Kenya, Uganda ink eight bilateral deals

President Ruto says says trade, energy, security pacts to boost regional integration. Museveni praises Kenya, Uganda for prioritising East African trade markets.

By Brian Otieno 12 days ago

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Utawala hitmaker Juliani says youth already successful in pushing change

Many Kenyans, young and old, know the song by heart. Throughout the last decade, it has featured in anti-government demonstrations.

By Brian Otieno 16 days ago

Senate seeks more powers through proposed constitutional changes

The Senate is pursuing a bipartisan constitutional amendment push that would give it more say in budget-making and vetting nominees to senior state jobs, among other radical changes.

By Brian Otieno 18 days ago

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Raila faces defections over deal with Ruto

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga risks defections from his party, driven by lawmakers who oppose a memorandum of understanding between ODM and Ruto's UDA.

By Brian Otieno 19 days ago

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To stagger polls or not? Debate rages on format

In a televised interview on Sunday, former Prime Minister Raila Odinga proposed that Kenya's elections be staggered to facilitate easier voting.

By Brian Otieno 20 days ago

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How Ruto is bandying terror charges to scare Gen-Z from demos

Many protesters have been hauled to court and charged with terrorism. Observers say the DPP is approving charges that he should not.

By Brian Otieno 23 days ago

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Ex-CS-turned-Ruto adviser calls it quits... but Kenyans care less!

Online traffic didn't flow as fast as he had wished. He has erected billboards on social media to announce his quitting.

By Brian Otieno 23 days ago

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Why NCIC is the executive's lapdog

NCIC has been accused of looking the other way as Ruto allies stoke ethnic tensions. While the commission says it has summoned a few, little action has been taken.

By Brian Otieno and Irene Githinji 26 days ago

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President Ruto's loyal attack dog barks loud but he can't bite you!

Nelson Koech wondered why the President had discriminated against coffin makers, currently cashing in on the bloodthirstiness of the state-enabled police.

By Brian Otieno 30 days ago

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Ruto's skin too thin for a politician leave alone a president

Ruto reacts to every piece of dissent, directly or through proxies, portraying the President as somewhat thin-skinned.

By Brian Otieno and Omondi Powel 30 days ago

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While Ruto stutters, unemployment threatens to fuel a youth revolution

The reality of unemployment has been more stark during the deadly anti-government protests that have claimed nearly 60 lives since June 25.

By Brian Otieno and Omondi Powel 30 days ago

Raila blasts Ruto over order to shoot protesters

The dejure Opposition leader has recently criticised Ruto's administration over excesses. Earlier this week, Raila proposed dialogue to chart a way out of the protests.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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When bullets silence cries in a failed leadership

After the Interior CS issued the shoot-on-sight threat, police have been seen to handle demonstrators more brutally.

By Brian Otieno and Omondi Powel 1 month ago

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Brute force for a scared government

Many Nairobians found police stationed outside their estates. The State's iron-fisted response echoed a darker past.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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From Saba Saba to Gen Z: The years have passed but issues never been resolved

Reverend Timothy Njoya says that Ruto's administration is more retrogressive and regressive than the one that clobbered him several times.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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Crackdown on critics sparks fear of dictatorship under William Ruto regime

Suppressing peaceful protests, muzzling the media, and silencing dissenting voices are hallmarks of creeping authoritarianism

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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Holy Kamket! The self-declared prince of peace who preaches war

The Tiaty MP thinks so highly of himself that he imagines himself as Christ. Gripped by hubris, he had threatened to unleash his militia (Pokot youth) on Gen Z protesters.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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Tone-deaf President draws backlash over out of touch remark on demos

President Ruto claims the June 25 protests were driven by "hate for leaders" that could "burn the country.Political analysts say youths have genuine reasons to protest.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Kenya anniversary protests turn violent, 8 dead

Marches in Kenya to mark a year since massive anti-government demos turned violent on Wednesday, with eight killed and at least 400 injured.

By Brian Otieno, AFP 1 month ago

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Youth came out to remember fallen heroes but were met with violence, barricades

Police officers on Wednesday bombarded protesters in Nairobi with countless tear gas canisters and bullets, in a day that saw the government's fear of dissent reach hysterical levels.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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How Gen Zs were betrayed by Kenya's political class

Gen Z rejected political interference, fearing it would hijack their leaderless movement. Ruto-Raila alliance deepened youth mistrust after deaths and ignored calls for accountability.

By Brian Otieno and Fiddelis Mogaka 1 month ago

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Inside Sakaja's controversial tenure at City Hall

Sakaja's tenure has contradicted everything he claimed to stand for. It has been underlined by pettiness, which has sparked constant fights.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Esther Passaris: Self-declared police mouthpiece

Esther Passaris was crowned Defender-in-Chief of the Eliud Lagat Defence Forces for her gallant defence of the Deputy Inspector General of Police.

By Maryann Muganda and Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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IG Kanja in a spot over brutality from police

Police officers marched alongside goons terrorising residents. Fury on social media as pundits call for Kanja's resignation.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

State unleashes goons to beat and rob protesters, residents

Armed with knives and clubs, the thugs were transported on motorcycles. Sakaja and Farouk Kibet had warned they'd mobilise thugs to confront protesters.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

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Nyamu squeezes eyelids to fake sympathy tears for Ojwang' death

Senator Karen Nyamu couldn't pretend to care about the slain teacher. Initially, she suggested that Albert Ojwang' had abducted himself.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

Ruto ignores court order, appoints IEBC chair and six commissioners

The court blocked appointment of seven IEBC commissioners after activists filed petition. Experts say Ruto broke oath by defying pledge to uphold the constitution.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Kenyans must interrogate, not just react to government policy decisions

In a digital age saturated with misinformation and political spin, the most subversive threat to democracy isn't censorship.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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Big man syndrome: Patronage has been the formula for resource allocation

Many have criticised President William Ruto's appointments as failing the regional balance threshold.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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The godfather: Why leaders are compelled to 'work with President'

A meeting between President William Ruto and Siaya Governor James Orengo yielded pledges for multi-billion-shilling investments

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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State House talks mark Orengo's silent shift to Ruto, Raila wing

Siaya Governor James Orengo put aside his differences with President William Ruto as he lobbied for national government projects in his county.

By Brian Otieno, Brian Otieno and Olivia Odhiambo 2 months ago

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Ruto's secret Somaliland meeting sparks storm over foreign policy

Somaliland president's Nairobi visit risks straining Kenya-Somalia diplomatic ties, with analysts warning Kenya's actions may embolden other separatist movements.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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Thorns in the flesh: Multiple forces fighting Ruto's re-election bid

The youth are President William Ruto's most formidable opposition courtesy of their numbers. The civil society has also kept the pressure high, swiftly calling out rights abuses.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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Samidoh goes from keeping exes coming back for more to serenading bandits

Samidoh, a police officer who prefers the guitar to the gun, will be serenading bandits in the troubled North Rift for the foreseeable future.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto meets Somaliland President as new Nairobi office sparks storm

Somaliland President Abdirahman Abdillahi meets President Ruto, a day after opening liaison office in Nairobi, though Kenya maintains launch was not 'approved.'

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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Leaders, activists hail Ngugi's fight against tyranny, literary genius

The President said the literary giant deserved the Nobel Prize for Literature. Activist Mwangi said Ngugi empowered his readers "with language to resist tyranny.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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Supremacy wars force Ruto into shelving Migori trip

President William Ruto returns to Nyanza on Thursday, for a four-day tour of the region amid wrangles that have forced a change of plans.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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Gachagua bullies Mt Kenya musicians into submission after visit

Former DP boycott call mirrors cancel culture, raising concerns about freedom and intimidation tactics.Artistes' apologies reflect political pressure.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

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Kanja under pressure to arrest Gachagua over incitement claims

Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja is under growing pressure to arrest former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over alleged inflammatory remarks.

By Brian Otieno and Fidelis Mogaka 2 months ago

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Senator Orwoba in court yet again, where her political dreams died!

After badmouthing her colleagues, accusing some of sexual harassment, she had hoped the courts would overturn her suspension from the Senate last year.

By Maryann Muganda and Brian Otieno 2 months ago