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Ruto revives Uhuru's ghost amid political dilemma ahead of 2027

When the incumbent is spending so much vocal and mental energy on attacking a retired president, all is certainly not well.

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Sifuna's political test: Turning his rise into a national movement

There is a very good chance that Edwin Sifuna could become Kenya’s President from August next year. The pollsters speak of a meteoric rise, and a steady surging of numbers.

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Of cornered Ruto and what Sifuna must do for his star to shine brighter

Sifuna must transform his triumphant moment into a national movement. If not, the season will only be remembered as the flash in the pan that his detractors yearn for.

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Kalonzo torn this way and that way: The man Ruto wants on his side

Kalonzo has been framed and defamed as someone who could sneak to State House during the night, to hunt with State predators, only to run with the antelopes in the bush during the day. 

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Is Ruto running away from troubles trailing his leadership?

Like most African presidents, Ruto speaks the language of politics. He does not speak the language of social ethics and values. This is where the problem begins and ends.

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Ruto's two political mistakes, two wildfires

The piece argues that President William Ruto's impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua and sidelining of Edwin Sifuna have unintentionally strengthened the opposition.

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Mudavadi and Wetangula have overstayed in the nest, new roosters are here

Emanyulians are saying that Mudavadi and Wetang’ula have had their day in the nest. It does not matter which mother hen returns to this clutch of dead germs. They are bad eggs.

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War mongers must be called out now as we head to 2027 poll

Perhaps we are not saying it loudly enough, or clearly. Perhaps we are whispering when we should be shouting. There are warning signs that Kenya could burn, if nothing is done today.

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Has South Africa become what millions of Africans fought for?

South Africans are angry at African foreigners and they are accusing them of taking up their jobs, but their President says they have a just cause.

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The monster within: The politics of greed and the murder of conscience

Kenya has become a country of poor citizens who throng political rallies on a normal working week day, to receive Sh200 from State agents.

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Politics is an endless conversation into which all of us are born into

If the President shall habitually promise to deliver sundry public goods “within six months,” the media has a duty to audit him.

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Prof Mutua knows only too well that blood money mocks justice

Among the languages of justice are the grammars of restorative justice, restitution, retributive justice, distributive justice, and transitional justice.

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Captured House: Parliament fails to rein in growing Executive power

The Finance Bill 2026 sailed through Parliament with an overwhelming majority of the cast vote, even as more than half of the MPs absconded.

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Political violence: Do not return Kenya to dark corners of history

Even as the Anglican Church of Kenya contemplates yet another cleansing and sanctification of the All Saints, observers will note that it is now the trend to desecrate places of prayer and worship.

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Ruto forces Ebola plan on Kenyans for Trump's 'America first'

When a government bulldozes a deadly virus into its borders it invites readings into the drama as a struggle between two competing languages of power.

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Today's high school bottling up latent energy waiting to explode

The youth are concerned about status, love, and the future the same way we did in the ‘70s. They are just as ambitious.

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Outrage over US Ebola facility is more than just a health concern

At this time, Africa must ask herself whether her role in global affairs remains that of recipient of global risks, very often generated by others.

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Why Rutonomics is not working for ordinary Kenyans

The Ruto state’s political and economic tribulations are factors of promises that a rodent has eaten.

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Ethnic profiling ahead of 2027 race will take Kenya down the 2007 path

Life always invites us to show growth and development

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Why Europe's visit to Africa will always arouse grave suspicion

The old historical debate about Africa and Europe refuses to go away, despite repeated dramas of friendship and brotherhood.

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Democracy under siege as region's ruling class defend dictatorship unity

East Africa’s emerging diplomatic compact risks mistaking repression of dissent for order and State capacity.

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Orengo's humiliation at a funeral broke norms that hold societies

The recent humiliation of Siaya Governor James Orengo by youth at a funeral in the county evokes memories of the tragic events in Chinua Achebe’s novel, Things Fall Apart.  

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Opposition must escape Ruto's trap and audit his performance

Kenya’s opposition leaders may need to change tack in the face of a runaway rhetorical President.

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Ruto revives Uhuru's ghost amid political dilemma ahead of 2027

When the incumbent is spending so much vocal and mental energy on attacking a retired president, all is certainly not well.

By Barrack Muluka 18 days ago

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Sifuna's political test: Turning his rise into a national movement

There is a very good chance that Edwin Sifuna could become Kenya’s President from August next year. The pollsters speak of a meteoric rise, and a steady surging of numbers.

By Barrack Muluka 29 days ago

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Of cornered Ruto and what Sifuna must do for his star to shine brighter

Sifuna must transform his triumphant moment into a national movement. If not, the season will only be remembered as the flash in the pan that his detractors yearn for.

By Barrack Muluka 1 month ago

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Kalonzo torn this way and that way: The man Ruto wants on his side

Kalonzo has been framed and defamed as someone who could sneak to State House during the night, to hunt with State predators, only to run with the antelopes in the bush during the day. 

By Barrack Muluka 1 month ago

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Is Ruto running away from troubles trailing his leadership?

Like most African presidents, Ruto speaks the language of politics. He does not speak the language of social ethics and values. This is where the problem begins and ends.

By Barrack Muluka 1 month ago

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Ruto's two political mistakes, two wildfires

The piece argues that President William Ruto's impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua and sidelining of Edwin Sifuna have unintentionally strengthened the opposition.

By Barrack Muluka 1 month ago

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Mudavadi and Wetangula have overstayed in the nest, new roosters are here

Emanyulians are saying that Mudavadi and Wetang’ula have had their day in the nest. It does not matter which mother hen returns to this clutch of dead germs. They are bad eggs.

By Barrack Muluka 1 month ago

War mongers must be called out now as we head to 2027 poll

Perhaps we are not saying it loudly enough, or clearly. Perhaps we are whispering when we should be shouting. There are warning signs that Kenya could burn, if nothing is done today.

By Barrack Muluka 1 month ago

Has South Africa become what millions of Africans fought for?

South Africans are angry at African foreigners and they are accusing them of taking up their jobs, but their President says they have a just cause.

By Barrack Muluka 1 month ago

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The monster within: The politics of greed and the murder of conscience

Kenya has become a country of poor citizens who throng political rallies on a normal working week day, to receive Sh200 from State agents.

By Barrack Muluka 1 month ago

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Politics is an endless conversation into which all of us are born into

If the President shall habitually promise to deliver sundry public goods “within six months,” the media has a duty to audit him.

By Barrack Muluka 1 month ago

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Prof Mutua knows only too well that blood money mocks justice

Among the languages of justice are the grammars of restorative justice, restitution, retributive justice, distributive justice, and transitional justice.

By Barrack Muluka 2 months ago

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Captured House: Parliament fails to rein in growing Executive power

The Finance Bill 2026 sailed through Parliament with an overwhelming majority of the cast vote, even as more than half of the MPs absconded.

By Barrack Muluka 2 months ago

Political violence: Do not return Kenya to dark corners of history

Even as the Anglican Church of Kenya contemplates yet another cleansing and sanctification of the All Saints, observers will note that it is now the trend to desecrate places of prayer and worship.

By Barrack Muluka 2 months ago

Premium

Ruto forces Ebola plan on Kenyans for Trump's 'America first'

When a government bulldozes a deadly virus into its borders it invites readings into the drama as a struggle between two competing languages of power.

By Barrack Muluka 2 months ago

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Today's high school bottling up latent energy waiting to explode

The youth are concerned about status, love, and the future the same way we did in the ‘70s. They are just as ambitious.

By Barrack Muluka 2 months ago

Outrage over US Ebola facility is more than just a health concern

At this time, Africa must ask herself whether her role in global affairs remains that of recipient of global risks, very often generated by others.

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