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Are Raila and Ruto conjoined in the battle for 2027 re-election?
Raila Odinga will not support President William Ruto’s second term bid in 2027, or maybe he will.
By 10 days ago
Are Raila and Ruto conjoined in the battle for 2027 re-election?
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We've 'killed' God by allowing politicians to abuse the pulpit
Make no mistake, they will chop you up from operation theatres. They will sell you, for use in strange rituals.
By 17 days ago
We've 'killed' God by allowing politicians to abuse the pulpit
Ethiopia's great dam paves way for talks between Africa, Europe
The activation in Ethiopia this week of Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam, reminds us of the continent’s unfinished business with the outside world.
By 24 days ago
Ethiopia's great dam paves way for talks between Africa, Europe
Yes, Ruto is Kenya's silver bullet in political chess, buying loyalty
President William Ruto has opened up the gates of State House to ever-growing delegations, not to listen to what he says, but in eagerness for the envelopes at the end.
By 24 days ago
Yes, Ruto is Kenya's silver bullet in political chess, buying loyalty
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Ruto: President who eats, sleeps and dreams of changing how everything is done
Three years into the Kenya Kwanza administration, President seems desperate for change.
By 27 days ago
Ruto: President who eats, sleeps and dreams of changing how everything is done
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Is President Ruto biting more than he can chew or is a strategic deceptor?
Three years down the line, President William Ruto’s promissory agenda reads like a litany of quixotic imaginings and fulfilments.
By 1 month ago
Is President Ruto biting more than he can chew or  is a strategic deceptor?
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CoB backs new e-procurement, faults Treasury's poor rollout
Controller of Budget Margaret Nyakang’o has called for electronic procurement in government but faulted the National Treasury for poorly managing its rollout.
By 1 month ago
CoB backs new e-procurement, faults Treasury's poor rollout
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Why Ruto, Raila won't protect Sakaja from 2027 city verdict
The governor will be happy for now. But the people cannot be.
By 1 month ago
Why Ruto, Raila won't protect Sakaja from 2027 city verdict
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How SHA heist exposes the systemic failure of Kenyan state
The shocking financial happenings around Taifa Care are only the latest pointers to the urgent need for Kenya to be rescued.
By 1 month ago
How SHA heist exposes the systemic failure of Kenyan state
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Why Ruto and Raila want to amend the supreme law
President Ruto’s push to amend the 2010 Constitution gained momentum during the celebration of Katiba Day on Wednesday, with reflections on the good and deficient aspects of the law.
By 1 month ago
Why Ruto and Raila want to amend the supreme law
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Old habits die hard: How colonial blues have impeded constitutionalism in Kenya
The power elite has been heroes of reversals and negations in the laws of the land. The new African leadership after independence, overthrew the rule of law.
By 1 month ago
Old habits die hard: How colonial blues have impeded constitutionalism in Kenya
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Smoke, daggers, and secrets: What Ruto's graft war on MPs reveals
A thorough shakeup in Parliament’s leadership appears to be Ruto’s most promising, but equally precarious route to putting together his new team for 2027.
By 1 month ago
Smoke, daggers, and secrets: What Ruto's graft war on MPs reveals
Our leaders' crass humour and example expose their low class
Fred and I conclude that we must address the adults before we could correct the young. We joyously conclude that this correctional charity must begin at home.
By 1 month ago
Our leaders' crass humour and example expose their low class
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Comedy of errors: Why Ruto has egg on face over jobs
Presidential appointments in Kenya have been orders to be obeyed. They have not been opinions to be reflected about, nor proposals to be considered.
By 1 month ago
Comedy of errors: Why Ruto has egg on face over jobs
Cheer Harambee Stars with an eye on the fly in our soup
Harambee Stars have played one man down twice because of foul play. I learn that foul play doesn’t help. The fans, too, can be messy.
By 1 month ago
Cheer Harambee Stars with an eye on the fly in our soup
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How Ruto's goofs created a US-China dilemma
When President Ruto announced in China in April that Kenya would work with Beijing to create a new world order, he slapped Washington squarely in the face.
By 1 month ago
How Ruto's goofs created a US-China dilemma
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Ruto and allies flirting with danger by chest thumping about 2027 poll
Consent of the governed is not an opinion. It is the life blood of liberal democracy, and the foremost inalienable right of the ruled.
By 1 month ago
Ruto and allies flirting with danger by chest thumping about 2027 poll
To honour Asiyo, women leaders must insist on decorum, dignity
Mama Phoebe Asiyo survived a tough political landscape, full of insolence, violence, intimidation and innuendo.
By 2 months ago
To honour Asiyo, women leaders  must insist on decorum, dignity
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The Odinga-led dialogues: Who really benefits from the talks?
It is not surprising that Raila wants an all-inclusive intergenerational dialogue to address Gen-Z protests. He loves that landscape. It has previously served him well and could do it again. 
By 2 months ago
The Odinga-led dialogues: Who really benefits from the talks?
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Democracy has answers on why the President may be sent home
Accordingly, Kenyans who say Ruto must go, need to “declare the causes which impel the separation” they are calling for.
By 2 months ago
Democracy has answers on why the President may be sent home
You don't empower people with Sh200, salivating at their votes
These past few months have witnessed Kenya’s intelligentsia in the political space cut across the country in a futile exercise called empowerment.
By 2 months ago
You don't empower people with Sh200, salivating at their votes
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The President is beating drums of war against his own people
President Ruto has himself been rich in outbursts. He hardly waits for his adversaries’ words to sink in before rushing out, shooting from the hip.
By 2 months ago
The President is beating drums of war against his own people
Raila's call for dialogue misses the point on what Kenya needs
Kenya’s Gen-Z and Millennials have been in the streets since June last year, speaking to a deaf State House.
By 2 months ago
Raila's call for dialogue misses the point on what Kenya needs
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35 years later, Saba Saba continues: Meeting of different generations, same script
The Saba Saba commemorations are not celebrations of a moment. They instead call up public consciousness to decades of strife for good governance, since independence.
By 3 months ago
35 years later, Saba Saba continues: Meeting of different generations, same script
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Mr President you risk bringing idolatry in church, State House
Prophet Nathan told King David he could not build God’s temple, because he had killed people. The hands of Kenya Kwanza are similarly tainted with human blood.
By 3 months ago
Mr President you risk bringing idolatry in church, State House
Reforms or brutal crackdown? How Gen Z revolt puts Kenya at turning point
The vigorous return of Gen-Z activities in Kenya’s streets is loaded with ominous messages on unfinished business. It arrives with questions galore.
By 3 months ago
Reforms or brutal crackdown? How Gen Z revolt puts Kenya at turning point
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History shows Gen Z demos will continue to push for real change
Gen Z demos will continue, unless you address the issues. Heavy handedness will fail like, just as in the past. 
By 3 months ago
History shows Gen Z demos will continue to push for real change
By working with goons, this administration has just admitted failure
Kenya could sink into irreversible anarchy under the Kenya Kwanza government. Menacing goons are becoming the order of the day.
By 3 months ago
By working with goons, this administration has just admitted failure
Leaders must adjust their sails to survive current civic winds
Kenya’s current affairs make us feel trapped in chaos, as if we’re held captive by forces of destruction.
By 3 months ago
Leaders must adjust their sails to survive current civic winds
Ojwang's murder exposes Ruto's nervous regime backed by Raila
The blood of patriots is the seed of more patriots and eventual victory over autocracy. History teaches us that patriots are never killed in vain. Ojwang lives on.
By 3 months ago
Ojwang's murder exposes Ruto's nervous regime backed by Raila
Family of police officer missing in Haiti sues State
The family of the missing police officer in the Haitian peacekeeping mission has moved to court to force the government to explain his whereabouts and condition.
By 3 months ago
Family of police officer missing in Haiti sues State
African leaders still living in the past must brace for rising youth
Africa’s rising youth challenge leaders to embrace change and modern governance.
By 4 months ago
African leaders still living in the past must brace for rising youth
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Why Ngugi wa Thiong'o never won Nobel Prize for Literature
 Ngugi wa Thiong’o was nominated for the Nobel Prize about a dozen times. Yet, nothing came of it.
By 4 months ago
Why Ngugi wa Thiong'o never won Nobel Prize for Literature
Stop these political prayers that only mock God, the people
Kenya’s annual political prayer rituals are absurd, bordering on blasphemy and profanity, as they do. They are an unnecessary expense to the taxpayer and a mockery of prayer.
By 4 months ago
Stop these political prayers that only mock God, the people
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Are Raila and Ruto conjoined in the battle for 2027 re-election?
Raila Odinga will not support President William Ruto’s second term bid in 2027, or maybe he will.
By 10 days ago
Are Raila and Ruto conjoined in the battle for 2027 re-election?
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We've 'killed' God by allowing politicians to abuse the pulpit
Make no mistake, they will chop you up from operation theatres. They will sell you, for use in strange rituals.
By 17 days ago
We've 'killed' God by allowing politicians to abuse the pulpit
Ethiopia's great dam paves way for talks between Africa, Europe
The activation in Ethiopia this week of Africa’s largest hydro-electric dam, reminds us of the continent’s unfinished business with the outside world.
By 24 days ago
Ethiopia's great dam paves way for talks between Africa, Europe
Yes, Ruto is Kenya's silver bullet in political chess, buying loyalty
President William Ruto has opened up the gates of State House to ever-growing delegations, not to listen to what he says, but in eagerness for the envelopes at the end.
By 24 days ago
Yes, Ruto is Kenya's silver bullet in political chess, buying loyalty
Premium
Ruto: President who eats, sleeps and dreams of changing how everything is done
Three years into the Kenya Kwanza administration, President seems desperate for change.
By 27 days ago
Ruto: President who eats, sleeps and dreams of changing how everything is done
Premium
Is President Ruto biting more than he can chew or is a strategic deceptor?
Three years down the line, President William Ruto’s promissory agenda reads like a litany of quixotic imaginings and fulfilments.
By 1 month ago
Is President Ruto biting more than he can chew or  is a strategic deceptor?
State borrows Sh95.5b in five months as public debt hits Sh12 trillion
Politics
By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o
1 hr ago
DCI grills JKIA cocaine suspects as London police seek answers
National
By Standard Reporter
1 hr ago
Inside Kenya's push for clear green building guidelines
Real Estate
By Graham Kajilwa
1 hr ago