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Brian Otieno

Raila to address Oxford Africa Conference in the UK

Raila is scheduled to give a keynote address on Africa's journey of resilience and renewal, as indicated in a programme for the event.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Raila to address Oxford Africa Conference in the UK

Probe Ruto's luxury jet trip, Azimio asks House

Probe Ruto's luxury jet trip, Azimio asks House

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Hustler jet two: The high cost of Ruto's flight to America

Hustler jet two: The high cost of Ruto's flight to America

By Brian Otieno and Benjamin Imende 3 months ago

Gachagua expected to fight back after week of silence amid attacks

Gachagua expected to fight back after week of silence amid attacks

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Kenya, Uganda to extend oil pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala

Kenya and Uganda will jointly "explore" extension of the oil pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala, President William Ruto has announced.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Kenya, Uganda to extend oil pipeline from Eldoret to Kampala

Return of Baba? A firebrand Raila Odinga and AU dilemma

Ruto allies helped cement the idea of a silent handshake, asserting Raila must toe his line. Amisi faults Kenya Kwanza for thinking their support for Raila would buy his silence.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Return of Baba? A firebrand Raila Odinga and AU dilemma

President Ruto: It will get worse

The President on Friday revealed that the heavy rains had so far claimed 210 lives. Kenya Defence Forces and the National Police Service will be part of mitigation operations

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

President Ruto: It will get worse

Raila to Ruto: You have failed Kenyans

Raila accuses Ruto of sleeping on the job due to failure to prevent loss of life, and property. Warns of protests if the government goes ahead to demolish houses in affected areas.

By Harrison Ngola and Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Raila to Ruto: You have failed Kenyans

Atwoli defends independence of trade unions

Atwoli said it was unfortunate that "appointed" State officers were leading the encroachment into trade unions.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Atwoli defends independence of trade unions

Workers threaten 'mother of all strikes' over terms for State jobs

Workers demand sacking of Public Service CS Kuria over plans to convert permanent employment terms to contract.

By Brian Otieno and Maureen Kariuki 4 months ago

Workers threaten 'mother of all strikes' over terms for State jobs

Azimio opposes State's contract hiring plan

The opposition says move counterproductive in government's quest to cut wage bill.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Azimio opposes State's contract hiring plan

Angola ICT Minister: Invest in space industry to ensure a connected, peaceful Africa

Africa should act quickly and tap into the significant potential in the global Space industry. Angola's ICT Minister Mario Oliveira has urged.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Angola ICT Minister: Invest in space industry to ensure a connected, peaceful Africa

Azimio calls for independent inquiry into Ogolla's death

Azimio la Umoja has called for a parliamentary inquiry into the helicopter crash that killed Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla and nine other soldiers last Thursday.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Azimio calls for independent inquiry into Ogolla's death

Mudavadi puts PSs at centre of war on graft

Many businesses have suffered demands for kickbacks to set up, access contracts and payment for their services.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Mudavadi puts PSs at centre of war on graft

Final salute to humble giant who treated everyone with high regard

General Ogolla's simplicity was evident in the basic flag-draped casket that only cost Sh6,800, a casket inside which he will not be buried today as a dying wish.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Final salute to humble giant who treated everyone with high regard

Azimio leaders call for thorough probe into KDF chopper crash

Martha Karua questioned why a soldier of Gen Ogolla's stature would be inspecting school projects.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Azimio leaders call for thorough probe into KDF chopper crash

General Ogolla: Gallant officer rose to the top of Defence Forces

President announced three days of national mourning with Kenyan, KDF and EAC flags flying at half mast.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

General Ogolla: Gallant officer rose to the top of Defence Forces

Place of Luo Nyanza in post-Raila Kenya as his exit looms

Courtesy of his support for Raila in the last three successive polls, Kalonzo is believed to have a head-start in region.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Place of Luo Nyanza in post-Raila Kenya as his exit looms

Natembeya tramples on Wetang'ula's toes in pursuit of Luhya Nation greatness

Governor George Natembeya has played the bogeyman, causing National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang'ula sleepless nights.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Natembeya tramples on Wetang'ula's toes in pursuit of Luhya Nation greatness

No Vacancy: Murkomen shatters hustler's dream

His words left Busisa embarrassed and confused - rightfully so. Two years ago, Murkomen's political camp had promised a million jobs to the hustler nation within a year.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

No Vacancy: Murkomen shatters hustler's dream

Like father, like son: The case of Jaramogi and Raila succession

They both led the opposition and groomed outstanding leaders, but Raila's approach to succession appears to differ from his father's.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Like father, like son: The case of Jaramogi and Raila succession

Raila, Ruto parties change tack in grassroots polls

The two leading parties opted to stagger their grassroots elections amid months of jostling. ODM insider says election of national officials is not a priority at the moment.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Raila, Ruto parties change tack in grassroots polls

Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau

Raila who has bagged the support of a number of nations including Ghana and Senegal is facing off against Somalia's former Foreign Affairs Minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau

MP calls for probe on dead Kenyans' fund, says it could be fraudulent

Senate has been asked to probe the Sh60b authority for any irregularities. Also on the table is Sh500m the senator questioned was auditing fees

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

MP calls for probe on dead Kenyans' fund, says it could be fraudulent

How court blow to Ruto, Raila talks deal will reshape politics

A successful court challenge against the Nadco report would dent Ruto and Raila, given the pair hoped to gain differently from the talks.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

How court blow to Ruto, Raila talks deal will reshape politics

Linturi, the sower of seeds of doubt

CS turns into doubting Thomas over fake fertiliser. This is despite extensive tests done on the sham inputs.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Linturi, the sower of seeds of doubt

Nadco blow adds to scheme to derail deal that ended demos

That mistrust has been apparent in recent weeks, amid accusations by Azimio MPs that KK MPs were delaying the formulation of key laws that would anchor the Nadco report.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Nadco blow adds to scheme to derail deal that ended demos

Ruto's food security hopes facing storm amid fake fertiliser scam

President's other pet project, farming, in turbulent waters deep into planting season. There are also allegations of fake seeds being sold to farmers and failing to germinate.

By Brian Otieno and Emmanuel Kipchumba 5 months ago

Ruto's food security hopes facing storm amid fake fertiliser scam

Doctors' diagnosis fuels doubt about suitability of Nakhumicha to lead

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha has recently been the centre of controversy. This has been made worse by her reactions and sentiments to the doctors' strike.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Doctors' diagnosis fuels doubt about suitability of Nakhumicha to lead

President William Ruto's brewing storm

President Ruto has to contend with court setbacks and fightbacks from opposition, Church and members of the public, including farmers.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

President William Ruto's brewing storm

Fertiliser scandal: Azimio wants Linturi and Miano sacked

The opposition coalition accuses the Kenya Kwanza regime of economic sabotage. Kebs and a fertiliser-supplying company put in a sport over the alleged distribution of fake fertiliser.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Brian Otieno 5 months ago

Fertiliser scandal: Azimio wants Linturi and Miano sacked

Ruto says people seeking bribes out to derail key projects

President William Ruto has once again hit out at detractors, accusing them of blackmailing state officials over the implementation of government policies.

By Brian Otieno and Okumu Modachi 5 months ago

Ruto says people seeking bribes out to derail key projects

With just Sh3,000 rent, Mama Mboga will own houses, says Ruto

President William Ruto says the Affordable Housing programme will provide over 500,000 jobs to the youth.

By Brian Otieno 5 months ago

With just Sh3,000 rent, Mama Mboga will own houses, says Ruto

Raila Odinga's triple succession headache

Insiders say Kalonzo will be the opposition's candidate in the 2027 election but Raila remains tight-lipped. In ODM, there is a big tussle between Oparanya and Joho even as Young Turks gang up.

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Raila Odinga's triple succession headache

Win for Raila Odinga's AUC bid after council of ministers drops gender proposal

The meeting unanimously adopts a resolution that will see EAC produce the chair. The remaining three regions will compete for the six commissioner positions.

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Win for Raila Odinga's AUC bid after council of ministers drops gender proposal

Raila to know AU bid fate as Executive Council makes decision today

The AUC's Executive Council will meet to consider election proposals that have kept Raila's chances to succeed outgoing chairperson Moussa Faki on the balance.

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Raila to know AU bid fate as Executive Council makes decision today

Raila faces delicate hurdles in journey to clinch AU top seat

One major hurdle is the latest recommendation that the next AU Commission chairperson be a woman.

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Raila faces delicate hurdles in journey to clinch AU top seat

Weeping Bishop warns that her battle is fought in promised land

Wanjiru lamented that Ruto and Gachagua were repaying her with 'broken hands, broken legs, and hurting bodies.'

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Weeping Bishop warns that her battle is fought in promised land

Cost of hustling: How revised service fee squeeze Kenyans from birth to death

Recent changes imposed heavy costs on those seeking crucial documents, including birth certificates and IDs with the burden accompanying one to their death.

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Cost of hustling: How revised service fee squeeze Kenyans from birth to death

Ruto receives Nadco report promises to act on reforms

The report proposes reforms such as the introduction of a Leader of Opposition position. It also calls for ratification of the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Ruto receives Nadco report promises to act on reforms

Raila: I won't leave ODM until I get AU job

Raila told those pushing him to hand over the mantle of ODM that there was no guarantee that he would clinch the AUC chairperson position.

By Brian Otieno and Mohamed Saman 6 months ago

Raila: I won't leave ODM until I get AU job

Media and Artificial Intelligence

Most AI tools available are trained with material outside Africa and outside Kenya.

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Media and Artificial Intelligence

Shame of a nation: Police in a spot over brutality

KMPDU threatened a nationwide doctors' strike over the police action that would kick off Monday, even as they demanded the arrest of the officers involved.

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Shame of a nation: Police in a spot over brutality

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed in Kenya to bolster relations

Abiy emphasised the important role Artificial Intelligence would play in the future, saying it was important to have a prepared youthful population.

By Brian Otieno 6 months ago

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed in Kenya to bolster relations

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