A man for all seasons, bearing new name in every cycle of political life

Say his name: Raila Amolo Odinga. It was the identity that he was given at birth, sealed with baptism by near fire

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Raila sought to cut funereal fanfare to 72 hours, but politicos in search of optics stretch it

As if anticipating the drama that would follow upon the event of his death, Raila Amolo Odinga required that his remains be laid to rest within three days.

By 8 days ago

Yes, let's fish seedlings from the air and supplant them to earn carbon-credits

Today is Mazingira Day, so I was expecting the powers that be, to lead in a tree-planting drive.

By 16 days ago

Darkness in Dakar and a belated homecoming as rains wash runways

Like a thief in the night, we had driven into Dakar in the dark, and here I was departing in the dark.

By 16 days ago

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Drinking water and preaching wine: Why Catholic faithful are in for a great treat

There is big news from the Catholic church: Its leadership is switching the altar wine.

By 15 days ago

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What the height of toilet bowls say about the quality of life in Togo and Senegal

A curious distinction is that toilet bowls in the Lome airport are pretty low, almost at small boys’ level, while those in Dakar are pretty high.

By 23 days ago

Travelling around Africa in 36 hours, and marvels of our Kenyan democracy

We were grounded for eight hours, only making it to Dakar 24 hours after I had left Nairobi, sleep-deprived and discombobulated by the experiences of the last dozens of hours. 

By 22 days ago

Attention, the national anthem is playing, but the people are true wielders of power

One highlight of my visit was my friends and I being waved down the street by a hawker because the national anthem was playing at the presidency.

By 23 days ago

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Why moving houses mirrors chaos in government's Affordable Housing

We even have the office of the official opposition in the house!

By 1 month ago

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Why you need eyes that can see in the dark when cruising Laikipia plains on tattered roads

But things did not go as planned. First off, the driver arrived late, so he was nearly fired before being hired.

By 1 month ago

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Tell 'em, Moses, we have evolved from subjects of the Queen to Lady Meg

Riggy G has declared he will run for the high office in 2027, despite his impeachment.

By 1 month ago

Murkomen defends police extortion as Bill on "transport" levy gets under way

Murkomen said most police vehicles run non-stop, day and night, delivering suspects from one location to another, draining the modest fuel allowances.

By 1 month ago

Murkomen defends police extortion as Bill on "transport" levy gets under way

Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has clarified that policemen who solicit money for fuel from Kenyans do so to augment modest disbursements from the government.

By 1 month ago

Behold, the crowning glory of a doctorate from Bus Stop Number 9, Lagos, Nigeria

Seeing that ordinary folks can earn doctorates based on resumes shared on WhatsApp, Lagos is light-years ahead of the rest of us in monetising social media. 

By 1 month ago

After years of smooth music streaming, Spotify now insists on ads that I paid to avoid

I am extremely irritated because a week after renewing my subscription, with a six-month advance payment, I am unable to log into the premium option.

By 1 month ago

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Jubaland troops are here on exchange mission, so let's all take deep breath

Locals are pointing us to very specific information, that Jubaland militias have taken over a school and turned it into a training camp.

By 1 month ago

Small ways of catching big thieves could deter minions sharpening their nails

The idea was that the presidency was the gateway to instant riches, influence and affluence.

By 1 month ago

Bonnie Mwangi is running for Prezzo, so I might have friends in high places

Now that Bonnie is staking a claim in high politics, he has to be ready for the rough ride ahead.

By 1 month ago

From the abracadabra of CBC to CBE, we're shifting gears to head back to the old country

I did not feel confident to entrust the lad’s future in folks who wake up one morning saying Math is mandatory.

By 1 month ago

Farewell to a boyhood when the village teemed with life and some swag

Post-high school training consigned us to the four directions of the wind.

By 1 month ago

Walking in the rain at AG's chambers, looking for proof of 'return of seal'

I spent the better part of Monday at the Attorney General’s chambers to “listen to the ground” about that little matter about the government’s seal that was reportedly moved.

By 2 months ago

A guard of honour comes to the rescue, as tech fails to deliver visitors to KU Referral Hospital

Last weekend, I turned on my GPS and punched in the location to Kenyatta University Teaching and Referral Hospital but technology failed me.

By 2 months ago

Kenyans can't stay calm now that Riggy G is back, yet they didn't miss him

The government did not send police to disrupt former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's motorcade from JKIA but a chopper hovered around, instead of traditional dancers, to welcome him.

By 2 months ago

Tall tales from the youngest man of the house, now back from Europe

The Under-13 team fared better, losing narrowly 5-6, or something close to that.

By 2 months ago

Harambee Stars are shining brightly, even as others sing: one goal, one million, wantam

The national footie side, the Harambee Stars, are on a roll, even as their success clarifies our incompetence in managing simple matters like ticket sales and stadium safety.

By 2 months ago

Devolution is working just fine, and the years ahead look promising

The real success of devolution has been to stimulate economic activities in areas that the colonial infrastructure like the rail never touched.

By 2 months ago

'Bra' cop on Jogoo Road demands his pound of flesh with menace and daring

Passengers on a matatu destined for Nairobi’s Eastlands were treated to an interesting drama as a cop flagged down the vehicle around the Maziwa area.

By 2 months ago

Gifts from strangers at the Hub in Karen that left my cup running over with gratitude

I was at the Hub, Karen, in midweek, doing this and that, testing those who came my way in a variety of ways.

By 2 months ago

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Prezzo Ruto toots own horn to reveal fresh delusions of grandeur

President William Ruto is not sitting pretty after the US declared that it was going to review Kenya's status as Major Non-Nato Ally.”

By 2 months ago

It's great idea to let cops raise kids, now that we've become police state

President William Ruto has blamed parents for shepherding their children to the streets, where they engage police in running battles.

By 3 months ago

Candid conversations on state of the nation make striking conclusions on Ruto presidency

President William Ruto's Kenya Kwanza administration has come under sharp criticism from the opposition and Gen Z over service delivery.

By 3 months ago

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Bonnie Mwangi's probe centred on DCI theory bows can shoot bullets

Even by its world-renown for inventiveness, the DCI hit a new threshold last weekend with the arrest and arraignment of my friend, Bonnie Mwangi, on arson and terror charges.

By 3 months ago

Former Senator Orwoba is out and about, and she's kicking hard as ever

Mheshimiwa Gloria Orwoba was hustled out of office faster than the UDA wheelbarrow in Kericho was tossed to the ground.

By 3 months ago

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Police claim Koimburi is an underground operative who must be brought back on surface

Koimburi says the reason siasa is being played on him is because of his association with former DP Rigathi Gachagua aka Riggy G.

By 3 months ago

It's highway robbery alright, with silencer muting the gun blast

For every litre of kerosene or petrol purchased, the kafment has added an extra Sh7 levy that’s going to a special kitty that’s not recognised in law.

By 3 months ago

Don't tell me Farouk Kibet's is dreaming of bedding Sabina, just chilling on Lamu daybed

Sabina Chege, Nominated MP and the disputed leader of Jubilee Party, was introduced as “Mama Jubilee.”

By 3 months ago

Looks like Baba's been left 'talking to himself' as Kenyans moves on

He needed sufficient numbers to back him up to get his message across

By 3 months ago

Looks like Baba's been left 'talking to himself' as Kenyans move on

Baba’s silence is observance of “table manners,” meaning he’s been quiet because he’s busy eating.

By 3 months ago

Ruto orders 'shoot but don't kill' to deescalate Murkomen's fatal edict

When he rose to address a gathering, a hired audience, as I understand, his anger was palpable.

By 3 months ago

Passaris's 'big, beautiful' Bill that gives goons a free pass in the city

The Nairobi County Woman Representative Esther Passaris has tabled a path-breaking Bill that seeks to entrench political freedoms in our country by opening special spaces for picketing and protests.

By 3 months ago