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How Lusaka's new role puts him at battlefront
In the high-stakes theatre of Western Kenya politics, where loyalty is often as fluid as the Nzoia River, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka is turning out to be the quintessential survivor.
By Robert Wanyonyi 4 months ago
How Lusaka's new role puts him at battlefront
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How Lusaka's new role puts him at battlefront
In the high-stakes theatre of Western Kenya politics, where loyalty is often as fluid as the Nzoia River, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka is turning out to be the quintessential survivor.
By Robert Wanyonyi 4 months ago
How Lusaka's new role puts him at battlefront
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How Lusaka's new role puts him at battlefront
In the high-stakes theatre of Western Kenya politics, where loyalty is often as fluid as the Nzoia River, Bungoma Governor Kenneth Lusaka is turning out to be the quintessential survivor.
By Robert Wanyonyi 4 months ago
How Lusaka's new role puts him at battlefront
Ruto turns on the charm to woo Luhya nation
The community is now visible in power circles and high-profile State jobs. A significant appointment is that of Maj-Gen Bernard Waliaula as the Kenya Air Force commander.
By Robert Wanyonyi 11 months ago
Ruto turns on the charm to woo Luhya nation
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Natembeya's star shines in Western as DAP-K gives him a wide berth
His rising influence signifies a generational shift and a breath of fresh air to the mwananchi.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Natembeya's star shines in Western as DAP-K gives him a wide berth
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From boardroom to battlefield: How Lusaka has found his political roar
For years, the political persona of Kenneth Lusaka, was largely defined by a gentle disposition and diplomacy honed over a long career in public administration.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
From boardroom to battlefield: How Lusaka has found his political roar
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Brash Governor Natembeya now finds power in political restraint
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is determined to carve out his own political space by challenging the established order within the Luhya community.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Brash Governor Natembeya now finds power in political restraint
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Ruto's roads levy remark sparks stormy devolution debate
President William Ruto's recent call to governors and MPs to "stop fighting over the roads levy money and give me the money to put to prudent use" has ignited a heated debate.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Ruto's roads levy remark sparks stormy devolution debate
Salasya's gambit to unite Luhya nation attracts praise and scorn
The Mumias East MP has demonstrated an unparalleled level of grassroots mobilisation. The sheer scale of his rallies has left both his admirers and detractors astounded.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Salasya's gambit to unite Luhya nation attracts praise and scorn
Western Kenya's long quest for one political voice amid divisions
The Luhya, Kenya's second-largest ethnic group, possess the numerical strength to wield significant political power.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Western Kenya's long quest for one political voice amid divisions
Nzoia Sugar sale plan can make or break political careers in 2027 polls
The controversy surrounding the proposed privatisation of Nzoia Sugar Company has ignited a political storm in Western Kenya, exposing deep divisions within the Luhya community.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Nzoia Sugar sale plan can make or break political careers in 2027 polls
Why Kenyans are cashing out retirement savings earlier
Business
By Macharia Kamau
31 mins ago
MPs grill KeNHA over rising accidents due to deplorable roads
National
By Josphat Thiong'o
31 mins ago
From neglect to spending spree: The making of open bribery for Ol Kalou by-election
Politics
By Julius Chepkwony and James Munyeki
31 mins ago
Of greed and doom, who will save Kenya's operation undertakers?
Environment & Climate
By Amos Murumba
31 mins ago
Inside IEBC's push for electoral law changes
National
By Juliet Omelo
31 mins ago