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Greatest wish of nurse who oversaw the birth of a president
Shivonje shot to the national limelight in 2017 following the revelation that she was the nurse who helped Mama Ngina Kenyatta deliver a baby boy at the Aga Khan hospital on October 26, 1961.
By Alexander Chagema 4 months ago
Greatest wish of nurse who oversaw the birth of a president
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Ruto's blue-eyed boy under siege over management style
United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Cleophas Malala is a man under siege. Regarded as one of President William Ruto's blue-eyed boys, Malala wields immense power within UDA.
By Alexander Chagema and John Shilitsa 4 months ago
Ruto's blue-eyed boy under siege over management style
Agony of families as bats cause havoc in homesteads
The loud noise the mammals make and their smelly droppings are a nuisance.
By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago
Agony of families as bats cause havoc in homesteads
Pressure on Malala to quit as leadership wrangles rock UDA in western Kenya
Several leaders from Western Kenya have accused UDA's acting secretary general Malala of rocking the party from within and they want him out of the President's outfit.
By Alexander Chagema, John Shilitsa 5 months ago
Pressure on Malala to quit as leadership wrangles rock UDA in western Kenya
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Mudavadi's clout gets bigger, but will it help turn Western yellow?
President William Ruto's move to reshuffle his Cabinet on Wednesday has given Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi a bigger clout both locally and internationally.
By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago
Mudavadi's clout gets bigger, but will it help turn Western yellow?
Malala upbeat he will retain SG position during December UDA elections
Pundit says Malala may retain the SG seat during UDA December elections because he has the backing of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.
By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago
Malala upbeat he will retain SG position during December UDA elections
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Will Mudavadi and Wetang'ula survive push to create mega UDA?
Malala kicked the push for the dissolution of Mudavadi's ANC and Wetang'ula's Ford-K in March in Kakamega County, during a fundraiser presided over by Wetang'ula.
By Alexander Chagema and Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Will Mudavadi and Wetang'ula survive push to create mega UDA?
Why Cherargei's proposal on term limit is driven by sentiment
Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei's proposal to extend the presidential term to seven years lacks foundational basis. It draws more from sentiment than anything else.
By Alexander Chagema 5 months ago
Why Cherargei's proposal on term limit is driven by sentiment
Malala's sustained attacks on Mudavadi and Wetangula cause jitters
Malala has been pushing for the disbandment of Mudavadi's UDA and Ford Kenya of Moses Wetang'ula so they can join President Ruto's UDA.
By Alexander Chagema, Robert Amalemba 5 months ago
Malala's sustained attacks on Mudavadi and Wetangula cause jitters
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Malala: The 'gadfly' in Luhya leadership matrix
Given his growing influence, questions have arisen on whether Malala will join Mudavadi and Wetangula in creating a formidable voting block or throw the spanner in the works.
By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago
Malala: The 'gadfly' in Luhya leadership matrix
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No vacancies: Depression and death dog jobless degree holders
The number of jobless Kenyans grew to 2.97 million in the last quarter of 2022. Millions of job-hunting graduates feel betrayed by State's inability to create enough jobs.
By Alexander Chagema 6 months ago
No vacancies: Depression and death dog jobless degree holders
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Disquiet over Ruto's planned tour of Western after State House visit
Leaders clash over president's weekend visit to the region as Cleophas Malala led delegation. Questions raised on why Wetang'ula and Mudavadi were allegedly kept in the dark over tour.
By John Shilitsa and Alexander Chagema 6 months ago
Disquiet over Ruto's planned tour of Western after State House visit
Chance to steer KK ship clear of iceberg is being wasted
The tragedy aboard the KK liner is that the navigation officers, chief, second and third mates, deckhand and engineers have all assured the captain that the iceberg is harmless.
By Alexander Chagema 7 months ago
Chance to steer KK ship clear of iceberg is being wasted
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Mudavadi's 'aloofness' might cost him dearly in 2032
It is not lost on observers that Mudavadi and Wetangula are not as thick as thieves in their quest for oneness and bid to build a political juggernaut for 2032. They are hardly seen together.
By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago
Mudavadi's 'aloofness' might cost him dearly in 2032
The Abashu: A clan which buries elders squatting inside their own houses
The corpse is interred in a relaxed, sleeping position to symbolise taking a rest. Great leaders are buried in a squatting position wrapped in fresh bull's skin.
By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago
The Abashu: A clan which buries elders squatting inside their own houses
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Wamalwa claims his push for Luhya unity made him enemies
Former Defence CS says President was opposed to the idea of unity. Says a united voting bloc from Western was dangerous for Ruto's ambitions.
By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago
Wamalwa claims his push for Luhya unity made him enemies
Wamalwa's push for Luhya unity put wedge between him and President Ruto
Former Defence CS says President was opposed to the idea of unity as a united voting bloc from Western was dangerous for his ambitions.
By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago
Wamalwa's push for Luhya unity put wedge between him and President Ruto
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Will Ruto's charm offensive in Western sway Raila's turf vote?
The president has promised the region that, cumulatively has 2,217,948 registered voters in four counties, billions of shillings for giving him votes
By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago
Will Ruto's charm offensive in Western sway Raila's turf vote?
Save us from Kuria's loose tongue, media practitioners now tell Ruto
The Media Council of Kenya took great exception to Moses Kuria's remarks, describing the attacks and profiling of journalists "a big threat to independent and free media".
By Alexander Chagema 8 months ago
Save us from Kuria's loose tongue, media practitioners now tell Ruto
He had a vasectomy, but they're now expecting their fourth child
It takes several months for semen to be sperm-free after a vasectomy is conducted. Having sexual intercourse too soon after the procedure might lead to pregnancy.
By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago
He had a vasectomy, but they're now expecting their fourth child
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How cult leaders influence their victims
Paul Makenzi does not appear remotely bothered by his arrest or the shocking revelations that have gripped the nation.
By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago
How cult leaders influence their victims
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From CS to the streets, Wamalwa lays ground for State House bid
Analysts say by sticking with Raila and leading from the front, the former Defence CS who comes from a political family is in good stead for the 2027 State House race.
By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago
From CS to the streets, Wamalwa lays ground for State House bid
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How Africans appeased the dying to avoid being haunted by spirits
Spirits of the dead were believed to have power to protect, harm or intercede with gods. People said that if treated with disrespect, spirits of the dead would be back to revenge.
By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago
How Africans appeased the dying to avoid being haunted by spirits
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Why Bungoma is home to largest number of 'gods, angels, prophets'
Elijah Masinde, Jehovah Wanyonyi, Yesu wa Tongaren and Nabii Yohana enjoy massive following. But leaders of mainstream churches in Western have called for what they call spiritual liberation
By Alexander Chagema 11 months ago
Why Bungoma is home to largest number of 'gods, angels, prophets'
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Yesu wa Tongaren stays put despite crucifixion threat
He describes those plotting to crucify him as dark hearts from Babylon. He built his church in 2015 and to date it has more than 200 ordained angels and prophets.
By Alexander Chagema 11 months ago
Yesu wa Tongaren stays put despite crucifixion threat
Rescue parents, students by enforcing ban on tuition
A child who gets to school at 5am, leaves at 6.30pm and does homework until midnight, then wakes up at 3am to prepare is likely to become an introvert susceptible to depression.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Rescue parents, students by enforcing ban on tuition
With a little more effort, we can eradicate FGM
This internationally outlawed practice has caused serious injuries to the physical and mental health of over 200 million women and girls globally, out of which 4m are in Kenya.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
With a little more effort, we can eradicate FGM
Support grassroots football to grow talent
The best way to celebrate soccer legend, Pele, is to make the development of football a priority in Kenya. Government must develop a comprehensive plan
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Support grassroots football  to grow talent
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Culture is the glue that binds my people, says the Iteso king
The Emormor is heavily guarded. The men in military fatigues are soldiers from the Uganda Peoples Defence Force assigned to him by the government to guard him.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Culture is the glue that binds my people, says the Iteso king
Kakamega Airstrip finally roars to life as Skyward plane lands
The inaugural flight by Skyward Express plane Dash 8-300 landed at the revamped airstrip at 1142 hrs.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Kakamega Airstrip finally roars to life as Skyward plane lands
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How church lost ownership of land donated by King Nabongo
Despite the fact that King Nabongo Mumia donated 41 acres of land to the ACK church for expansion, the church claims it does not own the donated land.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
How church lost ownership of land donated by King Nabongo
Embrace tech, Ruto challenges local varsities
Ruto has challenged institutions of higher learning to invest heavily in technology and research, use private-public partnerships to build enough hostels.
By Alexander Chagema and Bernard Lusigi 1 year ago
Embrace tech, Ruto challenges local varsities
Education reforms team should focus on content
Ideally, curriculum refers to the totality of what should be taught in a school system; knowledge, skills, attitude and values in each subject.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Education reforms team should focus on content
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Quiet village where 'it was a pot of romance and games of seduction'
Decades ago, the village became the place where men met women, seduced and married them.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Quiet village where 'it was a pot of romance and games of seduction'
Jobless graduates try their luck in prospecting for gold in river
The other miners have modest education and spend most of their time searching for gold in the fast-flowing river.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Jobless graduates try their luck in prospecting for gold in river
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Kakamega residents raise fears over marauding street boys
The unkempt, glue-sniffing boys roam the streets, scavenge in garbage bins or lie idle on shop verandahs targeting university students, night guards, bodaboda riders, and jua kali mechanics.
By Alexander Chagema and Bernard Lusigi 1 year ago
Kakamega residents raise fears over marauding street boys
Will Duale hold talks with Shabaab or tackle them head on?
The nomination of Garissa Town MP Aden Duale as Defence Cabinet Secretary and Dr Monica Juma as the National Security Advisor cannot go unremarked.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Will Duale hold talks with Shabaab or tackle them head on?
Parliament should strive to make a difference
Ruto's admission that the country is in dire financial straits and the promise he will put brakes on borrowing to finance recurrent expenditure should guide the deliberations of Parliament.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Parliament should strive to make a difference
Financial autonomy for police service mere red herring
Giving the police financial autonomy while the IG is beholden to the Executive is a facade that gives the Executive and Legislature extra leverage to toy with the police.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Financial autonomy for police service mere red herring
Murembe, tall magical tree that cured mumps among the Luhya
Kampi ya Lucki is one of the few natural habitats in Western Kenya.
By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago
Murembe, tall magical tree that cured mumps among the Luhya
Transport tycoon's widow battles lender over Sh174m 'fictitious' loan
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