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.
By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago
Ruto's star shines brighter after climate summit
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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.
By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago
Going East: What China diplomatic forays mean for us
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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.
By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago
20-years on, Western yet to get one to fit into Wamalwa's big shoes
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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.
By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago
Ruto in campaign mode as economy strains hustlers
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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
By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago
Harambees make a return as Kenya Kwanza leaders break Kibaki law
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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.
By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago
Why Ruto's African court stamp is raising heat among rights groups
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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.
By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Unending court battles rage over land previously owned by EATEC
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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.
By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Did Ruto corner Raila in Mombasa?
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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 Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Ruto the hard ball player; radical stand is part of his political DNA
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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 Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Ruto's dilemma as dalliance with Russia, Iran unsettles the West
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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 Biketi Kikechi 4 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 Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
Move to collect signatures is political, it has no legal impact
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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 Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago
William Ruto's dilemma as he seeks to put out fires in courts, streets
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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 Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
How Azimio protests pose threat to Ruto's rising status in Africa
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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 Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
Will 1991 Saba Saba strategy gain traction in today's politics?
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 Biketi Kikechi, VOA 5 months ago
Chinese Army invasion of Taiwan not a given, US general says
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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 Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
Presidents have not always had it easy passing Bills that are disputed
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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 Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago
How Finance Bill furore impacts on Ruto, Raila's political designs
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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 Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
Raila's gamble: What next for bi-partisan talks after withdrawal?
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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 Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
Nderitu caught in the eye of a storm as fight for Jubilee Party takes new twist at tribunal
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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 Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
The master of survival: Raila Odinga's mysterious transformation
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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 Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
Poisoned chalice: Plum but career ending jobs in the public sector
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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 Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago
All eyes on Uhuru as rival Jubilee factions flex muscle ahead of NDC
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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 Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago
Which way? Raila, Ruto allies blow hot and cold ahead of planned talks
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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 Biketi Kikechi 7 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 Biketi Kikechi 7 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 Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago
CSs attending Parliament is unconstitutional, analysts now say
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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 Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago
Kenya's transitions have been a hit-and-miss affair
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How Kibaki would have fixed economy
Kibaki never indulged in repeatedly blaming his predecessor for "running down the economy and leaving empty coffers.
By Biketi Kikechi 7 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 Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago
Boundary disputes are the fuel stoking fires of banditry in north
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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 Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago
Why return to Ufungamano is symbolic for Raila and Karua
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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 Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago
Day Raila caught PNU by surprise with support for presidential rule
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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 Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago
Raila Odinga's consistent demands about reforming elections
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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 Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago
Pros and cons of Raila's calls for talks that mirror National Accord
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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 Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago
Hardliners ignored as path for truce is launched
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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 Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago
Foreign missions' efforts to settle Kenya's standoff draws mixed reactions
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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 Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago
Who owes who? Ghosts of the past in new Ruto-Raila political contest
William Ruto faces bleak times as energised opposition supremo fires ahead
The opposition-fueled unrest has created anxiety among Kenyans of all walks of life, as the recently elected government grapples with stabilising the economy to stamp its authority.
By Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago
William Ruto faces bleak times as energised opposition supremo fires ahead
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Turning defeat in elections into political cause: Raila's journey
His deal making journey began after he differed with then Ford Kenya chairman Kijana Wamalwa in 1994. After losing the 2017 polls, he ramped up his agitation forcing Uhuru to initiate a handshake.
By Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago
Turning defeat in elections into political cause: Raila's journey
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Unending political season: Call for sobriety from Ruto and Raila
Politicians warned against taking Kenyans for granted. Ironically, Ruto's backers who opposed the manner Cherera Four were appointed, are happy with the current process.
By Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago
Unending political season: Call for sobriety from Ruto and Raila
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