It's betrayal of our aspirations for Kenya Kwanza to crush protests
There is no right day to do a wrong thing. Yet, Kenyatta Day, as we previously knew today’s Mashujaa Day, is about the worst moment for Kenya Police to violently engage peaceful dissenters.
By 25 days ago
It's betrayal of our aspirations for Kenya Kwanza to crush protests
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Gachagua: Pawn or master of his own downfall in Kenya's power struggle?
Amid impeachment drama and high-stakes alliances, Gachagua faces his toughest political battle yet—with the odds stacked against him.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua: Pawn or master of his own downfall in Kenya's power struggle?
It doesn't matter that your tribe mate leads the nation's plunder
Leadership in Kenya, and Africa at large, is the default definition of a family with wrong members in control
By 1 month ago
It doesn't matter that your tribe mate leads the nation's plunder
Why Gachagua's impeachment will boomerang on Ruto
However it ends, the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment effort is set to boomerang on President William Ruto. Ruto has boxed himself in a political cul-de-sac.
By 1 month ago
Why Gachagua's impeachment will boomerang on Ruto
Gachagua ouster bid hurts Ruto and Kenyans feel cheated by KK
However, it ends, the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment effort is set to boomerang on President William Ruto. Ruto has boxed himself in a political cul-de-sac.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua ouster bid hurts Ruto and Kenyans feel cheated by KK
Our children's future and hopes in our hands amid drums of war
The political drama by President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and their allies does not augur well for the country.  
By 1 month ago
Our children's future and hopes in our hands amid drums of war
Kenya Kwanza secret deals expose self-serving regime that won't last
From the edible oils saga, to mysterious fertilisers experience, and now the Adani affair, the emerging picture is a portrait of an eating State that has defined self-service as its primary agenda
By 1 month ago
Kenya Kwanza secret deals expose self-serving regime that won't last
Political elite has betrayed trust given to manage our resources
And so the Kenyan state turns everyone into a war officer of sorts, “fighting for survival.” The teachers, doctors, airport employees, all the way to the children; everyone is up in arms.
By 2 months ago
Political elite has betrayed trust given to manage our resources
Town hall meetings good, but does Ruto trust his ministers?
President Ruto’s town hall meetings tend to come through as Knee jerk reactions to public outrage
By 2 months ago
Town hall meetings good, but does Ruto trust his ministers?
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Why Raila must listen to Ruto, Museveni on his fight for AU job
President Yoweri Museveni has said caustic things about Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. He says Babu is a clueless character around ODM leader Raila Odinga.
By 2 months ago
Why Raila must listen to Ruto, Museveni on his fight for AU job
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Ruto, Raila deal smells of conspiracy, mocks public's will
President Ruto and Mr Odinga may float curious balloons of their undefined national unity. But they will want to remember that unity is as good as the purpose for which people unite.
By 3 months ago
Ruto, Raila deal smells of conspiracy, mocks public's will
New Cabinet will also be 'eaten' if it sinks into old showmanship
Kenyans have eaten Ruto’s first Cabinet. They will eat the reconditioned one, if it also sinks into showmanship and nothing. 
By 3 months ago
New Cabinet will also be 'eaten' if it sinks into old showmanship
Ruto running away from Gen-Z issues, which could spoil 2027
President Ruto is testing his electoral machine through dry runs in the media and loud forays into the countryside. But does he sidestep the real problem?
By 3 months ago
Ruto running away from Gen-Z issues, which could spoil 2027
Ruto and Raila ignoring Gen Z demands, but it won't be easy
President William Ruto and ODM leader, Raila Odinga, seem out of touch with the redefining reality the country is experiencing.
By 3 months ago
Ruto and Raila ignoring Gen Z demands, but it won't be easy
Leaderless Gen Z uprising could be hijacked by selfish politicians
Leaderless movements will be hijacked by other interest groups, to prosecute agendas that were never on the menu. There is no unanimity on the end game, no clear focus.
By 4 months ago
Leaderless Gen Z uprising could be hijacked by selfish politicians
Ruto in school of hard knocks where only truth will save him
In stark, and sometimes hard-to-print idiom, Kenyan youth have coarsely dished out to President William Ruto unsympathetic stuff. It is stuff that we serve to the political class in decent idioms.
By 4 months ago
Ruto in school of hard knocks where only truth will save him
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Why Ruto must sack sycophants, pick sharp team to drive agenda
Ruto must rethink his love for being airborne, and sojourning in foreign spaces. He must sit down to think, listen, read, and govern.
By 4 months ago
Why Ruto must sack sycophants, pick sharp team to drive agenda
Mr President, when middle class protests, push is coming to shove
You are in a lonely place, Mister President. It is not common for the Middle Class to burst into the streets, Your Excellency.
By 4 months ago
Mr President, when middle class protests, push is coming to shove
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How Gen Z protests mirror French Revolution
An educated class of Kenyan youth is today bringing home to roost the chickens of history. You can only ignore their grief at your own risk and doom.
By 4 months ago
How Gen Z protests mirror French Revolution
Ruto should halt foreign forays, put house in order and govern
Why does the President seem to have dropped his earlier principled and dignified positions on issues, both at home and away?
By 5 months ago
Ruto should halt foreign forays, put house in order and govern
Little to show for Madaraka Day as Bungoma gets the honours
President Ruto operates in the image of a latter-day Vasco Da Gama, and Ethelred the Unready.
By 5 months ago
Little to show for Madaraka Day as Bungoma gets the honours
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World towers above Africa not due to lack, but poor leadership
We are a conscious reversal of civilisation, an edifice of negations, a pool of absurdity. Our leaders want it that way. They love smallness, and even being made to feel small.
By 5 months ago
World towers above Africa not due to lack, but poor leadership
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Limuru III is all about ethnic gain and the 'our turn to eat' narrative
Limuru III is a wakeup call to all Kenyans on tribalism. It is a reminder that Project Kenya is a flop.
By 6 months ago
Limuru III is all about ethnic gain and the 'our turn to eat' narrative
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Kenyans must question more than clap when leaders issue directives
A national disaster team under disciplined uniformed command is the right outfit to clear and rebuild roads and bridges.
By 6 months ago
Kenyans must question more than clap when leaders issue directives
Reforms push reeks of mischief, let's end this thirst for power
Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria thinks that temporary contractual employment is the answer to the pesky wage bill challenge in Kenya. It is a knee-jerk proposal
By 6 months ago
Reforms push reeks of mischief, let's end this thirst for power
Kenya submerged in flood waters as others elsewhere die of thirst
The flooded season our country is experiencing leaves us gaping at the curse of precious resources. As people elsewhere die of thirst, Kenya is literally submerged. 
By 6 months ago
Kenya submerged in flood waters as others elsewhere die of thirst
Kenyans mourn General Ogolla's fall with many thoughts in mind
The prodigiousness of massive sudden loss of life has stalked Kenya these past few months. The recurrences risk stunning us into deadness.
By 7 months ago
Kenyans mourn General Ogolla's fall with many thoughts in mind
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Plunder at the top goes on while the rest told to tighten their belts
The government condescendingly tells striking doctors and the rest of Kenyans to ‘live within our means.” They say the wage bill is bloated. But the plunder at the top goes on.
By 7 months ago
Plunder at the top goes on while the rest told to tighten their belts
Kenya Kwanza has flopped on the four key pillars it was anchored on
It is correct to say the Kenya Kwanza government lost its first year. The second year is going the same way. Hopefully they will salvage their third year that begins in August.
By 7 months ago
Kenya Kwanza has flopped on the four key pillars it was anchored on
It's betrayal of our aspirations for Kenya Kwanza to crush protests
There is no right day to do a wrong thing. Yet, Kenyatta Day, as we previously knew today’s Mashujaa Day, is about the worst moment for Kenya Police to violently engage peaceful dissenters.
By 25 days ago
It's betrayal of our aspirations for Kenya Kwanza to crush protests
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Gachagua: Pawn or master of his own downfall in Kenya's power struggle?
Amid impeachment drama and high-stakes alliances, Gachagua faces his toughest political battle yet—with the odds stacked against him.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua: Pawn or master of his own downfall in Kenya's power struggle?
It doesn't matter that your tribe mate leads the nation's plunder
Leadership in Kenya, and Africa at large, is the default definition of a family with wrong members in control
By 1 month ago
It doesn't matter that your tribe mate leads the nation's plunder
Why Gachagua's impeachment will boomerang on Ruto
However it ends, the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment effort is set to boomerang on President William Ruto. Ruto has boxed himself in a political cul-de-sac.
By 1 month ago
Why Gachagua's impeachment will boomerang on Ruto
Gachagua ouster bid hurts Ruto and Kenyans feel cheated by KK
However, it ends, the Rigathi Gachagua impeachment effort is set to boomerang on President William Ruto. Ruto has boxed himself in a political cul-de-sac.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua ouster bid hurts Ruto and Kenyans feel cheated by KK
Our children's future and hopes in our hands amid drums of war
The political drama by President William Ruto, his deputy Rigathi Gachagua and their allies does not augur well for the country.  
By 1 month ago
Our children's future and hopes in our hands amid drums of war
Kenya Kwanza secret deals expose self-serving regime that won't last
From the edible oils saga, to mysterious fertilisers experience, and now the Adani affair, the emerging picture is a portrait of an eating State that has defined self-service as its primary agenda
By 1 month ago
Kenya Kwanza secret deals expose self-serving regime that won't last
Political elite has betrayed trust given to manage our resources
And so the Kenyan state turns everyone into a war officer of sorts, “fighting for survival.” The teachers, doctors, airport employees, all the way to the children; everyone is up in arms.
By 2 months ago
Political elite has betrayed trust given to manage our resources
Town hall meetings good, but does Ruto trust his ministers?
President Ruto’s town hall meetings tend to come through as Knee jerk reactions to public outrage
By 2 months ago
Town hall meetings good, but does Ruto trust his ministers?
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Why Raila must listen to Ruto, Museveni on his fight for AU job
President Yoweri Museveni has said caustic things about Embakasi East MP Babu Owino. He says Babu is a clueless character around ODM leader Raila Odinga.
By 2 months ago
Why Raila must listen to Ruto, Museveni on his fight for AU job
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Ruto, Raila deal smells of conspiracy, mocks public's will
President Ruto and Mr Odinga may float curious balloons of their undefined national unity. But they will want to remember that unity is as good as the purpose for which people unite.
By 3 months ago
Ruto, Raila deal smells of conspiracy, mocks public's will
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