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Biketi Kikechi

Why experts want Haiti gang leaders to be involved in interim power-sharing negotiations

Gang violence in Port au' Prince continues spiraling out of control, with reports now indicating that the outlaws are controlling almost everything in the Haitian capital city.

By Biketi Kikechi 17 days ago

Why experts want Haiti gang leaders to be involved in interim power-sharing negotiations

Why Natembeya's 'tawe revolution' is giving western leaders headaches

Why Natembeya's 'tawe revolution' is giving western leaders headaches

By Biketi Kikechi 19 days ago

No love lost: State and media wars escalate as press freedom suffers

No love lost: State and media wars escalate as press freedom suffers

By Biketi Kikechi 21 days ago

Haiti's slavery, voodoo uprising and heavy price paid for freedom

Haiti's slavery, voodoo uprising and heavy price paid for freedom

By Biketi Kikechi 1 month ago

Haiti: Embrace of voodoo practices, Papa Doc's army and frosty US ties

French colonial rulers peopled Haiti with black slaves captured on the west coast of Africa where the Fon and the Yoruba, among others, practiced voodoo religion.

By Biketi Kikechi 1 month ago

Haiti: Embrace of voodoo practices, Papa Doc's army and frosty US ties

Haiti, the troubled and savage nation Ruto is sending Kenya's paramilitary police units

Prime Minister Henry failed to land in the capital Port-au-Prince after taking off from the US and was forced to land in Puerto Rico which is considered a US territory.

By Biketi Kikechi 1 month ago

Haiti, the troubled and savage nation Ruto is sending Kenya's paramilitary police units

End of an era: Fr Dolan's brave fight against deceit, abuse and land grabbing

Priest says he started fighting for the poor because he also faced discrimination while growing up in Northern Ireland. In Kenya, he was arrested and threatened many times.

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

End of an era: Fr Dolan's brave fight against deceit, abuse and land grabbing

Akiliano Akiwumi: Elite judge served with dignity, admired by lawyers

Akiwumi was always punctual and patient. His report on tribal clashes, which recommended prosecution of top politicians, senior officials gathered dust for years.

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

Akiliano Akiwumi: Elite judge served with dignity, admired by lawyers

Kenya's dilemma as WTO meeting sets stage for US and China clash

Kenya's shift to trade with the East puts her in an awkward position, denying her the chance to be neutral.

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

Kenya's dilemma as WTO meeting sets stage for US and China clash

Could Chebukati be following in the footsteps of ex-CJ Chesoni?

Raila Odinga claims that President William Ruto is keen on seeing Wafula Chebukati, the man who oversaw the 2022 elections, appointed Chief Justice before the 2027 elections.

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

Could Chebukati be following in the footsteps of ex-CJ Chesoni?

Why Wafula Chebukati's name is causing anxiety in political circles

Plan to appoint Chebukati to the Court of Appeal has been in the pipeline for a while now as opposition leaders say due to IEBC controversy, he should not hold public office.

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

Why Wafula Chebukati's name is causing anxiety in political circles

Namibian leader Geingob was a true friend of the people of Kenya

Hage Geingob visited Kenya in October 2018, where he held bilateral talks with Uhuru Kenyatta and attended Mashujaa Day celebrations at Bukhungu Stadium in Kakamega town.

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

Namibian leader Geingob was a true friend of the people of Kenya

Broken promises and more pledges make Ruto master of doublespeak

Analysts feel Ruto's could be the most corrupt government ever in Kenya based on the reported scandals and questionable deals.

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

Broken promises and more pledges make Ruto master of doublespeak

Major tell-tale signs why Azimio coalition may not survive for long

Analysts point at the growing calls for Raila to vie for president again in 2027 as a major telltale sign of what may be awaiting the Azimio coalition sooner than later.

By Biketi Kikechi 2 months ago

Major tell-tale signs why Azimio coalition may not survive for long

Why meeting between Ruto and Koome is threat to the rule of law

Political leaders led by Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition leader Raila Odinga have also rubbished the meeting, calling it an affront to judicial independence and the rule of law in the country.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago

Why meeting between Ruto and Koome is threat to the rule of law

Not a Kibaki student, Ruto to continue with 2023 ruling style

Kibaki was Kenya's best president after his economic policies did the most to cut poverty rates, especially among rural households between 2005 and 2015.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago

Not a Kibaki student, Ruto to continue with 2023 ruling style

Judicial independence in spotlight amid Executive, Judiciary conflict

The Judiciary has had its fair share of attacks from the Executive in the past, leading to exchanges between lawyers and politicians supporting the Executive.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago

Judicial independence in spotlight amid Executive, Judiciary conflict

Woke up in 2023 after handshake lull, Raila is man to watch in 2024

Even though Raila is considered one of the most unpredictable politicians in the country, those who have worked with him point at several strategies he may be scheming.

By Biketi Kikechi 3 months ago

Woke up in 2023 after handshake lull, Raila is man to watch in 2024

The good and bad side of Ruto's visa free entry for all into Kenya

The president hopes the economy will be spurred by investors thronging the country, but critics feel the move will open Kenya's borders to all and sundry, some with bad intentions.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago

The good and bad side of Ruto's visa free entry for all into Kenya

Cost of living, weakening shilling expected to be top in Ruto address

Political analysts also expect him to tackle the persistent challenge of corruption in government offices, despite his tough rhetoric against it.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago

Cost of living, weakening shilling expected to be top in Ruto address

Sifuna and his 'bearded sisters' kept alive seed of active debate

Njonjo, who was then Moi's fiercest supporter, coined the phrase "Seven Bearded Sisters". One of Sifuna's pet subjects in Parliament was the welfare of sugarcane farmers.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago

Sifuna and his 'bearded sisters' kept alive seed of active debate

Why Kenyans are skeptical of planned sale of 11 parastatals

Analysts say the government must undertake public participation before disposing the parastatals. Based on past experience, there are fears the plan is a ploy to benefit a few individuals.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago

Why Kenyans are skeptical of planned sale of 11 parastatals

Oil deal debate rekindles other regimes' grand corruption cases

From Goldenberg, Anglo Leasing, oil pipeline from Mombasa to NYS, it appears scandals will continue to happen. Most of the corruption in oil industry is perpetuated by politicians.

By Biketi Kikechi 4 months ago

Oil deal debate rekindles other regimes' grand corruption cases

Oil imports shift and memories of Kenya, Uganda feisty relations

The two countries have wrangled in the past but most of those spats were on political fallouts. Economically, however, they are joined at the hip making the turn of events interesting.

By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago

Oil imports shift and memories of Kenya, Uganda feisty relations

Speculation over losers, winners as bipartisan talks draw to a close

The co-chair of the talks Kalonzo Musyoka says they will finish their work in two weeks and thereafter hand over the report to President William Ruto and Azimio leader Raila Odinga.

By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago

Speculation over losers, winners as bipartisan talks draw to a close

British monarchy has survived for centuries as others collapsed

Monarchy continues to be a key part of British society and, by extension, Commonwealth. After George III's mental breakdowns, Parliament made sure the monarch would reign but not rule.

By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago

British monarchy has survived for centuries as others collapsed

State of the Nation: One year later, jury is still out on Ruto's promises

In the coming days, Ruto will face Parliament again, to many questions; what will be in his speech and have his promises materialised?

By Biketi Kikechi 5 months ago

State of the Nation: One year later, jury is still out on Ruto's promises

Face-off looms over law on sale of State assets without MPs' consent

MPs are raising questions about the transparency surrounding the whole process after they were removed from the oversight process in the recently amended Privatisation Act.

By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago

Face-off looms over law on sale of State assets without MPs' consent

No permanent enemies in politics; case of Gachagua and Uhuru

Gachagua last week took the country by surprise when he declared that he is willing to work with Uhuru for the sake of unity of the Mt Kenya region.

By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago

No permanent enemies in politics; case of Gachagua and Uhuru

Wako's reforms debate evokes memories of earlier Bomas

Wako's dramatic appearance at the National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) on Monday this week evoked both good and bad memories of the constitution-making process in Kenya.

By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago

Wako's reforms debate evokes memories of earlier Bomas

Cry of minority groups or political tact at reforms talks by those mandated to speak?

Kuria East MP Marwa Kitayama who chairs the group strongly argues that the 47 counties as currently drawn are discriminatory and disadvantageous to some groups.

By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago

Cry of minority groups or political tact at reforms talks by those mandated to speak?

Reconstitution of IEBC proves a hot potato at Bomas bipartisan talks

Debate on how the commission will be reconstituted is however another hot potato that is creating a lot of tensions at the ongoing Bomas of Kenya talks.

By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago

Reconstitution of IEBC proves a hot potato at Bomas bipartisan talks

How Bomas talks will work more for Ruto than Raila

Political analysts argue that most of the key proposals on the agreed agenda favour the Kenya Kwanza side apart from the reconstitution of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC).

By Biketi Kikechi 6 months ago

How Bomas talks will work more for Ruto than Raila

Why having more counties will be 'regressive, misguided and foolish'

The contentious issue of increasing the number of counties, potentially raising the current count from 47 to approximately 58, has once again taken centre stage in the ongoing reform debates.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

Why having more counties will be 'regressive, misguided and foolish'

Senator Orwoba's suspension not isolated, other MPs have faced such wrath

Seven years ago Ugunja MP Opiyo Wandayi, the current Leader of Minority in the National Assembly, was suspended for 11 months by the then Speaker Justin Muturi.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

Senator Orwoba's suspension not isolated, other MPs have faced such wrath

Ruto defies Raila counterstrikes, sustains charm offensive in ODM

Stung by the President's assault on his party and the defiance exhibited by some of his MPs who without regret are collaborating with President Ruto, Raila has decided to act.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

Ruto defies Raila counterstrikes, sustains charm offensive in ODM

Ruto's scorecard as compared to Kibaki, Uhuru a year into the job

Ruto's first year in office has faced many challenges compared to his predecessors Mwai Kibaki and Uhuru Kenyatta, largely because of different leadership styles and structural differences.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

Ruto's scorecard as compared to Kibaki, Uhuru a year into the job

Why sugar reforms must include deliberate efforts to crush barons, cartels

The continued decline of sugar production in the region has been blamed on the collapse of government-run milling companies like Mumias, Nzoia, Sony and Chemilil.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

Why sugar reforms must include deliberate efforts to crush barons, cartels

Ruto's star shines brighter after climate summit

President Ruto set the tone of the summit with a speech that sought to unite all leaders in finding solutions for the pollution menace that is creating havoc and disasters across the globe.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

Ruto's star shines brighter after climate summit

Going East: What China diplomatic forays mean for us

Chinese delegation led by Foreign Affairs vice minister Deng Li held a meeting with Murkomen in Nairobi where several new and pending projects were discussed.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

Going East: What China diplomatic forays mean for us

20-years on, Western yet to get one to fit into Wamalwa's big shoes

Prof Masibo Lumala argues Wamalwa was a notch higher than the current leaders. Currently, Mudavadi's (ANC) and Weang'ula's Ford-K do not have enough clout as they have few MPs.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

20-years on, Western yet to get one to fit into Wamalwa's big shoes

Ruto in campaign mode as economy strains hustlers

Analysts say it is imprudent for him to traverse the country issuing title deeds and launching all manner of projects with politics dominating instead of development agenda.

By Biketi Kikechi 7 months ago

Ruto in campaign mode as economy strains hustlers

Harambees make a return as Kenya Kwanza leaders break Kibaki law

The Public Officer Ethics Act enacted in 2003 prohibits public officials from presiding over harambees. Last month, Gachagua presided over a harambee where over Sh13m was raised in Kericho

By Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago

Harambees make a return as Kenya Kwanza leaders break Kibaki law

Why Ruto's African court stamp is raising heat among rights groups

Questions have been raised as to who the senior officers referred are. All is left to the discretion of those in power to determine who they are and in effect who faces the law or not.

By Biketi Kikechi 8 months ago

Why Ruto's African court stamp is raising heat among rights groups

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