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Of Trump and Ruto: Two Presidents, one dangerous playbook

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Beyond 'Kasongo': How nicknames shape Kenya's political narrative

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Why a split opposition could hand Ruto another term in 2027 election

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Kenyatta was actually 45. And that is not the document’s only untruth. It also records him as a bachelor, when he was legally married to Wahu.

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Political candidates all have their secrets and lies, and the coming General Election will no doubt offer the nickname-bestowers plenty of golden opportunities for their creativity.

By Sarah Elderkin 3 months ago

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Why a split opposition could hand Ruto another term in 2027 election

Opposition leaders need to give the people something credible and feasible they can actually love, something that offers real hope and inspires them anew.

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Why Kalonzo's calm resolve and Sifuna's fire are the winning bet

The prospect of Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna ticket bringing together youth and energy on the one hand, and age and experience on the other, is inspiring.

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Trump repeatedly says he is very smart, and claims to know more than anyone else about every topic. Ruto dismisses everyone else as ‘average thinkers’

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There is no empirical evidence that Ruto subscribes to any Christian principles or values at all. The one thing William Ruto does well is pretend.

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Kenyatta was actually 45. And that is not the document’s only untruth. It also records him as a bachelor, when he was legally married to Wahu.

By Sarah Elderkin 2 months ago

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Beyond 'Kasongo': How nicknames shape Kenya's political narrative

Political candidates all have their secrets and lies, and the coming General Election will no doubt offer the nickname-bestowers plenty of golden opportunities for their creativity.

By Sarah Elderkin 3 months ago

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Why a split opposition could hand Ruto another term in 2027 election

Opposition leaders need to give the people something credible and feasible they can actually love, something that offers real hope and inspires them anew.

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Why Kalonzo's calm resolve and Sifuna's fire are the winning bet

The prospect of Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna ticket bringing together youth and energy on the one hand, and age and experience on the other, is inspiring.

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Why a split opposition could hand Ruto another term in 2027 election

Opposition leaders need to give the people something credible and feasible they can actually love, something that offers real hope and inspires them anew.

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Power, pact and betrayal: Winnie, Aunt Ruth and Uncle Oburu

Raila Odinga's death has ignited a bitter family power struggle.

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Makau Mutua: When the high priest of flip-flop preaches morality

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Analysis: Ruto doesn't have the answer to hunger when 2008 maize scam still lingers

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