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How Raila Odinga beat William Ruto to the top of opinion polls
Polls conducted by TIFA and Infrotrak towards the end of last year placed Ruto ahead. Raila seemed to be gaining ground as he geared towards the announcing his presidential bid.
By Raphael Obonyo 2 years ago
How Raila Odinga beat William Ruto to the top of opinion polls
Justice at last: Kin of murder victims welcome verdict
After six years, the families of Willie Kimani, Josephat Mwenda and Joseph Muiruri found justice after all the accused who orchestrated the murder were found guilty.
By Raphael Obonyo 2 years ago
Justice at last: Kin of murder victims welcome verdict
Affordable healthcare should be on top of State's priorities
The provision of healthcare in Kenya has been a central area of policy debate only that the various actors have failed to reach consensus.
By Raphael Obonyo 2 years ago
Affordable healthcare should be on top of State's priorities
Youth must know polls determine their future
A worrying trend is taking shape in Kenya where young people are not able to understand that their plight is directly linked to governance.
By Raphael Obonyo 2 years ago
Youth must know polls determine their future
Addressing extreme inequality is a political responsibility
Less than 0.1 per cent of the population (8,300 people) own more wealth than the bottom 99.9 per cent (more than 44 million people).
By Raphael Obonyo 2 years ago
Addressing extreme inequality is a political responsibility
Absorb youth in public service after internship
Youth need to have a taste of public service.
By Raphael Obonyo 4 years ago
Absorb youth in public service after internship
States should join hands to fight terror
Crafting a collective approach will help Horn of Africa states benefit from the ongoing global counter-terrorism efforts.
By Raphael Obonyo 5 years ago
States should join hands to fight terror
President should work with the youth
Mr President, history will judge you harshly if you ignore the youth
By Raphael Obonyo 5 years ago
President should work with the youth
Time to create safe spaces for youth
The world celebrates International Youth Day this month with calls for the creation of safe spaces for youth.
By Raphael Obonyo and Maimunah Sharif 6 years ago
Time to create safe spaces for youth
Change strategy on government tenders for youth to benefit more
The low number of youth turning up to take the 30 percent government procurement tenders reserved for them indicates something is wrong on how this programme is operated that needs urgent attention.
By Raphael Obonyo 10 years ago
Change strategy on government tenders for youth to benefit more
US youth programme timely, worthy
Kenyans should not take attacks on the Young African Leaders Initiative (YALI), US President Barack Obama’s youth mentorship programme launched in December 2013, seriously
By Raphael Obonyo 10 years ago
US youth programme timely, worthy
Where is public participation in EAC integration?
Since the Jubilee government took power early this year, there has been a renewed interest for the integration of East Africa Community (EAC), a move that has generated enthusiasm and controversy in equal measure.
By RAPHAEL OBONYO 10 years ago
Where is public participation in EAC integration?
No excuse for not emulating Nelson Mandela
Nelson Mandela who passed away at age 95 years was a true legend if one considers what he was able to achieve in his lifetime. African leaders have a tough act to follow.
By BY RAPHAEL OBONYO 10 years ago
No excuse for not emulating Nelson Mandela
Uhuru must reject this blatant effort to gag media
President Uhuru Kenyatta’s and his deputy William Ruto’s promise to block the two baffling assaults on the media by the National Assembly must now be followed by action.
By Raphael Obonyo 11 years ago
Uhuru must reject this blatant effort to gag media
Give priority to youth entrepreneurship
Forbes Africa has released the list of Africa’s best young entrepreneurs, and shockingly seven out of the 30 under 30 personalities listed are from Kenya.
By Raphael Obonyo 11 years ago
Give priority to youth entrepreneurship
Nations slam weak climate finance plan as global talks end
Environment & Climate
By Mactilda Mbenywe
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Why Ruto cancelled Adani JKIA, energy deals
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By Benjamin Imende
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DusitD2 attack and foiled 911-style terror raid with al-Shabaab
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