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Floods remind us of the failure of Kenya's political leadership

Annual floods in Kenya expose the persistent failures of political leadership, leaving homes submerged, infrastructure destroyed, and communities stranded.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-03-08 08:00:00
Fred Matiang’i has been crowned king of the Kisii, raising questions about whether the role will expand his national influence or limit him to ethnic confines.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-03-01 09:50:00
Despite criticism of Johnson Sakaja’s performance, William Ruto’s national administration and the Nairobi county government have formally joined forces.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-02-22 09:00:00
The slogan “Mimi ndio Sifuna” has evolved from a personal declaration into a broader symbol of public frustration and a call for political change.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-02-22 09:00:00
Oburu Oginga’s leadership of ODM faces mounting internal pressure as tensions with SG Edwin Sifuna deepen, while President William Ruto miscalculates the party’s shifting dynamics.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-02-15 08:20:00
Pedestrians themselves don’t respect or use crossing points. Drunk drivers overspeed. They hoot for no reason
By Barrack Muluka 2026-02-08 08:04:00
Kenya’s is morphing into an expansively confounding political mosaic. Nothing seems to make sense anymore, yet there is so much sense in the unfolding quagmire.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-02-08 07:00:00
Last week, the Speaker of Kenya’s National Assembly was interrogated by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI).
By Barrack Muluka 2026-01-25 07:00:00
Communication in my country is no longer a vehicle for meaningful persuasion.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-01-25 00:00:00
In Kibra, Oburu drew little excitement from the insipid and often frigid crowd that assembled around him.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-01-18 08:15:00
the American raid on Venezuela is mostly about dominating the world, and especially locking the Atlantic and Pacific World from access by predatory outsiders.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-01-11 10:00:00
The intersection between Raila, Ruto and Owuor is the merchandise of hope. It is usually a forlorn hope, born out of desperation.
By Barrack Muluka 2026-01-11 10:00:00