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Kaluma and 'KJ' are smart in their own ways
It is disgraceful when Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, Dagoretti South’s John Kiarie and a few others claim the BBC is inciting citizens against Kenya Kwanza.
By 21 days ago
Kaluma and 'KJ' are smart in their own ways
Governors should have nowhere else to hide
Governors must face full accountability with no place to escape.
By 28 days ago
Governors should have nowhere else to hide
Government leaves nothing to chance in securing 2027 Afcon venues
Kenya has turned its attention to nuclear security in the countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.  
By 1 month ago
Government leaves nothing to chance in securing 2027 Afcon venues
Easter wisdom for Samia in fight of her life
Tanzania’s ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is feeling the heat amid a moral dilemma.
By 1 month ago
Easter wisdom for Samia in fight of her life
Gachagua, Muturi fell short of Githongo's wit
As for Justice Muturi, speaking out too late in the day has battered his credibility. Leadership is null without the courage to safeguard public resources.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua, Muturi fell short of Githongo's wit
Kalonzo and allies deserve the laggards' trophy
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa lacke a solid ideological stand on Nadco and IEBC, only poking holes in these processes
By 1 month ago
Kalonzo and allies deserve the laggards' trophy
Uhuru and fellow retirees can't fix the DRC
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once described diplomacy as the art of restraining power. But if mismanaged, he cautioned, it becomes an instant recipe for chaos.
By 1 month ago
Uhuru and fellow retirees can't fix the DRC
MCAs are the pot calling the kettle black
MCAs have held governors to ransom at every turn. Their presence in the assemblies is characterised by graft, opulence, pointless benchmarking trips and threats of impeachment.
By 2 months ago
MCAs are the pot calling the kettle black
Why media is lame duck in Trump news era
Prioritising clicks and ratings – also called clickbait journalism – over informative reporting on Mr Trump and other loudmouths may be exciting now but will soon be costly.
By 2 months ago
Why media is lame duck in Trump news era
Honouring benga star Musa Juma 14 years on, one of Kenya's greats
Musa Juma adeptly blended benga with Congolese Rhumba, with a timeless mix of vocals and instrumentals.
By 2 months ago
Honouring benga star Musa Juma 14 years on, one of Kenya's greats
Time to recall Moi-Shikuku 'ugali' chronicles
Unlike Kenya’s usual political gang members, the senior lawyer, former Gichugu MP and now People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua is by all means credible for high office.
By 2 months ago
Time to recall Moi-Shikuku 'ugali' chronicles
Time to recall Moi-Shikuku 'ugali' chronicles
On today’s International Women’s Day, I celebrate Kenya’s ‘Iron Lady’ Martha Wangari Karua.
By 2 months ago
Time to recall Moi-Shikuku 'ugali' chronicles
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Mboya, Sakaja and the 'curse' of Nairobi city
Once upon a time, Kenya had a young trade unionist and politician called Thomas Joseph Mboya..
By 2 months ago
Mboya, Sakaja and the 'curse' of Nairobi city
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Untold secrets Chebukati took to grave
Chebukati died without revealing threats to his life, officials’ roles, and Venezuelans’ involvement.
By 3 months ago
Untold secrets Chebukati took to grave
Why Kenyans should get off Museveni's neck
Since when did Uganda’s problems become Kenya’s to the extent of warranting the tensions and heat witnessed in Nairobi this week over Dr Besigye’s bullying?
By 3 months ago
Why Kenyans should get off Museveni's neck
Experts gather for talks on cross-border security threats
A regional security meeting in Nairobi has urged countries to work closely in countering threats of terrorism and organised crimes.
By 3 months ago
Experts gather for talks on cross-border security threats
What Babu, Salasya and Nyoro owe the youth
The current Parliament has many worthy young legislators but Ndindi Nyoro, Babu Owino and Peter Salasya are arguably the face of them all.
By 3 months ago
What Babu, Salasya and Nyoro owe the youth
Ndung'u report: Why we owe Zimbabwe help
Kenya should share its checkered land reforms experience with Zimbabwe, including establishment of the National Land Commission, and digitisation of records.
By 3 months ago
Ndung'u report: Why we owe Zimbabwe help
Raila has one last 'ritual' before AU contest
Today marks the start of February – a decisive month for this year’s Africa Union Commission elections.
By 3 months ago
Raila has one last 'ritual' before AU contest
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We've failed the patriotism test on Ruto jobs
Paul Kagame of Rwanda is known for bold expression of his political sentiments, and he has no qualms. Mr Kagame is a man of conscience, who’s true to himself and his beliefs.
By 3 months ago
We've failed the patriotism test on Ruto jobs
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Muturi made his bed, he must now lie on it
To his fans and village folks, Public Service CS Justin Muturi is simply JB, but to President William Ruto, he has become a thorn in the flesh.
By 4 months ago
Muturi made his bed, he must now lie on it
Why crying wolf to ICC is a vain strategy
When the International Criminal Court (ICC) sought to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in Kenya following the 2007 poll chaos, its activities were heavily politicised.
By 4 months ago
Why crying wolf to ICC is a vain strategy
Lessons from Piny Luo, Limuru Three talks
Piny Luo Festival provided a platform for political elites and academics from across borders to celebrate the lakeside heritage
By 4 months ago
Lessons from Piny Luo, Limuru Three talks
How clergy can avoid 'egg in the face' in 2025
The Church-State relationship must not be sycophantic. While the two should focus on public good, religious opportunism must end with 2024.
By 4 months ago
How clergy can avoid 'egg in the face' in 2025
Kalonzo, Gachagua need wisdom or miracle
President William Ruto has delivered another soft but hard political tackle on his critics by incorporating more ‘outsiders’ into his government.
By 5 months ago
Kalonzo, Gachagua need wisdom or miracle
Diamond vs Willy Paul: Our ego is not great
President William Ruto, speaking on Jamhuri Day, regretted how hard-working musicians earn Sh10,000 a year when those managing their royalties collect millions of shillings.
By 5 months ago
Diamond vs Willy Paul: Our ego is not great
Clergy guilty of half-truths in catfight with State
For the record, graft is systemic, not something inherent in the population’s blood. It’s bad behaviour shaped by economic hardship, inequality and political circumstances.
By 5 months ago
Clergy guilty of half-truths in catfight with State
Why Ruto rivals must flee from ghosts of FORD
Overconfidence, disunity and an inability to form broad coalitions will lead Ruto's rival to repeat the mistakes of FORD in 1992.
By 5 months ago
Why Ruto rivals must flee from ghosts of FORD
Why Uhuru and Riggy G are joined at the hip
Rigathi Gachagua must shake hands with fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta at all costs. As long as Gachagua and Uhuru are at odds, Mt Kenya will be huffing and puffing.
By 6 months ago
Why Uhuru and Riggy G are joined at the hip
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.
By 6 months ago
It's time to listen to the youth in climate talk
Let's not play victims over lender bullying
Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has lamented an ‘embarrassing’ situation he faced during the 2024 annual meetings of the World Bank and IMF in the US.
By 6 months ago
Let's not play victims over lender bullying
Why ODM, UDA should hasten merger plot
A merger will make ODM less of a Luo Nyanza party, diminishing UDA’s association with the Rift Valley. It will lead to the inclusion and formation of a force that will end the blast of tribal parties.
By 6 months ago
Why ODM, UDA should hasten merger plot
IGAD and religious leaders demand ceasefire in Sudan
The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and prominent African religious leaders have issued a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in the war-torn Sudan.
By 6 months ago
IGAD and religious leaders demand ceasefire in Sudan
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Kaluma and 'KJ' are smart in their own ways
It is disgraceful when Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, Dagoretti South’s John Kiarie and a few others claim the BBC is inciting citizens against Kenya Kwanza.
By 21 days ago
Kaluma and 'KJ' are smart in their own ways
Governors should have nowhere else to hide
Governors must face full accountability with no place to escape.
By 28 days ago
Governors should have nowhere else to hide
Government leaves nothing to chance in securing 2027 Afcon venues
Kenya has turned its attention to nuclear security in the countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.  
By 1 month ago
Government leaves nothing to chance in securing 2027 Afcon venues
Easter wisdom for Samia in fight of her life
Tanzania’s ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is feeling the heat amid a moral dilemma.
By 1 month ago
Easter wisdom for Samia in fight of her life
Gachagua, Muturi fell short of Githongo's wit
As for Justice Muturi, speaking out too late in the day has battered his credibility. Leadership is null without the courage to safeguard public resources.
By 1 month ago
Gachagua, Muturi fell short of Githongo's wit
Kalonzo and allies deserve the laggards' trophy
Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa lacke a solid ideological stand on Nadco and IEBC, only poking holes in these processes
By 1 month ago
Kalonzo and allies deserve the laggards' trophy
Uhuru and fellow retirees can't fix the DRC
Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once described diplomacy as the art of restraining power. But if mismanaged, he cautioned, it becomes an instant recipe for chaos.
By 1 month ago
Uhuru and fellow retirees can't fix the DRC
Simbas roar past United Arab Emirates
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Justice for the few: Is the system failing ordinary Kenyans?
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