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Alexander Chagema

Underneath Gachagua's self-effacing manner, lurks a belligerent man

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua understands the mindsets of his detractors and had to scuttle their plans by launching an offensive to induce guilt

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

Underneath Gachagua's self-effacing manner, lurks a belligerent man

DP doesn't deserve disrespect from Mt Kenya leaders

DP doesn't deserve disrespect from Mt Kenya leaders

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

It's never about people but what leaders can share among themselves

It's never about people but what leaders can share among themselves

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

Mwangaza's impeachment violated principles of fairness and justice

Mwangaza's impeachment violated principles of fairness and justice

By Alexander Chagema 2 months ago

The enigma of Kenya's politics doubles up as hindrance to positive change

Gen Z meant well for this country, their approach notwithstanding, but they have been unfairly vilified because they sought to upset the status quo.

By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago

The enigma of Kenya's politics doubles up as hindrance to positive change

There is no political goodwill in government to fight ogre of corruption

The war against corruption, if there was any in the first place, is wasted effort. Recent events show there is no goodwill in government to fight corruption.

By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago

There is no political goodwill in government to fight ogre of corruption

Raila Odinga: Master of coalition governments, could be Kenya's de facto leader

Raila's denial of a clandestine arrangement between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Ruto's Kenya Kwanza to form a coalition government stunned many.

By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago

Raila Odinga: Master of coalition governments, could be Kenya's de facto leader

Muliro Gardens sheds sordid past, reclaims reputation as family-friendly green space

A partnership between the County Government of Kakamega and the Kakamega Photographers Sacco formed in 2019 has ensured Muliro regains its former glory.

By Alexander Chagema 3 months ago

Muliro Gardens sheds sordid past, reclaims reputation as family-friendly green space

Ruto's best chance to shed political baggage, change country's trajectory

Ruto has the chance to scrape off the political leeches that have hung onto him in the name of 'pay-back' time or 'regional balancing' without worrying about repercussions.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

Ruto's best chance to shed political baggage, change country's trajectory

Kenyans have lost belief in a better future under Ruto as protests prove

Ongoing protests have eroded President William Ruto's power to run affairs of the state. He no longer has the support of the majority, which is necessary for him to govern.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

Kenyans have lost belief in a better future under Ruto as protests prove

Mr President, you have become unpopular; do this to win back the public

President Ruto's image and credibility have taken serious beatings, and it will take hard work to assuage public anger and disillusionment to reclaim both.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

Mr President, you have become unpopular; do this to win back the public

Ruto's dislike of history to blame for his government's current woes

Their economic prescriptions for our throbbing headache have turned it into a full migraine. There is every reason they should be cut loose.

By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago

Ruto's dislike of history to blame for his government's current woes

Tribalism is our portion because it serves vested political interests well

It doesn't help that even as the wrangling, name-calling and bad blood deepen, Ruto is yet to call his lieutenants to order.

By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

Tribalism is our portion because it serves vested political interests well

Gachagua can threaten Ruto's re-election if he teams up with Natembeya

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's goose might be cooked, but therein lies the silver lining. Nothing ranged against him is novel.

By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

Gachagua can threaten Ruto's re-election if he teams up with Natembeya

Kenya Kwanza fumbling has dashed hustlers' high expectations

Central Kenya is fast gaining infamy as the new theatre of the absurd.

By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

Kenya Kwanza fumbling has dashed hustlers' high expectations

Regulating private clinics critical to attaining universal health coverage

No matter the ailment, private clinics will hardly ask a patient to buy medication from a pharmacy; they always have drugs ready.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Regulating private clinics critical to attaining universal health coverage

Kill or keep our parties? The dilemma facing Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

Malala has been urging the two to merge their parties with the ruling party. The Ford-K and ANC chiefs have also been under pressure from Western region to form unity outfit

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Kill or keep our parties? The dilemma facing Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

Allow committee investigating Linturi to come up with objective report

Kenya Kwanza MPs have become the quintessential conveyor belt for the executive's wiles requiring approval by the august House.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Allow committee investigating Linturi to come up with objective report

Disband Nairobi County and have it annexed to the national government

From the formative days of devolution under first Governor Evans Kidero to Mike Mbuvi Sonko and now Johnson Sakaja, everything about Nairobi is dismal.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Disband Nairobi County and have it annexed to the national government

General Ogolla's simple lifestyle worth emulating by our legislators

General Francis Ogolla, was laid to rest last Sunday in a manner that even paupers would eschew.

By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

General Ogolla's simple lifestyle worth emulating by our legislators

Natembeya represents new type of firebrand ready to rally the Luhya

Natembeya is cutting himself a niche as the new type of political firebrand, treading where others fear. He might be the Moses who will eventually lead the Luhya out of political bondage.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

Natembeya represents new type of firebrand ready to rally the Luhya

Doctors dare government, vow to go on with strike for the long haul

Striking doctors say they are ready to sit out for six months or even a year until the government meets their demands.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

Doctors dare government, vow to go on with strike for the long haul

Cabinet secretaries big let down to those they were chosen to serve

Turbulence in the health sector has exposed Health CS Susan Nakhumicha as one thrown into the deep end of the pool.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

Cabinet secretaries big let down to those they were chosen to serve

Pain of Kenyans living on the border in getting identity cards

Getting an ID is an uphill task for Kenyans living in border towns, hence denying many vital services. Brokers charging desperate citizens Sh7,000 to help them acquire identification papers.

By Alexander Chagema and Lucas Ngasike 7 months ago

Pain of Kenyans living on the border in getting identity cards

Hustlers bargained for a toast, but are getting raw deal instead

No doubt, the government is attempting to cover up blunders arising from its incompetence and avarice within the ranks of power, which give succor to all the vices summed up as corruption.

By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

Hustlers bargained for a toast, but are getting raw deal instead

With Raila poised to exit, Oparanya is angling to take over Western bloc

Oparanya is in line to succeed Raila Odinga as the ODM party leader alongside co-deputy party leader Hassan Joho. Raila is headed to AU to succeed outgoing chairman Moussa Faki.

By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago

With Raila poised to exit, Oparanya is angling to take over Western bloc

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes

Raila's recent surprise truce (handshake) with Ruto that will inexorably drive a wedge between Ruto and Gachagua, and isolate the DP from the centre of power.

By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes

Two killed, several injured in bus and tanker accident in Busia

Several people feared dead, scores injured following an explosion after an oil tanker and a Mombasa-bound bus collide head-on at Mundika, Busia, rescue efforts underway.

By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago

Two killed, several injured in bus and tanker accident in Busia

Regional kingship contests cause unnecessary divisions in communities

Political spats that have hit and now threaten to split Central Kenya amplify the unifying power Kenyatta family had on the region and possible schemes to polarise and weaken the region.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Regional kingship contests cause unnecessary divisions in communities

Urgently align varsity teacher education with current syllabus

Critics of the system have mostly had a socio-economic approach and have tended to draw a line between formal education and socio-economic advancement.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Urgently align varsity teacher education with current syllabus

Poor students yet to join Form One due to lack of fees, bursaries

Hundreds of needy students across the country have lost hope of ever joining secondary school unless the government comes to their rescue.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Poor students yet to join Form One due to lack of fees, bursaries

Salasya, a honourable MP who does not care about decorum

The first-time legislator, despite having found himself on the wrong side of the law several times, appears unrepentant.

By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago

Salasya, a honourable MP who does not care about decorum

Affordable housing is good, but pocket-friendly education is better

The government has consistently played 'piki piki ponki, paka mielo disco' (hide and seek) with capitation funds.

By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago

Affordable housing is good, but pocket-friendly education is better

Why Ruto should consider quitting presidency and taking top AU job

Ruto is the man to drive the African Union Commission to greater heights, but to do so, he must relinquish Kenya's presidency.

By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago

Why Ruto should consider quitting presidency and taking top AU job

Busia man buys third coffin while awaiting death

The 88-year-old father of 19 says he'll upgrade the coffin if he sees a better design. While some elders have reproved him, others think it's an idea to be copied.

By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago

Busia man buys third coffin while awaiting death

Kenya Kwanza leaders speaking at cross-purposes

Claims by Azimio that the government is pulling wool over the eyes of Kenyans; and that there is no deal between Kenya and Saudi Arabia were vehemently denied by Kimani Ichung'wah.

By Alexander Chagema 11 months ago

Kenya Kwanza leaders speaking at cross-purposes

Fuel stations close as pump sales drop amid shrinking profits and high business costs

Small oil dealers are feeling the pinch and some of them are being driven out of a business they have run for years.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Fuel stations close as pump sales drop amid shrinking profits and high business costs

Invest more in education and stop outlawed levies

The government should make education truly free and stop its pursuit from being a major poverty creation factor.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Invest more in education and stop outlawed levies

Greatest wish of nurse who oversaw the birth of a president

Shivonje shot to the national limelight in 2017 following the revelation that she was the nurse who helped Mama Ngina Kenyatta deliver a baby boy at the Aga Khan hospital on October 26, 1961.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Greatest wish of nurse who oversaw the birth of a president

Ruto's blue-eyed boy under siege over management style

United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Cleophas Malala is a man under siege. Regarded as one of President William Ruto's blue-eyed boys, Malala wields immense power within UDA.

By Alexander Chagema and John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Ruto's blue-eyed boy under siege over management style

Agony of families as bats cause havoc in homesteads

The loud noise the mammals make and their smelly droppings are a nuisance.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Agony of families as bats cause havoc in homesteads

Pressure on Malala to quit as leadership wrangles rock UDA in western Kenya

Several leaders from Western Kenya have accused UDA's acting secretary general Malala of rocking the party from within and they want him out of the President's outfit.

By Alexander Chagema, John Shilitsa 1 year ago

Pressure on Malala to quit as leadership wrangles rock UDA in western Kenya

Mudavadi's clout gets bigger, but will it help turn Western yellow?

President William Ruto's move to reshuffle his Cabinet on Wednesday has given Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi a bigger clout both locally and internationally.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Mudavadi's clout gets bigger, but will it help turn Western yellow?

Malala upbeat he will retain SG position during December UDA elections

Pundit says Malala may retain the SG seat during UDA December elections because he has the backing of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Malala upbeat he will retain SG position during December UDA elections

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