YVONNE’S TAKE: The irony of maximum taxes and minimum wages

To what extent are Labour Day pronouncements reflective from present realities, and is it a piecemeal approach vs a whole general understanding of the economic situation that prevails?This year, the proposal is to increase the minimum wage by 6 per cent. Now this is well and good.

YVONNE’S TAKE: Is it better to be a doctor or a Chief Administrative Secretary?

It is ironic that right in the middle of a protracted battle over some arguably legitimate industrial questions by the doctors of this country, Parliament has sprung up a law seeking to revalidate the illegalised position of CAS.

YVONNE'S TAKE: A confusing manifestation of the whole government approach

For those familiar with the biblical story, explanations by different senior government officials on the fertilizer perfectly suited the clash of tongues narrated in the story. 

YVONNE'S TAKE: Constitution - Do we need it?

We are witnessing a trend where Parliament pretends to fix the things the court has ruled out. But before I get back to present day, let me remind me you of what was done previously. Throughout history of the first 40 years, when leaders wanted to do things they aligned the Constitution.

YVONNE'S TAKE: Haiti - Charity begins at home

Whilst we rush off to Haiti at breakneck speed, we must equally secure those within our borders first. We must demonstrate, not just with tough talk, but with action that we are keeping Kenyans safe.

THE EXPLAINER: Why Kenya was grey listed, what it means, and how to get out of it

Globally, there are 21 countries on the grey list. In East Africa, Kenya joins Tanzania, South Sudan and the Democratic Republic of Congo.Uganda, which has been on the grey list, was actually taken off the list on the very same day that Kenya was put on it.

YVONNE'S TAKE: To Addis with love...

YVONNE'S TAKE: Lessons from Hungarian president's resignation

The President of Hungary, Katalin Novak, resigned not more than a week ago. Meaning she left office, left power, motorcades and all!Here is what led to that unusual happening. It turns out that last year in April, she, as President pardoned a person convicted of covering up the sexual abuse of child...

YVONNE’S TAKE: Questions as Gov't probes Uhuru claim that Kenya loses Ksh.2B a day

Uhuru's claim was made, not during an anti-corruption conference or some such specific event tackling this troubling issue, but rather, in the heat of a political moment. It was in fact during an interview with local vernacular radio stations to make a strong case for his pet subject at the time, th...

YVONNE'S TAKE: You cannot punish teachers for wishing to be safe

A group of teachers recently camped at the Teachers Service Commission offices seeking to be transferred from the region, fearing for their security. What happened to them after their request for transfers? They have been interdicted; interdicted for deserting their workstations. ...