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Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen's decision to liken demos to a coup is outrageous and designed to run away from reality, which the government must confront to address underlying issues.
By 1 month ago
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Those who have been tracking Farouk Kibet's engagements will have noticed that he does not only look after the President's interests but is a major mobiliser of the Kenya Kwanza government.
By 1 month ago
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
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Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
Raila appears to have come to terms with the reality that his ‘chi’ has consigned him to a life on the periphery of the presidency.
By 1 month ago
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
Ruto’s apology neither acknowledged the wrongs committed nor sought genuine forgiveness. Prefacing the apology with 'if' actually legitimises the State's high-handedness.
By 2 months ago
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
There is a lot that proves our country is headed in the wrong direction
Crackdown on government critics, the sacking of Public Service CS Justin Muturi and the expulsion of Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba from UDA put to question the country's democracy.
By 2 months ago
There is a lot that proves our country is headed in the wrong direction
We have engaged reverse gear with budget cuts in education, health sectors
Implementation of CBC, and now CBE, has been chaotic with the government seemingly groping in the dark, lurching from one blunder to another.
By 2 months ago
We have engaged reverse gear with budget cuts in education, health sectors
Blaming media for the shortcomings of government is dishonest
Trump is well represented locally by the likes of Homa Bay MP Peter Kaluma, who called for the cancellation of BBC's licence for airing an exposé of police brutality in Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Blaming  media for the shortcomings of government is dishonest
Atwoli 'must go'; his dalliance with government has neutered Cotu
Atwoli is pained that hawkers project a negative image of poverty to foreigners.
By 3 months ago
Atwoli 'must go'; his dalliance with government has neutered Cotu
Africa must unite to escape exploitation by the West and East
Africa should take advantage of the fractionalism caused by Trumpism to rally, harness its potential and reclaim its rightful place in global rankings.
By 3 months ago
Africa must unite to escape exploitation by the West and East
What Ruto will likely do to win Kenyans' confidence and votes in 2027
From the outset, Dr Ruto was determined to besmirch Uhuru’s government, taking advantage of every opportunity to place blame on it for his shortcomings.
By 3 months ago
What Ruto will likely do to win Kenyans' confidence and votes in 2027
Patriotism is devotion to country, not President as some leaders believe
The plays 'Betrayal in the city,' 'Government Inspector,' and 'Animal Farm' were once set books in secondary schools, yet never brought out the type of state violence unleashed over 'Echoes of War.'
By 3 months ago
Patriotism is devotion to country, not President as some leaders believe
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A tale of Bungoma mud houses and jigger-infested feet of rich Mt Kenya residents
The Social Health Authority, for instance, is comatose, but leaders close to the President swear it is the best thing that has ever happened in Kenya
By 4 months ago
A tale of Bungoma mud houses and jigger-infested feet of rich Mt Kenya residents
Kenyans are angry, but their leaders have other things to worry about
Kenyans are angry and have been taking advantage of public gatherings or occurrences in the country to express their displeasure with the government and a section of leaders.
By 4 months ago
Kenyans are angry, but their leaders have other things to worry about
Media must keep on lighting fires under government to keep it awake
Corruption pervades government institutions, and these are the things those in power would rather keep under wraps, but the media keeps nosing around to their chagrin. 
By 4 months ago
Media must keep on lighting fires under government to keep it awake
Kenyans are woke; it's no longer easy to throw wool over their eyes
ODM leader Raila should oversight the government from the opposition benches, not get cosy inside the government.
By 4 months ago
Kenyans are woke; it's no longer easy to throw wool over their eyes
Actualise UHC dream to save poor people dying from treatable diseases
The government should actualise UHC so that every Kenyan gets access to quality healthcare services without financial hardship and meaningless red tape.. 
By 4 months ago
Actualise UHC dream to save poor people dying from treatable diseases
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Youth, awake and challenge our two timing political old guard
It is not clear who, between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga, has the handle on the other, but there are indications of a looming coalition that primarily benefits the two.
By 5 months ago
Youth, awake and challenge our two timing political old guard
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen's decision to liken demos to a coup is outrageous and designed to run away from reality, which the government must confront to address underlying issues.
By 1 month ago
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Those who have been tracking Farouk Kibet's engagements will have noticed that he does not only look after the President's interests but is a major mobiliser of the Kenya Kwanza government.
By 1 month ago
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Premium
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
Raila appears to have come to terms with the reality that his ‘chi’ has consigned him to a life on the periphery of the presidency.
By 1 month ago
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
Ruto’s apology neither acknowledged the wrongs committed nor sought genuine forgiveness. Prefacing the apology with 'if' actually legitimises the State's high-handedness.
By 2 months ago
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
There is a lot that proves our country is headed in the wrong direction
Crackdown on government critics, the sacking of Public Service CS Justin Muturi and the expulsion of Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba from UDA put to question the country's democracy.
By 2 months ago
There is a lot that proves our country is headed in the wrong direction
We have engaged reverse gear with budget cuts in education, health sectors
Implementation of CBC, and now CBE, has been chaotic with the government seemingly groping in the dark, lurching from one blunder to another.
By 2 months ago
We have engaged reverse gear with budget cuts in education, health sectors
Blaming media for the shortcomings of government is dishonest
Trump is well represented locally by the likes of Homa Bay MP Peter Kaluma, who called for the cancellation of BBC's licence for airing an exposé of police brutality in Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Blaming  media for the shortcomings of government is dishonest
Atwoli 'must go'; his dalliance with government has neutered Cotu
Atwoli is pained that hawkers project a negative image of poverty to foreigners.
By 3 months ago
Atwoli 'must go'; his dalliance with government has neutered Cotu
Africa must unite to escape exploitation by the West and East
Africa should take advantage of the fractionalism caused by Trumpism to rally, harness its potential and reclaim its rightful place in global rankings.
By 3 months ago
Africa must unite to escape exploitation by the West and East
What Ruto will likely do to win Kenyans' confidence and votes in 2027
From the outset, Dr Ruto was determined to besmirch Uhuru’s government, taking advantage of every opportunity to place blame on it for his shortcomings.
By 3 months ago
What Ruto will likely do to win Kenyans' confidence and votes in 2027
Patriotism is devotion to country, not President as some leaders believe
The plays 'Betrayal in the city,' 'Government Inspector,' and 'Animal Farm' were once set books in secondary schools, yet never brought out the type of state violence unleashed over 'Echoes of War.'
By 3 months ago
Patriotism is devotion to country, not President as some leaders believe
Premium
A tale of Bungoma mud houses and jigger-infested feet of rich Mt Kenya residents
The Social Health Authority, for instance, is comatose, but leaders close to the President swear it is the best thing that has ever happened in Kenya
By 4 months ago
A tale of Bungoma mud houses and jigger-infested feet of rich Mt Kenya residents
Kenyans are angry, but their leaders have other things to worry about
Kenyans are angry and have been taking advantage of public gatherings or occurrences in the country to express their displeasure with the government and a section of leaders.
By 4 months ago
Kenyans are angry, but their leaders have other things to worry about
Media must keep on lighting fires under government to keep it awake
Corruption pervades government institutions, and these are the things those in power would rather keep under wraps, but the media keeps nosing around to their chagrin. 
By 4 months ago
Media must keep on lighting fires under government to keep it awake
Kenyans are woke; it's no longer easy to throw wool over their eyes
ODM leader Raila should oversight the government from the opposition benches, not get cosy inside the government.
By 4 months ago
Kenyans are woke; it's no longer easy to throw wool over their eyes
Actualise UHC dream to save poor people dying from treatable diseases
The government should actualise UHC so that every Kenyan gets access to quality healthcare services without financial hardship and meaningless red tape.. 
By 4 months ago
Actualise UHC dream to save poor people dying from treatable diseases
Premium
Youth, awake and challenge our two timing political old guard
It is not clear who, between President William Ruto and Raila Odinga, has the handle on the other, but there are indications of a looming coalition that primarily benefits the two.
By 5 months ago
Youth, awake and challenge our two timing political old guard
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Interior CS Kipchumba Murkomen's decision to liken demos to a coup is outrageous and designed to run away from reality, which the government must confront to address underlying issues.
By 1 month ago
Murkomen lacks the wisdom to manage Interior security docket
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Those who have been tracking Farouk Kibet's engagements will have noticed that he does not only look after the President's interests but is a major mobiliser of the Kenya Kwanza government.
By 1 month ago
Unflappable and focused, Farouk Kibet is the new enigma in town
Premium
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
Raila appears to have come to terms with the reality that his ‘chi’ has consigned him to a life on the periphery of the presidency.
By 1 month ago
Raila's 'collabo' with President is for self-survival, not betrayal of youth
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
Ruto’s apology neither acknowledged the wrongs committed nor sought genuine forgiveness. Prefacing the apology with 'if' actually legitimises the State's high-handedness.
By 2 months ago
President's conditional apology an insult to victims of State violence
There is a lot that proves our country is headed in the wrong direction
Crackdown on government critics, the sacking of Public Service CS Justin Muturi and the expulsion of Nominated Senator Gloria Orwoba from UDA put to question the country's democracy.
By 2 months ago
There is a lot that proves our country is headed in the wrong direction
We have engaged reverse gear with budget cuts in education, health sectors
Implementation of CBC, and now CBE, has been chaotic with the government seemingly groping in the dark, lurching from one blunder to another.
By 2 months ago
We have engaged reverse gear with budget cuts in education, health sectors