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Mark Oloo

Opposition's new allies, old mindset spell doom

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is a seasoned political operative who cut his teeth in the Kanu regime. His oratory and mobilisation skills merit a Nobel Prize.

Opposition's new allies, old mindset spell doom

Opposition's demise? New allies, old mindset

Opposition's demise? New allies, old mindset

Kaluma and 'KJ' are smart in their own ways

Kaluma and 'KJ' are smart in their own ways

Governors should have nowhere else to hide

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Untold secrets Chebukati took to grave

Chebukati died without revealing threats to his life, officials’ roles, and Venezuelans’ involvement.

By 2 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 2 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 2 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

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

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 3 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 4 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 5 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 5 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

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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