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Peter Kimani

As mid-term beckons, MPigs grunt it's their turn to fill up tanks

MPs have raised furore over Constituency Development Fund (CDF), which they claim hadn’t been released on schedule, hampering their work and jeorpardising their prospects for re-election.

As mid-term beckons, MPigs grunt it's their turn to fill up tanks

Much ado about nothing? Why Malala drama echoes petty politics

Much ado about nothing? Why Malala drama echoes petty politics

Sheria House is rare enclave of law and order, and apparently love is in the air!

Sheria House is rare enclave of law and order, and apparently love is in the air!

A roach showed up for dessert at a fine city diner, we all responded with calm

A roach showed up for dessert at a fine city diner, we all responded with calm

Theatre of the absurd takes root as Kenya Kwanza's manifesto

There is no way of knowing who among these powerful actors - President Ruto, former CS Justin Muturi and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua - had most resonance with their audiences.

Theatre of the absurd takes root as Kenya Kwanza's manifesto

Down the Athi River, farmers and fishermen watch as their livelihoods are washed away

Fishes of the water, the best barometer of the quality of the water have been floating lifeless along the stretches of the river to infer the scale of the poisoning.

Down the Athi River, farmers and fishermen watch as their livelihoods are washed away

How about a new Cabinet every month, Mister Prezzo, it'll do our country a lot of good

I’d like to encourage him to think of Cabinet appointments as gigs, renewable after every three months, as this will have many more indirect benefits.

How about a new Cabinet every month, Mister Prezzo, it'll do our country a lot of good

Prezzo Ruto delivers April Fool's day stunt by taking road to ruin

President Ruto misstated facts like Kenyan tea is being sold to Sudan, because it is not, since his government allowed Rapid Support Force (RSF) to operate from Nairobi.

Prezzo Ruto delivers April Fool's day stunt by taking road to ruin

Democracy by exclamation goes to stadium, revealing nation in a restive state

The highlight of the Harambee Stars against Gabon match, unsurprisingly, were chants of Ruto Must Go, which were delivered to celebrate the team’s triumphs or humiliation on the pitch.

Democracy by exclamation goes to stadium, revealing nation in a restive state

Baba Yao's quest for freedom, and why snake oil salesmen are hovering around

It’s strange so many Kenyans are surprised that former Kiambu Governor Ferdinand Waititu aka Baba Yao is still in jail after he was convicted for corruption.

Baba Yao's quest for freedom, and why snake oil salesmen are hovering around

Why Cabinet shuffle is the most successful project, complete with annual reviews

After nearly a year of push and pull, Justin Muturi, the former AG and Public Service CS, has been sacked, only a day after Ruto declared his tenure at Sheria House as “fairly incompetent.”

Why Cabinet shuffle is the most successful project, complete with annual reviews

Season III of presidential tours destined for Mount Kenya, with goons in tow

In recent times, Mt Kenya region has been labelled “tribal,” because Rigathi Gachagua asked President Ruto difficult questions about different sectors of the economy.

Season III of presidential tours destined for Mount Kenya, with goons in tow

Raila, 80, seeks liberation from Kenyans in his quest for time 'lost' in detention, exile

ODM leader Raila Odinga owes no one an explanation for his choices, he was jailed and lost many years while his peers were making money

Raila, 80, seeks liberation from Kenyans in his quest for time 'lost' in detention, exile

Death of a doctor and the tragedy of a nation that long lost its soul

A medical doctor who treated patients for free at Kenyatta National Hospital died because he could not access treatment.

Death of a doctor and the tragedy of a nation that long lost its soul

Kesses man takes law into his own hands, offering a model worthy of replication

Some chap in the Rift Valley has captured the national attention for establishing a “police patrol base,” which he reportedly operated undetected for six months.

Kesses man takes law into his own hands, offering a model worthy of replication

Dough-nation: Ruto's grand plan to feed the masses or charm them

President William Ruto committed to purchase one-million chapati-making machine for Nairobi county to facilitate the Dishi Na County programme.

Dough-nation: Ruto's grand plan to feed the masses or charm them

After receiving red card in Kisii, Raila blames Ruto for 'making the first move' on merger

When Raila Odinga faced a hostile crowd in Kisii he moved quickly to explain that it was President Ruto who made the first move on their coalition agreement.

After receiving red card in Kisii, Raila blames Ruto for 'making the first move' on merger

Alai keeps it real, restoring Nairobi to its ancient mission of a supply depot

This week, Robert Alai presented a Motion that seeks to regulate what he calls non-motorised transport.

Alai keeps it real, restoring Nairobi to its ancient mission of a supply depot

The audacity of freedom after jailbreak from cages of Nairobi's old estates in Eastlands

The modest dwellings, constructed under a proper affordable housing project in the 1960s housed junior cadre of civil servants, but have been knocked down to pave way for new houses..

The audacity of freedom after jailbreak from cages of Nairobi's old estates in Eastlands

From broad-based to now bread-based government, interesting time beckon

President William Ruto has dismissed the Auditor General’s disclosures on rot in the government as handiwork of “cartels” who are hell-bent on discrediting his efforts.

From broad-based to now bread-based government, interesting time beckon

Sakaja trashes the city paving the way for its rebuilding, bottom up

When Governor Johnson Sakaja showed up in office on Monday and found folks at Kenya Power had turned off power, over some unpaid electricity bills, he instantly swung into action.

Sakaja trashes the city paving the way for its rebuilding, bottom up

City parking rakes up Sh2,000 every 15 minutes, so I'm carrying trash to dish out

Nairobi County enforcement officers use clamps to immobilise motorists who forget to pay their parking fees.

City parking rakes up Sh2,000 every 15 minutes, so I'm carrying trash to dish out

PLP, a brand new party unveiled, with not so new faces at the helm, to liberate Kenya

The men and women who assembled at the launch of the People’s Liberation Party are probably are in it because they are hopeful to be the presidential candidate.

Please beware, in brave new Kenya, irritating Prezzo Ruto is a crime

President William Ruto had the time to retreat to a studio to turn his roadside declaration—about a massive road in North Eastern region—into an online musical sensation.

By 2 months ago

Please beware, in brave new Kenya, irritating Prezzo Ruto is a crime

It's darkness for Besigye as he languishes in jail, as Kenya seeks to sell tea in Sudan

Besigye was abducted from the streets of Nairobi and shuttled to Kampala, where he has been languishing in a military prison since.

By 2 months ago

It's darkness for Besigye as he languishes in jail, as Kenya seeks to sell tea in Sudan

News just in Nyamakima folks rejoice as Baba writes own epitaph in Addis Ababa

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga spent the better part of the recent months celebrating what seemed like inevitable victory.

By 2 months ago

News just in Nyamakima folks rejoice as Baba writes own epitaph in Addis Ababa

Now that Riggy G is out of power, the powers that be are busy building his backyard

The government has resumed construction of the road in Marwa that lay unfinished for the last two years.

By 2 months ago

Now that Riggy G is out of power, the powers that be are busy building his backyard

Nighttime adventure and the fishing dream in Mathioya that never was

The nighttime adventure in Murang’a proved harder than anticipated when I used Google maps to located my lodging.

By 2 months ago

Nighttime adventure and the fishing dream in Mathioya that never was

Love is an act, and I've seen enough to gladden the heart this Valentine

Folks, Happy Valentine’s day! Love is in the air and so, in the spirit of the week, I decided to surprise one of the most important women in my life.

By 2 months ago

Love is an act, and I've seen enough to gladden the heart this Valentine

Kenya leads America in quest to undo old order, or so they seem to think

So, Prezzo Ruto has been busy dismantling the “old order” that he claims has been fanning corruption and hemorrhaging our taxes.

By 2 months ago

Kenya leads America in quest to undo old order, or so they seem to think

Let children play; it will not take away their academic potential

Parents are to help determine if their future career paths will be Arts or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

By 2 months ago

Let children play; it will not take away their academic potential

When possessing too many books could be dangerous for your mind

The true cost of our ignorance is that a less informed populace will be shaken down, and left very shaken by the extortion racket that’s JKIA.

By 2 months ago

When possessing too many books could be dangerous for your mind

The tall tale of Pastor Dorcas's crusade overrun by Mungiki as police look on

Riggy G is the self-styled son of Mau Mau, so it was interesting he did not challenge the disruption from Maina Njenga’s camp

By 3 months ago

The tall tale of Pastor Dorcas's crusade overrun by Mungiki as police look on

Prezzo UK's call to arms to Gen-Z is a rare declaration of war in peacetime

It could be that future protests might be led by Prezzo UK, even though he said his work is now done, and that the youth should pick the mantle and soldier on.

By 3 months ago

Prezzo UK's call to arms to Gen-Z is a rare declaration of war in peacetime

Dubai by night, dreams of home that workers hold, cherish every new day

I suppose nothing can be taken at face value of any of our politicians; even Prezzo Ruto is ruing his decision to accept former DP Riggy G at face value.

By 3 months ago

Dubai by night, dreams of home that workers hold, cherish every new day

Cycle of life and death, as Rasna Warah and Teddy Osei, founder of 'Osibisa' die

Two great individuals passed on this week. One, my writer friend Rasna Warah and two, Teddy Osei, the founder of the afro-rock band, Osibisa.

By 3 months ago

Cycle of life and death, as Rasna Warah and Teddy Osei, founder of 'Osibisa' die

Kiraitu rides bus to Nairobi as Kabogo charges into an uncertain 'digital' future

The last time I checked, Kiraitu’s political vehicle was a bus that crawled at an excruciatingly slow pace, which means he didn’t make it to Nairobi early enough, so he wasn’t interviewed for the job.

By 3 months ago

Kiraitu rides bus to Nairobi as Kabogo charges into an uncertain 'digital' future

100 years on, colonial alcohol prohibitions targeting the poor still in force on SGR

So, the Mombasa-bound train opens the bar at Voi, while the Nairobi-bound train opens at Mtito Andei.

By 3 months ago

100 years on, colonial alcohol prohibitions targeting the poor still in force on SGR

Prezzo Ruto goes benchmarking in Ghana, and Kenyans keep calm

Kenyans on Twitter have been surprisingly muted about Prezzo Bill Ruto’s recent foray abroad—the first one in a long time.

By 3 months ago

Prezzo Ruto goes benchmarking in Ghana, and Kenyans keep calm

Riding wave of economic turmoil on Tuk Tuk, as one operator is driven out of business

I returned a call from a number I didn’t recognise and it turned out to be a Tuk Tuk rider I encountered weeks ago in Diani.

By 3 months ago

Riding wave of economic turmoil on Tuk Tuk, as one operator is driven out of business

A tale of two farms and the enduring questions of land policy in Kenya

I was tempted to analyse the possible causes of Deputy Prezzo Kithure Kindiki’s signature vein that juts at the temple.

By 3 months ago

A tale of two farms and the enduring questions of land policy in Kenya

Prezzo Ruto has a new song in the New Year, though his singing and dancing are out of tune

The song was ‘Kasongo,’ which is about love and loss, and it wasn’t clear what Prezzo and his retinue of handlers found funny about the song because they were giggling feverishly.

By 3 months ago

Prezzo Ruto has a new song in the New Year, though his singing and dancing are out of tune

Watching the sun set on River Congo and other short stories from Diani

Life hustles had kept us apart, and tots that I recalled holding in my arms years ago had morphed into fine young men with afros and beards and booming voices.

By 3 months ago

Watching the sun set on River Congo and other short stories from Diani

A Christmas bar brawl that DCI officers turned into robbery with violence charge

Stanslaus Mwanzia, 22, is cooling his heels at Shimo la Tewa Prison in Mombasa, after he was arrested from a bar in Changamwe on Christmas Day, last year.

By 3 months ago

A Christmas bar brawl that DCI officers turned into robbery with violence charge

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