Reuben Mwambingu

Parliament or Puppet? How State House took over the legislature Bad laws birthed by a Parliament controlled from the State House. That’s how opposition lawmakers now describe the state of Kenya’s legislature It is called the august House, a name meant to signify dignity and respect. Parliament is one of the most vital arms of government, the place where laws are made, policies debated, and national priorities shaped.

By now, the phrase “economic empowerment” must have acquired a new political meaning. According to the World Bank, economic empowerment is the process of enhancing the capacity of individuals or groups to make choices and transform those choices into desired actions and outcomes. It involves increasing access to resources, opportunities, and decision-making power, enabling individuals to improve their economic well being and participate fully in economic life.

President William Ruto’s administration has consistently projected a commitment to lowering the cost of university education. But beneath the rhetoric, the administration has refused to soften its stance on a controversial funding model that categorises students by financial need and the cost of their chosen programmes.