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Biketi Kikechi

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 Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago

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

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

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

By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago

Gachagua is now a polished man, not a passing cloud

Gachagua is now a polished man, not a passing cloud

By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago

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

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

By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago

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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 5 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 7 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 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 Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

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

Not a Kibaki student, Ruto to continue with 2023 ruling style

Kibaki was Kenya's best president after his economic policies did the most to cut poverty rates, especially among rural households between 2005 and 2015.

By Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago

Not a Kibaki student, Ruto to continue with 2023 ruling style

Judicial independence in spotlight amid Executive, Judiciary conflict

The Judiciary has had its fair share of attacks from the Executive in the past, leading to exchanges between lawyers and politicians supporting the Executive.

By Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago

Judicial independence in spotlight amid Executive, Judiciary conflict

Woke up in 2023 after handshake lull, Raila is man to watch in 2024

Even though Raila is considered one of the most unpredictable politicians in the country, those who have worked with him point at several strategies he may be scheming.

By Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago

Woke up in 2023 after handshake lull, Raila is man to watch in 2024

The good and bad side of Ruto's visa free entry for all into Kenya

The president hopes the economy will be spurred by investors thronging the country, but critics feel the move will open Kenya's borders to all and sundry, some with bad intentions.

By Biketi Kikechi 9 months ago

The good and bad side of Ruto's visa free entry for all into Kenya

Cost of living, weakening shilling expected to be top in Ruto address

Political analysts also expect him to tackle the persistent challenge of corruption in government offices, despite his tough rhetoric against it.

By Biketi Kikechi 9 months ago

Cost of living, weakening shilling expected to be top in Ruto address

Sifuna and his 'bearded sisters' kept alive seed of active debate

Njonjo, who was then Moi's fiercest supporter, coined the phrase "Seven Bearded Sisters". One of Sifuna's pet subjects in Parliament was the welfare of sugarcane farmers.

By Biketi Kikechi 9 months ago

Sifuna and his 'bearded sisters' kept alive seed of active debate

Why Kenyans are skeptical of planned sale of 11 parastatals

Analysts say the government must undertake public participation before disposing the parastatals. Based on past experience, there are fears the plan is a ploy to benefit a few individuals.

By Biketi Kikechi 9 months ago

Why Kenyans are skeptical of planned sale of 11 parastatals

Oil deal debate rekindles other regimes' grand corruption cases

From Goldenberg, Anglo Leasing, oil pipeline from Mombasa to NYS, it appears scandals will continue to happen. Most of the corruption in oil industry is perpetuated by politicians.

By Biketi Kikechi 9 months ago

Oil deal debate rekindles other regimes' grand corruption cases

Oil imports shift and memories of Kenya, Uganda feisty relations

The two countries have wrangled in the past but most of those spats were on political fallouts. Economically, however, they are joined at the hip making the turn of events interesting.

By Biketi Kikechi 9 months ago

Oil imports shift and memories of Kenya, Uganda feisty relations

Speculation over losers, winners as bipartisan talks draw to a close

The co-chair of the talks Kalonzo Musyoka says they will finish their work in two weeks and thereafter hand over the report to President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

By Biketi Kikechi 10 months ago

Speculation over losers, winners as bipartisan talks draw to a close

British monarchy has survived for centuries as others collapsed

Monarchy continues to be a key part of British society and, by extension, Commonwealth. After George III's mental breakdowns, Parliament made sure the monarch would reign but not rule.

By Biketi Kikechi 10 months ago

British monarchy has survived for centuries as others collapsed

State of the Nation: One year later, jury is still out on Ruto's promises

In the coming days, Ruto will face Parliament again, to many questions; what will be in his speech and have his promises materialised?

By Biketi Kikechi 10 months ago

State of the Nation: One year later, jury is still out on Ruto's promises

Face-off looms over law on sale of State assets without MPs' consent

MPs are raising questions about the transparency surrounding the whole process after they were removed from the oversight process in the recently amended Privatisation Act.

By Biketi Kikechi 10 months ago

Face-off looms over law on sale of State assets without MPs' consent

No permanent enemies in politics; case of Gachagua and Uhuru

Gachagua last week took the country by surprise when he declared that he is willing to work with Uhuru for the sake of unity of the Mt Kenya region.

By Biketi Kikechi 11 months ago

No permanent enemies in politics; case of Gachagua and Uhuru

Wako's reforms debate evokes memories of earlier Bomas

Wako's dramatic appearance at the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) on Monday this week evoked both good and bad memories of the constitution-making process in Kenya.

By Biketi Kikechi 11 months ago

Wako's reforms debate evokes memories of earlier Bomas

Cry of minority groups or political tact at reforms talks by those mandated to speak?

Kuria East MP Marwa Kitayama who chairs the group strongly argues that the 47 counties as currently drawn are discriminatory and disadvantageous to some groups.

By Biketi Kikechi 11 months ago

Cry of minority groups or political tact at reforms talks by those mandated to speak?

Reconstitution of IEBC proves a hot potato at Bomas bipartisan talks

Debate on how the commission will be reconstituted is however another hot potato that is creating a lot of tensions at the ongoing Bomas of Kenya talks.

By Biketi Kikechi 11 months ago

Reconstitution of IEBC proves a hot potato at Bomas bipartisan talks

How Bomas talks will work more for Ruto than Raila

Political analysts argue that most of the key proposals on the agreed agenda favour the Kenya Kwanza side apart from the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

By Biketi Kikechi 11 months ago

How Bomas talks will work more for Ruto than Raila

Why having more counties will be 'regressive, misguided and foolish'

The contentious issue of increasing the number of counties, potentially raising the current count from 47 to approximately 58, has once again taken centre stage in the ongoing reform debates.

By Biketi Kikechi 11 months ago

Why having more counties will be 'regressive, misguided and foolish'

Senator Orwoba's suspension not isolated, other MPs have faced such wrath

Seven years ago Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi, the current Leader of Minority in the National Assembly, was suspended for 11 months by the then Speaker Justin Muturi.

By Biketi Kikechi 11 months ago

Senator Orwoba's suspension not isolated, other MPs have faced such wrath

Ruto defies Raila counterstrikes, sustains charm offensive in ODM

Stung by the President's assault on his party and the defiance exhibited by some of his MPs who without regret are collaborating with President Ruto, Raila has decided to act.

By Biketi Kikechi 1 year ago

Ruto defies Raila counterstrikes, sustains charm offensive in ODM

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