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Hello Folks! Over time, military functions and tactics have evolved? But has the Kenya Defence Forces adapted into this evolution? Today, we delve into the military’s role and structure in the 21st Century: 🧵 1. HOW HAS THE ROLE OF THE KDF EVOLVED IN THE 21ST CENTURY?

🥾Traditionally, the KDF was primarily focused on defending Kenya’s territorial integrity while today, it also addresses non-traditional threats such as terrorism, cyber threats, piracy and regional instability.

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Hello Folks! The Constitution of Kenya identified the attachment of security organs to the Executive was the root of all impunity. But has this been cured? Today, we delve into the structures and mandates of National Security Organs: 🧵 1. WHAT ARE THE PRINCIPLES THAT UNDERSCORE THE ACTIONS OF NATIONAL SECURITY ORGANS?

Article 238(2) of the Constitution provides the following principles:

🎖️National Security is subject to the authority of the Constitution and Parliament.

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Hello Folks! Security is the state of being free from danger or threat. But how has security evolved over time? Today, we delve into the historical evolution of security as we kickstart our SECURITY SERIES: 🧵 1. HOW WAS SECURITY FRAMED IN THE PRE-COLONIAL ERA?

⚔️Warrior Groups: Communities such as the Kikuyu, Maasai and Meru relied on age-set systems to organize defense. They guarded villages and enforced elders’ rulings and ensured territorial integrity.

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Hello Folks! Land is a crucial factor in Kenya’s development agenda. But what are the challenges plaguing this sector and how can they be resolved? Today, we delve into Land Use Plans and the harmonization of Land Use and otter competing interests: 🧵 1. WHAT IS THE LINK BETWEEN LAND AND KENYAN LEGACY PROJECTS?

🚦Konza Technopolis: Konza is explicitly planned as a technopolis with a masterplan and an authority (KoTDA) using land-use tools such as ICT parks. Budget and programme reporting show staged implementation...

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Hello Folks! Land use and Planning is undertaken by actors at both the National and County level. But who does what and how do these synergies contribute to the economy? Today, we delve into the institutional framework for Land Use & Planning: 🧵 1. HOW ARE FUNCTIONS DIVIDED BETWEEN THE NATIONAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS?

🏛️National Government – Policy and National Planning: The national government formulates land use and planning policy and prepares the National Physical and Land Use Development Plan...

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Hello Folks! Kenyans have a strong affinity towards Land famously coined through the phrase “Buroti Maguta Maguta.”But what is the source of this attraction to land? Today,been delve into Urbanisation and Housing as a human right: 🧵 1. WHY IS LAND AND HOUSING SO EXPENSIVE IN KENYA?

✅High Land Prices: Land is the most expensive component of real estate in Kenya, especially in urban areas. Rapid urbanization, limited supply of prime land, and speculation have pushed land values to very high levels.

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Hello Folks! In order to ensure maximum economic productivity and order, the Government controls private development of land. But what impact do these government regulations have on the economy? Today, we delve into Zoning and its impact on development: 🧵 1. WHAT ARE KEY FEATURES OF THE NAIROBI DRAFT ZONING POLICY?

🏬Zoning is a part of Land Use and Physical Planning. It is a Country Government function with significance in counties with major urban areas. In Claire Kubochi Anami V CECM, Built Environment Nairobi County (2025),

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Hello Folks! In economics, land is seen as a means of production. On the other hand, African communities view land as a source of heritage in pride. But how have these standpoints been harmonized, if at all? Today, we delve into Land Tenure Systems in Kenya: 🧵 1. HOW HAS LAND TENURE IN KENYA EVOLVED OVER TIME?

🇰🇪Pre-Colonial Kenya: Land was owned communally by most communities while select communities like the Agikuyu had private land tenure. Land was viewed as the giver of life and sustainer of livelihoods.

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Hello Folks! Good health is an important aspect of productivity and development. But how can this core frontier be safeguarded against future demands? Today, we delve into the future of healthcare in Kenya: 🧵 1. WHAT MEASURES WILL MAKE HEALTHCARE MORE SUSTAINABLE IN KENYA?

🏥Increase and Protect Public Health Spending: Kenya’s health expenditure at both County and National level is about 2 of GDP against the 5% benchmark recommended for progress toward UHC

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Hello Folks! In the pursuit to achieve universal healthcare, the Government collaborates with Private and Development Partners. But what have these partnerships yielded? Today, we delve into partnerships and global best practices: 🧵 1. HOW ARE PARTNERSHIPS SUPPORTING MEDICAL RESEARCH IN KENYA?

🔬KEMRI - Wellcome Trust Research Programme (KWTRP): This partnership has built large-scale research capacity in Kenya. KWTRP now employs over 800 staff, produces about 250 peer-reviewed publications per year,...

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Hello Folks! As we have seen so far, the Government is a key player in delivering UHC. But what has it done so far? Today, we delve into the hits and misses in the Health agenda: 🧵 1. WHAT PROGRAMS ARE IMPROVING THE STATE OF HEALTHCARE IN KENYA?

🩺Universal Health Coverage (UHC) Rollout: Kenya has rolled out UHC through Taifa-Care, enrolling over 24 million citizens by mid-2025. It provides equitable access to both outpatient and inpatient health services

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Hello Folks! In order to achieve universal healthcare, services need to be available at the grassroots. But how is this achieved? Today, we delve into Primary Healthcare(PHC) and its contribution to UHC: 🧵 1. WHAT IS PRIMARY HEALTHCARE AND WHAT IS ITS CONTRIBUTION TO UNIVERSAL HEALTH-CARE?

💸Allocation FY 25/26: Ksh. 13.1 Billion

🥼Primary healthcare is the first level of contact people have with the health system. It provides affordable and accessible services...

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Hello Folks! A healthy population is the backbone of any thriving society. But what is the role of the government in building a healthy society? Today, we delve into the function of both the National and County Government in Kenya’s healthcare:🧵 1. HOW IS THE HEALTHCARE FUNCTION SPLIT BETWEEN THE NATIONAL AND COUNTY GOVERNMENTS?

🪙Division of the healthcare function is governed by the Constitution and the Health Act 2017.
🏛️The National Government is tasked with:
➡️Formulating national health policies and strategies.

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Hello Folks! The Housing and Digital Programs were touted as having the ability to generate employment for millions of Kenyan youth. But has the KK Administration lived up to this promise. Today, we delve into the Housing and Digital Programs: 🧵 1. WHAT HAS BEEN DELIVERED IN THE HOUSING PROGRAM COMPARED TO WHAT WAS PROMISED?

🎯The PLAN promised to build 250,000 new affordable houses every year through public–private partnerships. In total, the government set a goal of 1M new units over five years.

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Hello Folks! The Kenya Kwanza Administration rode on the promise of creating jobs, promoting MSMEs and improving the ease of doing business. But have these promises been fulfilled? Today, we delve into the Jobs and MSMEs promise: 🧵 1. HOW MANY JOBS HAVE BEEN CREATED SINCE 2022 VERSUS WHAT HAS PROMISED?

🎯The Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA) as well as the Vision 2030 Fourth Medium Term Plan (2023–2027) set a target of creating 1.2 million jobs annually.

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Hello Folks! The cost of living was top on the agenda of most Kenyans during the 2022 General Elections. But have promises been fulfilled on this front? Today, we delve into the state of the Cost of Living Today: 🧵 1. WHAT COMMODITIES CONSUME THE MAJORITY OF AVERAGE HOUSEHOLD BUDGETS AND ARE THEY AFFORDABLE?

🎯Based on the official 2022 Kenya Continuous Household Survey by the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS), food and non-alcoholic beverages consist of approximately 59.1%...

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Hello Folks! Around this time three years ago, the Kenya Kwanza Government took on the reigns of power on the promise of uplifting those at the bottom of the pyramid. Today, we delve into the KK Government Appraisal; 3 years on: 🧵 1. WHAT WERE THE UNDERLYING MACROECONOMIC AND SOCIAL FACTORS WHEN THE BETA MANIFESTO WAS FORMULATED?

✅External Shocks: The manifesto was crafted amidst global inflation/interest-rate hikes from the COVID crisis, the Ukraine war and global commodity shortages such as...

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Hello Folks! Agriculture in Kenya must adapt to the changing times in order to ensure food security. However, there remains a lot to be done. Today, we delve into the future of Agriculture in Kenya: 🧵 1. WHAT TECHNOLOGIES AND SERVICES WILL SHAPE THE FUTURE OF AGRICULTURE?

🛰️AI, Remote Sensing & Precision Agriculture: This combines artificial intelligence, drones, Internet of Things and satellite imagery. Together, they deliver real-time crop monitoring....

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Hello Folks! Agriculture receives a sizable chunk of spending in each budget cycle. However, farmers and consumers do not feel its impact. Today, we delve into the Kenyan Government's Agricultural Interventions: 🧵 1. WHAT ARE THE VARIOUS GOVERNMENT PROGRAMS ON AGRICULTURE IN KENYA?

📄National Value Chain Development Project: This program supports priority value chains such as maize, coffee and horticulture by improving farmer access to inputs, extension services, storage and markets.

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Hello Folks! Since independence, Kenya has been grappling with a food insecurity challenge. But what is being done to remedy the situation? Today, we delve into the state of food security in Kenya: 🧵 1. HOW MUCH FOOD IS PRODUCED IN KENYA COMPARED TO NATIONAL DEMAND?

🌽Maize: Kenya produced about 4.29 million tonnes of maize against a national demand of 4.0 million tonnes (107% of demand)
Wheat: Wheat production stood at 310,000 tonnes compared to a demand of 2.1 – 2.4....

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Hello Folks! Agriculture is a source of livelihood for most Kenyans. But why is agriculture important to Kenya's economy? Today, we delve into the place of agriculture in Kenya’s economy: 🧵 1. WHAT IS THE PLACE OF AGRICULTURE UNDER GOVERNMENT DEVELOPMENT AGENDAS?

✡️Vision 2030: It seeks to transform the agricultural sector from subsistence farming into a modern and commercially competitive industry that drives food security, poverty reduction and economic growth.