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Barrack Muluka

The scorn in a tired overused shoe thrown at the President

Hurling of footgear has signified scorn, anger and conquest. Either the person is expressing utter contempt at the object of attack, or he is declaring victory over it. Sometimes it is both.

The scorn in a tired overused shoe thrown at the President

Pope XIV takes on a changing world facing complex matters

Pope XIV takes on a changing world facing complex matters

Prof Makau has joined school of scandal as a revolution unfolds

Prof Makau has joined school of scandal as a revolution unfolds

How praise and worship make dictatorship and fuel impunity

How praise and worship make dictatorship and fuel impunity

Judas' betrayal: Kenya's quest for Paradise and the lessons to be learnt this Easter season

The Christian Easter season reminds us of the elusive search for the ideal universe. Ultimately, it is a universe that holds society in sacred esteem.

Judas' betrayal: Kenya's quest for Paradise and the lessons to be learnt this Easter season

Nairobi is today's Gethsemane where we seek hope amid agony

Season’s greetings from Emanyulia, this place of gold and hope. We are happy to remember you in this season of passion.

Nairobi is today's Gethsemane where we seek hope amid agony

Ruto's leadership questionable after Gachagua, Muturi claims

More profound than an insatiable appetite for wealth is the question of whether President William Ruto is, in fact, fit for office.

Ruto's leadership questionable after Gachagua, Muturi claims

You can't stop quest for genuine reforms by outlawing creativity

State House will fail in its present effort to clamp down on Kenyans. For their own good, and their families, those in power today will do well to embrace genuine reform.

You can't stop quest for genuine reforms by outlawing creativity

Human resource Bill is a power grab and State House mischief

The Human Resource Management Bill (2024) transfers responsibilities of Public Service Commission to Chief of Staff and Head of Public Service.

Human resource Bill is a power grab and State House mischief

Security chiefs must protect the Constitution at all times

Salasya was beaten up. He was almost thrown into the dustbin, at Nyayo Stadium. As he could not fit in the bin, they threw the thing at him.

Security chiefs must protect the Constitution at all times

A courtship mission: President returns to an angry but vote rich mountain

Ruto returns to the Mt Kenya region on a pacification and political courtship mission following a bitter fallout with the populace in recent months.

A courtship mission: President returns to an angry but vote rich mountain

Kisiang'ani's woes in the city amid sweet village chronicles

Outgoing ICT PS Edward Kisiang’ani has come under fire for taking the government critics head-on especially the media.

Kisiang'ani's woes in the city amid sweet village chronicles

Ruto's tours and Raila's gamble to save the nation

Following the impeachment of Ruto’s first deputy president, Rigathi Gachagua, the Ruto regime now hangs on a shoestring. Its strongest pillar is Raila Odinga’s ODM.

Ruto's tours and Raila's gamble to save the nation

Village cow thief invites chief to his home before fleas' invasion

Suddenly we are hearing that Odera and the man he called a thief are now bosom friends. Asked,

Village cow thief invites chief to his home before fleas' invasion

As Raila and Ruto bond, Kenyans should prepare for a rough ride ahead

Together with William Ruto, the pair has an insurmountable capacity to put together a political system that can bulldoze its way to whatever destination it desires.

By 2 months ago

As Raila and Ruto bond, Kenyans should prepare for a rough ride ahead

Ruto and Raila already walking the bumpy road to 2027 contest

Howsoever it is looked at, the congress between ODM and UDA has the look of a sinister giant mongrel, President Ruto sits at the mandible end of the beast.

By 2 months ago

Ruto and Raila already walking the bumpy road to 2027 contest

Don't take Kenyans back to 2007 zero-sum politics ahead of 2027

Raila Odinga Ruto and Gachagua need to guard against driving the country back to the 2007/2008 drama from hell.

By 2 months ago

Don't take Kenyans back to 2007 zero-sum politics ahead of 2027

Iconic Mbotela was indeed the voice of Kenya, we revered him

Mambo Mbotela was an affable and infectiously cheerful team leader. He was a gentle individual, who actuated and epitomised the mannerly habits that he taught about.

By 2 months ago

Iconic Mbotela was indeed the voice of Kenya, we revered him

2027 conspiracy: Will national security be sacrificed as Ruto faces North in vote hunt?

That Kenya’s 2027 race has begun is no longer in doubt. Rattled by the fact that this August his government will be three years, Dr Ruto has flown into early campaigns.

By 3 months ago

2027 conspiracy: Will national security be sacrificed as Ruto faces North in vote hunt?

Riggy G can't speak for Mulembe nation when Ruto dangles carrot

The one person who distinguished himself throughout 2023, and much of 2024, for vociferous angst against the Mulembe nation now seeks to speak for it.

By 3 months ago

Riggy G can't speak for Mulembe nation when Ruto dangles carrot

William Ruto: Will he be one-term President?

The President and his allies are talking not just of a second term, but of the possibility of scraping term limits. Ruto’s unyielding detractors are determined to send him packing in 2027.

By 3 months ago

William Ruto: Will he be one-term President?

President Ruto on a lonely island shielded from unpalatable truth

President Ruto enjoys the extravagant praise that urges the happy spirit towards self-immolation. The flattery comes from curious sources. His loudest admirers are ODM politicians.

By 3 months ago

President Ruto on a lonely island shielded from unpalatable truth

What you need to know of Kenya first and America first rallying calls

The construct of America First is a perfect philosophical antinomy. It is at once a constructive policy and dangerous dogma.

By 3 months ago

What you need to know of Kenya first and America first rallying calls

Kenya will miss Rasna Warah's clarity of expression and spine

Rasna Warah’s writings were capsules of a spirited search for a democratic, free and fair society, hinged on the principles of justice.

By 3 months ago

Kenya will miss Rasna Warah's clarity of expression and spine

AUC bid: Win or lose, Raila Odinga still a big force

In the political arena, Raila Odinga commands a massive following. Few in Kenya, and indeed elsewhere in Africa, could boast of the kind of shots he calls.

By 4 months ago

AUC bid: Win or lose, Raila Odinga still a big force

Mulembe Nation feels offended by Ichungwa's recent outbursts

Never mind that a few lost sons may clap for you. Older, sadder, but wiser, we will ask you impossible questions when you return. We feel insulted, and you can impeach us if you want.

By 4 months ago

Mulembe Nation feels offended by Ichungwa's recent outbursts

With Kenya at crossroads, will Ruto's song and dance change?

This place Emanyulia is at once addictive and revitalizing. It is spiritually fortifying and morally rearming. You depart from here mentally and physically restored.

By 4 months ago

With Kenya at crossroads, will Ruto's song and dance change?

Why limping Opposition and Church will find it hard to keep Kenya Kwanza on toes

A resurgent fraternity of mainstream churches may have to hold the opposition's fort for some time, as those who should occupy that space struggle to get their act together.

By 4 months ago

Why limping Opposition and Church will find it hard to keep Kenya Kwanza on toes

Sham honorary degrees that bring dishonour to countries

I struggle to understand why people lie about academic credentials and other professional qualifications that they do not have.

By 4 months ago

Sham honorary degrees that bring dishonour to countries

Christmas, a holiday that transcends religious boundaries

A traditionally Christian festival to celebrate the birth of Christ has morphed into a secular jamboree season.

By 4 months ago

Christmas, a holiday that transcends religious boundaries

Real 'dynasties' have come back together, can fresh 'hustlers' voice emerge?

Hardly halfway through President Ruto’s first term, nearly half of Cabinet Secretaries are now from Azimio, the foiled cocktail of political parties brought together by Uhuru and Raila.

By 4 months ago

Real 'dynasties' have come back together, can fresh 'hustlers' voice emerge?

Kagwe in the deep end of Kenya Kwanza mistrust, can he help?

The proposed vaccination of 22 million heads of cattle in the country, and some 55 million short livestock is Mutahi Kagwe's first assignment.

By 4 months ago

Kagwe in the deep end of Kenya Kwanza mistrust, can he help?

Mr President, anger will not help you deliver or win Kenyans' trust

President William Ruto has lately engaged Kenyans with troubling displays of anger and frustration.

By 4 months ago

Mr President, anger will not help you deliver or win Kenyans' trust

Ruto-ODM dalliance signals power shift

Influence in the management of public affairs is shifting from the elected leadership to the visitors in President William Ruto’s broad-based government.

By 5 months ago

Ruto-ODM dalliance signals power shift

Return of Gema sends Project Kenya to another crowded waiting bench

The return of the Gikuyu, Embu, Meru, and Akamba (Gema) conglomeration into the public space this ended week casts a long shadow on Kenya’s lethargic efforts to manage ethnic diversity.

By 5 months ago

Return of Gema sends Project Kenya to another crowded waiting bench

When Ruto and the Church began reading from different scriptures

Ruto’s climbdown on the multibillion-shilling to Adani Group marks the lowest moment for a troubled regime, after the June-July Gen Z uprisings.

By 5 months ago

When Ruto and the Church began reading from different scriptures

Newcomers to Ruto government will account for their every action

It is also an open secret that the Cabinet, reshuffled only in July, will soon undergo further change, following the promotion of Kindiki from the Interior Ministry to DP.

By 5 months ago

Newcomers to Ruto government will account for their every action

State must heed bishops clarion call to stem freefall into calamity

Kenya Kwanza and their ODM allies now read from the same script and the attitude of the State towards everyone is brazenly disdainful and dismissive.

By 5 months ago

State must heed bishops clarion call to stem freefall into calamity

American power struggles mean little for Kenya's real challenges

American elections are about Americans. Fine, they may have some impact on the availability and cost of stuff on international markets.

By 6 months ago

American power struggles mean little for Kenya's real challenges

Kindiki has finally arrived but he must remember to tread lightly

You people have failed us. You are rich with sugary stories and make-believe, but empty on delivery. That makes your hands wrong.

By 6 months ago

Kindiki has finally arrived but he must remember to tread lightly

Judas' betrayal: Kenya's quest for Paradise and the lessons to be learnt this Easter season

The Christian Easter season reminds us of the elusive search for the ideal universe. Ultimately, it is a universe that holds society in sacred esteem.

Judas' betrayal: Kenya's quest for Paradise and the lessons to be learnt this Easter season

Nairobi is today's Gethsemane where we seek hope amid agony

Season’s greetings from Emanyulia, this place of gold and hope. We are happy to remember you in this season of passion.

Nairobi is today's Gethsemane where we seek hope amid agony

Ruto's leadership questionable after Gachagua, Muturi claims

More profound than an insatiable appetite for wealth is the question of whether President William Ruto is, in fact, fit for office.

Ruto's leadership questionable after Gachagua, Muturi claims

You can't stop quest for genuine reforms by outlawing creativity

State House will fail in its present effort to clamp down on Kenyans. For their own good, and their families, those in power today will do well to embrace genuine reform.

You can't stop quest for genuine reforms by outlawing creativity

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