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Mark Oloo

It's time to listen to the youth in climate talk

The youngsters’ passion for the conservation agenda is authentic, and any audience out there would value listening to them over parroting politicians who never walk the talk.

It's time to listen to the youth in climate talk

Let's not play victims over lender bullying

Let's not play victims over lender bullying

Why ODM, UDA should hasten merger plot

Why ODM, UDA should hasten merger plot

IGAD and religious leaders demand ceasefire in Sudan

IGAD and religious leaders demand ceasefire in Sudan

Clergy's redemption lies in hybrid regulation

I’m writing this piece from Kigali, Rwanda, where the government has just suspended the activities of 18 mainstream churches for a range of gross violations.

Clergy's redemption lies in hybrid regulation

Mt Kenya and Nyanza have a date with destiny

The fall of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the exit of ODM chief Raila Odinga from local politics signal a shaky moment for these politically major areas.

Mt Kenya and Nyanza have a date with destiny

Gachagua pulled off Trump card on media

DP Rigathi Gachagua joins the list of politicians who sought to undermine media freedom but eventually relied on it for their survival.

Gachagua pulled off Trump card on media

Gachagua pulled off a Trump card on media

A vibrant media is essential for any society. When independent journalism is threatened and freedom of speech curtailed, it signals the beginning of bigger systemic problems.

Gachagua pulled off a Trump card on media

Governor Mutahi Kahiga knows the value of 'good trouble'

With the courage to ruffle feathers when and where it’s least expected, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga isn’t your ordinary rural politician.

Governor Mutahi Kahiga knows the value of 'good trouble'

Why Gachagua battles echo Raila Mau days

Baba Raila Odinga and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are no political neophytes. Even in their lowest political moments, they take no prisoners.

Why Gachagua battles echo Raila Mau days

After Raila, opposition fortunes lie in Karua

It was refreshing to see Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua deliver her ‘State of the Nation’ address, fiercely taking the government to task on human rights, graft and devolution

After Raila, opposition fortunes lie in Karua

Things Nyong'o must do to revitalise ODM

Nyong’o must see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. In effecting a radical surgery in ODM, he must not spare the rod and spoil the child.

By 2 months ago

Things Nyong'o must do to revitalise ODM

Ruto, AU noble climate plan bound to fail

The president believes, and rightly so, that Africa can eliminate 300 million tonnes of C02 yearly using nature-based solutions

By 2 months ago

Ruto, AU noble climate plan bound to fail

Waiguru and G7 have some homework to do

The G7 momentum has waned. Beyond the initial buzz followed by another launch in New York on March 23, the impact of this ‘ladies club’ is less felt.

By 2 months ago

Waiguru and G7 have some homework to do

Our mentor crisis and one man's crusade

It’s remarkable how retired President Olusegun Obasanjo remains humble, never resorting to the bushed refrain of ‘we’re sovereign and outsiders should keep off.’

By 2 months ago

Our mentor crisis and one man's crusade

Reforms, 2027 and end of 'nusu mkate' circus

Amid Gen-Z protests, Mr Kenyatta reportedly urged the former premier to reach out to President William Ruto to get a solution and save the country from going to the dogs.

By 3 months ago

Reforms, 2027 and end of 'nusu mkate' circus

Joining the sports gravy train is top priority

With ample space, a youthful population, and a receptive economy, Africa is well-positioned to join the global sports industry gravy train.

By 3 months ago

Joining the sports gravy train is top priority

What we should do to save Musyimi report

It’s a no-brainer that political interests override everything. There’s only one way for the Musyimi proposals to see light of day. We must depoliticise religion.

By 3 months ago

What we should do to save Musyimi report

Media face tough task of letting go of the fear

It’s now urgent to heed calls for Kenya’s newsrooms to begin taking a firm unified stand on important but contentious national issues.

By 3 months ago

Media face tough task of letting go of the fear

One man, one shilling: My Marsabit odyssey

Let’s spread benefits of devolution and our oneness.

By 4 months ago

One man, one shilling: My Marsabit odyssey

Ruto, Raila and Gen-Z: This is my prediction

On Tuesday when President Ruto signed the IEBC Bill, Raila Odinga was left with an egg in the face.

By 4 months ago

Ruto, Raila and Gen-Z: This is my prediction

High stakes for Kenya and EAC as elections test Kagame's mettle

The ruling RPF has to avoid suffering the fate of other monolithic parties like South Africa’s ANC. Kigali is widely seen in the region to be a darling of major investors seeking new opportunities

By 4 months ago

High stakes for Kenya and EAC as elections test Kagame's mettle

Why journalists must stick to truth, facts

Objective journalism can challenge stereotypes, correct misinformation, and promote a nuanced understanding of the continent.

By 4 months ago

Why journalists must stick to truth, facts

From gunfire to a safe haven, it's a fresh start for ex-child soldiers

Rwanda’s reintegration commission has so far rehabilitated some 13,000 former combatants.

By 4 months ago

From gunfire to a safe haven, it's a fresh start for ex-child soldiers

Touting his development record, Kagame kicks off campaign for fourth term

Kagame may have faced criticism but nonetheless, political analysts say his re-election isn’t in doubt.

By 4 months ago

Touting his development record, Kagame kicks off campaign for fourth term

Knee-jerk approach to issues our undoing

Magistrate Monica Kivuti’s death has affirmed how Kenya’s knee-jerk culture is perpetuating our misery.

By 5 months ago

Knee-jerk approach to issues our undoing

Mudavadi is a man destined for a bigger pie

Prime Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi has a unique political identity. Often perceived as a reluctant fellow who can’t hurt a fly, his calm demeanour is a weapon.

By 5 months ago

Mudavadi is a man destined for a bigger pie

EAC on brink? We've rocked the boat enough

The bloc is huffing and puffing despite us flying the ‘jumuiya’ flag.

By 5 months ago

EAC on brink? We've rocked the boat enough

Tribes should talk often, it's an eye-opener

Limuru Three upshot was the hallmark of restlessness. Critics said it was tribal posturing.

By 5 months ago

Tribes should talk often, it's an eye-opener

Let academia clean up our political mess

Africa must rewrite its history. Let it make a fresh attempt at sound progress by all means. Since the political class has failed us, perhaps it’s time for an academia-led push for change.

By 5 months ago

Let academia clean up our political mess

At this rate, Raila's ODM will expel everyone

Raila now alleges a state-sanctioned plan to weaken his troops. But why ostracise members whom the party badly needs to thrive?

By 6 months ago

At this rate, Raila's ODM will expel everyone

Problem isn't fake papers, it's our mindset

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently revived the debate at a wage bill forum in Nairobi, calling it a disgrace.

By 6 months ago

Problem isn't fake papers, it's our mindset

Mithika Linturi's fate in face of 'scapegoat epidemic'

The writer says President William Ruto’s reform agenda offers a glimmer of hope. Let decision-makers readily admit their mistakes but take timely corrective action.

By 6 months ago

Mithika Linturi's fate in face of 'scapegoat epidemic'

Ogolla, Bomas scenes and region's big task

President William Ruto, a pan-Africanist par excellence, should extend a helping hand to our pet neighbour to allow a transition from turmoil to tranquillity.

By 6 months ago

Ogolla, Bomas scenes and region's big task

Why Natembeya is doomed to Tuju, Mboya fate

You can take this to the bank – George Natembeya will ‘tembea’ hastily like that into pre-mature political oblivion. With no clear audacity to win over his region, he risks burnout.

By 7 months ago

Why Natembeya is doomed to Tuju, Mboya fate

Uhuru, his 'traitors' and shaky peace bid

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has teeming oratory skills. His words often come with heavy meanings. When he speaks, you risk hearing and concluding your own things.

By 7 months ago

Uhuru, his 'traitors' and shaky peace bid

Sakaja can still avoid the Nairobi curse

On hawkers, he started on the wrong footing when, during the 2022 campaign, he got carried away by the ‘hustler’ mantra and promised them a through pass to all corners of Nairobi.

By 7 months ago

Sakaja can still avoid the Nairobi curse

Clergy's redemption lies in hybrid regulation

I’m writing this piece from Kigali, Rwanda, where the government has just suspended the activities of 18 mainstream churches for a range of gross violations.

Clergy's redemption lies in hybrid regulation

Mt Kenya and Nyanza have a date with destiny

The fall of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the exit of ODM chief Raila Odinga from local politics signal a shaky moment for these politically major areas.

Mt Kenya and Nyanza have a date with destiny

Gachagua pulled off Trump card on media

DP Rigathi Gachagua joins the list of politicians who sought to undermine media freedom but eventually relied on it for their survival.

Gachagua pulled off Trump card on media

Gachagua pulled off a Trump card on media

A vibrant media is essential for any society. When independent journalism is threatened and freedom of speech curtailed, it signals the beginning of bigger systemic problems.

Gachagua pulled off a Trump card on media

Governor Mutahi Kahiga knows the value of 'good trouble'

With the courage to ruffle feathers when and where it’s least expected, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga isn’t your ordinary rural politician.

Governor Mutahi Kahiga knows the value of 'good trouble'

Why Gachagua battles echo Raila Mau days

Baba Raila Odinga and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are no political neophytes. Even in their lowest political moments, they take no prisoners.

Why Gachagua battles echo Raila Mau days

After Raila, opposition fortunes lie in Karua

It was refreshing to see Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua deliver her ‘State of the Nation’ address, fiercely taking the government to task on human rights, graft and devolution

After Raila, opposition fortunes lie in Karua

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