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Oscar Obonyo

Third in command? Calculating senator's gamble could pay off

The Bungoma senator-elect started his political career in 1992 as Kanu Nominated MP.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Third in command? Calculating senator's gamble could pay off

Kagiso Khaole appointed as new GM for Uber SSA

Kagiso Khaole appointed as new GM for Uber SSA

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Confirmed: List of Governors who have won so far

Confirmed: List of Governors who have won so far

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

To politicians: Guard your votes, ours was the voting

To politicians: Guard your votes, ours was the voting

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

KPA teams hold onto leads as basketball league takes a break

Kenya Ports Authority (KPA) men and women's basketball teams are where they would have wished to be.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

KPA teams hold onto leads as basketball league takes a break

Young voters' dilemma: they hate ethnic politics but feel trapped in it

Kenyan youth feel pressured to participate in ethnic politics despite their stated dislike of tribalism.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Young voters' dilemma: they hate ethnic politics but feel trapped in it

Uhuru's plan for apolitical Cabinet and rise of women

Except for seasoned politicians Charity Ngilu and Najib Balala, the rest of the team paraded during a press conference at the State House looked unfamiliar, fresh and fervent.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Uhuru's plan for apolitical Cabinet and rise of women

Kenya, Somalia renew ties after Mohamud's election

In lifting the ban on miraa, President Mohamud demonstrated the urgency in rebuilding ties with Kenya. Kenya Airways scheduled flights to Somalia also resume.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Kenya, Somalia renew ties after Mohamud's election

Jitters in Ruto, Raila camps as Uhuru hits the campaign trail

Ruto says Uhuru is aiding Raila and shielding him from confrontation with the UDA candidate. Uhuru's backers say current political circumstances are different and allow him to support Raila.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Jitters in Ruto, Raila camps as Uhuru hits the campaign trail

Uhuru Kenyatta's dilemma in his last month at State House

As the clock ticks towards polling day, all eyes will be on President Uhuru Kenyatta who is torn between managing his exit and vanquishing his political rivals.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Uhuru Kenyatta's dilemma in his last month at State House

It's all systems go as key transition team starts work

Team will facilitate the handing over process by the outgoing President to the President-elect. Uhuru will be a private citizen from August 23 should poll be hitch-free with a clear winner

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

It's all systems go as key transition team starts work

Campaigners and shrewd advisors who defy odds to back their camps

Ngilu and Mudavadi are among loyal political heavyweights in the Raila, Ruto teams. They are seen to be passionate and unswerving in supporting the presidential candidates.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Campaigners and shrewd advisors who defy odds to back their camps

Raila Odinga, William Ruto could pay for focusing on Mt Kenya at expense of bases

Poll observers and political players warn that campaign concentration in the mountain region offers no guaranteed outcomes.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Raila Odinga, William Ruto could pay for focusing on Mt Kenya at expense of bases

Raila Odinga's clearance by IEBC to contest best chance for top job

Insiders say his decision to work with Uhuru is a strategic and clever move he's ever made. It is not lost to them that the former premier is coming up against solid challenge from DP.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Raila Odinga's clearance by IEBC to contest best chance for top job

History beckons for William Ruto as he starts journey to seek presidency

Ruto will become the first principal assistant so far to have nursed "serious ambition" and staged a "most powerful, well-oiled and sustained" campaign for the presidency.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

History beckons for William Ruto as he starts journey to seek presidency

What other presidents said as they left office

Daniel arap Moi and Kibaki, who served as the second and third presidents of the Republic of Kenya respectively, gave indications of their preferred successors.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

What other presidents said as they left office

Why high-stakes battle for region is Martha Karua versus Rigathi Gachagua affair

Observers say Mt Kenya duel is about influence and popularity of the running mates. While Ruto has gone directly to the people, Raila is charming his way through local emissaries.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Why high-stakes battle for region is Martha Karua versus Rigathi Gachagua affair

Nightmare of 40 independent candidates eyeing State House

Should all the 54 aspirants, 40 of whom are seeking to run as independents, be cleared, the ballot paper will be the longest in history.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Nightmare of 40 independent candidates eyeing State House

Why Moses Wetang'ula can rest easy in the Kenya Kwanza power line-up

Ford-Kenya leader is eyeing the Speaker's seat in the National Assembly. Should Ruto win, the senator will be senior to Mudavadi in the pecking order.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Why Moses Wetang'ula can rest easy in the Kenya Kwanza power line-up

Ondiek to Khamala: A tale of mixed fortunes for church leaders in politics

Bishop Titus Khamala is known more for his clowning tricks akin to those of gospel artist Christopher Nyangwara Mosioma, popularly known as Embarambamba.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Ondiek to Khamala: A tale of mixed fortunes for church leaders in politics

How the wily and witty Wetangula has stood the test of time

The experienced lawyer has maintained relevance and stayed close to the centre of power on both sides of the political divide for decades.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

How the wily and witty Wetangula has stood the test of time

Running mate: Kalonzo the bull in Azimio China shop

Relentless demands, hard-line positions, and endless boardroom battles worry the coalition. Wiper party leader is also caught up in supremacy battles with the three Ukambani governors.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Running mate: Kalonzo the bull in Azimio China shop

Mwai Kibaki was firm but smooth schemer, recalls member of first Cabinet

James Osogo was in the inner Jomo Kenyatta circles together with the former president. He says the fallen hero was a workaholic, disciplined, great thinker and astute politician.

By Oscar Obonyo, Robert Amalemba 2 years ago

Mwai Kibaki was firm but smooth schemer, recalls member of first Cabinet

The less shiny part of Mwai Kibaki

Many of Mwai Kibaki’s allies fell by the wayside in the chaotic exercise of 1988.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

The less shiny part of Mwai Kibaki

Speaker Justin Muturi's delicate balancing act in season of madness

Speaker Justin Muturi’s pledges not to be partisan, insists he is going nowhere and that he has right to belong to a political formation of his choice.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

Speaker Justin Muturi's delicate balancing act in season of madness

The Kalonzo factor: Why it will build or break the Azimio dream

Kalonzo reads political mischief in Raila’s insistence on keeping the company of Ngilu, Mutua and Kivutha, who are his political rivals.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

The Kalonzo factor: Why it will build or break the Azimio dream

I did my best for Raila, Mudavadi says as he fully embraces Ruto

The ANC leader’s assertion comes in the wake of unconfirmed reports that he had already hammered out a power-sharing deal with UDA's William Ruto and Ford-Kenya's Moses Wetang'ula.

By Oscar Obonyo 2 years ago

I did my best for Raila, Mudavadi says as he fully embraces Ruto

Harambee Starlets dim Ghana in qualifier

Gentrix Shikangwa scored in extra time as Harambee Starlets edged out Ghana’s Black Starlets 1-0 in the third round of the Olympic qualifiers at Kasar

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Harambee Starlets dim Ghana in qualifier

FKF electoral board promises free and fair process

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) electoral board chairman Edwin Wamukoya has assured that the electoral process will be free and fair.

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

FKF electoral board promises free and fair process

Olympics: Starlets eye Olympics slot as Ghana come calling

Harambee Starlets coach David Ouma says they will be relying on home-ground advantage as they seek to dispatch Black Starlets of Ghana in today’s Olym

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Olympics: Starlets eye Olympics slot as Ghana come calling

AGM adopts new code ahead of FKF polls in December

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) will conduct its elections in the next two months under a...

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

AGM adopts new code ahead of FKF polls in December

Mathare test Wazito’s KPL weight as Ulinzi face Stima

Slum Boys host league new boys at Kasarani hoping to maintain unbeaten start.

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Mathare test Wazito’s KPL weight as Ulinzi face Stima

FKF sets date to discuss its electoral code

FKF has set a date to discuss...

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

FKF sets date to discuss its electoral code

FKF ordered to pay Amrouche Sh108 million

Former Harambee Stars coach Adel Amrouche has been awarded Sh108 million for wrongful dismissal by the Football Kenya Federation (FKF).

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

FKF ordered to pay Amrouche Sh108 million

Kariobangi Sharks player Kuol spared ADAK ban

Doping. Adak withdraws case against Kenyan Premier League player South Sudan defender John Kuol escapes four-year ban after anti-doping agency withdr

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Kariobangi Sharks player Kuol spared ADAK ban

Gor Mahia knocked out of Africa’s richest tournament for the third time

Gor Mahia have been knocked out of Africa’s richest tournament for the third time...

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Gor Mahia knocked out of Africa’s richest tournament for the third time

Gor host USM in chase for slot in group stages

Algerian side USM Alger stand in the way of Gor Mahia as the Kenyan side tries to make history by qualifying to the group stages of the...

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Gor host USM in chase for slot in group stages

Top referee to handle Gor Mahia versus USMA

K’Ogalo needs three clear goals on Sunday to advance to CAF Champions League group stages.

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Top referee to handle Gor Mahia versus USMA

Slum Boys ready to disarm Ulinzi in Machakos

2008 league champions under pressure after draws in opening fixtures.

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Slum Boys ready to disarm Ulinzi in Machakos

FKF announces dates for elections

Football Kenya Federation (FKF) national elections will be held on December 21.

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

FKF announces dates for elections

USM Algier humble Gor Mahia in CAF Champions League match

Away form haunts Kenyan champions as K’Ogalo fall to USM Algier.

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

USM Algier humble Gor Mahia in CAF Champions League match

Leopards, Sharks clash ends in draw

AFC Leopards and Kariobangi Sharks shared the spoils in a barren draw in a Kenya Premier League (KPL) match at...

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Leopards, Sharks clash ends in draw

Gor take continental battle to USM Algiers turf

Gor Mahia have an opportunity to revenge against Algerian side USM Algiers in the first round of CAF Champions League in Algiers tonight.

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Gor take continental battle to USM Algiers turf

Sharks prey on Leopards at Kasarani as Tusker host Mathare United

Kariobangi Sharks coach William Muluya wants to keep his team’s good run against AFC Leopards when the two sides battle at Kasarani Stadium.

By Gilbert Wandera 5 years ago

Sharks prey on Leopards at Kasarani as Tusker host Mathare United

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