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Ruto defies odds, breaks mould on setting a legacy of historic firsts
Ruto became an MP on his first attempt. He became a deputy president on his first attempt at being a running mate and became president on his first attempt at running for office.
By Kenneth Lusaka 1 year ago
Ruto defies odds, breaks mould on setting a legacy of historic firsts
Gachagua, Buke and our UoN class of 1988
The late 80s and early 90s were politically hot times. Student politics at UoN was the hottest in the country's history and Buke and Gachagua were at the centre of it.
By Kenneth Lusaka 1 year ago
Gachagua, Buke and our UoN class of 1988
Kindiki will be the voice of reason in government
At the Senate, in the three years that he was Deputy Speaker, Tharaka Nithi, had shown exemplary organizational skill.
By Kenneth Lusaka 1 year ago
Kindiki will be the voice of reason in government
Honourable to a fault; Kithure Kindiki promotes values Kenya needs
As a student of political science and a latter-day practitioner, I had grown to understand that power was dark, it eats partakers into those who treat it casually.
By Kenneth Lusaka 1 year ago
Honourable to a fault; Kithure Kindiki promotes values Kenya needs
Bungoma County spent Madaraka Day celebrations' funds diligently
The people of Bungoma reaped many benefits days before the event and after. Hosting Madaraka Day was a game-changer.
By Kenneth Lusaka 1 year ago
Bungoma County spent Madaraka Day celebrations' funds diligently
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Bungoma can't regret standing with 'ugly Nakitumba' Ruto
As the president met and greeted the people of Western, one issue stood out; his efforts to revive collapsed sugar mills in the region.
By Kenneth Lusaka 2 years ago
Bungoma can't regret standing with 'ugly Nakitumba' Ruto
Shylock's missed detail ruined his case; Kenya is also on same track
The Constitution must be amended to provide for the office of the leader of official opposition, a job to be taken up by the presidential candidate that emerges second at a presidential election.
By Kenneth Lusaka 2 years ago
Shylock's missed detail ruined his case; Kenya is also on same track
Goon attacks: Senators summon Murkomen
National
By Irene Githinji
17 mins ago
Mirror or the lab? Judge orders DNA retest in unusual paternity battle
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
17 mins ago
Karma comes calling, fuelling a crisis Ruto can't easily surmount
Peter Kimani
By Peter Kimani
17 mins ago
Poison at the pump? Cofek alleges sale of toxic petroleum
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
17 mins ago
State's appetite for domestic debt to grow with fuel VAT cut
Business
By Graham Kajilwa
17 mins ago
Sh3b sugar scam: How raw industrial sugar is being repackaged for the kitchen
National
By David Odongo and Cathrene Imuraget
17 mins ago
Ruling party UDA accuses Uhuru of plotting to fund mass protests
Politics
By Okumu Modachi
17 mins ago