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Alexander Chagema

Pain of Kenyans living on the border in getting identity cards

Getting an ID is an uphill task for Kenyans living in border towns, hence denying many vital services. Brokers charging desperate citizens Sh7,000 to help them acquire identification papers.

By Alexander Chagema and Lucas Ngasike 12 days ago

Pain of Kenyans living on the border in getting identity cards

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

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

By Alexander Chagema 18 days ago

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

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

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

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.

By Alexander Chagema 1 month ago

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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 5 months ago

Greatest wish of nurse who oversaw the birth of a president

Ruto's blue-eyed boy under siege over management style

United Democratic Alliance Secretary General Cleophas Malala is a man under siege. Regarded as one of President William Ruto's blue-eyed boys, Malala wields immense power within UDA.

By Alexander Chagema and John Shilitsa 6 months ago

Ruto's blue-eyed boy under siege over management style

Agony of families as bats cause havoc in homesteads

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

By Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema, John Shilitsa 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 6 months ago

Malala upbeat he will retain SG position during December UDA elections

Will Mudavadi and Wetang'ula survive push to create mega UDA?

Malala kicked the push for the dissolution of Mudavadi's ANC and Wetang'ula's Ford-K in March in Kakamega County, during a fundraiser presided over by Wetang'ula.

By Alexander Chagema and Robert Amalemba 6 months ago

Will Mudavadi and Wetang'ula survive push to create mega UDA?

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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema, Robert Amalemba 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

No vacancies: Depression and death dog jobless degree holders

Disquiet over Ruto's planned tour of Western after State House visit

Leaders clash over president's weekend visit to the region as Cleophas Malala led delegation. Questions raised on why Wetang'ula and Mudavadi were allegedly kept in the dark over tour.

By John Shilitsa and Alexander Chagema 7 months ago

Disquiet over Ruto's planned tour of Western after State House visit

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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 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 Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

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

Wamalwa claims his push for Luhya unity made him enemies

Former Defence CS says President was opposed to the idea of unity. Says a united voting bloc from Western was dangerous for Ruto's ambitions.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Wamalwa claims his push for Luhya unity made him enemies

Wamalwa's push for Luhya unity put wedge between him and President Ruto

Former Defence CS says President was opposed to the idea of unity as a united voting bloc from Western was dangerous for his ambitions.

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Wamalwa's push for Luhya unity put wedge between him and President Ruto

Will Ruto's charm offensive in Western sway Raila's turf vote?

The president has promised the region that, cumulatively has 2,217,948 registered voters in four counties, billions of shillings for giving him votes

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Will Ruto's charm offensive in Western sway Raila's turf vote?

Save us from Kuria's loose tongue, media practitioners now tell Ruto

The Media Council of Kenya took great exception to Moses Kuria's remarks, describing the attacks and profiling of journalists "a big threat to independent and free media".

By Alexander Chagema 9 months ago

Save us from Kuria's loose tongue, media practitioners now tell Ruto

He had a vasectomy, but they're now expecting their fourth child

It takes several months for semen to be sperm-free after a vasectomy is conducted. Having sexual intercourse too soon after the procedure might lead to pregnancy.

By Alexander Chagema 10 months ago

He had a vasectomy, but they're now expecting their fourth child

How cult leaders influence their victims

Paul Makenzi does not appear remotely bothered by his arrest or the shocking revelations that have gripped the nation.

By Alexander Chagema 11 months ago

How cult leaders influence their victims

From CS to the streets, Wamalwa lays ground for State House bid

Analysts say by sticking with Raila and leading from the front, the former Defence CS who comes from a political family is in good stead for the 2027 State House race.

By Alexander Chagema 11 months ago

From CS to the streets, Wamalwa lays ground for State House bid

How Africans appeased the dying to avoid being haunted by spirits

Spirits of the dead were believed to have power to protect, harm or intercede with gods. People said that if treated with disrespect, spirits of the dead would be back to revenge.

By Alexander Chagema 11 months ago

How Africans appeased the dying to avoid being haunted by spirits

Why Bungoma is home to largest number of 'gods, angels, prophets'

Elijah Masinde, Jehovah Wanyonyi, Yesu wa Tongaren and Nabii Yohana enjoy massive following. But leaders of mainstream churches in Western have called for what they call spiritual liberation

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Why Bungoma is home to largest number of 'gods, angels, prophets'

Yesu wa Tongaren stays put despite crucifixion threat

He describes those plotting to crucify him as dark hearts from Babylon. He built his church in 2015 and to date it has more than 200 ordained angels and prophets.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Yesu wa Tongaren stays put despite crucifixion threat

Rescue parents, students by enforcing ban on tuition

A child who gets to school at 5am, leaves at 6.30pm and does homework until midnight, then wakes up at 3am to prepare is likely to become an introvert susceptible to depression.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Rescue parents, students by enforcing ban on tuition

With a little more effort, we can eradicate FGM

This internationally outlawed practice has caused serious injuries to the physical and mental health of over 200 million women and girls globally, out of which 4m are in Kenya.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

With a little more effort, we can eradicate FGM

Support grassroots football to grow talent

The best way to celebrate soccer legend, Pele, is to make the development of football a priority in Kenya. Government must develop a comprehensive plan

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Support grassroots football to grow talent

Culture is the glue that binds my people, says the Iteso king

The Emormor is heavily guarded. The men in military fatigues are soldiers from the Uganda Peoples Defence Force assigned to him by the government to guard him.

By Alexander Chagema 1 year ago

Culture is the glue that binds my people, says the Iteso king

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