

Top 15 Best Counties To Live In As A Kenyan; Imagine Bungoma & Kakamega Are Missing; Blistering Bannercals

Kenya often markets itself as a land of opportunity, but the data reveals the illusion. The Basic Access Index by

Entrepreneur's Corner

Kenya’s Hidden Poverty: A Nation Still Cooking With Firewood in the Age of Satellites

Kenya’s poverty is no longer about the number of people earning below a dollar a day—it is multidimensional, structural, and

Government and Policy

Your Side Hustle Could Cost You Your Job — The Silent Legal War Brewing in Kenya’s Workplaces

Kenya’s courts have now made it clear — loyalty in employment is not negotiable. Even if your contract doesn’t have

Entrepreneur's Corner

The Death of Grassroots Banking: How Kenya’s Microfinance Revolution Was Killed by Greed, Neglect, and Policy Failure

For nine consecutive years, Kenya’s microfinance banks have recorded losses. What was once a vibrant promise to uplift the unbanked

Investment