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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.
By 1 month ago
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.
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Mashujaa Day: What Kenyans expect to hear from their President
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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.
By 1 month ago
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
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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
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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
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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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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?
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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
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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?
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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
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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'
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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.
By 1 month ago
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.
By 1 month ago
Mashujaa Day: What Kenyans expect to hear from their President
Premium
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.
By 1 month ago
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
Premium
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
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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
Premium
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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