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Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
He held my hand as we walked towards my car parked under the leafy shade of indigenous trees.
By 1 month ago
Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
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Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
Mkangi said that Jaramogi deserved a State funeral due to his contribution in shaping the country’s history
By 2 months ago
Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
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Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
During the single-party rule, playing one-man army could attract imminent death.
By 2 months ago
Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
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Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
It’s only Raila who understands the collective pain, they endured to free, not just the Luo but Kenyans who were held in a deadly chokehold. 
By 2 months ago
Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
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How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
Raila Odinga was detained and had to endure physical, mental and emotional torture and for years he suffered isolation, the worst form of torment any human being could endure.
By 2 months ago
How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
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Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
The Odinga’s recruited reliable, dedicated and loyal young men who were ready to die for them.
By 2 months ago
Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
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Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
My mind swirled and my head reeled. Tears welled in my eyes as I listened to him. I looked at him repulsively as he spoke.
By 2 months ago
Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
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Prof Obel: Flawed genius who courted controversy and fame
Prof Obel developed Pearl Omega, the HIV/Aids drug which the Health ministry and World Health Organisation claimed was ineffective in curing the virus.
By 3 months ago
Prof Obel: Flawed genius who courted controversy and fame
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Dalmas Otieno had respect for Jaramogi, but had no time for his son Raila
“He is not an ordinary person. I swear, he is a man with extraordinary powers. A good man though”
By 3 months ago
Dalmas Otieno had respect for Jaramogi, but had no time for his son Raila
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The political price Dalmas Otieno paid for going against Odinga's
Dalmas Otieno served under Moi, Kibaki, and Uhuru’s administrations and remained the Kanu point man in Luoland.
By 4 months ago
The political price Dalmas Otieno paid for going against Odinga's
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Phoebe Asiyo: Prisons boss who saw humanity in prisoners' lives
The punch landed on my jaw, sending me reeling on the hard surface. I struggled to stand up but was met with a flurry of kicks and lashes.
By 5 months ago
Phoebe Asiyo: Prisons boss who saw humanity in prisoners' lives
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The many battles Phoebe Asiyo fought and won, and those she lost
Mama Asiyo survived countless attacks and assassination attempts. She was subjected to physical, mental and emotional torture and humiliation.
By 5 months ago
The many battles Phoebe Asiyo fought and won, and those she lost
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The rebirth of what Ngugi resisted in the 70s and 80s
Kenyans are still fighting for freedoms and democratic space even as extrajudicial killings are on the rise. The dreaded Special Branch police unit of yore seems to have been reborn.
By 7 months ago
The rebirth of what Ngugi resisted in the 70s and 80s
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Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
He held my hand as we walked towards my car parked under the leafy shade of indigenous trees.
By 1 month ago
Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
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Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
Mkangi said that Jaramogi deserved a State funeral due to his contribution in shaping the country’s history
By 2 months ago
Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
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Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
During the single-party rule, playing one-man army could attract imminent death.
By 2 months ago
Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
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Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
It’s only Raila who understands the collective pain, they endured to free, not just the Luo but Kenyans who were held in a deadly chokehold. 
By 2 months ago
Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
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How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
Raila Odinga was detained and had to endure physical, mental and emotional torture and for years he suffered isolation, the worst form of torment any human being could endure.
By 2 months ago
How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
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Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
The Odinga’s recruited reliable, dedicated and loyal young men who were ready to die for them.
By 2 months ago
Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
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Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
My mind swirled and my head reeled. Tears welled in my eyes as I listened to him. I looked at him repulsively as he spoke.
By 2 months ago
Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
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Prof Obel: Flawed genius who courted controversy and fame
Prof Obel developed Pearl Omega, the HIV/Aids drug which the Health ministry and World Health Organisation claimed was ineffective in curing the virus.
By 3 months ago
Prof Obel: Flawed genius who courted controversy and fame
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Dalmas Otieno had respect for Jaramogi, but had no time for his son Raila
“He is not an ordinary person. I swear, he is a man with extraordinary powers. A good man though”
By 3 months ago
Dalmas Otieno had respect for Jaramogi, but had no time for his son Raila
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The political price Dalmas Otieno paid for going against Odinga's
Dalmas Otieno served under Moi, Kibaki, and Uhuru’s administrations and remained the Kanu point man in Luoland.
By 4 months ago
The political price Dalmas Otieno paid for going against Odinga's
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Phoebe Asiyo: Prisons boss who saw humanity in prisoners' lives
The punch landed on my jaw, sending me reeling on the hard surface. I struggled to stand up but was met with a flurry of kicks and lashes.
By 5 months ago
Phoebe Asiyo: Prisons boss who saw humanity in prisoners' lives
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The many battles Phoebe Asiyo fought and won, and those she lost
Mama Asiyo survived countless attacks and assassination attempts. She was subjected to physical, mental and emotional torture and humiliation.
By 5 months ago
The many battles Phoebe Asiyo fought and won, and those she lost
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The rebirth of what Ngugi resisted in the 70s and 80s
Kenyans are still fighting for freedoms and democratic space even as extrajudicial killings are on the rise. The dreaded Special Branch police unit of yore seems to have been reborn.
By 7 months ago
The rebirth of what Ngugi resisted in the 70s and 80s
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Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
He held my hand as we walked towards my car parked under the leafy shade of indigenous trees.
By 1 month ago
Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
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Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
Mkangi said that Jaramogi deserved a State funeral due to his contribution in shaping the country’s history
By 2 months ago
Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
Premium
Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
During the single-party rule, playing one-man army could attract imminent death.
By 2 months ago
Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
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Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
It’s only Raila who understands the collective pain, they endured to free, not just the Luo but Kenyans who were held in a deadly chokehold. 
By 2 months ago
Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
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How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
Raila Odinga was detained and had to endure physical, mental and emotional torture and for years he suffered isolation, the worst form of torment any human being could endure.
By 2 months ago
How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
Premium
Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
The Odinga’s recruited reliable, dedicated and loyal young men who were ready to die for them.
By 2 months ago
Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
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Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
My mind swirled and my head reeled. Tears welled in my eyes as I listened to him. I looked at him repulsively as he spoke.
By 2 months ago
Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
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Prof Obel: Flawed genius who courted controversy and fame
Prof Obel developed Pearl Omega, the HIV/Aids drug which the Health ministry and World Health Organisation claimed was ineffective in curing the virus.
By 3 months ago
Prof Obel: Flawed genius who courted controversy and fame
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Dalmas Otieno had respect for Jaramogi, but had no time for his son Raila
“He is not an ordinary person. I swear, he is a man with extraordinary powers. A good man though”
By 3 months ago
Dalmas Otieno had respect for Jaramogi, but had no time for his son Raila
Premium
The political price Dalmas Otieno paid for going against Odinga's
Dalmas Otieno served under Moi, Kibaki, and Uhuru’s administrations and remained the Kanu point man in Luoland.
By 4 months ago
The political price Dalmas Otieno paid for going against Odinga's
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Phoebe Asiyo: Prisons boss who saw humanity in prisoners' lives
The punch landed on my jaw, sending me reeling on the hard surface. I struggled to stand up but was met with a flurry of kicks and lashes.
By 5 months ago
Phoebe Asiyo: Prisons boss who saw humanity in prisoners' lives
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The many battles Phoebe Asiyo fought and won, and those she lost
Mama Asiyo survived countless attacks and assassination attempts. She was subjected to physical, mental and emotional torture and humiliation.
By 5 months ago
The many battles Phoebe Asiyo fought and won, and those she lost
Premium
The rebirth of what Ngugi resisted in the 70s and 80s
Kenyans are still fighting for freedoms and democratic space even as extrajudicial killings are on the rise. The dreaded Special Branch police unit of yore seems to have been reborn.
By 7 months ago
The rebirth of what Ngugi resisted in the 70s and 80s
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The rebirth of what Ngugi resisted in the 70s and 80s
Kenyans are still fighting for freedoms and democratic space even as extrajudicial killings are on the rise. The dreaded Special Branch police unit of yore seems to have been reborn.
By Caleb Atemi 7 months ago
The rebirth of what Ngugi resisted in the 70s and 80s