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Ruto ought not chest thump when Raila's spirit is with us

The tone and messaging is absolutist and triumphalist to the point of recklessness.

By Barack Muluka 4 months ago

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Fight against societal ills will continue, who'll carry mantle

The passing of the political man mountain that was Raila Odinga has left behind a moral vacuum.

By Barack Muluka 4 months ago

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Raila Odinga: 'Son of the Bull' who baffled all, charted own path

Raila Odinga finished the journey in a strange corner, ensconced in the inner sanctums of the Ruto government, to the chagrin of many who admired his political track record.

By Barack Muluka 4 months ago

Fifteen years later, promise of change still at a crossroads

Was the 2010 Constitution of Kenya intended to be a meaningless absurdity? This is the impression the political big boys give.

By Barack Muluka 6 months ago

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Dr Ruto should learn from history: Rule by fear always fails

President William Ruto's government is sitting delicately on the weighing scales of popular rule and, in converse, reign of terror and fear.

By Barack Muluka 7 months ago

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Literary colossus: Loathed by authorities but loved by the world

I discovered Ngugi wa Thiong'o in my last year of Primary School, in 1972. It was the start of a journey that would see the curious reader with grubby little hands, eager for a good book .

By Barack Muluka 9 months ago

As Pope Francis is laid to rest today, let's keep his lessons

Today, Pope Francis becomes only the seventh Holy Father to be laid to rest at the Papal Basilica of St Mary Major in Rome.

By Barack Muluka 10 months ago

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If there's incompetence in Government, the buck stops at Ruto's desk in State House

In leadership, as in management and sports, you do not change a winning side. Chancy experiments can be costly. "If it ain't broken, don't fix it."

By Barack Muluka 11 months ago

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Raila's Addis setback, a political turning point for both opposition and government

He returns home empty handed, leaving his admirers divided and his detractors wary. There are those who want the Raila to take up his role of calling the government back to order.

By Barack Muluka 1 year ago

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Trump's comeback: How 'America First' policy will affect Kenya, Africa

Prolific writer David Maillu is launching a Trump statue atop a modified pit latrine because he is saddened by his re-election.

By Barack Muluka 1 year ago

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Gen Z are driving a war against thieves, wastage and opulence

President Ruto is the midwife, and they will keep him on maternity toes. They are happy he has sacked his Cabinet.

By Barack Muluka 1 year ago

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Ruto's tough choices as he seeks to steady country and win 2027 polls

President must decide whether everyone in his Cabinet should fall on their own sword, or if he will fall on the sword on behalf of all, or with them.

By Barack Muluka 1 year ago

Democracy fails when majority follow their top leaders blindly

Going forward, intense and continuous voter education should be a priority for Kenya's civil society - whatever the difficulties may be.

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

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Why Raila's AU bid might embarrass Kenya

Raila Odinga's AUC candidacy is more than a personal crusade. He is not just carrying his cross. Kenya's regional and continental prestige is on the line.

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

Angry public rallies killing Kenya Kwanza strategy

Poor communication is easily the weakest link in the Kenya Kwanza government. They seem to wade into controversy and antagonism almost at will.

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

Grade A is good, but let's guard against idiocy

Should we surmise that if you don't get these top grades, you are a daft failure; a hopeless nincompoop who should be ashamed, and perhaps deserves to be hanged?

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

Nobody can dim your star or stop your sun

Each of the bright heavenly bodies has its own place, its own role. And everything is written in these bodies. They align howsoever they wish, with consequences.

By Barack Muluka 2 years ago

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Inside Raila and Ruto epic battles from Kanu days

Before they met in March 2002, as top officials of Kanu, Ruto and Raila had travelled two along mutually exclusive political paths.

By Barack Muluka 3 years ago

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Raila petition ruling to herald big shift in the centre of power

Already, the realignments have begun showing and the verdict from SCOK will either consolidate, or shake them.

By Barack Muluka 3 years ago

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Good, bad and the ugly of Raila Odinga, William Ruto and George Wajackoyah party manifestos

Roots party believe legalizing marijuana and selling it on global markets, will bring trillions of dollars. Both Kenya Kwanza and Azimio coalitions have similar proposals on many issues.

By Barack Muluka 3 years ago

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Madaraka Day snob of William Ruto is all what Kenyans could remember

There would be no President Uhuru Kenyatta without William Ruto. We say here in Emanyulia, no matter how badly a friend wrongs you, think even of the littlest good he did for you.

By Barack Muluka 3 years ago

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Sorry Kalonzo Musyoka, Kenyan voters do not owe you anything

On January 10, 2008, Kibaki appointed Kalonzo his Vice President in what was called "a part of the Cabinet." The Wiper leader says accepting this appointment was a great sacrifice.

By Barack Muluka 3 years ago

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CBC: Competency in education is more than walking in sacks

Simply put, competence is the ability to successfully and efficiently accomplish an assignment in a given area.

By Barack Muluka 4 years ago

Kenya’s leadership is dead, who will emerge and lead?

Jubilee dragged on for a while. Yet it was also on the line. In the full order of time, the ruling party has succumbed to internal attrition.

By Barack Muluka 4 years ago

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We've been to hell and back, but the worst is yet to come

Everyone has retreated into their own space to see how best to deal with the fallout

By Barack Muluka 5 years ago

Strongmen should wake up to reality of people’s power

Mali is not a stranger to military takeovers. In 1967, President Modibo Keita (1960-1967) was overthrown. He died in jail 10 years later.

By Barack Muluka 5 years ago

Saba Saba: The start of a journey that is yet to be completed

Thirty years later, Saba Saba remains a landmark in the struggle for democracy and good governance in Kenya

By Barack Muluka 5 years ago

Sick Jubilee crumbling and taking with it young careers

In the spirit of honesty in these columns, I wondered in 2016 about the wisdom of folding several political parties into one Jubilee Party.

By Barack Muluka 5 years ago

BBI presents agenda for real national dialogue to begin

History shows us that Kenya’s presidential system has been the mother of ethnic tensions and election violence.

By Barack Muluka 6 years ago

Why did he make fun of me when I became a believer?

I became a believer when I was 13... I was bursting at the seams about it. Jumping around telling everyone I saw that "I got saved!”.

By Barack Mumba 9 years ago

Kenya risks sliding back into violence

It is now clear our politicians do not care what they say in political rallies because of an assumed ‘immunity’ against the law.

By Barack Oduor 10 years ago

Taxpayers’ cash not meant for bailouts to collapsing companies

When Mumias Sugar Company was struggling financially, the Government handed the miller Sh1 billion from taxpayers’ money.

By Barack Oduor 10 years ago

CORD should offer constructive criticism especially in such times

It is undeniable that the Jubilee Government is riddled with graft considering the recent Auditor General’s report on various spending by various Government ministries.

By Barack Oduor 10 years ago

Barack Obama’s verbatim speech

US President Barack Obama’s full address on Sunday at the Safaricom Indoor Arena, Kasarani

By Barack Obama 10 years ago

Barack Obama: Charlestone curch pastor didn't know he was being used by God

The Bible calls us to hope. To persevere, and have faith in things not seen.

By Barack Obama 10 years ago

The mobile money revolution

ks have also made interest in taking up a license to operate a telecol just to make sure that Mobile money is well protected and to protect their

By Barack Omondi 10 years ago

Motive behind Uganda's Anti-gay policy

By Barack Angujo 10 years ago

Old Pipeline Holding Uganda Economy at stand still

By Barack Angujo 10 years ago

Journalist Killed in Brazil Riots

By Barack Angujo 10 years ago

Justin Bieber Graffiti charge

By Barack Angujo 10 years ago