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Rev Edward Buri

Palm Sunday march is on amid 'must go' chants in Kenya streets

In Matthew, Jesus enters Jerusalem on a donkey, just as Zechariah had prophesied. It was a calculated move, not just symbolic but deeply disruptive.

Palm Sunday march is on amid 'must go' chants in Kenya streets

The battle between truth and lies isn't decided by which is loudest

The battle between truth and lies isn't decided by which is loudest

How evil leaders hold power through manipulation and despair

How evil leaders hold power through manipulation and despair

How our leaders put power first and sacrifice people in game of deception

How our leaders put power first and sacrifice people in game of deception

Salute to champions of light, citizens who resist culture of compromise

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu walks into battle with numbers that do not lie while Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o speaks with the unwavering confidence of hard facts.

Salute to champions of light, citizens who resist culture of compromise

Unholy trinity: How tribalism, lies and bribery are shaping 2027 race

Contradictions are a hallmark of this system: one moment they say the economy is thriving; the next, they are raiding the already weak citizen’s payslip.

Unholy trinity: How tribalism, lies and bribery are shaping 2027 race

Embed Ubuntu in Africa's political structures to create real impact

For many Africans, Ubuntu is encountered in classrooms rather than in homes or streets, making it a distant theory rather than a structured ideology.

By 2 months ago

Embed Ubuntu in Africa's political structures to create real impact

2024: A reflection on where God's presence is and absent in Kenya

If we were to track where God has been in Kenya this year, where would we find Him? The answer is both illuminating and unsettling, for it reveals where the light has shone.

By 3 months ago

2024: A reflection on where God's presence is and absent in Kenya

The church must maintain front line in critising government

The church has struggled with continuous public attacks of being helpless and powerless before politicians, which hampers its ability to position itself as a voice for the people.

By 4 months ago

The church must maintain front line in critising government

MPs overlook citizens' struggles in favour of partisan, selfish interests

The people ask questions on the choking cost of living, joblessness, corruption, and insecurity which remain unanswered as MPs manufactured questions of their own.

By 5 months ago

MPs overlook citizens' struggles in favour of partisan, selfish interests

Silencing voice of youth on national issues choking country's future

We are better off trusting clear-sighted young people than blindfolded elders clutching a little book titled 1000 Blindfold Proverbs, a wisdom known to push countries into thick darkness.

By 6 months ago

Silencing voice of youth on national issues choking country's future

Tale of the Ethiopian Eunuch and why Africa must discover self-love

God cares that we as Africans experience life in its fullness. While some work hard to manipulate us with a hypocritical appreciation, God desires that we have the full benefit of His Spirit.

By 6 months ago

Tale of the Ethiopian Eunuch and why Africa must discover self-love

From cathedrals to streets: Why Church falls short in times of need

Kenya’s church wears a deceptive smile – making you think that in it, you have a friend. Until there is a crisis. Then, you realize the church does not do streets; it only does cathedrals.

By 7 months ago

From cathedrals to streets: Why Church falls short in times of need

Discrepancies between promises and reality robbing us our identity

Kenyans are getting dizzy—there are no patterns to things. What is predictable is contradiction, and with it, discrimination.

By 7 months ago

Discrepancies between promises and reality robbing us our identity

Why Kenyans must reject 'money talks' and embrace 'character talks'

The journey to character has no shortcuts. You cannot corrupt your way to character. You can steal money—but you cannot steal character.

By 7 months ago

Why Kenyans must reject 'money talks' and embrace 'character talks'

Salute to champions of light, citizens who resist culture of compromise

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu walks into battle with numbers that do not lie while Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o speaks with the unwavering confidence of hard facts.

Salute to champions of light, citizens who resist culture of compromise

Unholy trinity: How tribalism, lies and bribery are shaping 2027 race

Contradictions are a hallmark of this system: one moment they say the economy is thriving; the next, they are raiding the already weak citizen’s payslip.

Unholy trinity: How tribalism, lies and bribery are shaping 2027 race

Embed Ubuntu in Africa's political structures to create real impact

For many Africans, Ubuntu is encountered in classrooms rather than in homes or streets, making it a distant theory rather than a structured ideology.

By 2 months ago

Embed Ubuntu in Africa's political structures to create real impact

2024: A reflection on where God's presence is and absent in Kenya

If we were to track where God has been in Kenya this year, where would we find Him? The answer is both illuminating and unsettling, for it reveals where the light has shone.

By 3 months ago

2024: A reflection on where God's presence is and absent in Kenya

The church must maintain front line in critising government

The church has struggled with continuous public attacks of being helpless and powerless before politicians, which hampers its ability to position itself as a voice for the people.

By 4 months ago

The church must maintain front line in critising government

MPs overlook citizens' struggles in favour of partisan, selfish interests

The people ask questions on the choking cost of living, joblessness, corruption, and insecurity which remain unanswered as MPs manufactured questions of their own.

By 5 months ago

MPs overlook citizens' struggles in favour of partisan, selfish interests

Silencing voice of youth on national issues choking country's future

We are better off trusting clear-sighted young people than blindfolded elders clutching a little book titled 1000 Blindfold Proverbs, a wisdom known to push countries into thick darkness.

By 6 months ago

Silencing voice of youth on national issues choking country's future

Tale of the Ethiopian Eunuch and why Africa must discover self-love

God cares that we as Africans experience life in its fullness. While some work hard to manipulate us with a hypocritical appreciation, God desires that we have the full benefit of His Spirit.

By 6 months ago

Tale of the Ethiopian Eunuch and why Africa must discover self-love

From cathedrals to streets: Why Church falls short in times of need

Kenya’s church wears a deceptive smile – making you think that in it, you have a friend. Until there is a crisis. Then, you realize the church does not do streets; it only does cathedrals.

By 7 months ago

From cathedrals to streets: Why Church falls short in times of need

Discrepancies between promises and reality robbing us our identity

Kenyans are getting dizzy—there are no patterns to things. What is predictable is contradiction, and with it, discrimination.

By 7 months ago

Discrepancies between promises and reality robbing us our identity

Why Kenyans must reject 'money talks' and embrace 'character talks'

The journey to character has no shortcuts. You cannot corrupt your way to character. You can steal money—but you cannot steal character.

By 7 months ago

Why Kenyans must reject 'money talks' and embrace 'character talks'

Salute to champions of light, citizens who resist culture of compromise

Auditor General Nancy Gathungu walks into battle with numbers that do not lie while Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o speaks with the unwavering confidence of hard facts.

Salute to champions of light, citizens who resist culture of compromise

Unholy trinity: How tribalism, lies and bribery are shaping 2027 race

Contradictions are a hallmark of this system: one moment they say the economy is thriving; the next, they are raiding the already weak citizen’s payslip.

Unholy trinity: How tribalism, lies and bribery are shaping 2027 race

Embed Ubuntu in Africa's political structures to create real impact

For many Africans, Ubuntu is encountered in classrooms rather than in homes or streets, making it a distant theory rather than a structured ideology.

By 2 months ago

Embed Ubuntu in Africa's political structures to create real impact

2024: A reflection on where God's presence is and absent in Kenya

If we were to track where God has been in Kenya this year, where would we find Him? The answer is both illuminating and unsettling, for it reveals where the light has shone.

By 3 months ago

2024: A reflection on where God's presence is and absent in Kenya

The church must maintain front line in critising government

The church has struggled with continuous public attacks of being helpless and powerless before politicians, which hampers its ability to position itself as a voice for the people.

By 4 months ago

The church must maintain front line in critising government

MPs overlook citizens' struggles in favour of partisan, selfish interests

The people ask questions on the choking cost of living, joblessness, corruption, and insecurity which remain unanswered as MPs manufactured questions of their own.

By 5 months ago

MPs overlook citizens' struggles in favour of partisan, selfish interests

Silencing voice of youth on national issues choking country's future

We are better off trusting clear-sighted young people than blindfolded elders clutching a little book titled 1000 Blindfold Proverbs, a wisdom known to push countries into thick darkness.

By 6 months ago

Silencing voice of youth on national issues choking country's future

Tale of the Ethiopian Eunuch and why Africa must discover self-love

God cares that we as Africans experience life in its fullness. While some work hard to manipulate us with a hypocritical appreciation, God desires that we have the full benefit of His Spirit.

By 6 months ago

Tale of the Ethiopian Eunuch and why Africa must discover self-love

From cathedrals to streets: Why Church falls short in times of need

Kenya’s church wears a deceptive smile – making you think that in it, you have a friend. Until there is a crisis. Then, you realize the church does not do streets; it only does cathedrals.

By 7 months ago

From cathedrals to streets: Why Church falls short in times of need

Discrepancies between promises and reality robbing us our identity

Kenyans are getting dizzy—there are no patterns to things. What is predictable is contradiction, and with it, discrimination.

By 7 months ago

Discrepancies between promises and reality robbing us our identity

Why Kenyans must reject 'money talks' and embrace 'character talks'

The journey to character has no shortcuts. You cannot corrupt your way to character. You can steal money—but you cannot steal character.

By 7 months ago

Why Kenyans must reject 'money talks' and embrace 'character talks'

Tale of the Ethiopian Eunuch and why Africa must discover self-love

God cares that we as Africans experience life in its fullness. While some work hard to manipulate us with a hypocritical appreciation, God desires that we have the full benefit of His Spirit.

By Rev Edward Buri 6 months ago

Tale of the Ethiopian Eunuch and why Africa must discover self-love

From cathedrals to streets: Why Church falls short in times of need

Kenya's church wears a deceptive smile - making you think that in it, you have a friend. Until there is a crisis. Then, you realize the church does not do streets; it only does cathedrals.

By Rev Edward Buri 7 months ago

From cathedrals to streets: Why Church falls short in times of need

Discrepancies between promises and reality robbing us our identity

Kenyans are getting dizzy-there are no patterns to things. What is predictable is contradiction, and with it, discrimination.

By Rev Edward Buri 7 months ago

Discrepancies between promises and reality robbing us our identity

Why Kenyans must reject 'money talks' and embrace 'character talks'

The journey to character has no shortcuts. You cannot corrupt your way to character. You can steal money-but you cannot steal character.

By Rev Edward Buri 7 months ago

Why Kenyans must reject 'money talks' and embrace 'character talks'

Gen Z remain steadfast in quest to chart out new course for Kenya

Young people, Kenya is proud of you. When the gunshots sound, they are drowned out by a grand applause-a standing ovation from all corners of this country.

By Rev Edward Buri 8 months ago

Gen Z remain steadfast in quest to chart out new course for Kenya

Medics' strike litmus test of State's sincerity in revamping healthcare

Government's pride and acting mighty and immovable towards solving the current doctors strike is unnecessary, unwise and time-wasting.

By Rev Edward Buri 1 year ago

Medics' strike litmus test of State's sincerity in revamping healthcare

Kill the lies in our politics, for there is no development without morality

Deception is an asset to gain and perpetuate power. With every lie the citizens swallow, these leaders gather in their grand residences and toast to the foolishness of the people.

By Rev Edward Buri 1 year ago

Kill the lies in our politics, for there is no development without morality

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