Joseph Bonyo

November 12, 2026 11:47 (EAT) • 1 hour ago

BONYO'S BONE: Oh No! They are back!

Over the past several months, we have watched politicians, both seasoned players and political newcomers, take turns at church pulpits to court congregations and fish for votes.

August 14, 2026 12:30 (EAT) • 2 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Wantam-tutam: What are your terms?

Politicians are crisscrossing the country, combing villages and hamlets for votes. Town centres are witnessing campaign convoys and political rallies. Social media is awash with posters, hashtags, slogans and all manner of campaign material.

July 30, 2026 11:44 (EAT) • 3 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Governors and random economies

According to Nyakang'o, many counties have developed an alarming habit. They requisition funds for specific purposes, obtain approval from her office, receive the money—and then divert it to completely different expenditures.

July 23, 2026 11:44 (EAT) • 3 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Law enforcers above the law?

Since assuming office, Inspector General Douglas Kanja has personally been summoned by the High Court on multiple occasions. Mohamed Amin has also been summoned repeatedly.A summons ignored sends a dangerous signal to junior officers that court orders are negotiable.

July 02, 2026 11:59 (EAT) • 4 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: When wage bill eats wage bill

For decades, Kenya's public sector wage bill has been one of the largest recurring expenditures borne by taxpayers. Every month, billions of shillings leave the Exchequer to pay public servants. Every year, the wage bill runs into well over a trillion shillings....

June 25, 2026 11:45 (EAT) • 4 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: JKIA - Why the mystery?

For months, information surrounding the JKIA modernisation tender moved through whispers, speculation and media reports rather than official communication. Every new detail emerged from unofficial sources before eventually finding its way into the public domain.

June 18, 2026 11:48 (EAT) • 4 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Come on Bunge, mnabore?

The Finance Bill is arguably the most scrutinised piece of legislation that comes before Parliament each year. It determines how government raises revenue and directly affects households, businesses and the economy.

May 15, 2026 12:02 (EAT) • 5 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Gold - mind the poor too

In West Pokot County, 12 women and three men died after rocks came crashing down at Romo Hills in Kasei.

May 07, 2026 11:49 (EAT) • 6 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: South C building: Then what?

A 16-storey building under construction collapsed. Almost immediately, residents of South C, many of whom became the first responders, pointed to what they believed was the real cause.In Kenya, disaster response has become theatre. The script never changes. It seems the template has been develo...

April 30, 2026 11:50 (EAT) • 6 months ago

BONYO'S BONE: Don't argue with floods

Recent weeks have already left behind death, destruction and displacement, much of it in situations where lives could have been saved had warnings been taken seriously.My appeal is simple: let us listen. You may dislike the messenger, but the message could save your life....