Ruto's diplomatic challenges post Gen Z protests
Kenyans have in the past demanded to be told tangible benefits the country has received from the many international trips President Ruto has made since he took office.
By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago
Ruto's diplomatic challenges post Gen Z protests
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Why constitution should be amended
Constitutional experts argue that the 2010 constitution now needs to be amended because it was largely influenced by political interests through a give-and-take.
By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago
Why constitution should be amended
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Why Ruto's administration was shaken barely two years in office
Ruto focused more on tax collection and debt repayment while corruption and bad governance persisted before suffering the ignominy of seeking help from ODM to steady his government.
By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago
Why Ruto's administration was shaken barely two years in office
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How Kalonzo can use Azimio's confusion to fill vacuum left by Raila
Opposition leader has joined President Ruto to form a broad-based government with pundits saying the Wiper boss should work with Gen Zs to create a strong opposition.
By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago
How Kalonzo can use Azimio's confusion to fill vacuum left by Raila
Raila Odinga's reform legacy at stake as ODM members join Ruto Cabinet
Raila Odinga insists he is committed to fighting for meaningful change in governance but his decision to enter into an alliance with President Ruto may have damaged his reform legacy.
By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago
Raila Odinga's reform legacy at stake as ODM members join Ruto Cabinet
Why MPs vetting of CS nominees needs overhaul to raise integrity bar
Vetting committee takes time to shower praises on some nominees instead of pressing them to defend their suitability to serve.
By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago
Why MPs vetting of CS nominees needs overhaul to raise integrity bar
Can Ruto learn from past leaders' mistakes in handling protests?
Unlike past presidents, Ruto has little wiggle room because he must stick to the rule of law as provided for in the Constitution 2010 that he swore to protect when he assumed office.
By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Can Ruto learn from past leaders' mistakes in handling protests?
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Ruto-Raila 'deal': Lessons from 2008 power sharing experiment paints gloomy picture
The Kibaki, Raila power-sharing after the 2007 contested polls failed to address some key concerns of the people, including corruption.
By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Ruto-Raila 'deal': Lessons from 2008 power sharing experiment paints gloomy picture
Broad-based government litmus test for Ruto and Raila
Ruto is now resting easy knowing he has somehow managed to share the baggage and the tough task of raising money to meet the budget will be shouldered by a Cabinet Secretary from ODM.
By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Broad-based government litmus test for Ruto and Raila
Bromance with Raila is no panacea to protests by Gen Zs
Ruto is taking a gamble both for his survival now and possible realignment for his 2027 re-election bid by creating room for more coalition partners.
By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Bromance with Raila is no panacea to protests by Gen Zs
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Youth movement set to fill vacuum if Raila and ODM join government
President Ruto now needs Raila for political survival and more control of parliament with an astounding majority that ODM will provide.
By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Youth movement set to fill vacuum if Raila and ODM join government
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Opposition is missing the mark as Ruto struggles, analysts now say
Analysts argue that Kenya's opposition should lead Gen Z to build a framework that will help address governance issues.
By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Opposition is missing the mark as Ruto struggles, analysts now say
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If Moi and Kibaki had baptism by fire, Ruto has been to hell and back
Analysts say Ruto had to do something radical for his own political survival.
By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
If Moi and Kibaki had baptism by fire, Ruto has been to hell and back
Saba Saba Day remembered as Gen Z leads new fight for change
The youth have formed one constituency to protest without being tied down by politicians raising the same issues as those of Saba Saba riots.
By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
Saba Saba Day remembered as Gen Z leads new fight for change
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Life and times of Maina Wanjigi, a man with great reach, influence
James Maina Wanjigi joined politics in 1969 when he vied for Kamukunji parliamentary seat and won after the assassination of MP Tom Mboya.
By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
Life and times of Maina Wanjigi, a man with great reach, influence
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How excesses by ruling elite pushed young people over the tipping point
Unlike in the past, budget-making is now a transparent and open process that is all inclusive and requires Kenyans to give views
By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
How excesses by ruling elite pushed young people over the tipping point
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Analysts now say the Constitution is breeding rebellious DPs
Political pundits say Gachagua is emboldened by the 2010 Constitution because he was elected on a twin ticket, unlike vice presidents who served at the discretion of presidents
By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
Analysts now say the Constitution is breeding rebellious DPs
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Uhuru: From media basher to media darling
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta not only loathed and disparaged the media when he was in power but also played a major role in crippling many media houses.
By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
Uhuru: From media basher to media darling
Why all Kenya's political leaders prefer to latch onto tribal card
Pundits claim tirade against Gachagua is more about fear of losing support in Mt Kenya region than pacification of the country.
By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
Why all Kenya's political leaders prefer to latch onto tribal card
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Is the running UDA chaos a usual ploy or could it be a serious Gachagua push-out?
President William Ruto's young government has grappled with many multi-billion shilling scams raised. Others think that Gachagua's body language shows that he is a man under siege.
By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
Is the running UDA chaos a usual ploy or could it be a serious Gachagua push-out?
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UDA looks set to follow beaten path of former powerful parties
The ruling party has been rocked by squabbles revolving around President Ruto with his deputy Gachagua.
By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
UDA looks set to follow beaten path of former powerful parties
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Ruto seals deals in US as his party learns survival tips in Beijing trip
President was in US where he struck mega deals while his top party officials are in Beijing.
By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
Ruto seals deals in US as his party learns survival tips in Beijing trip
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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 6 months ago
Creating the UDA monolith: Will Ruto multi-pronged forays work?
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Ruto-Gachagua fallout: Mt Kenya's political future at stake
Is it possible that a crack has emerged between him and his boss?
By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
Ruto-Gachagua fallout: Mt Kenya's political future at stake
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Gachagua is now a polished man, not a passing cloud
Analysts think Gachagua just like Moi and Kibaki may have been advised that it is important not to upset the applecart. He has abandoned talking about dynasties and shareholding.
By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
Gachagua is now a polished man, not a passing cloud
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Ruto's response to disaster in stark contrast to hands-on approach of former presidents
Mwai Kibaki's Ministry of Special Programmes developed a detailed plan that could have been very effective in dealing with future crises.
By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago
Ruto's response to disaster in stark contrast to hands-on approach of former presidents
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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 7 months ago
Loyalty to party bosses means primaries are a do-or-die affair
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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 7 months ago
General Ogolla: First CDF to pass away while still holding office
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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 7 months ago
Gachagua and poisoned chalice that is Kenya's vice-presidency
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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 7 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 8 months ago
Why experts want Haiti gang leaders to be involved in interim power-sharing negotiations
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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 8 months ago
Why Natembeya's 'tawe revolution' is giving western leaders headaches
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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 8 months ago
No love lost: State and media wars escalate as press freedom suffers
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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 8 months ago
Haiti's slavery, voodoo uprising and heavy price paid for freedom
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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 8 months ago
Haiti: Embrace of voodoo practices, Papa Doc's army and frosty US ties
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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 9 months ago
Haiti, the troubled and savage nation Ruto is sending Kenya's paramilitary police units
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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 9 months ago
End of an era: Fr Dolan's brave fight against deceit, abuse and land grabbing
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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 9 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 9 months ago
Kenya's dilemma as WTO meeting sets stage for US and China clash
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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 9 months ago
Could Chebukati be following in the footsteps of ex-CJ Chesoni?
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