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Peter Kimani

Cycle of life and death, as Rasna Warah and Teddy Osei, founder of 'Osibisa' die

Two great individuals passed on this week. One, my writer friend Rasna Warah and two, Teddy Osei, the founder of the afro-rock band, Osibisa.

Cycle of life and death, as Rasna Warah and Teddy Osei, founder of 'Osibisa' die

Kiraitu rides bus to Nairobi as Kabogo charges into an uncertain 'digital' future

Kiraitu rides bus to Nairobi as Kabogo charges into an uncertain 'digital' future

100 years on, colonial alcohol prohibitions targeting the poor still in force on SGR

100 years on, colonial alcohol prohibitions targeting the poor still in force on SGR

Prezzo Ruto goes benchmarking in Ghana, and Kenyans keep calm

Prezzo Ruto goes benchmarking in Ghana, and Kenyans keep calm

Riding wave of economic turmoil on Tuk Tuk, as one operator is driven out of business

I returned a call from a number I didn’t recognise and it turned out to be a Tuk Tuk rider I encountered weeks ago in Diani.

Riding wave of economic turmoil on Tuk Tuk, as one operator is driven out of business

A tale of two farms and the enduring questions of land policy in Kenya

I was tempted to analyse the possible causes of Deputy Prezzo Kithure Kindiki’s signature vein that juts at the temple.

A tale of two farms and the enduring questions of land policy in Kenya

Prezzo Ruto has a new song in the New Year, though his singing and dancing are out of tune

The song was ‘Kasongo,’ which is about love and loss, and it wasn’t clear what Prezzo and his retinue of handlers found funny about the song because they were giggling feverishly.

Prezzo Ruto has a new song in the New Year, though his singing and dancing are out of tune

Watching the sun set on River Congo and other short stories from Diani

Life hustles had kept us apart, and tots that I recalled holding in my arms years ago had morphed into fine young men with afros and beards and booming voices.

Watching the sun set on River Congo and other short stories from Diani

A Christmas bar brawl that DCI officers turned into robbery with violence charge

Stanslaus Mwanzia, 22, is cooling his heels at Shimo la Tewa Prison in Mombasa, after he was arrested from a bar in Changamwe on Christmas Day, last year.

A Christmas bar brawl that DCI officers turned into robbery with violence charge

Inventive police officers in Kaptagat unveil new abattoir providing prime cuts for inmates

The surprising part is none of those officers had ever thought about it, and the light-bulb moment came about when a neighbour’s bull strayed into the police camp and mooed.

Inventive police officers in Kaptagat unveil new abattoir providing prime cuts for inmates

Of Christmas feast, farting cows, and goats that won't stop bleating after vaccine

I wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas, although there are many Kenyans who have nothing to celebrate this season, because everything has been taken away.

Of Christmas feast, farting cows, and goats that won't stop bleating after vaccine

Ichaweri's intriguing politics, joint conference that suggests two separate meetings

I don’t recall anything specific about his short speech outside Ichaweri, the seat of power for the last 60 years, through the years Prezzo Jomo Kenyatta I and Prezzo Kenyatta II.

Ichaweri's intriguing politics, joint conference that suggests two separate meetings

There's no wishing away positive impact of Kenya Kwanza administration

I did not understand a word of it, or even why he used so much force to deliver what seemed like a pointless quest, as we all missed the point.

There's no wishing away positive impact of Kenya Kwanza administration

The parable of small-time pencil thief turned industry captain

If the pencil thief derived particular satisfaction from his primitive accumulation of pencils, what was to stop him from evolving into a fully-fledged tenderprenuer of the future?

The parable of small-time pencil thief turned industry captain

After hibernating to prospect for minerals, Joho can't stand powerful youths online

The millions of youthful users of social media in Kenya have no votes to cast next February, so Joho’s censure made zero sense. But again, perceptions can be stronger than reality.

After hibernating to prospect for minerals, Joho can't stand powerful youths online

Of bovine politics, ill spirits and online trawls crawling under Prezzo Ruto's collar

Pointedly, Prezzo Ruto ridiculed the lot against airport expansion had never set foot in an airport, unlike him who is widely travelled, at the taxpayers’ expense.

Of bovine politics, ill spirits and online trawls crawling under Prezzo Ruto's collar

From the pulpit to beer halls, it's a crisis of faith as graft takes firm root

We had trouble locating not just the place where we planned to retreat for the night, but also opening the pad that we had booked online.

From the pulpit to beer halls, it's a crisis of faith as graft takes firm root

At the foot of the mountain, preacher was only available to a grieving granny at a fee

My tour of the “murima” couldn’t be complete without detouring through Karatina, the bastion of former Deputy Prezzo Rigathi Gachagua aka Riggy G.

At the foot of the mountain, preacher was only available to a grieving granny at a fee

Kisumu receives Prezzo Ruto with jubilation, can't wait to receive Baba back in the streets

My last sojourn this week was in Kisumu City and, you guessed right, I wanted to see for myself how Prezzo Bill Ruto would be received there.

Kisumu receives Prezzo Ruto with jubilation, can't wait to receive Baba back in the streets

When Church rises in battle for soul of the nation, wicked flounder

The Church delivered a stinging rebuke by returning my donation, and blaming my government for what they call “a culture of lies.

When Church rises in battle for soul of the nation, wicked flounder

Please stay, Meggie, just a little bit longer, please stay on and farm this great land

In just under two years, US ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman emerged as one of the foremost “experts” on Kenya, so she could tell which had been the freest of our elections.

Please stay, Meggie, just a little bit longer, please stay on and farm this great land

Nairobi's cements reputation as continent's abduction centre with Kizza Besigye saga

In case you have forgotten, some Turkish dissidents under UN protection were recently abducted and ferreted out of the country and delivered to Ankara.

Nairobi's cements reputation as continent's abduction centre with Kizza Besigye saga

When rain clouds gather around Judiciary, beware a mighty 'mugumo' is about to fall

The Supreme Court turned 12 this month but what was meant to be a celebration of the milestone turned into a harangue from Prezzo Ruto: the courts must not frustrate the government agenda.

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When rain clouds gather around Judiciary, beware a mighty 'mugumo' is about to fall

Normalising abnormalities, the American way, as Trump returns to White House

The American blacks and Latinos who voted for Donald Trump don’t see themselves as minorities, even though their ethnic and racial makeup mirrors those targeted by Trump.

By 2 months ago

Normalising abnormalities, the American way, as Trump returns to White House

Diligent man from Equatorial Guinea proves middle age isn't always about going downhill

I suspect many folks can’t locate Equatorial Guinea on the world map, but it made the international headlines this week, thanks to a hard-working civil servant.

By 2 months ago

Diligent man from Equatorial Guinea proves middle age isn't always about going downhill

Rutonomics is fusing liberties and security into digital economy

The main area of surveillance will come via M-Pesa, apparently because Kenyans can hardly do anything without the App, from paying bus fares to buying milk at the local kiosk.

By 2 months ago

Rutonomics is fusing liberties and security into digital economy

Major milestone as Nairobi is elected to UN rights body, but there's a lot more

The government has recorded a major diplomatic triumph, following Kenya’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

By 2 months ago

Major milestone as Nairobi is elected to UN rights body, but there's a lot more

Indeed, let's end negativity, celebrate the small things that make Kenya great

And in what seems like a towering feat of accomplishment, the price of unga is down while the shilling has stabilised against the dollar

By 2 months ago

Indeed, let's end negativity, celebrate the small things that make Kenya great

Prezzo Ruto invents new liberation narrative that erases Mau Mau struggle

What Prezzo Ruto missed out, for not having studied history, is that the Mau Mau does not need Kenya Kwanza acknowledgment; it is Kenya Kwanza that needs Mau Mau.

By 2 months ago

Prezzo Ruto invents new liberation narrative that erases Mau Mau struggle

After expelling Turkish refugees, let's consider a tourism visa for dissidents

Four Turkish nationals who sought refuge in the country were abducted by State agents and repatriated to Ankara, despite enjoying UN protection that outlaws such actions.

By 2 months ago

After expelling Turkish refugees, let's consider a tourism visa for dissidents

Lawyers always play to the gallery, even though they call it by a different, grand name

Court cases challenging the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua commenced in earnest, and the first item on the agenda was the constitution of the three-Judge-bench.

By 2 months ago

Lawyers always play to the gallery, even though they call it by a different, grand name

Sarakasi at midnight as witnesses in DP's drama star in Senate theatre

So, it is to Senate that Riggy G delivered his truckload of evidence to dispel the 11 charges levelled against him, and which were the basis of his impeachment.

By 3 months ago

Sarakasi at midnight as witnesses in DP's drama star in Senate theatre

A tale of three airports, the gateways to three societies in Ghana, Ethiopia and Kenya

First off, I know JKIA is one of the swankiest facilities in the continent, so I have no idea what it will look after the imaginary uplift by the Indian firm, Adani.

By 3 months ago

A tale of three airports, the gateways to three societies in Ghana, Ethiopia and Kenya

KQ is running smoothly and keeping time, but AI voices are causing turbulence in air

The only quibble that I have is that KQ have introduced an annoying AI voice to signal when seat belts are needed.

By 3 months ago

KQ is running smoothly and keeping time, but AI voices are causing turbulence in air

Self-styled son of 'Mau Mau' is down, almost out, and he's dancing 'Anguka Nayo'

The gospel according to Kenya Kwanza, as contained in the impeachment motion is that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plotted the ouster of the president by sponsoring Gen-Z protests

By 3 months ago

Self-styled son of 'Mau Mau' is down, almost out, and he's dancing 'Anguka Nayo'

Lupita re-discovers her voice after a decade as a 'Mexican-American'

Lupita Nyong’o has launched a podcast in which she narrates her life at home and abroad

By 3 months ago

Lupita re-discovers her voice after a decade as a 'Mexican-American'

Twists and turns in new health insurance are dizzying, could make folks seriously ill

Many Kenyans are suffering with bitterness over SHA that’s being shoved down their throats, even though no one has volunteered to explain why NHIF had to be overhauled.

By 3 months ago

Twists and turns in new health insurance are dizzying, could make folks seriously ill

Looks like Riggy G's goose is cooked and he stoked a few logs into the fire

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political career was built around the idea of dismantling the Kenyatta political dynasty in central Kenya.

By 3 months ago

Looks like Riggy G's goose is cooked and he stoked a few logs into the fire

Re-education of Prezzo Ruto following his forays in NY, eating 'humble pie'

President Ruto was forced to eat humble pie in New York for recently calling out Ford Foundation for sponsoring anarchy in Kenya

By 3 months ago

Re-education of Prezzo Ruto following his forays in NY, eating 'humble pie'

Selling Kenyan youths down the river, after mortgaging their future

President William Ruto is determined to dispatch skilled youths to take up menial jobs in Europe

By 3 months ago

Selling Kenyan youths down the river, after mortgaging their future

Why Rumuruti officials affirm another future is possible for our beloved land

I know Kenya has produced notorious thieves who steal with their eyelids, but I couldn’t figure how my chunk of land could have shrunk without human intervention

By 3 months ago

Why Rumuruti officials affirm another future is possible for our beloved land

Riggy G readies to escort Baba to Bondo retirement in a broken wheelbarrow

Word on the street is that the former doyen of opposition, Raila Odinga, aka Baba, is retiring from active politics, beginning next month

By 4 months ago

Riggy G readies to escort Baba to Bondo retirement in a broken wheelbarrow

Indeed, folks at our Government Comms can do better in selling hot air online

If the deliverables for pro-government bloggers are positive reporting and free Wi-Fi does not exist, it can be invented online.

By 4 months ago

Indeed, folks at our Government Comms can do better in selling hot air online

Why free education would disrupt political economy of corruption in Kenya

Many political jobs would be on the line if bursaries were consolidated and offered as part of government’s annual budget.

By 4 months ago

Why free education would disrupt political economy of corruption in Kenya

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