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Caleb Atemi

Down memory lane: Why elections have always been a nail biting affair

Persistent late enactment or amendment of electoral laws too close to elections, always undermine planning and implementation of electoral activities.

By 2 months ago

Down memory lane: Why elections have always been a nail biting affair

Trump's declaration that he is stopping US aid to Africa has caught many unawares

Trump's declaration that he is stopping US aid to Africa has caught many unawares

By 2 months ago

Chebukati: His elections legacy through the eyes of Kivuitu

Chebukati: His elections legacy through the eyes of Kivuitu

By 2 months ago

How Chebukati won where Kivuitu failed

How Chebukati won where Kivuitu failed

By 2 months ago

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

The late Veteran radio broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela's voice raised Kenya from its knees during its darkest and bloodiest hour.

By 3 months ago

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

To many journalists, His Highness the Aga Khan, was the father and high patron of Kenyan and East African journalism.

By 3 months ago

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

The DRC, with its vast territory and abundant mineral wealth has become a key battleground for external powers whose interests in the country’s resources have exacerbated internal strife.

By 3 months ago

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

I was delighted. The tension and fear that had seared through my body vanished. The arena burst into sudden screams of joy, song and dance.

By 4 months ago

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

My friend Prof Davy Koech was a traumatised man in serious pain. At 70, he had suffered a heart attack. He had endured abject poverty, calamity and sorrow in childhood.

By 4 months ago

Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Like his nickname, Big Pen, he made and destroyed careers and people’s lives. At times we were forced to do embarrassing things for our own survival.

By 4 months ago

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Oloo Aringo’s sycophantic moment came when he heaped praise on President Moi to the point of referring to him as “The Prince of Peace.”

By 6 months ago

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

The late Veteran radio broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela's voice raised Kenya from its knees during its darkest and bloodiest hour.

By 3 months ago

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

To many journalists, His Highness the Aga Khan, was the father and high patron of Kenyan and East African journalism.

By 3 months ago

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

The DRC, with its vast territory and abundant mineral wealth has become a key battleground for external powers whose interests in the country’s resources have exacerbated internal strife.

By 3 months ago

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

I was delighted. The tension and fear that had seared through my body vanished. The arena burst into sudden screams of joy, song and dance.

By 4 months ago

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

My friend Prof Davy Koech was a traumatised man in serious pain. At 70, he had suffered a heart attack. He had endured abject poverty, calamity and sorrow in childhood.

By 4 months ago

Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Like his nickname, Big Pen, he made and destroyed careers and people’s lives. At times we were forced to do embarrassing things for our own survival.

By 4 months ago

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Oloo Aringo’s sycophantic moment came when he heaped praise on President Moi to the point of referring to him as “The Prince of Peace.”

By 6 months ago

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

The late Veteran radio broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela's voice raised Kenya from its knees during its darkest and bloodiest hour.

By 3 months ago

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

To many journalists, His Highness the Aga Khan, was the father and high patron of Kenyan and East African journalism.

By 3 months ago

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

The DRC, with its vast territory and abundant mineral wealth has become a key battleground for external powers whose interests in the country’s resources have exacerbated internal strife.

By 3 months ago

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

I was delighted. The tension and fear that had seared through my body vanished. The arena burst into sudden screams of joy, song and dance.

By 4 months ago

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

My friend Prof Davy Koech was a traumatised man in serious pain. At 70, he had suffered a heart attack. He had endured abject poverty, calamity and sorrow in childhood.

By 4 months ago

Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Like his nickname, Big Pen, he made and destroyed careers and people’s lives. At times we were forced to do embarrassing things for our own survival.

By 4 months ago

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Oloo Aringo’s sycophantic moment came when he heaped praise on President Moi to the point of referring to him as “The Prince of Peace.”

By 6 months ago

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

The late Veteran radio broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela's voice raised Kenya from its knees during its darkest and bloodiest hour.

By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

To many journalists, His Highness the Aga Khan, was the father and high patron of Kenyan and East African journalism.

By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

The DRC, with its vast territory and abundant mineral wealth has become a key battleground for external powers whose interests in the country's resources have exacerbated internal strife.

By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

I was delighted. The tension and fear that had seared through my body vanished. The arena burst into sudden screams of joy, song and dance.

By Caleb Atemi 4 months ago

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

My friend Prof Davy Koech was a traumatised man in serious pain. At 70, he had suffered a heart attack. He had endured abject poverty, calamity and sorrow in childhood.

By Caleb Atemi 4 months ago

Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Like his nickname, Big Pen, he made and destroyed careers and people's lives. At times we were forced to do embarrassing things for our own survival.

By Caleb Atemi 4 months ago

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Oloo Aringo's sycophantic moment came when he heaped praise on President Moi to the point of referring to him as "The Prince of Peace."

By Caleb Atemi 6 months ago

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

41 years later, plotters of the 1982 coup owe Kenya apology

Non-Commissioned Officers of Kenya Air Force (KAF), calling themselves the 'People's Redemption Council' ('PRC') organised the coup. But their heinous actions were short lived.

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

41 years later, plotters of the 1982 coup owe Kenya apology

UhuRuto Tantrums: Walking in the other's shoes and a lesson for leaders

Uhuru is stuck in political wars between his former deputy and Raila. After Supreme Court ruling that affirmed Ruto's election, Uhuru loudly stated that he recognises only Raila as his leader.

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

UhuRuto Tantrums: Walking in the other's shoes and a lesson for leaders

The African diplomat; Is Ruto treading a dangerous and slippery ground?

Ruto is a young, educated and highly ambitious politician. He is the first holder of a doctorate degree to became president of Kenya. He is trying to cut for himself an image of an African Statesman

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

The African diplomat; Is Ruto treading a dangerous and slippery ground?

Kenyans caught between two hard headed politicos reluctant to let go amid raging tiff

Ruto never backs off from a fight even when wisdom says he should. Raila, a man with a restless spirit whose opposition walk is littered with tears, broken bones, and blood.

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

Kenyans caught between two hard headed politicos reluctant to let go amid raging tiff

Of politics and the health of presidents

President Daniel Moi was such a heath freak, if one coughed or sneezed violently during cabinet meetings, he could be requested to take leave and return once fully recovered.

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

Of politics and the health of presidents

Malala joining Cabinet: A case of trusted presidents' allies whose word became law

Ruto is following in the footsteps of his predecessors, who surrounded themselves with men and women that were strangers in government, but had massive clout and say on matters of national importance

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

Malala joining Cabinet: A case of trusted presidents' allies whose word became law

Murders, detentions and armed raids: Wars that media has fought across the decades

Since independence, Kenya has had its fair share of the likes of Kuria; men foaming at the mouth, spewing venom and vomiting threats.

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

Murders, detentions and armed raids: Wars that media has fought across the decades

Drunks, brewers, and chiefs: Politics of illicit brews and the curse of colonial laws

Since colonial days, poor Kenyans have suffered in the name of the fight against alcoholism. Violence, discrimination, and primitive methods have been used to fight brews.

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

Drunks, brewers, and chiefs: Politics of illicit brews and the curse of colonial laws

What Ruto can learn from his predecessors on how to manage precarious situations

Ruto being a strategist who learned from Daniel arap Moi, will not allow the Finance Bill to fail. Most MPs know that if the bill fails in totality, the country will shut down.

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

What Ruto can learn from his predecessors on how to manage precarious situations

Why, Like others before him, Ruto will have a hard time dealing a killer blow to graft

Ruto, who packaged a hustler's champion campaign, is promising to tackle the vice whose flames made my father weep during his last days. He must first contend with the private owners of Kenya.

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

Why, Like others before him, Ruto will have a hard time dealing a killer blow to graft

Trump before court: Similarities between US and African countries on power and wealth

After many years of violent street protests, battles and deaths, long after the Cold War had fizzled out, Kenya ushered in multiparty democracy. But did this mean anything to the citizens?

By Caleb Atemi 1 year ago

Trump before court: Similarities between US and African countries on power and wealth

First on scene! Telling stories about the pain of others and living with the consequences

Journalists are among the most traumatised professionals. Like doctors, nurses, teachers and police officers, journalists are neglected and taken for granted.

By Caleb Atemi 2 years ago

First on scene! Telling stories about the pain of others and living with the consequences

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