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Joseph Ndonga

President Ruto's speechwriters should really go back to the drawing board

During the Mashujaa Day celebrations, President William Ruto delivered a one-hour-and-ten-minute speech at Uhuru Gardens. Kenyans are not used to listening to such long speeches.

By Joseph Ndonga 2 years ago

President Ruto's speechwriters should really go back to the drawing board

Take action against officials who gambled with our lives

Take action against officials who gambled with our lives

By Joseph Ndonga 4 years ago

Gema leaders should forget differences, embrace unity

Gema leaders should forget differences, embrace unity

By Joseph Ndonga 4 years ago

Ruto’s aides should stop handling his security casually

Ruto’s aides should stop handling his security casually

By Joseph Ndonga 4 years ago

Central Kenya MPs to blame for farmers' tribulations

Any MP worth their salt should be able to draft a Bill to address the plight of constituents and lobby member to pass it

By Joseph Ndonga 4 years ago

Central Kenya MPs to blame for farmers' tribulations

It's up to citizens to decide if Uhuru will become PM

Uhuru has only said he would not mind serving as PM if given the opportunity

By Joseph Ndonga 4 years ago

It's up to citizens to decide if Uhuru will become PM

Let us heed Uhuru's directive on BBI report by reading it

...it is hypocritical of the Ruto allies to say they cared for Wanjiku

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Let us heed Uhuru's directive on BBI report by reading it

Was Kuria pushing DP Ruto agenda over Kibra chaos?

DP and his brigade took advantage of what transpired to renew their onslaught on Raila

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Was Kuria pushing DP Ruto agenda over Kibra chaos?

Was Kuria pushing Ruto agenda over Kibra chaos?

I have been listening with keen interest to the blame game pitting ODM and Deputy President William Ruto’s brigade over incidents of violence that were reported

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Was Kuria pushing Ruto agenda over Kibra chaos?

Why Mariga made the right move to concede election defeat

As the counting of votes for Kibra by-election went on, ODM candidate Imran Okoth received a surprise phone call from Jubilee candidate McDonald Mariga

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Why Mariga made the right move to concede election defeat

There's more than meets the eye in Mariga's convoy attack

The convoy of the Jubilee candidate in the Kibra mini-poll, McDonald Mariga, was attacked a few days ago along Ngong Road

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

There's more than meets the eye in Mariga's convoy attack

It is possible Raila will push Matiang'i for presidency

Since the handshake between President Uhuru Kenyatta and Opposition leader Raila Odinga, opinion has remained divided on whether the latter will contest for the

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

It is possible Raila will push Matiang'i for presidency

‘Dynasty vs Hustler’ plot won’t give DP Ruto victory

Were it not for these ‘dynasty’ families, DP would not have been where he is today.

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

‘Dynasty vs Hustler’ plot won’t give DP Ruto victory

‘Dynasty vs Hustler’ plot won’t give Ruto victory

A fortnight ago, Kenyans commemorated the 41st anniversary of the death of the first President Mzee Jomo Kenyatta

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

‘Dynasty vs Hustler’ plot won’t give Ruto victory

Was Raila lord of poverty in 2007 when DP Ruto backed him?

In 2007, Ruto told Kenyans Raila is the only leader who would free us from bondage of corruption, oppression and dictatorship.

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Was Raila lord of poverty in 2007 when DP Ruto backed him?

Opinion: Ruto’s remarks in Ravine should awaken Uhuru

William Ruto humbles himself to Uhuru in public only to disobey him elsewhere

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Opinion: Ruto’s remarks in Ravine should awaken Uhuru

Why Ruto’s assassination claim should be probed deeply

I was not surprised when I heard Deputy President William Ruto claiming some senior Government officials had hatched a plot to assassinate him

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Why Ruto’s assassination claim should be probed deeply

It will pay if Ruto backs Uhuru's Big Four agenda

During a recent interview on a vernacular radio station, Deputy President William Ruto stated that he would accept defeat if he lost the 2022 General Election

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

It will pay if Ruto backs Uhuru's Big Four agenda

Why DP Ruto allies must stop misleading Kenyans on polls

DP’s allies have refused to move beyond politicising and ethicising matters of corruption.

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Why DP Ruto allies must stop misleading Kenyans on polls

Why Ruto allies must stop misleading Kenyans on polls

A few days ago, ODM leader Raila Odinga told Deputy President William Ruto that he (the DP) would not succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta when his term ends in 202

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Why Ruto allies must stop misleading Kenyans on polls

Decision to cancel Murang’a prayer rally commendable

The organisers narrowed the preparations to the attendance of Deputy President William Ruto.

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

Decision to cancel Murang’a prayer rally commendable

It’s wrong to claim Uhuru, Raila went to China to beg

It was obvious the recent trip by President Uhuru Kenyatta and ODM leader Raila Odinga to China would generate a lot of heat

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

It’s wrong to claim Uhuru, Raila went to China to beg

By skipping Huduma Namba fete, Ruto was sending Uhuru message

DP was quick to dismiss reports that he boycotted the event, stating that he was held up in a State function.

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

By skipping Huduma Namba fete, Ruto was sending Uhuru message

By skipping Huduma Namba fete, Ruto was sending Uhuru a message

A day before the Government launched the national digital registration, there were media reports that leaders from both sides of the political divide would take

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

By skipping Huduma Namba fete, Ruto was sending Uhuru a message

If he chooses to run in 2022, Matiang’i could pull a surprise

I have heard some people suggest that President Uhuru Kenyatta is preparing Cabinet Secretary Fred Matiang’i to succeed him in 2022

By Joseph Ndonga 5 years ago

If he chooses to run in 2022, Matiang’i could pull a surprise

Aden Duale's assertions on Constitution don't add up

The debate on whether Kenyans should participate in a referendum to amend the Constitution has been renewed

By Joseph Ndonga 6 years ago

Aden Duale's assertions on Constitution don't add up

Raila Odinga not sincere on TJRC report

ODM leader Raila Odinga has adopted a two-pronged strategy in order to ostensibly portray President Uhuru Kenyatta’s administration as weak, and not deserving to be re-elected in 2017

By Joseph Ndonga 8 years ago

Raila Odinga not sincere on TJRC report

Bensouda should hold her horses in extraditing 3 Kenyans accused of witness tampering

A few days ago, the ICC trial chamber delivered the much-awaited ruling on the only remaining Kenyan case. By a majority, the judges ruled in favour of Deputy President William Ruto and journalist Joshua Sang'.

By Joseph Ndonga 8 years ago

Bensouda should hold her horses in extraditing 3 Kenyans accused of witness tampering

President Uhuru still on track to deliver on reform agenda

In the countdown to the 2013 General Election, Jubilee presidential flag bearer Uhuru Kenyatta campaigned on a platform of reforms, and identified corruption as one of the key challenges facing the country.

By Joseph Ndonga 9 years ago

President Uhuru still on track to deliver on reform agenda

Uhuru determined to win war on corruption

When he came to power, President Uhuru Kenyatta promised to wage a fierce battle on graft

By Joseph Ndonga 9 years ago

Uhuru determined to win war on corruption

ICC has no option but to accept Kenya‘s plea to revisit Rule 68

The debate on the outcome of the case facing Deputy President William Ruto and radio journalist Joshua Sang at the International Criminal Court (ICC) continues to dominate the public discourse.

By Joseph Ndonga 9 years ago

ICC has no option but to accept Kenya‘s plea to revisit Rule 68

Push to amend Constitution should be led by neutral team

As an observer, I have followed with keen interest the ongoing campaign by the Coalition for Reforms and Democracy (CORD) to amend the new Constitution.

By Joseph Ndonga 9 years ago

Push to amend Constitution should be led by neutral team

Keter's bid to impeach Waiguru bound to fail

Nandi Hills MP Alfred Keter is not new to controversy and so far he has carved a niche of being one of the fiercest critics of the Jubilee administration.

By Joseph Ndonga 9 years ago

Keter's bid to impeach Waiguru bound to fail

Knut should be careful not to plunge nation in anarchy

A few days ago, I watched and listened to Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) Secretary General Wilson Sossion when he appeared on a local TV live programme alongside two other education experts.

By Joseph Ndonga 9 years ago

Knut should be careful not to plunge nation in anarchy

William Ruto's success lies in sticking with President Uhuru

Recently, three Kalenjin MPs kicked off a campaign tailored to pile pressure on Deputy President William Ruto to ditch President Uhuru Kenyatta and run for presidency in the 2017 General Election.

By Joseph Ndonga 9 years ago

William Ruto's success lies in sticking with President Uhuru

CORD should offer solutions not oppose everything Jubilee does

In the countdown to 2013 general election, the flag bearers of the Jubilee alliance Hon Uhuru Kenyatta and his running mate William Ruto made a raft of pledges that were designed to reactivate economic growth and improve the living standards of the Kenyan people.

By Joseph Ndonga 9 years ago

CORD should offer solutions not oppose everything Jubilee does

Ndonga: Raila, CORD absence from faith-based forum ill-advised

A three-day national dialogue conference convened by religious leaders was held a few days ago in Nairobi. Dubbed Pamoja National Conference, the deliberations at the meeting, which brought together more than 300 delegates, focused mainly on matters of peace, security and development.

By Joseph Ndonga 10 years ago

Ndonga: Raila, CORD absence from faith-based forum ill-advised

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