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Skirt and blouse vs six-piece suit: Why push is proving a hot potato

Azimio, OKA are seeking numbers to push their agenda, but critics say strategy favours mediocre leaders.

By Eric Nyakagwa 6 days ago

Skirt and blouse vs six-piece suit: Why push is proving a hot potato

Why I blew Sh25 million into campaigns

Why I blew Sh25 million into campaigns

By Anne Otieno 6 days ago

Crucify him: And Sakaja was boiling 'degrees centigrade'

Crucify him: And Sakaja was boiling 'degrees centigrade'

By Barrack Muluka 7 days ago

Gladys Wanga to political detractors : I am unbwogable

Gladys Wanga to political detractors : I am unbwogable

By Harold Odhiambo 7 days ago

The honest truth about my father: Oburu Oginga shares deep family secrets

OBURU OGINGA shares deep memories about his late father Jaramogi Oginga Odinga.

By Olivia Odhiambo 8 days ago

The honest truth about my father: Oburu Oginga shares deep family secrets

I was warned about dirty politics, says Wavinya Ndeti

People will talk about so many bad things about you but let it get to one ear and get out in the other ear. Do not keep these things in your heart.

By John Muia 9 days ago

I was warned about dirty politics, says Wavinya Ndeti

Raila, Ruto face uphill task implementing lofty campaign promises

Both candidates have already spelt out what they seek to actualise within 100 days of taking office, although they face the daunting task of proving they will be able to make changes.

By Eric Nyakagwa 9 days ago

Raila, Ruto face uphill task implementing lofty campaign promises

Rocky Malala-Khalwale marriage could cost Kenya Kwanza Kakamega

Dr Boni Khalwale’s non-committal nature is hurting Malala. From his utterances, he does not believe Kenya Kwanza stands any chance in Kakamega.

By Robert Amalemba 9 days ago

Rocky Malala-Khalwale marriage could cost Kenya Kwanza Kakamega

How I escaped death in plane crash that killed my husband Joshua Ojode

Mary has ventured into politics as a way of preserving Ojode’s memory. She has an advantage in her campaigns going by how her husband interacted with the residents.

By James Omoro 10 days ago

How I escaped death in plane crash that killed my husband Joshua Ojode

Tim Wanyonyi: I don't make noise or comment on everything

Some politicians shout and insult others, perhaps to get favour from national leaders that they support. It is wrong. We can argue without insulting each other.

By Vivianne Wandera 13 days ago

Tim Wanyonyi: I don't make noise or comment on everything

Roots Party candidate Wajackoyah taps Jaymo Ule Msee as spokesperson

Jaymo, a Political Science and Economics graduate from the University of Nairobi, is well versed in digital campaigning and is experienced in media.

By Priscilla Kimani 16 days ago

Roots Party candidate Wajackoyah taps Jaymo Ule Msee as spokesperson

Do presidential debates have a future in Kenya's democracy?

There has been no indication from the DP’s corner that they have changed their mind regarding their advice to their candidate to pull out of the debates.

By Eric Nyakagwa 16 days ago

Do presidential debates have a future in Kenya's democracy?

Why governors won't become president

Herman Manyora: It's not a question of lacking the billions to run for president, counties are small things and small things can't produce big people

By Esther Dianah 19 days ago

Why governors won't become president

Let female politicians campaign without intimidation- MP Lilian Gogo

The MP said that women deserve a conducive atmosphere to share their campaign agenda like their male counterparts.

By James Omoro 22 days ago

Let female politicians campaign without intimidation- MP Lilian Gogo

We did not enjoy the trappings of power as children, says Oburu Odinga

Oburu wanted to join Alliance or Kisii High School but he was stopped by Alliance High Principal Carey Francis who said he would bring politics to school.

By Olivia Odhiambo 22 days ago

We did not enjoy the trappings of power as children, says Oburu Odinga

When the big men pretend to be 'watu wa mtaa' in the name of siasa

If you want the raia wa kawaida, the great unwashed masses to make you a big man, just pretend to be one of these jagajaga people.

By Barack Muluka 23 days ago

When the big men pretend to be 'watu wa mtaa' in the name of siasa

IEBC to crack down on integrity, fake academic certificates

The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission (EACC) has threatened to sue various leaders suspected to be in possession of fake academic certificates for violation of various offences

By Eric Nyakagwa 23 days ago

IEBC to crack down on integrity, fake academic certificates

The rarest book in Kenya

The biography paints an intimate picture of Kenya’s first president in humanistic light - a man who was broke as a student, who cried whenever rent in his London flat was due.

By Silas Nyanchwani 28 days ago

The rarest book in Kenya

I am doing what common Nairobians do, not theatrics, says Igathe

Asked what he feels about the publicity, Igathe said his aim is to show Nairobians that he is ready to work with them.

By Eric Nyakagwa 30 days ago

I am doing what common Nairobians do, not theatrics, says Igathe

Raila, Ruto mount sermon for the Mount, basket in hand for sadaka

Although the Mountain has sons and daughters who are eminently qualified to run for the Big House, they have elected to cast their sights lower, this time.

By Barack Muluka 30 days ago

Raila, Ruto mount sermon for the Mount, basket in hand for sadaka

Nairobians are awfully sad, Igathe wants to make them happy

How will the soft-spoken corporate man rout the powerful ‘cartels’ that tinker with services to mint millions by causing chaos, disorder and misery upon Nairobians?

By Hudson Gumbihi 1 month ago

Nairobians are awfully sad, Igathe wants to make them happy

Homa Bay women leaders fight 'jealousy' tag

Owidhi argued that the failure of women to support fellow women in elections has contributed to the notion that women are their own enemies and jealous of each other.

By James Omoro 1 month ago

Homa Bay women leaders fight 'jealousy' tag

Nyokabi: Jubilee betrayed me, I'll run for Kiambu governor independently

Nyokabi, a relative of President Uhuru Kenyatta, accused Jubilee of short-changing her but expressed optimism about winning.

By Fidelis W. Kabunyi 1 month ago

Nyokabi: Jubilee betrayed me, I'll run for Kiambu governor independently

Who will be the next Martha Karua?

Even as Karua’s feat offers inspiration to millions of women and girls, does the country have another politician in the mould of Martha Karua?

By Eric Nyakagwa 1 month ago

Who will be the next Martha Karua?

Martha Karua: The iron lady unafraid of breaking barriers

She has never been afraid of speaking her mind, or stepping into battle.

By Brian Guserwa 1 month ago

Martha Karua: The iron lady unafraid of breaking barriers

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