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Labour Day is futile until workers solidarity dream becomes reality
The Kenyan worker has become a political pawn, while workers elsewhere move economies through industry
By Muchiri Karanja 1 month ago
Labour Day is futile until workers solidarity dream becomes reality
The writing is on the wall for some leaders on campaign trail
No, you only need to watch the news and see our politicians in action—many of them lost in live renditions of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, from the rooftops of their luxury cars.
By Muchiri Karanja 1 month ago
The writing is on the wall for some leaders on campaign trail
Matatu should shape up or ship out; their days are numbered
Kenya’s matatu sector faces an uncertain future as tensions with boda bodas highlight deeper issues of regulation, safety, and shifting dominance in public transport.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Matatu should shape up or ship out; their days are numbered
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Ruto should encourage more people to join the presidential race
A piece arguing that Ruto could benefit from encouraging more candidates into the State House race to divide the opposition.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Ruto should encourage more people to join the presidential race
On this one, President owes me and my children an apology
A leader’s words must be chosen with care, not just for the immediate audience, but for the nation and the world beyond the microphone and the political platform.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
On this one, President owes me and my children an apology
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Mr President, you owe my children an apology
The recent political outbursts by President Ruto are not just political but deeply personal, crude, and wholly inappropriate for a national platform.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Mr President, you owe my children an apology
2027 presidential poll will be a rematch between Ruto, Uhuru
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s name may not appear on the ballot, but his shadow will loom over every polling station in Mount Kenya—and far beyond.
By Muchiri Karanja 3 months ago
2027 presidential poll will be a rematch between Ruto, Uhuru
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Why Ruto's development project might end in history's dustbin
The Singapore dream notwithstanding, Kenya’s President William Ruto has no shortage of big ideas about how to develop the country.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
Why Ruto's development project might end in history's dustbin
Riggy G, his supporters should accept bitter truth and move on
A growing section of Gachagua's former die-hard supporters has begun to accept the possibility that he may never be their president—and have quietly moved on.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
Riggy G, his supporters should accept bitter truth and move on
President will win in 2027 using same old bag of political tricks
If the ‘wheelbarrow-to-limousine’ fantasy worked for him in 2022, and there are all indications that the Singapore fantasy will work for him again in 2027.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
President will win in 2027 using same old bag of political tricks
Kirinyaga County is lost in divisive Mount Kenya East-West politics
Historically, Kirinyaga has been the silent centre of executive power in Mt Kenya since independence.
By Muchiri Karanja 5 months ago
Kirinyaga County is lost in divisive Mount Kenya East-West politics
Labour Day is futile until workers solidarity dream becomes reality
The Kenyan worker has become a political pawn, while workers elsewhere move economies through industry
By Muchiri Karanja 1 month ago
Labour Day is futile until workers solidarity dream becomes reality
The writing is on the wall for some leaders on campaign trail
No, you only need to watch the news and see our politicians in action—many of them lost in live renditions of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, from the rooftops of their luxury cars.
By Muchiri Karanja 1 month ago
The writing is on the wall for some leaders on campaign trail
Matatu should shape up or ship out; their days are numbered
Kenya’s matatu sector faces an uncertain future as tensions with boda bodas highlight deeper issues of regulation, safety, and shifting dominance in public transport.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Matatu should shape up or ship out; their days are numbered
Premium
Ruto should encourage more people to join the presidential race
A piece arguing that Ruto could benefit from encouraging more candidates into the State House race to divide the opposition.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Ruto should encourage more people to join the presidential race
On this one, President owes me and my children an apology
A leader’s words must be chosen with care, not just for the immediate audience, but for the nation and the world beyond the microphone and the political platform.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
On this one, President owes me and my children an apology
Premium
Mr President, you owe my children an apology
The recent political outbursts by President Ruto are not just political but deeply personal, crude, and wholly inappropriate for a national platform.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Mr President, you owe my children an apology
2027 presidential poll will be a rematch between Ruto, Uhuru
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s name may not appear on the ballot, but his shadow will loom over every polling station in Mount Kenya—and far beyond.
By Muchiri Karanja 3 months ago
2027 presidential poll will be a rematch between Ruto, Uhuru
Premium
Why Ruto's development project might end in history's dustbin
The Singapore dream notwithstanding, Kenya’s President William Ruto has no shortage of big ideas about how to develop the country.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
Why Ruto's development project might end in history's dustbin
Riggy G, his supporters should accept bitter truth and move on
A growing section of Gachagua's former die-hard supporters has begun to accept the possibility that he may never be their president—and have quietly moved on.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
Riggy G, his supporters should accept bitter truth and move on
President will win in 2027 using same old bag of political tricks
If the ‘wheelbarrow-to-limousine’ fantasy worked for him in 2022, and there are all indications that the Singapore fantasy will work for him again in 2027.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
President will win in 2027 using same old bag of political tricks
Kirinyaga County is lost in divisive Mount Kenya East-West politics
Historically, Kirinyaga has been the silent centre of executive power in Mt Kenya since independence.
By Muchiri Karanja 5 months ago
Kirinyaga County is lost in divisive Mount Kenya East-West politics
Labour Day is futile until workers solidarity dream becomes reality
The Kenyan worker has become a political pawn, while workers elsewhere move economies through industry
By Muchiri Karanja 1 month ago
Labour Day is futile until workers solidarity dream becomes reality
The writing is on the wall for some leaders on campaign trail
No, you only need to watch the news and see our politicians in action—many of them lost in live renditions of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, from the rooftops of their luxury cars.
By Muchiri Karanja 1 month ago
The writing is on the wall for some leaders on campaign trail
Matatu should shape up or ship out; their days are numbered
Kenya’s matatu sector faces an uncertain future as tensions with boda bodas highlight deeper issues of regulation, safety, and shifting dominance in public transport.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Matatu should shape up or ship out; their days are numbered
Premium
Ruto should encourage more people to join the presidential race
A piece arguing that Ruto could benefit from encouraging more candidates into the State House race to divide the opposition.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Ruto should encourage more people to join the presidential race
On this one, President owes me and my children an apology
A leader’s words must be chosen with care, not just for the immediate audience, but for the nation and the world beyond the microphone and the political platform.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
On this one, President owes me and my children an apology
Premium
Mr President, you owe my children an apology
The recent political outbursts by President Ruto are not just political but deeply personal, crude, and wholly inappropriate for a national platform.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Mr President, you owe my children an apology
2027 presidential poll will be a rematch between Ruto, Uhuru
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s name may not appear on the ballot, but his shadow will loom over every polling station in Mount Kenya—and far beyond.
By Muchiri Karanja 3 months ago
2027 presidential poll will be a rematch between Ruto, Uhuru
Premium
Why Ruto's development project might end in history's dustbin
The Singapore dream notwithstanding, Kenya’s President William Ruto has no shortage of big ideas about how to develop the country.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
Why Ruto's development project might end in history's dustbin
Riggy G, his supporters should accept bitter truth and move on
A growing section of Gachagua's former die-hard supporters has begun to accept the possibility that he may never be their president—and have quietly moved on.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
Riggy G, his supporters should accept bitter truth and move on
President will win in 2027 using same old bag of political tricks
If the ‘wheelbarrow-to-limousine’ fantasy worked for him in 2022, and there are all indications that the Singapore fantasy will work for him again in 2027.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
President will win in 2027 using same old bag of political tricks
Kirinyaga County is lost in divisive Mount Kenya East-West politics
Historically, Kirinyaga has been the silent centre of executive power in Mt Kenya since independence.
By Muchiri Karanja 5 months ago
Kirinyaga County is lost in divisive Mount Kenya East-West politics
Premium
Mr President, you owe my children an apology
The recent political outbursts by President Ruto are not just political but deeply personal, crude, and wholly inappropriate for a national platform.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
Mr President, you owe my children an apology
On this one, President owes me and my children an apology
A leader's words must be chosen with care, not just for the immediate audience, but for the nation and the world beyond the microphone and the political platform.
By Muchiri Karanja 2 months ago
On this one, President owes me and my children an apology
2027 presidential poll will be a rematch between Ruto, Uhuru
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta's name may not appear on the ballot, but his shadow will loom over every polling station in Mount Kenya-and far beyond.
By Muchiri Karanja 3 months ago
2027 presidential poll will be a rematch between Ruto, Uhuru
Premium
Why Ruto's development project might end in history's dustbin
The Singapore dream notwithstanding, Kenya's President William Ruto has no shortage of big ideas about how to develop the country.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
Why Ruto's development project might end in history's dustbin
Riggy G, his supporters should accept bitter truth and move on
A growing section of Gachagua's former die-hard supporters has begun to accept the possibility that he may never be their president-and have quietly moved on.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
Riggy G, his supporters should accept bitter truth and move on
President will win in 2027 using same old bag of political tricks
If the 'wheelbarrow-to-limousine' fantasy worked for him in 2022, and there are all indications that the Singapore fantasy will work for him again in 2027.
By Muchiri Karanja 4 months ago
President will win in 2027 using same old bag of political tricks
Kirinyaga County is lost in divisive Mount Kenya East-West politics
Historically, Kirinyaga has been the silent centre of executive power in Mt Kenya since independence.
By Muchiri Karanja 5 months ago
Kirinyaga County is lost in divisive Mount Kenya East-West politics
Kang'ata joins opposition camp as 2027 race heats up
Politics
By Edwin Nyarangi
1 hr ago
Diesel drops by Sh10 as petrol, kerosene remain unchanged
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