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Mercurial Agwambo's moves that left friend and foe baffled

Raila Odinga’s restlessness defined his often brief and fleeting political partnerships that have been characterised with elements of dominance and political duplicity.

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Why Ruto, Museveni and Suluhu must listen to dissenting voices

In Uganda and Tanzania there is not the slightest pretext at political common decency. It is raw and naked political bestiality in Kenya’s sister states.

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If US tour was to rejuvenate Gachagua politics it did the opposite

Gachagua seems unable to carry his rhetoric beyond Mt. Kenya, to rattle and inspire the Kenyan nation. He has no notable names among his troops.

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Why Kenyans are trapped in agony that only the voter's card can treat

Histories of the suffering show that sorrow and grief is unproductive. Only appropriate action can change unhappy fortunes.

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Kenya Kwanza's tragi-comedy of stuttering communications

After six months of State frolicking on the disappearance of police constable Benedict Kabiru, the Kenya government eventually dropped the bombshell in faraway New York.

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Why now is Raila's perfect window to abandon Ruto

Kenyans are sick and tired of the Kenya Kwanza regime and its ODM partners. The time for Raila Odinga to escape is now.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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. 

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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.

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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 4 months ago

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.

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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 4 months ago

African leaders still living in the past must brace for rising youth

Africa’s rising youth challenge leaders to embrace change and modern governance.

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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.

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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