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A tale of Bungoma mud houses and jigger-infested feet of rich Mt Kenya residents
The Social Health Authority, for instance, is comatose, but leaders close to the President swear it is the best thing that has ever happened in Kenya
By 28 days ago
A tale of Bungoma mud houses and jigger-infested feet of rich Mt Kenya residents
Kenyans are angry, but their leaders have other things to worry about
Kenyans are angry and have been taking advantage of public gatherings or occurrences in the country to express their displeasure with the government and a section of leaders.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans are angry, but their leaders have other things to worry about
Media must keep on lighting fires under government to keep it awake
Corruption pervades government institutions, and these are the things those in power would rather keep under wraps, but the media keeps nosing around to their chagrin. 
By 1 month ago
Media must keep on lighting fires under government to keep it awake
Kenyans are woke; it's no longer easy to throw wool over their eyes
ODM leader Raila should oversight the government from the opposition benches, not get cosy inside the government.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans are woke; it's no longer easy to throw wool over their eyes
Actualise UHC dream to save poor people dying from treatable diseases
The government should actualise UHC so that every Kenyan gets access to quality healthcare services without financial hardship and meaningless red tape.. 
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Actualise UHC dream to save poor people dying from treatable diseases
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Youth, awake and challenge our two timing political old guard
It is not clear who, between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga, has the handle on the other, but there are indications of a looming coalition that primarily benefits the two.
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Youth, awake and challenge our two timing political old guard
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Yes, go slow on 'govertisement' and become pragmatic for once.
Nyeri Archbishop Muheria’s recent admonition of the government, urging it to eschew rhetoric and become pragmatic as well as proactive, raised Kisumu Town MP Peter Kaluma's hackles.
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Yes, go slow on 'govertisement' and become pragmatic for once.
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Why Kindiki should not dance to the tunes of contemporary Rasputins
A month ago, social media sleuths forced DP Kithure Kindiki to resurface after claiming he had been cast adrift. His momentary absence from the public limelight raised eyebrows.
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Why Kindiki should not dance to the tunes of contemporary Rasputins
Large class sizes in public schools affect quality of teaching and learning
The most transformative policy initiative the government has undertaken so far is ensuring all children who sat the KCPE exam transitioned to secondary school. 
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Large class sizes in public schools affect quality of teaching and learning
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It was imprudent to entrust Chinese with State House refurbishment
If State House, Nairobi, was a thoroughbred before, it's now a mule. That is the position taken by some Kenyans who can't countenance the new-look State House.
By 3 months ago
It was imprudent to entrust Chinese with State House refurbishment
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Why Rigathi Gachagua has become Ruto's worst nightmare
An unfazed, combative Rigathi Gachagua is on the road to becoming President William Ruto’s nemesis. Intra house glee and gloating that followed his impeachment.
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Why Rigathi Gachagua has become Ruto's worst nightmare
Why Gachagua has become Ruto's worst nightmare
It’s evident Ruto boxed himself into a corner with his unpopular policies and the indiscretions of his garrulous aides, including the decision to eject Gachagua.
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Why Gachagua has become Ruto's worst nightmare
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Ruto focusing more on re-election than solving hustlers' problems
Kenyans are exhausted from the high cost of living, police brutality, a dysfunctional, yet exploitatively expensive education system, rampant corruption in government and poverty.
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Ruto focusing more on re-election than solving hustlers' problems
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Failure to align promises with reality hurts Kenya Kwanza's credibility
The car ‘Kenya Kwanza’ has been misfiring on all four cylinders, leaking oil through the tail pipe and pumping the atmosphere full of carbon dioxide. 
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Failure to align promises with reality hurts Kenya Kwanza's credibility
How SHA came through for miner with broken collarbone
For four days, Livingston Mukoya, 25, endured pain from a broken collar bone in the surgical ward at St Elizabeth Hospital, Mukumu in Kakamega County.
By 3 months ago
How SHA came through for miner with broken collarbone
Ichung'wah's outburst demonstrates lack of emotional intelligence
Kimani Ichungwah’s vitriolic outbursts during the burial of Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s mother last week conveyed a serious lack of empathy and emotional intelligence.
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Ichung'wah's outburst demonstrates lack of emotional intelligence
Western leaders back Natembeya after Ichungwa's harsh outburst
A section of leaders from Western Kenya have condemned last Friday’s scathing attack on Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya by National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichungwa.
By 4 months ago
Western leaders back Natembeya after Ichungwa's harsh outburst
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 4 months 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 4 months 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.
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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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 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 6 months ago
Kindiki has hard task to prove he is right choice for deputy president
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A tale of Bungoma mud houses and jigger-infested feet of rich Mt Kenya residents
The Social Health Authority, for instance, is comatose, but leaders close to the President swear it is the best thing that has ever happened in Kenya
By 28 days ago
A tale of Bungoma mud houses and jigger-infested feet of rich Mt Kenya residents
Kenyans are angry, but their leaders have other things to worry about
Kenyans are angry and have been taking advantage of public gatherings or occurrences in the country to express their displeasure with the government and a section of leaders.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans are angry, but their leaders have other things to worry about
Media must keep on lighting fires under government to keep it awake
Corruption pervades government institutions, and these are the things those in power would rather keep under wraps, but the media keeps nosing around to their chagrin. 
By 1 month ago
Media must keep on lighting fires under government to keep it awake
Kenyans are woke; it's no longer easy to throw wool over their eyes
ODM leader Raila should oversight the government from the opposition benches, not get cosy inside the government.
By 1 month ago
Kenyans are woke; it's no longer easy to throw wool over their eyes
Actualise UHC dream to save poor people dying from treatable diseases
The government should actualise UHC so that every Kenyan gets access to quality healthcare services without financial hardship and meaningless red tape.. 
By 1 month ago
Actualise UHC dream to save poor people dying from treatable diseases
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Youth, awake and challenge our two timing political old guard
It is not clear who, between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga, has the handle on the other, but there are indications of a looming coalition that primarily benefits the two.
By 2 months ago
Youth, awake and challenge our two timing political old guard
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Yes, go slow on 'govertisement' and become pragmatic for once.
Nyeri Archbishop Muheria’s recent admonition of the government, urging it to eschew rhetoric and become pragmatic as well as proactive, raised Kisumu Town MP Peter Kaluma's hackles.
By 2 months ago
Yes, go slow on 'govertisement' and become pragmatic for once.
Premium
Why Kindiki should not dance to the tunes of contemporary Rasputins
A month ago, social media sleuths forced DP Kithure Kindiki to resurface after claiming he had been cast adrift. His momentary absence from the public limelight raised eyebrows.
By 2 months ago
Why Kindiki should not dance to the tunes of contemporary Rasputins
Large class sizes in public schools affect quality of teaching and learning
The most transformative policy initiative the government has undertaken so far is ensuring all children who sat the KCPE exam transitioned to secondary school. 
By 2 months ago
Large class sizes in public schools affect quality of teaching and learning
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It was imprudent to entrust Chinese with State House refurbishment
If State House, Nairobi, was a thoroughbred before, it's now a mule. That is the position taken by some Kenyans who can't countenance the new-look State House.
By 3 months ago
It was imprudent to entrust Chinese with State House refurbishment
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Why Rigathi Gachagua has become Ruto's worst nightmare
An unfazed, combative Rigathi Gachagua is on the road to becoming President William Ruto’s nemesis. Intra house glee and gloating that followed his impeachment.
By 3 months ago
Why Rigathi Gachagua has become Ruto's worst nightmare
Why Gachagua has become Ruto's worst nightmare
It’s evident Ruto boxed himself into a corner with his unpopular policies and the indiscretions of his garrulous aides, including the decision to eject Gachagua.
By 3 months ago
Why Gachagua has become Ruto's worst nightmare
Outrage as Grok on X caught in digital sexual abuse scandal
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