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Josphat Thiongo And Allan Mungai

Homa Bay man denied access to polling station throws firearm in pit latrine

Police in Homa Bay County are holding a man who tried to sneak into the tallying centre of Kasipul Kabondo Constituency at Ringa Boys High School with a gun.

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai 1 year ago

Homa Bay man denied access to polling station throws firearm in pit latrine

President Uhuru mourns state economist Geoffrey Mwau

President Uhuru mourns state economist Geoffrey Mwau

By Josphat Thiong'o and Allan Mungai 1 year ago

FIFA ban or not, the State and football chiefs will have to do more than talk for us to make a mark

FIFA ban or not, the State and football chiefs will have to do more than talk for us to make a mark

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Corruption kills, but Kenyans love it because it brings them together

Corruption kills, but Kenyans love it because it brings them together

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

When it comes to fighting corruption, Kenyans like their standards double

Kenyans are those passengers in a matatu who see no wrong when their driver breaks traffic rules as long as they reach their destinations.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

When it comes to fighting corruption, Kenyans like their standards double

Attacking journalists and media houses won’t grow the economy

Kenyan journalists have been victims of assault from different political camps who think they are not getting enough coverage.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Attacking journalists and media houses won’t grow the economy

Yes, boda boda riders are a menace but a product of our corrupt ways

The action against boda boda riders has led to Kenyans screaming and hollering at one another, especially on online platforms

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Yes, boda boda riders are a menace but a product of our corrupt ways

Leaked footage of bouncers torturing, killing alleged phone thief proof Kenyans love violence

Several weeks ago when I was in the village, I chanced upon a road accident scene where a boda boda rider had been knocked down by a milk van.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Leaked footage of bouncers torturing, killing alleged phone thief proof Kenyans love violence

After sweet nothings on International Women's Day, can Kenyan politicians keep their word?

We swallow the lies, get excited and then go to the voting booth to elect people who will not uplift our living standards, but will see us suffer.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

After sweet nothings on International Women's Day, can Kenyan politicians keep their word?

Governor, get your act together and provide proper healthcare in Siaya

Rasanga, while there is no other election you need to win, you must get you act together and save the lives of Siaya residents.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Governor, get your act together and provide proper healthcare in Siaya

Fifa suspension offers Kenya great opportunity to rethink and rebuild

Poor decision making came back to bite us when the world football governing body, Fifa, suspended Kenyan from all international football activities.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Fifa suspension offers Kenya great opportunity to rethink and rebuild

Apply Sexual Offences Act impartially to stop cases of defilement and protect boys also

There are Kenyans who find it biased, and instead of pointing out its flaws, conclude that it does not protect the boy child.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Apply Sexual Offences Act impartially to stop cases of defilement and protect boys also

It is the sillier season with political promises

It is the sillier season and politicians are once feeding us with lies because they know we always listen.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

It is the sillier season with political promises

Cricket Kenya elections will offer a fresh start to a more chaotic phase

Elections to pick Cricket Kenya officials are slated for Saturday, February 26, and that should offer a fresh start to the sport.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Cricket Kenya elections will offer a fresh start to a more chaotic phase

Ours is a country of thieves; that’s why we have many power outages

The bigger problem is that the utility firm seldom listens to the cries of consumers about the abnormal bills or frequent power outages.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Ours is a country of thieves; that’s why we have many power outages

Calls to boycott fast-food chain over potatoes saga fueled by ignorance

Several restaurants have opened and closed since the Carnivore was opened in 1980, for several reasons, but it has stood the test of time.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Calls to boycott fast-food chain over potatoes saga fueled by ignorance

Youth must become wiser this election year otherwise their agenda will be skewed once again

These young men and women seeking political office use their age as a plank, and tell the youth that they understand their problems better.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Youth must become wiser this election year otherwise their agenda will be skewed once again

Scenes in Parliament should make us laugh at our foolish mistakes

That Kenyans got surprised at such ugly scenes created by politicians is in itself surprising. We know what our politicians are capable of.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Scenes in Parliament should make us laugh at our foolish mistakes

We deserve better no doubt, but being angry over 12-hour train journey won’t increase its speed

The train charges less than half what bus companies charge on the same route, but it takes longer, a reported 12 hours.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

We deserve better no doubt, but being angry over 12-hour train journey won’t increase its speed

We must stop living in denial and admit our problem is corruption

It is common sense that without corrupt politicians and their cronies, fewer Kenyans would be suffering.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

We must stop living in denial and admit our problem is corruption

Too much Covid-19 vaccine means those not opposed to the jab have no excuse but to go for it

I want to vouchsafe that there is no Eastern Africa country with as much Covid-19 vaccines as Kenya.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Too much Covid-19 vaccine means those not opposed to the jab have no excuse but to go for it

Kenyans are suffering because of corruption, not economic model

It is a white lie because we elect thieves whose main occupation is fleecing taxpayers and not uplifting them.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Kenyans are suffering because of corruption, not economic model

Kenyans distrust government because politicians never keep their promises

Employability of a country’s workforce is an indicator of the state of the economy.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Kenyans distrust government because politicians never keep their promises

Kenyan cricket - and football too - need new thinking and not just veterans or fresh blood

The Cricket Kenya normalisation committee has a mandate, and a time frame within which to complete its tasks.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Kenyan cricket - and football too - need new thinking and not just veterans or fresh blood

Nick Mwendwa, Kenyans do not hate you, they just love their football more

Nick Mwendwa, wherever you are? For almost a week you have really suffered, but to be fair, not as much as football has suffered under your watch.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Nick Mwendwa, Kenyans do not hate you, they just love their football more

Citizens are unwilling to pay taxes because leaders have let them down

When it comes to hoodwinking Kenyans while maintaining straight faces, no one beats the president and his deputy.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Citizens are unwilling to pay taxes because leaders have let them down

Cows using footbridges is proof we have wide roads and narrow minds

The animals—sheep, cows and goats—“have slowly been adapting to the changing design of the road that passes through the estate.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Cows using footbridges is proof we have wide roads and narrow minds

Lifestyle Audit Bill won't end graft because no politician can survive without corruption

It would not be wrong to say Parliament is full of people with the ability to crack sick jokes, especially when they are not telling lies.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Lifestyle Audit Bill won't end graft because no politician can survive without corruption

It’s time Kenyans stopped lapping on empty promises from politicians

Politicians getting their shoes polished. Buying items from itinerant traders. Eating at roadside food joints have filled the cybersphere.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

It’s time Kenyans stopped lapping on empty promises from politicians

Big promises presidential aspirants have made will mean higher taxes so no need to celebrate

Every day in Kenya is a silly season because politicians are always in campaign mode, starting immediately after a General Election.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Big promises presidential aspirants have made will mean higher taxes so no need to celebrate

Nick can kill even tourism, he needs to be ignored for football to grow

This was a perfect week to write about Kenya’s tourism fortunes and how pandemic has affected the hospitality industry but FKF mandarins spoilt party.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Nick can kill even tourism, he needs to be ignored for football to grow

Fans, get used to Harambee Stars’ poor show since systems are designed for it to keep losing

It is difficult to point a finger at the exact problem with the national team or generally Kenyan football.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Fans, get used to Harambee Stars’ poor show since systems are designed for it to keep losing

Democracy is expensive, but IEBC needs to stop asking for billions of shillings to waste

It should not be lost on Kenyans that IEBC officialdom has already started wailing about funds, like it does every now and then.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Democracy is expensive, but IEBC needs to stop asking for billions of shillings to waste

Government’s poor communication strategy on Covid led to vaccine apathy

Government’s poor communication strategy on Covid led to vaccine apathy

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Government’s poor communication strategy on Covid led to vaccine apathy

Kenya’s current biggest national disaster is the Uhuru and Ruto administration, not drought

There is a reason why problems are never solved. Politicians feel that with a permanent solution, they will lose relevance.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Kenya’s current biggest national disaster is the Uhuru and Ruto administration, not drought

Private hospitals thrive and fleece Kenyans because of corruption at Health ministry

Medics administering the jab at our sub-county hospital are the most bored lot, for they have the vaccines, but no people to serve.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Private hospitals thrive and fleece Kenyans because of corruption at Health ministry

Are Kenyans ever prepared to fight fires?

We are quick to criticise fire fighters, but few establishments have infrastructure to battle fires.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Are Kenyans ever prepared to fight fires?

Politicians complaining about cost of living and fuel prices are liars

Dishonesty. For the past three days, some of Kenya’s elected representatives have been doing what they do best: telling lies.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Politicians complaining about cost of living and fuel prices are liars

Wario and Soi got convicted for Rio fiasco, but our sports bodies are still filled with criminals

It can be argued that the matter took too long. The crimes were committed two Olympic Games ago, in 2016, the matter was concluded after 2020 games.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Wario and Soi got convicted for Rio fiasco, but our sports bodies are still filled with criminals

It took 21 years for my daughter and I to meet

After an agonising search, Clay Muganda reconnects with his first born daughter, whom he last briefly saw when she was a toddler.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

It took 21 years for my daughter and I to meet

Uncoordinated noise will drown out meaningful talk to streamline CBC

The CBC is giving parents sleepless nights, literally. Since its launch in 2017, they have shouted themselves hoarse.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Uncoordinated noise will drown out meaningful talk to streamline CBC

Kenyans should question elected representatives, tell them they don’t deserve another chance

Misbehaving is their job description, for, that is what they do, and get away Scot-free because they whine that they are being persecuted.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Kenyans should question elected representatives, tell them they don’t deserve another chance

Drunk and disorderly primary school learners: Between parents, teachers and the alcohol vendor, who is to blame?

Many years ago, there was this talk that it is parents who expose their children to alcohol, when they are still in primary school.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

Drunk and disorderly primary school learners: Between parents, teachers and the alcohol vendor, who is to blame?

How Parliament has turned into the biggest killer of dreams of our youth

Diabolical liars. Politicians promise to uplift the youth, but pass bad laws that hamper their growth.

By Clay Muganda 2 years ago

How Parliament has turned into the biggest killer of dreams of our youth

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