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Ruto's global gamble; Will master dealmaker make a difference?
A consummate dealmaker, Ruto is rapidly shaping up to be a man with as many international allies as he does friends in domestic politics.
By Brian Obara and Mwangi Maina 1 year ago
Ruto's global gamble; Will master dealmaker make a difference?
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Why media should turn down volume on absurd 'Kuria Show'
As aforementioned, the media landscape in Kenya, as in many other countries, is driven by an attention economy that drives our digital, print, and broadcast outlets.
By Brian Obara 1 year ago
Why media should turn down volume on absurd 'Kuria Show'
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Ruto must cut spending on costly events amidst biting cost of living
A conservative estimate pegs the cost of each event at Sh10 million, but some organisers have claimed that the price tag could soar to as high as Sh30 million per gathering.
By Brian Obara 1 year ago
Ruto must cut spending on costly events amidst biting cost of living
Spending on grandiose events amidst biting cost of living; Ruto's administration must cut down
David Ndii has openly conveyed his deep exasperation regarding the rampant wastage and alarming absence of financial accountability within the government's corridors.
By Brian Obara 1 year ago
Spending on grandiose events amidst biting cost of living; Ruto's administration must cut down
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Meg Whitman sells Kenya to US, but at what price?
Since her posting in August 2022, US Ambassador Meg Whitman has steadily unpacked a suitcase full of superlatives to endorse Kenya as a premier global investment destination.
By Brian Obara 1 year ago
Meg Whitman sells Kenya to US, but at what price?
Africa Climate Summit: Ruto triumphs in quest to reinvent continent
President William Ruto, who has made the climate issue a key pillar of his administration's agenda, basked in the afterglow of the summit.
By Brian Obara 1 year ago
Africa Climate Summit: Ruto triumphs in quest to reinvent continent
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Fighting the last war; Raila's strategy studied by competitors, its time for change
"Fighting the last war" is a strategic concept that refers to the act of responding to a new situation or conflict by using tactics and strategies that were effective in a previous one.
By Brian Obara 1 year ago
Fighting the last war; Raila's strategy studied by competitors, its time for change
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Acquittals: Do prominent persons get away without punishment?
Babu Owino's acquittal came hot on the heels of the High Court in Bungoma County dropping murder charges against Kimilili MP Didmus Barasa.
By Brian Obara 1 year ago
Acquittals: Do prominent persons get away without punishment?
Kenya's leading audio-visual radio, Spice FM, turns four
Spice FM was launched on this day in August 2019, has made a sizeable dent in the market. One of the things that set Spice FM apart is its focus on compelling, in-depth journalism.
By Brian Obara and Maryann Muganda 1 year ago
Kenya's leading audio-visual radio, Spice FM, turns four
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Solai Dam: Act of God or gross negligence?
Solai Farm located 30 kilometres north of Nakuru City, burst open on May 9, 2018, releasing millions of gallons of water that killed at least 47 people and displaced many more.
By Brian Obara 1 year ago
Solai Dam: Act of God or gross negligence?
Solai tragedy victims caught between family, quest for justice
Solai dam tragedy shook the Solai community and the larger Nakuru County to its core. The country was hungry for answers.
By Brian Obara 1 year ago
Solai tragedy victims caught between family, quest for justice
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