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Dr Ruto should learn from history: Rule by fear always fails

President William Ruto’s government is sitting delicately on the weighing scales of popular rule and, in converse, reign of terror and fear.

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Literary colossus: Loathed by authorities but loved by the world

I discovered Ngugi wa Thiong’o in my last year of Primary School, in 1972. It was the start of a journey that would see the curious reader with grubby little hands, eager for a good book .

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Dr Ruto should learn from history: Rule by fear always fails

President William Ruto’s government is sitting delicately on the weighing scales of popular rule and, in converse, reign of terror and fear.

By 3 months ago

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Literary colossus: Loathed by authorities but loved by the world

I discovered Ngugi wa Thiong’o in my last year of Primary School, in 1972. It was the start of a journey that would see the curious reader with grubby little hands, eager for a good book .

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Dr Ruto should learn from history: Rule by fear always fails

President William Ruto’s government is sitting delicately on the weighing scales of popular rule and, in converse, reign of terror and fear.

By 3 months ago

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Literary colossus: Loathed by authorities but loved by the world

I discovered Ngugi wa Thiong’o in my last year of Primary School, in 1972. It was the start of a journey that would see the curious reader with grubby little hands, eager for a good book .

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If there's incompetence in Government, the buck stops at Ruto's desk in State House

In leadership, as in management and sports, you do not change a winning side. Chancy experiments can be costly. "If it ain't broken, don't fix it."

By Barack Muluka 7 months ago

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Raila's Addis setback, a political turning point for both opposition and government

He returns home empty handed, leaving his admirers divided and his detractors wary. There are those who want the Raila to take up his role of calling the government back to order.

By Barack Muluka 8 months ago

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Trump's comeback: How 'America First' policy will affect Kenya, Africa

Prolific writer David Maillu is launching a Trump statue atop a modified pit latrine because he is saddened by his re-election.

By Barack Muluka 9 months ago

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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 Barack Muluka 1 year ago

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

President must decide whether everyone in his Cabinet should fall on their own sword, or if he will fall on the sword on behalf of all, or with them.

By Barack Muluka 1 year ago

Democracy fails when majority follow their top leaders blindly

Going forward, intense and continuous voter education should be a priority for Kenya's civil society - whatever the difficulties may be.

By Barack Muluka 1 year ago

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Why Raila's AU bid might embarrass Kenya

Raila Odinga's AUC candidacy is more than a personal crusade. He is not just carrying his cross. Kenya's regional and continental prestige is on the line.

By Barack Muluka 1 year 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 1 year ago

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 1 year ago

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 2 years ago

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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 3 years ago

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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 3 years ago

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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 3 years ago

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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 3 years ago

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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 3 years ago

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 ‘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 6 years ago

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 9 years ago

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 9 years ago

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 9 years ago

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 9 years ago

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 9 years ago

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 9 years ago

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 9 years ago

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 9 years ago

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 9 years ago

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 9 years ago

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

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 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

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

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

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 10 years ago

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 10 years ago