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Peter Kimani

When rain clouds gather around Judiciary, beware a mighty 'mugumo' is about to fall

The Supreme Court turned 12 this month but what was meant to be a celebration of the milestone turned into a harangue from Prezzo Ruto: the courts must not frustrate the government agenda.

When rain clouds gather around Judiciary, beware a mighty 'mugumo' is about to fall

Normalising abnormalities, the American way, as Trump returns to White House

Normalising abnormalities, the American way, as Trump returns to White House

Diligent man from Equatorial Guinea proves middle age isn't always about going downhill

Diligent man from Equatorial Guinea proves middle age isn't always about going downhill

Rutonomics is fusing liberties and security into digital economy

Rutonomics is fusing liberties and security into digital economy

Major milestone as Nairobi is elected to UN rights body, but there's a lot more

The government has recorded a major diplomatic triumph, following Kenya’s election to the United Nations Human Rights Council.

Major milestone as Nairobi is elected to UN rights body, but there's a lot more

Indeed, let's end negativity, celebrate the small things that make Kenya great

And in what seems like a towering feat of accomplishment, the price of unga is down while the shilling has stabilised against the dollar

Indeed, let's end negativity, celebrate the small things that make Kenya great

Prezzo Ruto invents new liberation narrative that erases Mau Mau struggle

What Prezzo Ruto missed out, for not having studied history, is that the Mau Mau does not need Kenya Kwanza acknowledgment; it is Kenya Kwanza that needs Mau Mau.

Prezzo Ruto invents new liberation narrative that erases Mau Mau struggle

After expelling Turkish refugees, let's consider a tourism visa for dissidents

Four Turkish nationals who sought refuge in the country were abducted by State agents and repatriated to Ankara, despite enjoying UN protection that outlaws such actions.

After expelling Turkish refugees, let's consider a tourism visa for dissidents

Lawyers always play to the gallery, even though they call it by a different, grand name

Court cases challenging the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua commenced in earnest, and the first item on the agenda was the constitution of the three-Judge-bench.

Lawyers always play to the gallery, even though they call it by a different, grand name

Sarakasi at midnight as witnesses in DP's drama star in Senate theatre

So, it is to Senate that Riggy G delivered his truckload of evidence to dispel the 11 charges levelled against him, and which were the basis of his impeachment.

Sarakasi at midnight as witnesses in DP's drama star in Senate theatre

A tale of three airports, the gateways to three societies in Ghana, Ethiopia and Kenya

First off, I know JKIA is one of the swankiest facilities in the continent, so I have no idea what it will look after the imaginary uplift by the Indian firm, Adani.

A tale of three airports, the gateways to three societies in Ghana, Ethiopia and Kenya

KQ is running smoothly and keeping time, but AI voices are causing turbulence in air

The only quibble that I have is that KQ have introduced an annoying AI voice to signal when seat belts are needed.

KQ is running smoothly and keeping time, but AI voices are causing turbulence in air

Self-styled son of 'Mau Mau' is down, almost out, and he's dancing 'Anguka Nayo'

The gospel according to Kenya Kwanza, as contained in the impeachment motion is that Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua plotted the ouster of the president by sponsoring Gen-Z protests

Self-styled son of 'Mau Mau' is down, almost out, and he's dancing 'Anguka Nayo'

Lupita re-discovers her voice after a decade as a 'Mexican-American'

Lupita Nyong’o has launched a podcast in which she narrates her life at home and abroad

Lupita re-discovers her voice after a decade as a 'Mexican-American'

Twists and turns in new health insurance are dizzying, could make folks seriously ill

Many Kenyans are suffering with bitterness over SHA that’s being shoved down their throats, even though no one has volunteered to explain why NHIF had to be overhauled.

Twists and turns in new health insurance are dizzying, could make folks seriously ill

Looks like Riggy G's goose is cooked and he stoked a few logs into the fire

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s political career was built around the idea of dismantling the Kenyatta political dynasty in central Kenya.

Looks like Riggy G's goose is cooked and he stoked a few logs into the fire

Re-education of Prezzo Ruto following his forays in NY, eating 'humble pie'

President Ruto was forced to eat humble pie in New York for recently calling out Ford Foundation for sponsoring anarchy in Kenya

Re-education of Prezzo Ruto following his forays in NY, eating 'humble pie'

Selling Kenyan youths down the river, after mortgaging their future

President William Ruto is determined to dispatch skilled youths to take up menial jobs in Europe

Selling Kenyan youths down the river, after mortgaging their future

Why Rumuruti officials affirm another future is possible for our beloved land

I know Kenya has produced notorious thieves who steal with their eyelids, but I couldn’t figure how my chunk of land could have shrunk without human intervention

Why Rumuruti officials affirm another future is possible for our beloved land

Riggy G readies to escort Baba to Bondo retirement in a broken wheelbarrow

Word on the street is that the former doyen of opposition, Raila Odinga, aka Baba, is retiring from active politics, beginning next month

By 2 months ago

Riggy G readies to escort Baba to Bondo retirement in a broken wheelbarrow

Indeed, folks at our Government Comms can do better in selling hot air online

If the deliverables for pro-government bloggers are positive reporting and free Wi-Fi does not exist, it can be invented online.

By 2 months ago

Indeed, folks at our Government Comms can do better in selling hot air online

Why free education would disrupt political economy of corruption in Kenya

Many political jobs would be on the line if bursaries were consolidated and offered as part of government’s annual budget.

By 2 months ago

Why free education would disrupt political economy of corruption in Kenya

Why Raila's 'State project' title complicates exit plans

As a man of means, he could easily fund his AU campaign from his own pocket, much the same way he has funded his numerous quests for the presidency.

By 2 months ago

Why Raila's 'State project' title complicates exit plans

Go well, Margaretta wa Gacheru, your work is done, you did it in epic style

Renowned scribe and art critic has departed from our midst. Maggie, as she was known to her peers at the Nation, was always on the move. It was as though her feet never really touched the ground!

By 3 months ago

Go well, Margaretta wa Gacheru, your work is done, you did it in epic style

Self-declaration about non-involvement in monumental bank heist at Equity

This a public declaration that this author is not related to a certain Peter Kimani Machiri alleged to have staged a massive bank heist at which Equity Bank lost in excess of Sh1.5b.

By 3 months ago

Self-declaration about non-involvement in monumental bank heist at Equity

All together now as Baba, Prezzo UK join uncle Bill's 'broad-based' government

Once friends-turned-foe-turned-friends again, Prezzo UK is reported to be the architect behind the move to incorporate opposition in government.

By 3 months ago

All together now as Baba, Prezzo UK join uncle Bill's 'broad-based' government

From Saba Saba to Nane Nane protests, Gen-Z are plotting a 'termite coup'

Nairobi was a ghost town most of the morning, save for the hordes of policemen and women on patrol, a visual that evoked a different kind of triumph for the youthful protesters.

By 3 months ago

From Saba Saba to Nane Nane protests, Gen-Z are plotting a 'termite coup'

Uhuru's laws, Raila's men shaping Ruto's broad-based government

I think Prezzo Ruto's word has been borne out this week as his idea of “government of national unity” came to pass.

By 3 months ago

Uhuru's laws, Raila's men shaping Ruto's broad-based government

Exam failures, election losers; Criteria for Ruto's Cabinet nominees

I recall Joho gloating that he scored an aggregate of D- in his Form Four exams, but that didn’t stop him from becoming the first Mombasa Governor.

By 3 months ago

Exam failures, election losers; Criteria for Ruto's Cabinet nominees

Suffering silently and the tragedy of a nation roiled by greed and avarice

In this degenerate State we call Kenya, money is the root of all evil.

By 3 months ago

Suffering silently and the tragedy of a nation roiled by greed and avarice

Riggy G's traps fail to stop Tinga, most likely due to a manufacturer's defect

It seems Riggy G’s traps did not extend far enough.

By 3 months ago

Riggy G's traps fail to stop Tinga, most likely due to a manufacturer's defect

The century-long wait for 'ituika,' the generational transfer of political power

Different communities in traditional society had unique mechanisms for generational power transfer. It was called “ituika” in Central province and it took place every 25 years.

By 3 months ago

The century-long wait for 'ituika,' the generational transfer of political power

Our nation needs a reset led by youth, in place of deal-cutting politicians of yore

To Gen-Z’s mind, how could these three who have failed repeatedly be expected to deliver Kenya out of its current mess?

By 3 months ago

Our nation needs a reset led by youth, in place of deal-cutting politicians of yore

'Anguka Nayo' produces massive earthquake as a scribe nabbed at station

The narrative about MG’s abduction being a case of mistaken identity assumes that the police officers would have treated him a lot more crudely if he were the proper target.

By 3 months ago

'Anguka Nayo' produces massive earthquake as a scribe nabbed at station

The list of protests sponsors keeps growing, and State could qualify if it provides free Wi-fi

First, we were told it was the Russians, before Rigathi Gachagua aka Riggy G claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) was to blame.

By 3 months ago

The list of protests sponsors keeps growing, and State could qualify if it provides free Wi-fi

Kalonzo's Damascus moment?

For those of us familiar with the workings of theatre, this sounds like a superb performance. Exit Baba, enter Wiperman, then things fall apart.

By 3 months ago

Kalonzo's Damascus moment?

Tom Mboya, Gen Z, and the enduring legacy of violence in Kenya

There are many parallels between Gen Z in the streets and the life of Tom Mboya. More than two dozen youths and children have been cut down by police bullets.

By 4 months ago

Tom Mboya, Gen Z, and the enduring legacy of violence in Kenya

Teargas trauma: Price paid by Kenyans gasping for justice

Journalists recorded one case of a youngster who choked on teargas to an early grave, while a police officer lost his hands after a canister blew up his hands.

By 4 months ago

Teargas trauma: Price paid by Kenyans gasping for justice

Season of anomie here as ChatGPT ushers anarchy in Govt communications

Ruto’s Tuesday night speech did not contain a message of condolences to the families of the young Kenyans who died under a hail of police bullets. A robot, after all, can’t think of humans.

By 4 months ago

Season of anomie here as ChatGPT ushers anarchy in Govt communications

Riggy G finally finds his voice after traversing from the mountain to the sea

Riggy G charged that Haji had failed to advise Prezzo Ruto appropriately and forestall the groundswell of anger that has engulfed the nation.

By 4 months ago

Riggy G finally finds his voice after traversing from the mountain to the sea

Prezzo UK should work from home and be happy, it's his way of giving back to society

Prezzo UK should consider working from home without making too much fuss about it.

By 5 months ago

Prezzo UK should work from home and be happy, it's his way of giving back to society

Food for thought: Waiters in new restaurant are working hard to sabotage their own future

I might not know the business owner, but I want him to succeed and continue to provide us with good food.

By 5 months ago

Food for thought: Waiters in new restaurant are working hard to sabotage their own future

C'mon, America, this ain't no way to treat major non-Nato ally

Let’s not even get into discussions about how easy it is for Americans to enter our country.

By 5 months ago

C'mon, America, this ain't no way to treat major non-Nato ally

Let's consider giving all our cash to Treasury for ease of budget making

The last time Ndung’u increased the tax on sugar, he said it was to prevent diabetes.

By 5 months ago

Let's consider giving all our cash to Treasury for ease of budget making

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