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Biketi Kikechi

Why Kenyans are skeptical of planned sale of 11 parastatals

Analysts say the government must undertake public participation before disposing the parastatals. Based on past experience, there are fears the plan is a ploy to benefit a few individuals.

By Biketi Kikechi 5 days ago

Why Kenyans are skeptical of planned sale of 11 parastatals

Oil deal debate rekindles other regimes' grand corruption cases

Oil deal debate rekindles other regimes' grand corruption cases

By Biketi Kikechi 12 days ago

Ruto's scorecard as compared to Kibaki, Uhuru a year into the job

Ruto's scorecard as compared to Kibaki, Uhuru a year into the job

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

Why sugar reforms must include deliberate efforts to crush barons, cartels

Why sugar reforms must include deliberate efforts to crush barons, cartels

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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