If MPs are angry with Ruto the whistleblower, let them impeach him

Dr Ruto, who was once accused of being the most corrupt politician of our time, now wants to recast himself as a whistleblower.

By Robert Wanjala 1 month ago

Compensation without justice is a recipe for more State impunity

The government's announcement that it will compensate victims of protests has stirred deep unease, which is rooted in the reality that compensation without justice is an empty gesture.

By Robert Wanjala 1 month ago

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Second term is not a right, Ruto must earn it through results

To the masses, Ruto's campaign felt like a refreshing break from the entitled, parasitic political class that had long thrived on exclusion.

By Robert Wanjala 2 months ago

Why Ruto should earn, not inherit a second term

A troubling narrative has been gaining traction among President Ruto's close allies that he must be granted a second term simply because his predecessors, served two terms.

By Robert Wanjala 2 months ago

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Okiya Omtatah: How a man with no law degree became Kenya's courtroom warrior

Is Okiya Omtatah now branded a courtroom warrior, a saint, a rebel, or simply Kenya's smartest political tortoise?

By Robert Wanjala Kituyi 3 months ago

Conclave meet; Africa and Asia may hold the key to the future of Catholics

The conclave is among the most geographically diverse in history, mirroring a Church where Africa and Asia account for a growing share of the 1.4 billion global Catholic population.

By Robert Wanjala 5 months ago

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Uproar over police promotions as officers allege bias and favoritism

Nairobi Region Commander Adamson Bungei has faced scrutiny for his rapid rise, with critics noting he was promoted three ranks in just 30 months-a climb that typically takes a decade.

By Robert Wanjala 5 months ago

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The elusive dream: Is the world ready for a Pope from 'fast rising' Africa?

Is the world ready for a Pope from 'fast rising' Africa?

By Robert Wanjala 5 months ago

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How Gen Z protesters were abducted, extorted by armed hooded men

They would snatch young Kenyans off the streets, from their estates or homes, and vanish with them followed by hours of terror, confusion, and desperate pleas for survival.

By Robert Wanjala 10 months ago

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Price of press freedom: Nyaruri's widow opens up on struggles to take care of sons

Journalist Francis Nyaruri's widow shares her struggles and the pain of raising her two sons alone. Francis Nyaruri worked for privately-owned Weekly Citizen newspaper before he went missing

By Robert Wanjala 1 year ago

AI technologies: The double-edged sword of innovation and media capture

Experts fear this technological revolution could be a double-edged sword of innovation and a new toolkit for media censorship.

By Robert Wanjala 1 year ago

No justice for journalists killed and brutalised by police officers

Documented cases of police brutality against journalists reveal a troubling trend of shoddy or nonexistent investigations.

By Robert Wanjala 1 year ago