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Reconstitution of IEBC proves a hot potato at Bomas bipartisan talks

Debate on how the commission will be reconstituted is however another hot potato that is creating a lot of tensions at the ongoing Bomas of Kenya talks.

Reconstitution of IEBC proves a hot potato at Bomas bipartisan talks

How Bomas talks will work more for Ruto than Raila

How Bomas talks will work more for Ruto than Raila

Why having more counties will be 'regressive, misguided and foolish'

Why having more counties will be 'regressive, misguided and foolish'

Senator Orwoba's suspension not isolated, other MPs have faced such wrath

Senator Orwoba's suspension not isolated, other MPs have faced such wrath

Ruto defies Raila counterstrikes, sustains charm offensive in ODM

Stung by the President’s assault on his party and the defiance exhibited by some of his MPs who without regret are collaborating with President Ruto, Raila has decided to act.

Ruto defies Raila counterstrikes, sustains charm offensive in ODM

Ruto's scorecard as compared to Kibaki, Uhuru a year into the job

Ruto’s first year in office has faced many challenges compared to his predecessors Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, largely because of different leadership styles and structural differences.

Ruto's scorecard as compared to Kibaki, Uhuru a year into the job

Why sugar reforms must include deliberate efforts to crush barons, cartels

The continued decline of sugar production in the region has been blamed on the collapse of government-run milling companies like Mumias, Nzoia, Sony and Chemilil.

Why sugar reforms must include deliberate efforts to crush barons, cartels

Going East: What China diplomatic forays mean for us

Chinese delegation led by Foreign Affairs vice minister Deng Li held a meeting with Murkomen in Nairobi where several new and pending projects were discussed.

Going East: What China diplomatic forays mean for us

Ruto's star shines brighter after climate summit

President Ruto set the tone of the summit with a speech that sought to unite all leaders in finding solutions for the pollution menace that is creating havoc and disasters across the globe.

Ruto's star shines brighter after climate summit

20-years on, Western yet to get one to fit into Wamalwa's big shoes

Prof Masibo Lumala argues Wamalwa was a notch higher than the current leaders. Currently, Mudavadi’s (ANC) and Weang’ula’s Ford-K do not have enough clout as they have few MPs.

20-years on, Western yet to get one to fit into Wamalwa's big shoes

Ruto in campaign mode as economy strains hustlers

Analysts say it is imprudent for him to traverse the country issuing title deeds and launching all manner of projects with politics dominating instead of development agenda.

Ruto in campaign mode as economy strains hustlers

Harambees make a return as Kenya Kwanza leaders break Kibaki law

The Public Officer Ethics Act enacted in 2003 prohibits public officials from presiding over harambees. Last month, Gachagua presided over a harambee where over Sh13m was raised in Kericho

Harambees make a return as Kenya Kwanza leaders break Kibaki law

Why Ruto's African court stamp is raising heat among rights groups

Questions have been raised as to who the senior officers referred are. All is left to the discretion of those in power to determine who they are and in effect who faces the law or not.

Why Ruto's African court stamp is raising heat among rights groups

Unending court battles rage over land previously owned by EATEC

A judge recently recused himself from a case after receiving threatening text messages. Two squatter groups raise damaging claims against each other in fight for 25,000 acres.

Unending court battles rage over land previously owned by EATEC

Did Ruto corner Raila in Mombasa?

Conflicting statements released by Azimio and Kenya Kwanza over the agreed agenda and how the talks will proceed under the conciliation of Obasanjo has only caused more confusion.

Did Ruto corner Raila in Mombasa?

Ruto the hard ball player; radical stand is part of his political DNA

Is there a possibility of Azimio la Umoja One Kenya leader Raila Odinga and President William Ruto resolving the current political stand-off without a mediator?

By 2 months ago

Ruto the hard ball player; radical stand is part of his political DNA

Ruto's dilemma as dalliance with Russia, Iran unsettles the West

Ruto’s meetings with leaders from Russia and Iran has been criticised by the opposition over what they claim is his dalliance with pariah States that have appalling human rights record.

By 2 months ago

Ruto's dilemma as dalliance with Russia, Iran unsettles the West

Ruto-Raila conflicted ties seen as main hindrance in push for talks

There is concern that the ongoing confrontation and violence could divide the country. Both sides have held to their hardline positions despite calls for genuine talks.

By 2 months ago

Ruto-Raila conflicted ties seen as main hindrance in push for talks

Move to collect signatures is political, it has no legal impact

The Impeachment process under article 145 can only be applied in a case of gross misconduct, crime under international law or gross violation of the Constitution by the president.

By 2 months ago

Move to collect signatures is political, it has no legal impact

William Ruto's dilemma as he seeks to put out fires in courts, streets

President faces an increasing number of court cases challenging his government’s decisions amidst the heat of demos called by Opposition to protest at high cost of living

By 2 months ago

William Ruto's dilemma as he seeks to put out fires in courts, streets

Will 1991 Saba Saba strategy gain traction in today's politics?

Raila said though he, Matiba and Rubia were arrested before 1991 rally, other Kenyans led protests. Kenya Kwanza argues political scenario in 1991 is completely different from today’s realities.

By 2 months ago

Will 1991 Saba Saba strategy gain traction in today's politics?

How Azimio protests pose threat to Ruto's rising status in Africa

Ruto is leading a crusade to build Africa for Africa, creating a narrative of how it could solve its own issues. But at home, he is facing resistance over some of his policies, like higher taxation.

By 2 months ago

How Azimio protests pose threat to Ruto's rising status in Africa

Chinese Army invasion of Taiwan not a given, US general says

There is still time to dissuade Beijing not to use force to reunify Taiwan with mainland China, according to America’s most senior military official.

By 3 months ago

Chinese Army invasion of Taiwan not a given, US general says

Presidents have not always had it easy passing Bills that are disputed

President William Ruto’s relentless push for the passing of the Finance Bill 2023 rekindles echoes from past do or die legislative battles that divided leaders and their supporters.

By 3 months ago

Presidents have not always had it easy passing Bills that are disputed

How Finance Bill furore impacts on Ruto, Raila's political designs

The Azimio leadership this week announced that they will rally their members in Parliament to reject the Bill and oppose all efforts to pass it with amendments because it completely flawed.

By 3 months ago

How Finance Bill furore impacts on Ruto, Raila's political designs

Raila's gamble: What next for bi-partisan talks after withdrawal?

Raila and his allies are now saying the only language that the Kenya Kwanza government understands is mass street protests which Azimio is prepared to return to.

By 3 months ago

Raila's gamble: What next for bi-partisan talks after withdrawal?

Nderitu caught in the eye of a storm as fight for Jubilee Party takes new twist at tribunal

She has denied favouring one faction, adding the letters from Kega’s team were processed before NDC. Prof Naituli notes only Jubilee leader can call meeting of decision making organs.

By 4 months ago

Nderitu caught in the eye of a storm as fight for Jubilee Party takes new twist at tribunal

The master of survival: Raila Odinga's mysterious transformation

Political scientist Amukowa Anangwe says it is natural for high-octane political conflicts to fizzle out. Raila could be exploring other options other than riots after finding Ruto unyielding.

By 4 months ago

The master of survival: Raila Odinga's mysterious transformation

Poisoned chalice: Plum but career ending jobs in the public sector

Top managers’ fate determined either by the politics of the day or graft accusations. The most risky jobs to take are at IEBC, KEMSA, NHIF, NSSF, Kenya Pipeline and Kenya Power

By 4 months ago

Poisoned chalice: Plum but career ending jobs in the public sector

All eyes on Uhuru as rival Jubilee factions flex muscle ahead of NDC

Whatever happens will also impact on the political future of more than 30 MPs whose fate could be decided by the NDC slated for May 22, at the Bomas of Kenya, Nairobi.

By 4 months ago

All eyes on Uhuru as rival Jubilee factions flex muscle ahead of NDC

Which way? Raila, Ruto allies blow hot and cold ahead of planned talks

Analysts argue that unyielding demands plus Raila’s alarming claims that senior Kenya Kwanza leaders had planned to assassinate him and other Azimio leaders create a hostile climate for the talks.

By 4 months ago

Which way? Raila, Ruto allies blow hot and cold ahead of planned talks

Uhuru returns to fight for heart of Jubilee as Ruto's allies plot coup

A rattled Uhuru stormed the party’s headquarters to stop a rival faction from taking over. Former minister Franklin Bett says politicians in ruling party should stop mistreating him.

By 5 months ago

Uhuru returns to fight for heart of Jubilee as Ruto's allies plot coup

Kenyans in Sudan appalled by the state's indifference to their plight

Kenyans interviewed by media stations spoke from the streets with their families saying they had nowhere to go after landlords asked them to move to safer places.

By 5 months ago

Kenyans in Sudan appalled by the state's indifference to their plight

CSs attending Parliament is unconstitutional, analysts now say

The Constitution is supreme and supersedes all other laws including Acts of Parliament and previous attempts to make such amendments have been quashed by the courts.

By 5 months ago

CSs attending Parliament is unconstitutional, analysts now say

Kenya's transitions have been a hit-and-miss affair

The current bad blood between President William Ruto and his predecessor, Uhuru Kenyatta, is perhaps the most toxic in all successions that Kenya has ever had.

By 5 months ago

Kenya's transitions have been a hit-and-miss affair

How Kibaki would have fixed economy

Kibaki never indulged in repeatedly blaming his predecessor for “running down the economy and leaving empty coffers.

By 5 months ago

How Kibaki would have fixed economy

Boundary disputes are the fuel stoking fires of banditry in north

Leaders say proper delimitation will be a deterrent to armed herdsmen from invading neighbouring counties. Leaders from Samburu, Turkana and Baringo accuse the Pokots for the skirmishes.

By 5 months ago

Boundary disputes are the fuel stoking fires of banditry in north

Why return to Ufungamano is symbolic for Raila and Karua

Analysts see Azimio move as meant to ramp up pressure on Kenya Kwanza to broaden dialogue.

By 5 months ago

Why return to Ufungamano is symbolic for Raila and Karua

Day Raila caught PNU by surprise with support for presidential rule

The ODM leader and his allies had pushed hard for a parliamentary system of government from 1999 until the very end of 2009, when they buckled under pressure.

By 5 months ago

Day Raila caught PNU by surprise with support for presidential rule

Raila Odinga's consistent demands about reforming elections

In 2018, following months of grandstanding and trading insults, Uhuru and Raila finally struck a peace deal. As happened in past protests, Raila has again shown that he is open to dialogue.

By 5 months ago

Raila Odinga's consistent demands about reforming elections

Pros and cons of Raila's calls for talks that mirror National Accord

What options does Azimio have now that Ruto remains adamant that talks can only be held in Parliament and not outside?

By 5 months ago

Pros and cons of Raila's calls for talks that mirror National Accord

Hardliners ignored as path for truce is launched

Andati foresees Raila fighting for and agreeing on what he calls irreducible minimums. Most MPs from Azimio coalition parties, who had technically defected to Kenya Kwanza will also be an unhappy lot.

By 5 months ago

Hardliners ignored as path for truce is launched

Foreign missions' efforts to settle Kenya's standoff draws mixed reactions

While some people are happy with the mediation efforts to help the country return to normalcy, others are not. Bid to end the political standoff rekindles memories of the mediation in 2007 PEV.

By 5 months ago

Foreign missions' efforts to settle Kenya's standoff draws mixed reactions

Who owes who? Ghosts of the past in new Ruto-Raila political contest

President Ruto and Raila have worked together in the past, including in ODM. Analysts say Ruto should have the humility to talk with Azimio in the best interests of the country.

By 5 months ago

Who owes who? Ghosts of the past in new Ruto-Raila political contest

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