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Barrack Muluka

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World towers above Africa not due to lack, but poor leadership

We are a conscious reversal of civilisation, an edifice of negations, a pool of absurdity. Our leaders want it that way. They love smallness, and even being made to feel small.

By Barrack Muluka 2024-05-25 21:00:00

World towers above Africa not due to lack, but poor leadership

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Limuru III is all about ethnic gain and the 'our turn to eat' narrative

By Barrack Muluka 2024-05-18 20:00:00

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Kenyans must question more than clap when leaders issue directives

A national disaster team under disciplined uniformed command is the right outfit to clear and rebuild roads and bridges.

By Barrack Muluka 2024-05-11 19:30:00

Reforms push reeks of mischief, let's end this thirst for power

Public Service Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria thinks that temporary contractual employment is the answer to the pesky wage bill challenge in Kenya. It is a knee-jerk proposal

By Barrack Muluka 2024-05-04 00:00:00

Reforms push reeks of mischief, let's end this thirst for power

Kenyans mourn General Ogolla's fall with many thoughts in mind

The prodigiousness of massive sudden loss of life has stalked Kenya these past few months. The recurrences risk stunning us into deadness.

By Barrack Muluka 2024-04-20 20:40:00

Kenyans mourn General Ogolla's fall with many thoughts in mind

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Plunder at the top goes on while the rest told to tighten their belts

The government condescendingly tells striking doctors and the rest of Kenyans to ‘live within our means.” They say the wage bill is bloated. But the plunder at the top goes on.

By Barrack Muluka 2024-04-13 21:00:00

Plunder at the top goes on while the rest told to tighten their belts

Kenya Kwanza has flopped on the four key pillars it was anchored on

It is correct to say the Kenya Kwanza government lost its first year. The second year is going the same way. Hopefully they will salvage their third year that begins in August.

By Barrack Muluka 2024-04-06 05:09:44

Kenya Kwanza has flopped on the four key pillars it was anchored on

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'Tawe' movement jolts Western as 2027 poll clouds begin to gather

Governor Natembeya's Tawe movement could signal an early trumpet call ahead of next polls. In politics, even the smallest shift has the potential of rocking the boat

By Barrack Muluka 2024-03-31 20:00:00

'Tawe' movement jolts Western as 2027 poll clouds begin to gather

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President Faye, keep these type of people at arm's length to succeed

Senegal humbles us. We are reminded of the philosopher-king, Leopold Senghor, the first African President to voluntarily retire in 1980.

By Barrack Muluka 2024-03-30 10:00:00

President Faye, keep these type of people at arm's length to succeed

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Mr President, this is what people are saying about your leadership

People are saying your government talks too much. It prances around the country and wastes money too much. Yet it says it is broke. Why not save to pay doctors, et al?

By Barrack Muluka 2024-03-23 21:00:00

Mr President, this is what people are saying about your leadership

History won't be kind to Ruto if he sends Kenya's police to Haiti

Kenya must think very carefully before sending 1,000 police officers to dance with death in Haiti. What is in it for us?

By Barrack Muluka 2024-03-16 06:40:40

History won't be kind to Ruto if he sends Kenya's police to Haiti

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Henry Chakava: Affable, professional giant and level-headed publisher

Chakava would be as cool as a cucumber during crises and only talk about mistakes after everything has been sorted out.

By Barrack Muluka 2024-03-09 13:00:00

Henry Chakava: Affable, professional giant and level-headed publisher

Let's be faithful to our sisters to get over two-thirds gender hurdle

There has been no sign that the powers of the day appreciate the gravity of this matter as a question of fidelity to the Constitution, and much less honour to the mothers of Kenya.

By Barrack Muluka 2024-03-08 00:00:00