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Biketi Kikechi

Why constitution should be amended

Constitutional experts argue that the 2010 constitution now needs to be amended because it was largely influenced by political interests through a give-and-take.

Why constitution should be amended

Why Ruto's administration was shaken barely two years in office

Why Ruto's administration was shaken barely two years in office

How Kalonzo can use Azimio's confusion to fill vacuum left by Raila

How Kalonzo can use Azimio's confusion to fill vacuum left by Raila

Raila Odinga's reform legacy at stake as ODM members join Ruto Cabinet

Raila Odinga's reform legacy at stake as ODM members join Ruto Cabinet

Why MPs vetting of CS nominees needs overhaul to raise integrity bar

Vetting committee takes time to shower praises on some nominees instead of pressing them to defend their suitability to serve.

Why MPs vetting of CS nominees needs overhaul to raise integrity bar

Can Ruto learn from past leaders' mistakes in handling protests?

Unlike past presidents, Ruto has little wiggle room because he must stick to the rule of law as provided for in the Constitution 2010 that he swore to protect when he assumed office.

Can Ruto learn from past leaders' mistakes in handling protests?

Ruto-Raila 'deal': Lessons from 2008 power sharing experiment paints gloomy picture

The Kibaki, Raila power-sharing after the 2007 contested polls failed to address some key concerns of the people, including corruption.

Ruto-Raila 'deal': Lessons from 2008 power sharing experiment paints gloomy picture

Broad-based government litmus test for Ruto and Raila

Ruto is now resting easy knowing he has somehow managed to share the baggage and the tough task of raising money to meet the budget will be shouldered by a Cabinet Secretary from ODM.

Broad-based government litmus test for Ruto and Raila

Bromance with Raila is no panacea to protests by Gen Zs

Ruto is taking a gamble both for his survival now and possible realignment for his 2027 re-election bid by creating room for more coalition partners.

Bromance with Raila is no panacea to protests by Gen Zs

Youth movement set to fill vacuum if Raila and ODM join government

President Ruto now needs Raila for political survival and more control of parliament with an astounding majority that ODM will provide.

Youth movement set to fill vacuum if Raila and ODM join government

Opposition is missing the mark as Ruto struggles, analysts now say

Analysts argue that Kenya's opposition should lead Gen Z to build a framework that will help address governance issues.

Opposition is missing the mark as Ruto struggles, analysts now say

If Moi and Kibaki had baptism by fire, Ruto has been to hell and back

Analysts say Ruto had to do something radical for his own political survival.

If Moi and Kibaki had baptism by fire, Ruto has been to hell and back

Saba Saba Day remembered as Gen Z leads new fight for change

The youth have formed one constituency to protest without being tied down by politicians raising the same issues as those of Saba Saba riots.

By 2 months ago

Saba Saba Day remembered as Gen Z leads new fight for change

Life and times of Maina Wanjigi, a man with great reach, influence

James Maina Wanjigi joined politics in 1969 when he vied for Kamukunji parliamentary seat and won after the assassination of MP Tom Mboya.

By 2 months ago

Life and times of Maina Wanjigi, a man with great reach, influence

How excesses by ruling elite pushed young people over the tipping point

Unlike in the past, budget-making is now a transparent and open process that is all inclusive and requires Kenyans to give views

By 2 months ago

How excesses by ruling elite pushed young people over the tipping point

Analysts now say the Constitution is breeding rebellious DPs

Political pundits say Gachagua is emboldened by the 2010 Constitution because he was elected on a twin ticket, unlike vice presidents who served at the discretion of presidents

By 2 months ago

Analysts now say the Constitution is breeding rebellious DPs

Uhuru: From media basher to media darling

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta not only loathed and disparaged the media when he was in power but also played a major role in crippling many media houses.

By 3 months ago

Uhuru: From media basher to media darling

Why all Kenya's political leaders prefer to latch onto tribal card

Pundits claim tirade against Gachagua is more about fear of losing support in Mt Kenya region than pacification of the country.

By 3 months ago

Why all Kenya's political leaders prefer to latch onto tribal card

Is the running UDA chaos a usual ploy or could it be a serious Gachagua push-out?

President William Ruto’s young government has grappled with many multi-billion shilling scams raised. Others think that Gachagua’s body language shows that he is a man under siege.

By 3 months ago

Is the running UDA chaos a usual ploy or could it be a serious Gachagua push-out?

UDA looks set to follow beaten path of former powerful parties

The ruling party has been rocked by squabbles revolving around President Ruto with his deputy Gachagua.

By 3 months ago

UDA looks set to follow beaten path of former powerful parties

Ruto seals deals in US as his party learns survival tips in Beijing trip

President was in US where he struck mega deals while his top party officials are in Beijing.

By 3 months ago

Ruto seals deals in US as his party learns survival tips in Beijing trip

Creating the UDA monolith: Will Ruto multi-pronged forays work?

Political analysts warn single party will not only monopolise power but will also curtail freedoms of many groups.

By 3 months ago

Creating the UDA monolith: Will Ruto multi-pronged forays work?

Ruto-Gachagua fallout: Mt Kenya's political future at stake

Is it possible that a crack has emerged between him and his boss?

By 3 months ago

Ruto-Gachagua fallout: Mt Kenya's political future at stake

Gachagua is now a polished man, not a passing cloud

Analysts think Gachagua just like Moi and Kibaki may have been advised that it is important not to upset the applecart. He has abandoned talking about dynasties and shareholding.

By 4 months ago

Gachagua is now a polished man, not a passing cloud

Ruto's response to disaster in stark contrast to hands-on approach of former presidents

Mwai Kibaki’s Ministry of Special Programmes developed a detailed plan that could have been very effective in dealing with future crises.

By 4 months ago

Ruto's response to disaster in stark contrast to hands-on approach of former presidents

Loyalty to party bosses means primaries are a do-or-die affair

Party polls have been a hotly contested affair since the 1980’s when candidates used every trick in the book to get elected into regional or national party positions.

By 4 months ago

Loyalty to party bosses means primaries are a do-or-die affair

General Ogolla: First CDF to pass away while still holding office

CDF Ogolla has been described as a brilliant and dedicated soldier who led from the front and became an example that was emulated by both his peers and those in junior ranks.

By 4 months ago

General Ogolla: First CDF to pass away while still holding office

Gachagua and poisoned chalice that is Kenya's vice-presidency

Most vice or deputy presidents have always disappeared into oblivion, or went on to occupy other roles, after either leaving office or being sacked.

By 4 months ago

Gachagua and poisoned chalice that is Kenya's vice-presidency

From Kibaki to Ruto: Scams that hit presidents in their first terms

The current administration has set an unprecedented pace of major scandals in under two years.

By 4 months ago

From Kibaki to Ruto: Scams that hit presidents in their first terms

Why experts want Haiti gang leaders to be involved in interim power-sharing negotiations

Gang violence in Port au’ Prince continues spiraling out of control, with reports now indicating that the outlaws are controlling almost everything in the Haitian capital city.

By 5 months ago

Why experts want Haiti gang leaders to be involved in interim power-sharing negotiations

Why Natembeya's 'tawe revolution' is giving western leaders headaches

Natembeya is saying no to selfish leadership and he is targeting Wetang’ula in the messages. The messaging is gaining traction with Wetang’ula’s allies saying there is a force behind it.

By 5 months ago

Why Natembeya's 'tawe revolution' is giving western leaders headaches

No love lost: State and media wars escalate as press freedom suffers

The widespread feeling among media professionals however is that the existence of free media is now under an existential threat under the Kenya Kwanza regime led by President William Ruto.

By 5 months ago

No love lost: State and media wars escalate as press freedom suffers

Haiti's slavery, voodoo uprising and heavy price paid for freedom

Africans were shipped for labour to produce raw goods for international commerce. After independence, the country was forced to pay reparations to France.

By 6 months ago

Haiti's slavery, voodoo uprising and heavy price paid for freedom

Haiti: Embrace of voodoo practices, Papa Doc's army and frosty US ties

French colonial rulers peopled Haiti with black slaves captured on the west coast of Africa where the Fon and the Yoruba, among others, practiced voodoo religion.

By 6 months ago

Haiti: Embrace of voodoo practices, Papa Doc's army and frosty US ties

Haiti, the troubled and savage nation Ruto is sending Kenya's paramilitary police units

Prime Minister Henry failed to land in the capital Port-au-Prince after taking off from the US and was forced to land in Puerto Rico which is considered a US territory.

By 6 months ago

Haiti, the troubled and savage nation Ruto is sending Kenya's paramilitary police units

End of an era: Fr Dolan's brave fight against deceit, abuse and land grabbing

Priest says he started fighting for the poor because he also faced discrimination while growing up in Northern Ireland. In Kenya, he was arrested and threatened many times.

By 6 months ago

End of an era: Fr Dolan's brave fight against deceit, abuse and land grabbing

Akiliano Akiwumi: Elite judge served with dignity, admired by lawyers

Akiwumi was always punctual and patient. His report on tribal clashes, which recommended prosecution of top politicians, senior officials gathered dust for years.

By 6 months ago

Akiliano Akiwumi: Elite judge served with dignity, admired by lawyers

Kenya's dilemma as WTO meeting sets stage for US and China clash

Kenya’s shift to trade with the East puts her in an awkward position, denying her the chance to be neutral.

By 6 months ago

Kenya's dilemma as WTO meeting sets stage for US and China clash

Could Chebukati be following in the footsteps of ex-CJ Chesoni?

Raila Odinga claims that President William Ruto is keen on seeing Wafula Chebukati, the man who oversaw the 2022 elections, appointed Chief Justice before the 2027 elections.

By 7 months ago

Could Chebukati be following in the footsteps of ex-CJ Chesoni?

Why Wafula Chebukati's name is causing anxiety in political circles

Plan to appoint Chebukati to the Court of Appeal has been in the pipeline for a while now as opposition leaders say due to IEBC controversy, he should not hold public office.

By 7 months ago

Why Wafula Chebukati's name is causing anxiety in political circles

Namibian leader Geingob was a true friend of the people of Kenya

Hage Geingob visited Kenya in October 2018, where he held bilateral talks with Uhuru Kenyatta and attended Mashujaa Day celebrations at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega town.

By 7 months ago

Namibian leader Geingob was a true friend of the people of Kenya

Broken promises and more pledges make Ruto master of doublespeak

Analysts feel Ruto’s could be the most corrupt government ever in Kenya based on the reported scandals and questionable deals.

By 7 months ago

Broken promises and more pledges make Ruto master of doublespeak

Major tell-tale signs why Azimio coalition may not survive for long

Analysts point at the growing calls for Raila to vie for president again in 2027 as a major telltale sign of what may be awaiting the Azimio coalition sooner than later.

By 7 months ago

Major tell-tale signs why Azimio coalition may not survive for long

Why meeting between Ruto and Koome is threat to the rule of law

Political leaders led by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga have also rubbished the meeting, calling it an affront to judicial independence and the rule of law in the country.

By 7 months ago

Why meeting between Ruto and Koome is threat to the rule of law

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