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Alexander Chagema

Natembeya represents new type of firebrand ready to rally the Luhya

Natembeya is cutting himself a niche as the new type of political firebrand, treading where others fear. He might be the Moses who will eventually lead the Luhya out of political bondage.

Natembeya represents new type of firebrand ready to rally the Luhya

Doctors dare government, vow to go on with strike for the long haul

Doctors dare government, vow to go on with strike for the long haul

Cabinet secretaries big let down to those they were chosen to serve

Cabinet secretaries big let down to those they were chosen to serve

Hustlers bargained for a toast, but are getting raw deal instead

Hustlers bargained for a toast, but are getting raw deal instead

With Raila poised to exit, Oparanya is angling to take over Western bloc

Oparanya is in line to succeed Raila Odinga as the ODM party leader alongside co-deputy party leader Hassan Joho. Raila is headed to AU to succeed outgoing chairman Moussa Faki.

With Raila poised to exit, Oparanya is angling to take over Western bloc

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes

Raila’s recent surprise truce (handshake) with Ruto that will inexorably drive a wedge between Ruto and Gachagua, and isolate the DP from the centre of power.

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes

Two killed, several injured in bus and tanker accident in Busia

Several people feared dead, scores injured following an explosion after an oil tanker and a Mombasa-bound bus collide head-on at Mundika, Busia, rescue efforts underway.

Two killed, several injured in bus and tanker accident in Busia

Regional kingship contests cause unnecessary divisions in communities

Political spats that have hit and now threaten to split Central Kenya amplify the unifying power Kenyatta family had on the region and possible schemes to polarise and weaken the region.

By 2 months ago

Regional kingship contests cause unnecessary divisions in communities

Urgently align varsity teacher education with current syllabus

Critics of the system have mostly had a socio-economic approach and have tended to draw a line between formal education and socio-economic advancement.

By 2 months ago

Urgently align varsity teacher education with current syllabus

Poor students yet to join Form One due to lack of fees, bursaries

Hundreds of needy students across the country have lost hope of ever joining secondary school unless the government comes to their rescue.

By 2 months ago

Poor students yet to join Form One due to lack of fees, bursaries

Salasya, a honourable MP who does not care about decorum

The first-time legislator, despite having found himself on the wrong side of the law several times, appears unrepentant.

By 3 months ago

Salasya, a honourable MP who does not care about decorum

Affordable housing is good, but pocket-friendly education is better

The government has consistently played ‘piki piki ponki, paka mielo disco’ (hide and seek) with capitation funds.

By 3 months ago

Affordable housing is good, but pocket-friendly education is better

Why Ruto should consider quitting presidency and taking top AU job

Ruto is the man to drive the African Union Commission to greater heights, but to do so, he must relinquish Kenya’s presidency.

By 3 months ago

Why Ruto should consider quitting presidency and taking top AU job

Busia man buys third coffin while awaiting death

The 88-year-old father of 19 says he'll upgrade the coffin if he sees a better design. While some elders have reproved him, others think it's an idea to be copied.

By 3 months ago

Busia man buys third coffin while awaiting death

Kenya Kwanza leaders speaking at cross-purposes

Claims by Azimio that the government is pulling wool over the eyes of Kenyans; and that there is no deal between Kenya and Saudi Arabia were vehemently denied by Kimani Ichung'wah.

By 4 months ago

Kenya Kwanza leaders speaking at cross-purposes

Fuel stations close as pump sales drop amid shrinking profits and high business costs

Small oil dealers are feeling the pinch and some of them are being driven out of a business they have run for years.

By 5 months ago

Fuel stations close as pump sales drop amid shrinking profits and high business costs

Invest more in education and stop outlawed levies

The government should make education truly free and stop its pursuit from being a major poverty creation factor.

By 5 months ago

Invest more in education and stop outlawed levies

Greatest wish of nurse who oversaw the birth of a president

Shivonje shot to the national limelight in 2017 following the revelation that she was the nurse who helped Mama Ngina Kenyatta deliver a baby boy at the Aga Khan hospital on October 26, 1961.

By 5 months ago

Greatest wish of nurse who oversaw the birth of a president

Agony of families as bats cause havoc in homesteads

The loud noise the mammals make and their smelly droppings are a nuisance.

By 6 months ago

Agony of families as bats cause havoc in homesteads

Pressure on Malala to quit as leadership wrangles rock UDA in western Kenya

Several leaders from Western Kenya have accused UDA's acting secretary general Malala of rocking the party from within and they want him out of the President's outfit.

By 6 months ago

Pressure on Malala to quit as leadership wrangles rock UDA in western Kenya

Mudavadi's clout gets bigger, but will it help turn Western yellow?

President William Ruto’s move to reshuffle his Cabinet on Wednesday has given Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi a bigger clout both locally and internationally.

By 6 months ago

Mudavadi's clout gets bigger, but will it help turn Western yellow?

Malala upbeat he will retain SG position during December UDA elections

Pundit says Malala may retain the SG seat during UDA December elections because he has the backing of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua.

By 6 months ago

Malala upbeat he will retain SG position during December UDA elections

Why Cherargei's proposal on term limit is driven by sentiment

Nandi Senator Samson Cherargei’s proposal to extend the presidential term to seven years lacks foundational basis. It draws more from sentiment than anything else.

By 6 months ago

Why Cherargei's proposal on term limit is driven by sentiment

Malala's sustained attacks on Mudavadi and Wetangula cause jitters

Malala has been pushing for the disbandment of Mudavadi's UDA and Ford Kenya of Moses Wetang'ula so they can join President Ruto's UDA.

By 6 months ago

Malala's sustained attacks on Mudavadi and Wetangula cause jitters

Malala: The 'gadfly' in Luhya leadership matrix

Given his growing influence, questions have arisen on whether Malala will join Mudavadi and Wetangula in creating a formidable voting block or throw the spanner in the works.

By 7 months ago

Malala: The 'gadfly' in Luhya leadership matrix

No vacancies: Depression and death dog jobless degree holders

The number of jobless Kenyans grew to 2.97 million in the last quarter of 2022. Millions of job-hunting graduates feel betrayed by State’s inability to create enough jobs.

By 7 months ago

No vacancies: Depression and death dog jobless degree holders

Chance to steer KK ship clear of iceberg is being wasted

The tragedy aboard the KK liner is that the navigation officers, chief, second and third mates, deckhand and engineers have all assured the captain that the iceberg is harmless.

By 8 months ago

Chance to steer KK ship clear of iceberg is being wasted

Mudavadi's 'aloofness' might cost him dearly in 2032

It is not lost on observers that Mudavadi and Wetangula are not as thick as thieves in their quest for oneness and bid to build a political juggernaut for 2032. They are hardly seen together.

By 9 months ago

Mudavadi's 'aloofness' might cost him dearly in 2032

The Abashu: A clan which buries elders squatting inside their own houses

The corpse is interred in a relaxed, sleeping position to symbolise taking a rest. Great leaders are buried in a squatting position wrapped in fresh bull’s skin.

By 9 months ago

The Abashu: A clan which buries elders squatting inside their own houses

With Raila poised to exit, Oparanya is angling to take over Western bloc

Oparanya is in line to succeed Raila Odinga as the ODM party leader alongside co-deputy party leader Hassan Joho. Raila is headed to AU to succeed outgoing chairman Moussa Faki.

With Raila poised to exit, Oparanya is angling to take over Western bloc

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes

Raila’s recent surprise truce (handshake) with Ruto that will inexorably drive a wedge between Ruto and Gachagua, and isolate the DP from the centre of power.

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes

Two killed, several injured in bus and tanker accident in Busia

Several people feared dead, scores injured following an explosion after an oil tanker and a Mombasa-bound bus collide head-on at Mundika, Busia, rescue efforts underway.

Two killed, several injured in bus and tanker accident in Busia

Regional kingship contests cause unnecessary divisions in communities

Political spats that have hit and now threaten to split Central Kenya amplify the unifying power Kenyatta family had on the region and possible schemes to polarise and weaken the region.

By 2 months ago

Regional kingship contests cause unnecessary divisions in communities

Urgently align varsity teacher education with current syllabus

Critics of the system have mostly had a socio-economic approach and have tended to draw a line between formal education and socio-economic advancement.

By 2 months ago

Urgently align varsity teacher education with current syllabus

Poor students yet to join Form One due to lack of fees, bursaries

Hundreds of needy students across the country have lost hope of ever joining secondary school unless the government comes to their rescue.

By 2 months ago

Poor students yet to join Form One due to lack of fees, bursaries

Salasya, a honourable MP who does not care about decorum

The first-time legislator, despite having found himself on the wrong side of the law several times, appears unrepentant.

By 3 months ago

Salasya, a honourable MP who does not care about decorum

Affordable housing is good, but pocket-friendly education is better

The government has consistently played ‘piki piki ponki, paka mielo disco’ (hide and seek) with capitation funds.

By 3 months ago

Affordable housing is good, but pocket-friendly education is better

Why Ruto should consider quitting presidency and taking top AU job

Ruto is the man to drive the African Union Commission to greater heights, but to do so, he must relinquish Kenya’s presidency.

By 3 months ago

Why Ruto should consider quitting presidency and taking top AU job

Busia man buys third coffin while awaiting death

The 88-year-old father of 19 says he'll upgrade the coffin if he sees a better design. While some elders have reproved him, others think it's an idea to be copied.

By 3 months ago

Busia man buys third coffin while awaiting death

Kenya Kwanza leaders speaking at cross-purposes

Claims by Azimio that the government is pulling wool over the eyes of Kenyans; and that there is no deal between Kenya and Saudi Arabia were vehemently denied by Kimani Ichung'wah.

By 4 months ago

Kenya Kwanza leaders speaking at cross-purposes

Fuel stations close as pump sales drop amid shrinking profits and high business costs

Small oil dealers are feeling the pinch and some of them are being driven out of a business they have run for years.

By 5 months ago

Fuel stations close as pump sales drop amid shrinking profits and high business costs

Invest more in education and stop outlawed levies

The government should make education truly free and stop its pursuit from being a major poverty creation factor.

By 5 months ago

Invest more in education and stop outlawed levies

Greatest wish of nurse who oversaw the birth of a president

Shivonje shot to the national limelight in 2017 following the revelation that she was the nurse who helped Mama Ngina Kenyatta deliver a baby boy at the Aga Khan hospital on October 26, 1961.

By 5 months ago

Greatest wish of nurse who oversaw the birth of a president

Agony of families as bats cause havoc in homesteads

The loud noise the mammals make and their smelly droppings are a nuisance.

By 6 months ago

Agony of families as bats cause havoc in homesteads

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