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Barack Muluka

Gen Z are driving a war against thieves, wastage and opulence

President Ruto is the midwife, and they will keep him on maternity toes. They are happy he has sacked his Cabinet.

By 4 months ago

Gen Z are driving a war against thieves, wastage and opulence

Ruto's tough choices as he seeks to steady country and win 2027 polls

Ruto's tough choices as he seeks to steady country and win 2027 polls

By 4 months ago

Ruto's tough choices as he seeks to steady country and win 2027 polls

Ruto's tough choices as he seeks to steady country and win 2027 polls

By 4 months ago

Ruto's tough choices as he seeks to steady country and win 2027 polls

Ruto's tough choices as he seeks to steady country and win 2027 polls

By 4 months ago

Angry public rallies killing Kenya Kwanza strategy

Poor communication is easily the weakest link in the Kenya Kwanza government. They seem to wade into controversy and antagonism almost at will.

By Barack Muluka 9 months ago

Angry public rallies killing Kenya Kwanza strategy

Grade A is good, but let's guard against idiocy

Should we surmise that if you don't get these top grades, you are a daft failure; a hopeless nincompoop who should be ashamed, and perhaps deserves to be hanged?

By Barack Muluka 10 months ago

Grade A is good, but let's guard against idiocy

Nobody can dim your star or stop your sun

Each of the bright heavenly bodies has its own place, its own role. And everything is written in these bodies. They align howsoever they wish, with consequences.

By Barack Muluka 1 year ago

Nobody can dim your star or stop your sun

Inside Raila and Ruto epic battles from Kanu days

Before they met in March 2002, as top officials of Kanu, Ruto and Raila had travelled two along mutually exclusive political paths.

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

Inside Raila and Ruto epic battles from Kanu days

Raila petition ruling to herald big shift in the centre of power

Already, the realignments have begun showing and the verdict from SCOK will either consolidate, or shake them.

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

Raila petition ruling to herald big shift in the centre of power

Good, bad and the ugly of Raila Odinga, William Ruto and George Wajackoyah party manifestos

Roots party believe legalizing marijuana and selling it on global markets, will bring trillions of dollars. Both Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalitions have similar proposals on many issues.

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

Good, bad and the ugly of Raila Odinga, William Ruto and George Wajackoyah party manifestos

Madaraka Day snob of William Ruto is all what Kenyans could remember

There would be no President Uhuru Kenyatta without William Ruto. We say here in Emanyulia, no matter how badly a friend wrongs you, think even of the littlest good he did for you.

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

Madaraka Day snob of William Ruto is all what Kenyans could remember

Sorry Kalonzo Musyoka, Kenyan voters do not owe you anything

On January 10, 2008, Kibaki appointed Kalonzo his Vice President in what was called "a part of the Cabinet." The Wiper leader says accepting this appointment was a great sacrifice.

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

Sorry Kalonzo Musyoka, Kenyan voters do not owe you anything

Making a living from dressing alcohol bottles

The artistically decorated bottles go for Sh500

By Dennis Mbae 4 years ago

Making a living from dressing alcohol bottles

Making a living from dressing ‘kiroro’ bottles

Beautifully crafted ornaments adorn a handicraft shop in Nyeri town. The shop is run full time by two female university graduates.

By Dennis Mbae 5 years ago

Making a living from dressing ‘kiroro’ bottles

Meru man to hang for killing wife, one month old daughter

A piercing cry of anguish tore through Gikuune sub location in Meru County on the night of November 10, 2007, arousing Joseph Mwangi from his sleep.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

Meru man to hang for killing wife, one month old daughter

Three-year battle between county assembly and bar owner over building

Nyeri County Assembly has for the last three years been trying to eject a bar next to its chambers. Members of the County Assembly have in the past complained that noise from the Unity Bar and Restaurant, disrupts their proceedings.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

Three-year battle between county assembly and bar owner over building

Prosecution hitch occasions retrial of Kibwezi man accused of defiling minor

On February 9, 2013 Obedi Kilonzo met with a 13-year-old girl coming from the river to fetch water.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

Prosecution hitch occasions retrial of Kibwezi man accused of defiling minor

Nyeri's vulnerable children get help

Hundreds of vulnerable children and orphans in Nyeri on Wednesday got a rare end-year treat during a party organized for them by Governor Nderitu Gachagua's wife Margaret.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

Nyeri's vulnerable children get help

Kenya: Judicial staff accused of bribery fails to take plea

A senior support staff at Mukurweini Law Courts accused of soliciting a bribe failed to take plea yesterday, citing poor mental health.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

Kenya: Judicial staff accused of bribery fails to take plea

Row between governor and fund team deepens

Governor Nderitu Gachagua’s second rejection of the Ward Development Fund Bill, 2015 has angered the assembly’s Ward Development Fund Committee, which now seeks a two thirds majority to overturn his reservation.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

Row between governor and fund team deepens

He pleaded guilty but was let free over prosecution errors

The whole courtroom suddenly went silent as Lodwar Senior Resident Magistrate Thomas Nzioki entered and called the court to order.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

He pleaded guilty but was let free over prosecution errors

Who’s the fairest of them all?

Marsabit County beauties this week contested hotly in the Miss Tourism beauty pageant that sought to promote tourism and maintain a clean environment.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

Who’s the fairest of them all?

Prosecution errors win Lamu murder convict freedom

A cry of distress tore through Bora Imani village, Lamu County, on the night of February 3, 2011 waking villagers from their deep slumber.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

Prosecution errors win Lamu murder convict freedom

Man found guilty of murdering epileptic aunt

On the evening of November 28, 2008, Stephen Oragi left his house in Gucha, Kisii County and went to check on his epileptic relative, Florence Mogoti, with whom he had planned to attend a funeral the following day.

By Dennis Mbae 8 years ago

Man found guilty of murdering epileptic aunt

Mombasa mechanic serving 50 years for murder walks to freedom

A week after Ali Salim, a mechanic, was allegedly seen with a female companion on the night of November 16, 2008 in Mombasa, the decomposing, naked body of a woman resembling her was discovered at an abandoned building within town.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Mombasa mechanic serving 50 years for murder walks to freedom

TNA meeting to kick out majority leader cut short by chaos

A meeting convened by TNA party to oust Nyeri County Assembly Majority Leader Jesse Kamuri turned chaotic and ended prematurely after members disagreed on the mode of voting and whether or not to allow media presence.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

TNA meeting to kick out majority leader cut short by chaos

TNA meeting to kick out Nyeri Assembly Majority Leader ends in brawl

A meeting convened by The National Alliance party to oust Nyeri County Assembly Majority Leader Jesse Kamuri turned chaotic and ended prematurely after members disagreed on the mode of voting and whether or not to allow media presence.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

TNA meeting to kick out Nyeri Assembly Majority Leader ends in brawl

President Uhuru not to blame for graft, says Gachagua

Governor Nderitu Gachagua has strongly defended President Uhuru Kenyatta against accusations that he has been presiding over rampant corruption, and is incapable of taming the vice.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

President Uhuru not to blame for graft, says Gachagua

Nyamira man to hang for stabbing uncle to death using sword

On August 13, 2009 Peter Ombae’s was livid after he received news that his sister had been assaulted by a close relative while on her way to their home at Masaba, Nyamira County.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Nyamira man to hang for stabbing uncle to death using sword

Mombasa court quashes 30-year jail term for insane man who killed policeman

It was just a normal, ordinary day at the Taita Taveta District headquarters on March 27, 2011 when Leonard Mwangemi, a psychiatric patient, entered the compound with a concealed knife in his pocket.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Mombasa court quashes 30-year jail term for insane man who killed policeman

How the death of my mother in my arms inspired me to work in the mortuary

To some people, the mere thought of encountering or being alone with the dead just for a moment is enough to make their hair stand on end. But more dreadful and chilling to most people is the prospect of working among the dead.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

How the death of my mother in my arms inspired me to work in the mortuary

Despite pleading guilty, death row convict has conviction set aside

On the night of January 22, 2008, an exhausted Wilson Masaku groped his way to the bedroom of his house in Kwale and slumped on the bed oblivious that it was his last night alive.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Despite pleading guilty, death row convict has conviction set aside

Three robbers steal Sh30.9 million from Equity Bank

An Equity Bank branch in Nyeri yesterday lost Sh30.9 million after three men posing as auditors from the Head Office in Nairobi hoodwinked the staff.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Three robbers steal Sh30.9 million from Equity Bank

Watchman who defiled eight-year-old has his day in court

When she rose up, her elder sister and sister-in-law noticed a patch of blood where she had been sitting.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Watchman who defiled eight-year-old has his day in court

MCA takes time off to teach in public school as teachers’ strike continues

With no end in sight to the deadlock between teachers and their employer, Mwiki Member of County Assembly Isaac Ngige decided that pupils of St Dominic Primary School in Kasarani would not waste away.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

MCA takes time off to teach in public school as teachers’ strike continues

Woman who left man after getting Mau Mau compensation renews marriage vows

An elderly Nyeri couple that separated in February shortly after one of them was paid Sh400,000 by the British government has finally reunited.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Woman who left man after getting Mau Mau compensation renews marriage vows

Nurses, employer finally strike deal

You can now access treatment in any public hospital after nurses called off their three-week long strike yesterday.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Nurses, employer finally strike deal

Nyeri County plans to sack nurses if they fail to resume duty

Nyeri county government has resolved to stop salaries of striking nurses and issue them with letters requiring them to explain why they should not be sacked for deserting duty.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Nyeri County plans to sack nurses if they fail to resume duty

Death row convict walks thanks to prosecution's weak case

Elijah Ng’ang’a, a motor mechanic, settled in Thika’s Mutomo village several years ago, and security in the area was topnotch, he had never had to look over his shoulder.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Death row convict walks thanks to prosecution's weak case

Decomposing body of police officer found dumped in Nyeri

“A pungent nauseating smell hit my nostrils a long while before I arrived at the scene. Judging by the state of the body including the absence of hair, it must have been here for more than a week,” said Mr Kihara.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Decomposing body of police officer found dumped in Nyeri

Kin buried as talks to end nurses' strike hit deadlock

Two members of the same family who died three days after nurses in the county downed their tools have been laid to rest.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Kin buried as talks to end nurses' strike hit deadlock

'Youths having sex before age 15'

Some 55 per cent of adolescents and youths aged between 10 and 24 years had their first sexual experience before their 15th birthday, a new report has revealed.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

'Youths having sex before age 15'

Rape suspect walks to freedom after eight years in custody

Jackline Atieno* (not her real name), a former waitress at a Nairobi restaurant was walking home on the night of April 17, 2007 after a busy day at work when she spotted a masculine figure following her from a distance.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

Rape suspect walks to freedom after eight years in custody

81-year-old American beats old age odds to scale Mt Kenya for sixth time

For 81-year-old American Naizgy Gebremedhin, there is something special about Kenya that has literally made it his second home.

By Dennis Mbae 9 years ago

81-year-old American beats old age odds to scale Mt Kenya for sixth time

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