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Michael Ndonye

Let Ruto provide true leadership to rescue us from economic woes

The country is headed in the wrong direction because of absolute lies, smokescreen blame games and incompetence among some members of Kenya’s Kwanza administration.

Let Ruto provide true leadership to rescue us from economic woes

Tree-planting holiday was not necessary amid economic crisis

Tree-planting holiday was not necessary amid economic crisis

Africans may be free, but they are still at risk of domination

Africans may be free, but they are still at risk of domination

News media can't misreport if given accurate information by government

News media can't misreport if given accurate information by government

Raila has run out of luck, let him endorse someone else

If Raila believes there is a candidate who can defeat William Ruto, he better endorse him—just like he did in 2002 when, alongside other politicians, he endorsed Mwai Kibaki.

Raila has run out of luck, let him endorse someone else

Mashujaa Day: What Kenyans expect to hear from their President

The president will be expected to redefine the bottom-up heroism philosophy he enthusiastically articulated in his 2022 Mashujaa Day speech.

Mashujaa Day: What Kenyans expect to hear from their President

Ruto might borrow a leaf from Uhuru and work with Raila

President Ruto is likely to lean more on the support of his erstwhile enemies from the Opposition than from his DP - it is easier to find another Central kingpin.

Ruto might borrow a leaf from Uhuru and work with Raila

Cherargei should first put into law a 10-year presidential term

Instead of beating around the bush, constitutionalise the current de facto ten-year term for the presidency and save this country billions of shillings’ worth of resources.

By 2 months ago

Cherargei should first put into law a 10-year presidential term

Arrogance that felled mighty Azimio now in Ruto's Cabinet

Hustlers cannot bear the pains of economic burden and tongue-lashing from insensitive leaders. All the hustlers ask is for them to be well-rested materially and psychologically.

By 2 months ago

Arrogance that felled mighty Azimio now in Ruto's Cabinet

Ruto's ride to climate summit in an electric car was symbolic

President Ruto drove to the Africa Climate Summit (ACS23) in the first Kenyan electric car, Autopax, AirEv YETU. Many applauded his decision.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's ride to climate summit in an electric car was symbolic

Whether he runs or not, Raila will be a major player in 2027

In his political pilgrimage wee hours, Raila Odinga might still determine President William Ruto’s main competitor in 2027 election. The way things are, unless there is a significant shift in politics

By 2 months ago

Whether he runs or not, Raila will be a major player in 2027

The 'brotherhood' that makes fight against graft difficult

Politicians defend graft suspects passionately, making it difficult to isolate the actual corruption cases, political set-ups, and vendettas.

By 3 months ago

The 'brotherhood' that makes fight against graft difficult

Nothing wrong with president launching Uhuru's projects

The president should take credit for such projects instead of ignoring them to become white elephants in the name of launching his own.

By 3 months ago

Nothing wrong with president launching Uhuru's projects

Why coalition governments are susceptible to incompetence

It disturbs when under one year, President Ruto publicly decries having more information regarding departments and ministries than those appointed to run them

By 3 months ago

Why coalition governments are susceptible to incompetence

It would be hard for Kenya to pass the democratic litmus test

Like previous post-election 'handshakes,' the current talks are birthed after ‘questioning the legitimacy of the 2022 electoral process; failure to accept the 2022 presidential election results

By 3 months ago

It would be hard for Kenya to pass the democratic litmus test

Explore other options of solving presidential election disputes

Undermining the power of the SCOK is not a malady characteristic of Raila's politics only. After the 2017 General Election, Raila petitioned against the IEBC after it declared Uhuru the winner.

By 4 months ago

Explore other options of solving presidential election disputes

If demos are over cost of living, Raila-Ruto talks can't end them

Any protests over the cost of living should end up with a dialogue between the citizens and their president, not between the president and the opposition leader. It is simple logic!

By 4 months ago

If demos are over cost of living, Raila-Ruto talks can't end them

Raila repeating the same lie Ruto told during campaigns

Even in mature democracies like the United States, voters have big ears for lies, exaggerations and fake news during campaigns—it is the nature of politics.

By 4 months ago

Raila repeating the same lie Ruto told during campaigns

Can Ruto oust US dollar and then walk away scot-free?

Among the nerves of Western domination in Africa that president Dr Ruto is rattling is the privileged US dollar. Can he crack the skull, this time around?

By 5 months ago

Can Ruto oust US dollar and then walk away scot-free?

Time for Kenya Kwanza and media to bury the hatchet

The media have not accepted the 2022 election results while the government is still harbouring the pre-election coverage’s pains. They are clothed in vengeance against the Fourth Estate.

By 5 months ago

Time for Kenya Kwanza and media to bury the hatchet

BBI was ex-president's undoing, Finance Bill might be Ruto's

Kenya Kwanza government must change the hustlers' perception that this bill has been forced down their throats - the same experience that they had with the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

By 5 months ago

BBI was ex-president's undoing, Finance Bill might be Ruto's

What if Ruto's housing project ends up like Uhuru's Big Five agenda?

This country is a hothouse of wastage of resources because we lack continuity of projects across regimes. If Ruto dropped Uhuru's projects, will his successor nurture the housing project?

By 5 months ago

What if Ruto's housing project ends up like Uhuru's Big Five agenda?

The truth and outright lies in debate on Finance Bill, 2023

From the government’s deceptive explanations, to the whipping of legislators to pass the bill, there is evidence that most Kenya Kwanza politicians prioritise their political fidelities.

By 5 months ago

The truth and outright lies in debate on Finance Bill, 2023

It's difficult to fight corruption amidst political 'wash wash'

Corruption is a red dragon, the most rooted evil of the 21st century. It is highly connected, elusive and hits back fiercely.

By 6 months ago

It's difficult to fight corruption amidst political 'wash wash'

State House media interview did Ruto more harm than good

Daring the media to pose free-style and open-ended questions regarding his administration was an uphill task.

By 6 months ago

State House media interview did Ruto more harm than good

Who will succeed William Ruto in 2032?

By the look of things, there is no Kenyan ready to receive instruments of power from William Ruto after his two terms. Thus, President Ruto will most likely hand over power to a political greenhorn.

By 6 months ago

Who will succeed William Ruto in 2032?

Raila can defeat Ruto in 2027 if he becomes patient and focused

Raila and the opposition are trying to push the government against the wall that is not hardened enough to crash it.

By 7 months ago

Raila can defeat Ruto in 2027 if he becomes patient and focused

Governors must take blame for hunger 10 years into devolution

Why are governors moving around with politicians planning for demos or attending Sunday services outside their counties?

By 7 months ago

Governors must take blame for hunger 10 years into devolution

Raila taking advantage of Ruto's failure to speak to the hustlers

Kenya Kwanza has been speaking to the Opposition instead of the hustlers. As a result, hustlers listen to Raila Odinga because he is the only person speaking directly to them.

By 7 months ago

Raila taking advantage of Ruto's failure to speak to the hustlers

William Ruto must reject temptation to form 'handshake' government

First, Kenya Kwanza must invest resources to ensure the government is not degraded to set the country back. This way, they will break the political curse of handshake and post-election coalitions

By 7 months ago

William Ruto must reject temptation to form 'handshake' government

Raila has run out of luck, let him endorse someone else

If Raila believes there is a candidate who can defeat William Ruto, he better endorse him—just like he did in 2002 when, alongside other politicians, he endorsed Mwai Kibaki.

Raila has run out of luck, let him endorse someone else

Mashujaa Day: What Kenyans expect to hear from their President

The president will be expected to redefine the bottom-up heroism philosophy he enthusiastically articulated in his 2022 Mashujaa Day speech.

Mashujaa Day: What Kenyans expect to hear from their President

Ruto might borrow a leaf from Uhuru and work with Raila

President Ruto is likely to lean more on the support of his erstwhile enemies from the Opposition than from his DP - it is easier to find another Central kingpin.

Ruto might borrow a leaf from Uhuru and work with Raila

Cherargei should first put into law a 10-year presidential term

Instead of beating around the bush, constitutionalise the current de facto ten-year term for the presidency and save this country billions of shillings’ worth of resources.

By 2 months ago

Cherargei should first put into law a 10-year presidential term

Arrogance that felled mighty Azimio now in Ruto's Cabinet

Hustlers cannot bear the pains of economic burden and tongue-lashing from insensitive leaders. All the hustlers ask is for them to be well-rested materially and psychologically.

By 2 months ago

Arrogance that felled mighty Azimio now in Ruto's Cabinet

Ruto's ride to climate summit in an electric car was symbolic

President Ruto drove to the Africa Climate Summit (ACS23) in the first Kenyan electric car, Autopax, AirEv YETU. Many applauded his decision.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's ride to climate summit in an electric car was symbolic

Whether he runs or not, Raila will be a major player in 2027

In his political pilgrimage wee hours, Raila Odinga might still determine President William Ruto’s main competitor in 2027 election. The way things are, unless there is a significant shift in politics

By 2 months ago

Whether he runs or not, Raila will be a major player in 2027

The 'brotherhood' that makes fight against graft difficult

Politicians defend graft suspects passionately, making it difficult to isolate the actual corruption cases, political set-ups, and vendettas.

By 3 months ago

The 'brotherhood' that makes fight against graft difficult

Nothing wrong with president launching Uhuru's projects

The president should take credit for such projects instead of ignoring them to become white elephants in the name of launching his own.

By 3 months ago

Nothing wrong with president launching Uhuru's projects

Why coalition governments are susceptible to incompetence

It disturbs when under one year, President Ruto publicly decries having more information regarding departments and ministries than those appointed to run them

By 3 months ago

Why coalition governments are susceptible to incompetence

It would be hard for Kenya to pass the democratic litmus test

Like previous post-election 'handshakes,' the current talks are birthed after ‘questioning the legitimacy of the 2022 electoral process; failure to accept the 2022 presidential election results

By 3 months ago

It would be hard for Kenya to pass the democratic litmus test

Explore other options of solving presidential election disputes

Undermining the power of the SCOK is not a malady characteristic of Raila's politics only. After the 2017 General Election, Raila petitioned against the IEBC after it declared Uhuru the winner.

By 4 months ago

Explore other options of solving presidential election disputes

If demos are over cost of living, Raila-Ruto talks can't end them

Any protests over the cost of living should end up with a dialogue between the citizens and their president, not between the president and the opposition leader. It is simple logic!

By 4 months ago

If demos are over cost of living, Raila-Ruto talks can't end them

Raila repeating the same lie Ruto told during campaigns

Even in mature democracies like the United States, voters have big ears for lies, exaggerations and fake news during campaigns—it is the nature of politics.

By 4 months ago

Raila repeating the same lie Ruto told during campaigns

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