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Joseph Mutua

Stop politicising Huduma Namba

It is hard to believe the ‘Huduma Namba’ will be used to rig 2022 polls

By Joseph Mutua 4 years ago

Stop politicising Huduma Namba

It is wrong to drag president's name in disruptive politics

It is wrong to drag president's name in disruptive politics

By Joseph Mutua 4 years ago

Ruto allies should stop misleading Kenyans that BBI is about 2022 succession politics

Ruto allies should stop misleading Kenyans that BBI is about 2022 succession politics

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 5 years ago

Moses Kuria on a selfish agenda

Moses Kuria on a selfish agenda

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 5 years ago

Calls for Tuju to step down from the position of Jubilee secretary general are misguided

Deputy President William Ruto’s allies have once again launched a scathing attack on Jubilee Secretary General Raphael Tuju

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 5 years ago

Calls for Tuju to step down from the position of Jubilee secretary general are misguided

Politicians linked to gold scam could be behind leaked audio

When the story of the gold scandal broke out, the revelations did not draw much attention from Kenyans

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 5 years ago

Politicians linked to gold scam could be behind leaked audio

Raila has always been part of the SGR dream and plans

Opposition leader Raila Odinga has come under heavy criticism for accompanying President Uhuru Kenyatta to China

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 5 years ago

Raila has always been part of the SGR dream and plans

Why Ruto’s aides should stop handling his security casually

I have been keenly following the debate on who is to blame for failing to take the security of the Deputy President William Ruto seriously whenever he visits va

By Joseph Mutua 5 years ago

Why Ruto’s aides should stop handling his security casually

Ruto’s aides should stop handling his security casually

DP is the principal assistant to the president and his position is anchored in the Constitution.

By Joseph Mutua 5 years ago

Ruto’s aides should stop handling his security casually

DP Ruto's allies should stop twisting Uhuru on graft

Last week, President Uhuru Kenyatta delivered the State of the Nation address pursuant to Article 132 of the Constitution, which requires him to address a speci

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 5 years ago

DP Ruto's allies should stop twisting Uhuru on graft

Ruto’s allies should stop piling pressure on Uhuru

As the country marks one year since the handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga, Deputy President William Ruto’s allies ar

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 5 years ago

Ruto’s allies should stop piling pressure on Uhuru

DP William Ruto holds key to taming his allies in Uhuru succession

The situation in 2022 will not be the same as in 2013.

By Joseph Mutua 6 years ago

DP William Ruto holds key to taming his allies in Uhuru succession

Why many are waiting to see if Taj Mall will be demolished

Last month, the demolition of buildings sitting on riparian land and road reserves began in earnest

By Joseph Mutua 6 years ago

Why many are waiting to see if Taj Mall will be demolished

The one thing Raila did wrong to Uhuru after Supreme Court ruling

<p >In 2013, Raila Odinga contested and lost the presidential election for the third time

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 7 years ago

The one thing Raila did wrong to Uhuru after Supreme Court ruling

NASA must follow due process of law in row

A few days ago, Kenyans from all walks of life trooped to polling stations to elect their leaders who will govern them for the next five years

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 7 years ago

NASA must follow due process of law in row

REVEALED: Why the TV presidential debate failed to take off

<p>That the much-awaited debate of presidential candidates and their running mates failed to take off did not come as a surprise

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 7 years ago

REVEALED: Why the TV presidential debate failed to take off

Joho’s claims that Jubilee is after his life just populist

A day after the police blocked him from attending a presidential function, Mombasa Governor Hassan Joho addressed a press conference and claimed his life was in danger

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 7 years ago

Joho’s claims that Jubilee is after his life just populist

Raila should stop political sideshows, prove graft claims on Jubilee’s administration

ODM leader Raila Odinga has renewed attacks on President Uhuru Kenyatta‘s Jubilee administration over rampant corruption.

By Joseph Mutua, Joseph Gichuki and Masolo Mabonga 8 years ago

Raila should stop political sideshows, prove graft claims on Jubilee’s administration

Did MPs who endorsed Wamalwa for Nairobi governor beat a retreat?

The disquiet that greeted the endorsement of Water Cabinet Secretary Eugune Wamalwa to vie for Nairobi governor cannot go unnoticed

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Did MPs who endorsed Wamalwa for Nairobi governor beat a retreat?

Jubilee merger will not kill democracy

In his address during the launch of Jubilee Party, President Uhuru Kenyatta noted that political violence across the world is triggered by parties formed along tribal, regional and religious lines.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Jubilee merger will not kill democracy

Jubilee should not favour Eugene Wamalwa in bid for city job

A few days ago, the battle between Jubilee and CORD went a notch higher after reports that Water Cabinet Secretary Eugene Wamalwa is being fronted by individuals in the ruling coalition to vie for the position of Nairobi governor.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Jubilee should not favour Eugene Wamalwa in bid for city job

IEBC exit act of patriotism, not admission of culpability

The push for the exit of poll commissioners started soon after the final results of the 2013 presidential election were released.

By Joseph Mutua 8 years ago

IEBC exit act of patriotism, not admission of culpability

Why Uhuru aide should hold on

A few weeks ago, Nancy Gitau, the head of political advisory unit at the executive Office of the President tendered her resignation to the Head of State. Apparently, she gave notice that she would be leaving the government beginning August.

By Joseph Mutual Ndonga 8 years ago

Why Uhuru aide should hold on

Raila Odinga will sweat for Luhya votes in 2017

Unlike in the past, Raila Odinga’s tour of western Kenya was marked with poor turnout and the reception was not as warm.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Raila Odinga will sweat for Luhya votes in 2017

Will Raila’s forays in Western Kenya help him to regain his dwindling popularity?

As an observer, I followed closely how things unfolded during the week-long visit by ODM leader Raila Odinga to Western Kenya. Unlike in the past, the turnout was poor and the reception was not as warm as it used to be previously when he embarked on a similar vote-hunting mission.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Will Raila’s forays in Western Kenya help him to regain his dwindling popularity?

Let reason prevail to end impasse on electoral agency

President Uhuru Kenyatta has stepped in to provide leadership on how to unlock the impasse on the electoral commission.

By Joseph Mutua 8 years ago

Let reason prevail to end impasse on electoral agency

Why wait for building tragedies to occur?

Let me first take this opportunity to send my heartfelt condolences to the families and relatives of those who lost their loved ones following the collapse of a building in Huruma.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Why wait for building tragedies to occur?

CORD must follow law to eject IEBC from office

CORDS‘s plan to storm the Independent, Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) offices gained momentum when the co-principals convened and addressed a Kamukunji rally, two days before the protest march on Monday.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

CORD must follow law to eject IEBC from office

Why Oparanya’s claims that Wetangula is out to undermine CORD should be ignored

As an observer, I have continued to follow with keen interest the renewed fight for political supremacy pitting Cord co-principal and Bungoma senator Moses Wetangula and Kakamega governor Wycliffe Oparanya.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Why Oparanya’s claims that Wetangula is out to undermine CORD should be ignored

The real reasons why opposition MPs disrupted President’s speech

As an observer, I followed with keen interest the drama that played out on floor of the parliament when a section of ODM MPs openly defied the speaker’s orders and rose to their feet in an attempt to disrupt President Uhuru Kenyatta’s State of the Nation Address.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

The real reasons why opposition MPs disrupted President’s speech

Uhuru's pledge to back DP meant to honour 2013 pact

A few days ago, President Uhuru Kenyatta and his Deputy William Ruto toured the counties of Baringo, Nakuru and Nyandarua where they commissioned various development projects.

By Joseph Mutua 8 years ago

Uhuru's pledge to back DP meant to honour 2013 pact

National Police Service Commission to blame over recruits' fiasco

President Uhuru Kenyatta has always reiterated that his Government is committed to attaining the recommended public-police officer ratio.

By Joseph Mutua 8 years ago

National Police Service Commission to blame over recruits' fiasco

Why Uhuru skipped campaign rallies in Kericho by-election

As an observer, I followed with keen interest the political events and intrigues that characterized the campaigns for Kericho senatorial and Malindi parliamentary by-elections.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Why Uhuru skipped campaign rallies in Kericho by-election

Kudo’s Nkaissery for overseeing purchase of police equipment

Interior Cabinet Secretary Joseph Nkaissery's decision to oversee procurement of police equipment is commendable.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Kudo’s Nkaissery for overseeing purchase of police equipment

Raila Odinga must engage in constructive criticism of Jubilee

As 2015 came to a close, leaders drawn from the government and the opposition put aside their political differences to wish Kenyans a Merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 8 years ago

Raila Odinga must engage in constructive criticism of Jubilee

Why EACC backing down on Raila arrest was wise move

A day after the Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission dropped the threats to arrest CORD leader Raila Odinga, a section of the media reported that the move was prompted by the fear that the action would plunge the country into civil unrest

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 9 years ago

Why EACC backing down on Raila arrest was wise move

KNUT leaders' demands using teachers' plight for personal gain

Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) fresh demands heighten speculations that it’s leaders are using the plight of the teachers for personal political gains

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga; Paul Kariuki 9 years ago

KNUT leaders' demands using teachers' plight for personal gain

Disclose contents of unedited Waki report

A few days ago, a motion seeking to reopen the debate on Waki report was finally tabled in Parliament and as expected, tempers flared out as the chairman of Justice and Legal Affairs committee Samwel Chepkonga moved to justify what prompted him to draft and file this motion.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 9 years ago

Disclose contents of unedited Waki report

Support proposed three land bills

I have followed with keen interest the debate on the proposed three land bills, which revolves around whether they are designed to further the cause of public interest.

By Joseph Mutua 9 years ago

Support proposed three land bills

CORD's bid to impeach President bound to fail

The Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) has designed a new plot aimed at ousting President Uhuru Kenyatta from power.

By Joseph Mutua 9 years ago

CORD's bid to impeach President bound to fail

Teachers' unions should let voice of reason to prevail

few days ago, the Supreme Court finally delivered the much-anticipated verdict on the long-standing salary increment dispute pitting teachers’ unions against the Teachers Service Commission.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 9 years ago

Teachers' unions should let voice of reason to prevail

Why it is hard to believe Kalonzo Musyoka’s claims that Jubilee is trying to poach him

Sometime back, one of the mainstream newspapers published a story that plans were underway to entice the former Vice President and CORD co-principal Kalonzo Musyoka to decamp from the opposition and join the ruling Jubilee coalition

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 9 years ago

Why it is hard to believe Kalonzo Musyoka’s claims that Jubilee is trying to poach him

CORD renewed calls for referendum are misguided and reeks of insincerity

Sometime last year the leaders of the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) took anti-Jubilee campaign a notch higher when they launched the Okoa Kenya movement.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 9 years ago

CORD renewed calls for referendum are misguided and reeks of insincerity

Was Nadome attack politically motivated?

A few days ago, Kenyans were shocked and taken aback by the media revelations that dozens of villagers had been killed in the latest incident of banditry attacks.

By Joseph Mutua Ndonga 9 years ago

Was Nadome attack politically motivated?

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