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Brian Otieno

Azimio opposes State's contract hiring plan

The opposition says move counterproductive in government’s quest to cut wage bill.

Azimio opposes State's contract hiring plan

Angola ICT Minister: Invest in space industry to ensure a connected, peaceful Africa

Angola ICT Minister: Invest in space industry to ensure a connected, peaceful Africa

Azimio calls for independent inquiry into Ogolla's death

Azimio calls for independent inquiry into Ogolla's death

Mudavadi puts PSs at centre of war on graft

Mudavadi puts PSs at centre of war on graft

Final salute to humble giant who treated everyone with high regard

General Ogolla's simplicity was evident in the basic flag-draped casket that only cost Sh6,800, a casket inside which he will not be buried today as a dying wish.

Final salute to humble giant who treated everyone with high regard

Azimio leaders call for thorough probe into KDF chopper crash

Martha Karua questioned why a soldier of Gen Ogolla’s stature would be inspecting school projects.

Azimio leaders call for thorough probe into KDF chopper crash

General Ogolla: Gallant officer rose to the top of Defence Forces

President announced three days of national mourning with Kenyan, KDF and EAC flags flying at half mast.

General Ogolla: Gallant officer rose to the top of Defence Forces

Place of Luo Nyanza in post-Raila Kenya as his exit looms

Courtesy of his support for Raila in the last three successive polls, Kalonzo is believed to have a head-start in region.

Place of Luo Nyanza in post-Raila Kenya as his exit looms

Natembeya tramples on Wetang'ula's toes in pursuit of Luhya Nation greatness

Governor George Natembeya has played the bogeyman, causing National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula sleepless nights.

Natembeya tramples on Wetang'ula's toes in pursuit of Luhya Nation greatness

No Vacancy: Murkomen shatters hustler's dream

His words left Busisa embarrassed and confused - rightfully so. Two years ago, Murkomen’s political camp had promised a million jobs to the hustler nation within a year.

No Vacancy: Murkomen shatters hustler's dream

Like father, like son: The case of Jaramogi and Raila succession

They both led the opposition and groomed outstanding leaders, but Raila’s approach to succession appears to differ from his father’s.

Like father, like son: The case of Jaramogi and Raila succession

Raila, Ruto parties change tack in grassroots polls

The two leading parties opted to stagger their grassroots elections amid months of jostling. ODM insider says election of national officials is not a priority at the moment.

Raila, Ruto parties change tack in grassroots polls

Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau

Raila who has bagged the support of a number of nations including Ghana and Senegal is facing off against Somalia’s former Foreign Affairs Minister Fawzia Yusuf Adam.

Raila's quest for AU job gets boost from Angola and Guinea-Bissau

MP calls for probe on dead Kenyans' fund, says it could be fraudulent

Senate has been asked to probe the Sh60b authority for any irregularities. Also on the table is Sh500m the senator questioned was auditing fees

MP calls for probe on dead Kenyans' fund, says it could be fraudulent

How court blow to Ruto, Raila talks deal will reshape politics

A successful court challenge against the Nadco report would dent Ruto and Raila, given the pair hoped to gain differently from the talks.

How court blow to Ruto, Raila talks deal will reshape politics

Linturi, the sower of seeds of doubt

CS turns into doubting Thomas over fake fertiliser. This is despite extensive tests done on the sham inputs.

Linturi, the sower of seeds of doubt

Nadco blow adds to scheme to derail deal that ended demos

That mistrust has been apparent in recent weeks, amid accusations by Azimio MPs that KK MPs were delaying the formulation of key laws that would anchor the Nadco report.

Nadco blow adds to scheme to derail deal that ended demos

President William Ruto's brewing storm

President Ruto has to contend with court setbacks and fightbacks from opposition, Church and members of the public, including farmers.

President William Ruto's brewing storm

Doctors' diagnosis fuels doubt about suitability of Nakhumicha to lead

Health CS Susan Nakhumicha has recently been the centre of controversy. This has been made worse by her reactions and sentiments to the doctors' strike.

Doctors' diagnosis fuels doubt about suitability of Nakhumicha to lead

With just Sh3,000 rent, Mama Mboga will own houses, says Ruto

President William Ruto says the Affordable Housing programme will provide over 500,000 jobs to the youth.

With just Sh3,000 rent, Mama Mboga will own houses, says Ruto

Raila Odinga's triple succession headache

Insiders say Kalonzo will be the opposition’s candidate in the 2027 election but Raila remains tight-lipped. In ODM, there is a big tussle between Oparanya and Joho even as Young Turks gang up.

Raila Odinga's triple succession headache

Win for Raila Odinga's AUC bid after council of ministers drops gender proposal

The meeting unanimously adopts a resolution that will see EAC produce the chair. The remaining three regions will compete for the six commissioner positions.

Win for Raila Odinga's AUC bid after council of ministers drops gender proposal

Raila to know AU bid fate as Executive Council makes decision today

The AUC’s Executive Council will meet to consider election proposals that have kept Raila’s chances to succeed outgoing chairperson Moussa Faki on the balance.

Raila to know AU bid fate as Executive Council makes decision today

Cost of hustling: How revised service fee squeeze Kenyans from birth to death

Recent changes imposed heavy costs on those seeking crucial documents, including birth certificates and IDs with the burden accompanying one to their death.

Cost of hustling: How revised service fee squeeze Kenyans from birth to death

Weeping Bishop warns that her battle is fought in promised land

Wanjiru lamented that Ruto and Gachagua were repaying her with ‘broken hands, broken legs, and hurting bodies.’

Weeping Bishop warns that her battle is fought in promised land

Raila faces delicate hurdles in journey to clinch AU top seat

One major hurdle is the latest recommendation that the next AU Commission chairperson be a woman.

Raila faces delicate hurdles in journey to clinch AU top seat

Ruto receives Nadco report promises to act on reforms

The report proposes reforms such as the introduction of a Leader of Opposition position. It also calls for ratification of the Office of the Prime Cabinet Secretary.

Ruto receives Nadco report promises to act on reforms

Media and Artificial Intelligence

Most AI tools available are trained with material outside Africa and outside Kenya.

Media and Artificial Intelligence

Shame of a nation: Police in a spot over brutality

KMPDU threatened a nationwide doctors’ strike over the police action that would kick off Monday, even as they demanded the arrest of the officers involved.

Shame of a nation: Police in a spot over brutality

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed in Kenya to bolster relations

Abiy emphasised the important role Artificial Intelligence would play in the future, saying it was important to have a prepared youthful population.

Ethiopia's Abiy Ahmed in Kenya to bolster relations

State of economy: Is Ruto living in denial or just optimistic?

Ruto has been painting a rosy picture on his government's management but economists say other measures used to tell state of economy show country is not yet out of the woods.

By 2 months ago

State of economy: Is Ruto living in denial or just optimistic?

State raises only Sh1.4 trillion to finance ambitious budget

The national government spent a quarter of its total annual development budget to finance projects during the first six months of the current financial year.

By 2 months ago

State raises only Sh1.4 trillion to finance ambitious budget

Raila's AU bid sparks debate over academic qualifications

There is little doubt that Raila meets the professional experience needed, having served in different capacities in governments and at the AU as its High Representative for Infrastructure Development.

By 2 months ago

Raila's AU bid sparks debate over academic qualifications

Petitioner faults Wetang'ula, Kingi, for shelving SGR dossier

The anti-fraud expert said he had conducted a fraud examination on the SGR and discovered that more than Sh1.2 trillion was allegedly stolen in the project.

By 2 months ago

Petitioner faults Wetang'ula, Kingi, for shelving SGR dossier

Public debt eats up 98 per cent of revenue collected in January

Data from the National Treasury shows that the government spent 98.77 per cent of revenue to repay public debt, the highest amount in recent months.

By 2 months ago

Public debt eats up 98 per cent of revenue collected in January

Technology holds key to proactive governments

The future of global governance, spurred by revolutionary technological leaps, dominated talk during this year’s World Governments Summit (WGS) in Dubai.

By 2 months ago

Technology holds key to proactive governments

Ruto urges world leaders to embrace technology

President William Ruto has urged world leaders to embrace technology, citing the possibilities available through artificial intelligence (AI).

By 2 months ago

Ruto urges world leaders to embrace technology

Auditor General accused of overlooking fuel fraud

Petitioner claims the audit office did not address real issues on the oil price stabilisation. The petition has been presented to Parliament, the Treasury and the Office of the Auditor General.

By 2 months ago

Auditor General accused of overlooking fuel fraud

Ruto to give keynote address at Dubai Summit

Ruto will be among the more than 25 heads of state and government who will attend the summit themed 'Shaping Future Governments'.

By 2 months ago

Ruto to give keynote address at Dubai Summit

Kalonzo criticises e-Citizen school fees payment

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka has opposed the government's directive to have school fees paid through digital platform e-Citizen.

By 2 months ago

Kalonzo criticises e-Citizen school fees payment

Bottomless pit of mystery: A tale of Kenya's rising public debt

Kenya Kwanza is borrowing heavily and has accumulated Sh2.4 trillion since September, the most by any president within just 15 months in office.

By 2 months ago

Bottomless pit of mystery: A tale of Kenya's rising public debt

Attorney General office on the spot over Ruto's series of court defeats

Ruto suffers no shortage of legal advice. He is surrounded by professors of law and practitioners with many years under their belt.

By 2 months ago

Attorney General office on the spot over Ruto's series of court defeats

Crisis looms over hiring of new IEBC chiefs

Apart from delayed by-elections in Banissa and three wards, boundary delimitation deadline is fast approaching with reconstitution of IEBC likely to delay due to Nadco report.

By 3 months ago

Crisis looms over hiring of new IEBC chiefs

Will Azimio survive 'curse' of coalitions?

Raila does not seem like he will retire from active politics any time soon and could vie for the sixth time but more preoccupied with keeping Ruto in check.

By 3 months ago

Will Azimio survive 'curse' of coalitions?

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