Barasa should not let hubris sully his good development record
Hubris is triggered by the acquisition of power and gets worse the longer one stays and accumulates more power.
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Barasa should not let hubris sully his good development record
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Kenya's violent storm and the coming together of strange bedfellows
Ruto cannot claim to care about the common man’s interests and general welfare when all indicators point to desperation over the 2027 general elections.
By 24 days ago
Kenya's violent storm and the coming together of strange bedfellows
Besieged Ruto now eager for alliances with leaders he maligned
President Ruto, it seems, needs Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta to govern after the first chink in his armour was exposed by the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests.
By 1 month ago
Besieged Ruto now eager for alliances with leaders he maligned
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ODM experts in Kenya Kwanza contemporary political court jesters
Inference drawn from recent utterances by ODM experts in government is that fidelity to principles is conditional and circumstantial.
By 1 month ago
ODM experts in Kenya Kwanza contemporary political court jesters
Not all governments and leaders enjoy heavenly endorsement
A vociferous leader whose religiosity cannot be vouched for has advanced the argument that contributing to the church is giving back to God and urged clerics to respect elected leaders.
By 1 month ago
Not all governments and leaders enjoy heavenly endorsement
Omtatah has won many battles, but can he win the Presidency?
There is no human rights defender-cum-litigator in Kenya who can hold a candle to Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah. He has cut a special niche for himself from which dislodging him will be difficult.
By 1 month ago
Omtatah has won many battles, but can he win the Presidency?
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 offers a lot that Kenya can emulate and make progress
There are many lessons to learn from the impact of Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economic blueprint reform agenda, and how it has helped in advancing the country in several global indicators.
By 1 month ago
Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 offers a lot that Kenya can emulate and make progress
President's reversal of Finance Bill 2024 and Adani deals are hallmarks of great leadership
President William Ruto has rescinded two significant decisions this year; the 2024 Finance Bill and the Adani deals.
By 1 month ago
President's reversal of Finance Bill 2024 and Adani deals are hallmarks of great leadership
Dysfunctionality in government and half-truths are there for all to see
It is this failure in leadership that irked the Catholic Church bishops in Kenya into calling out a government that is synonymous with perjury.
By 1 month ago
Dysfunctionality in government and half-truths are there for all to see
Besides providing comic relief, hilarious memes have a dark side
There is so much hate being directed at the person of the President and former Prime Minister through memes which, if allowed to continue, could grow into a monster that will be hard to contain.
By 2 months ago
Besides providing comic relief, hilarious memes have a dark side
Kindiki has hard task to prove he is right choice for deputy president
Deputy President Kithure Kindiki might find it hard to distinguish himself, more so when he has to overcome the perception he didn't deliver as Interior CS.
By 2 months ago
Kindiki has hard task to prove he is right choice for deputy president
Civil disobedience can force government to do what Kenyans want
As Kenya Kwanza drives the country to the precipice with unpopular policies and decisions, whether political or economic, citizens have a moral duty to demand their rights.
By 2 months ago
Civil disobedience can force government to do what Kenyans want
Wrangles threaten to break glue holding Mt Kenya
Mt Kenya’s Young Turks have become putty in the hands of individuals pushing a hidden agenda bouyed by greed and selfishness. Their boisterous exuberance will be their failure.
By 3 months ago
Wrangles threaten to break glue holding Mt Kenya
Spare Gachagua the barbs; all Kenyans are dyed-in-the-wool tribalists
Nothing beats the cheek of chief architects and proponents of Luhya unity, among others, taking offence at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s call for the Mt Kenya unity
By 3 months ago
Spare Gachagua the barbs; all Kenyans are dyed-in-the-wool tribalists
Underneath Gachagua's self-effacing manner, lurks a belligerent man
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua understands the mindsets of his detractors and had to scuttle their plans by launching an offensive to induce guilt
By 3 months ago
Underneath Gachagua's self-effacing manner, lurks a belligerent man
DP doesn't deserve disrespect from Mt Kenya leaders
At least 48 Mt Kenya region MPs have endorsed Prof Kindiki as their leader and link to the national government
By 4 months ago
DP doesn't deserve disrespect from Mt Kenya leaders
It's never about people but what leaders can share among themselves
The essence of getting into leadership is to give direction, uplift the lives of the poor, spearhead development and stimulate economic growth on which any other growth hinges.
By 4 months ago
It's never about people but what leaders can share among themselves
Mwangaza's impeachment violated principles of fairness and justice
The takeaway from Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment is that the Senate has become an assemblage of political wheeler-dealers and male chauvinists.
By 4 months ago
Mwangaza's impeachment violated principles of fairness and justice
The enigma of Kenya's politics doubles up as hindrance to positive change
Gen Z meant well for this country, their approach notwithstanding, but they have been unfairly vilified because they sought to upset the status quo.
By 5 months ago
The enigma of Kenya's politics doubles up as hindrance to positive change
There is no political goodwill in government to fight ogre of corruption
The war against corruption, if there was any in the first place, is wasted effort. Recent events show there is no goodwill in government to fight corruption.
By 5 months ago
There is no political goodwill in government to fight ogre of corruption
Raila Odinga: Master of coalition governments, could be Kenya's de facto leader
Raila’s denial of a clandestine arrangement between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza to form a coalition government stunned many.
By 5 months ago
Raila Odinga: Master of coalition governments, could be Kenya's de facto leader
Muliro Gardens sheds sordid past, reclaims reputation as family-friendly green space
A partnership between the County Government of Kakamega and the Kakamega Photographers Sacco formed in 2019 has ensured Muliro regains its former glory. 
By 5 months ago
Muliro Gardens sheds sordid past, reclaims reputation as family-friendly green space
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Ruto's best chance to shed political baggage, change country's trajectory
Ruto has the chance to scrape off the political leeches that have hung onto him in the name of ‘pay-back’ time or ‘regional balancing’ without worrying about repercussions. 
By 6 months ago
Ruto's best chance to shed political baggage, change country's trajectory
Kenyans have lost belief in a better future under Ruto as protests prove
Ongoing protests have eroded President William Ruto's power to run affairs of the state. He no longer has the support of the majority, which is necessary for him to govern.
By 6 months ago
Kenyans have lost belief in a better future under Ruto as protests prove
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Mr President, you have become unpopular; do this to win back the public
President Ruto's image and credibility have taken serious beatings, and it will take hard work to assuage public anger and disillusionment to reclaim both.
By 6 months ago
Mr President, you have become unpopular; do this to win back the public
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Ruto's dislike of history to blame for his government's current woes
Their economic prescriptions for our throbbing headache have turned it into a full migraine. There is every reason they should be cut loose.
By 6 months ago
Ruto's dislike of history to blame for his government's current woes
Tribalism is our portion because it serves vested political interests well
It doesn’t help that even as the wrangling, name-calling and bad blood deepen, Ruto is yet to call his lieutenants to order.
By 7 months ago
Tribalism is our portion because it serves vested political interests well
Gachagua can threaten Ruto's re-election if he teams up with Natembeya
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s goose might be cooked, but therein lies the silver lining. Nothing ranged against him is novel.
By 7 months ago
Gachagua can threaten Ruto's re-election if he teams up with Natembeya
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Kenya Kwanza fumbling has dashed hustlers' high expectations
Central Kenya is fast gaining infamy as the new theatre of the absurd.
By 7 months ago
Kenya Kwanza fumbling has dashed hustlers' high expectations
Regulating private clinics critical to attaining universal health coverage
No matter the ailment, private clinics will hardly ask a patient to buy medication from a pharmacy; they always have drugs ready.
By 8 months ago
Regulating private clinics critical to attaining universal health coverage
Kill or keep our parties? The dilemma facing Mudavadi and Wetang'ula
Malala has been urging the two to merge their parties with the ruling party. The Ford-K and ANC chiefs have also been under pressure from Western region to form unity outfit
By 8 months ago
Kill or keep our parties? The dilemma facing Mudavadi and Wetang'ula
Allow committee investigating Linturi to come up with objective report
Kenya Kwanza MPs have become the quintessential conveyor belt for the executive’s wiles requiring approval by the august House.
By 8 months ago
Allow committee investigating Linturi to come up with objective report
Disband Nairobi County and have it annexed to the national government
From the formative days of devolution under first Governor Evans Kidero to Mike Mbuvi Sonko and now Johnson Sakaja, everything about Nairobi is dismal.
By 8 months ago
Disband Nairobi County and have it annexed to the national government
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General Ogolla's simple lifestyle worth emulating by our legislators
General Francis Ogolla, was laid to rest last Sunday in a manner that even paupers would eschew.
By 8 months ago
General Ogolla's simple lifestyle worth emulating by our legislators
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Natembeya represents new type of firebrand ready to rally the Luhya
Natembeya is cutting himself a niche as the new type of political firebrand, treading where others fear. He might be the Moses who will eventually lead the Luhya out of political bondage.
By 9 months ago
Natembeya represents new type of firebrand ready to rally the Luhya
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Doctors dare government, vow to go on with strike for the long haul
Striking doctors say they are ready to sit out for six months or even a year until the government meets their demands.
By 9 months ago
Doctors dare government, vow to go on with strike for the long haul
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Cabinet secretaries big let down to those they were chosen to serve
Turbulence in the health sector has exposed Health CS Susan Nakhumicha as one thrown into the deep end of the pool.
By 9 months ago
Cabinet secretaries big let down to those they were chosen to serve
Hustlers bargained for a toast, but are getting raw deal instead
No doubt, the government is attempting to cover up blunders arising from its incompetence and avarice within the ranks of power, which give succor to all the vices summed up as corruption.
By 9 months ago
Hustlers bargained for a toast, but are getting raw deal instead
Barasa should not let hubris sully his good development record
Hubris is triggered by the acquisition of power and gets worse the longer one stays and accumulates more power.
By 18 days ago
Barasa should not let hubris sully his good development record
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Kenya's violent storm and the coming together of strange bedfellows
Ruto cannot claim to care about the common man’s interests and general welfare when all indicators point to desperation over the 2027 general elections.
By 24 days ago
Kenya's violent storm and the coming together of strange bedfellows
Unfriendly fire as Kabu sues Sarah for defamation
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Lords of impunity snub court for the sixth time
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Kindiki Kithure dropped as Mudavadi's ANC merges with UDA
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