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Is Uhuru really the sponsor behind Ruto's opposition?

If the former president were actively directing an operation to remove Ruto, one might expect clearer public evidence of such involvement.
By Herman Manyora 2026-09-20 10:00:00
The Christian confession and the Christian life cannot permanently be separated without raising questions about the authenticity of the confession.
By Rev Edward Buri 2026-09-20 08:06:00
Nearly four years after William Ruto became President, Uhuru Kenyatta remains a recurring character in Kenya’s political conversation.
By Wanja Maina 2026-09-20 06:44:00
The current inertia to deny his achievements and cast him in an insidious light negates the principles of our young democracy.
By Ibrahim Saney 2026-09-20 06:00:00
Nairobi 2029 will allow Kenya and Africa to showcase the country’s athletics heritage while inspiring a new generation of athletes.
By Mwihaki Wachira 2026-09-19 15:28:47
The piece argues that Kenya should demand stronger political education, internal democracy and accountability from parties receiving public funding.
By Lawi Sultan Njeremani 2026-09-19 15:14:13
Kenya can address youth unemployment by linking young people to commercial agriculture, technology, finance, processing and markets rather than focusing only on job creation.
As the Nairobi International Book Fair approaches, publishers and authors are confronting persistent copyright challenges while grappling with how AI is reshaping authorship.
By Henry Munene 2026-09-19 07:10:00
Social media is creating a space for vignette-style writing, where brief, sharply observed moments can function as a distinctive form of contemporary literature.
By Prof Egara Kabaji 2026-09-19 06:00:00
The opinion questions Caleb Amisi’s political manoeuvring and unsubstantiated claims about opposition strategy, while invoking Martin Shikuku’s history to warn against division.
By Mark Oloo 2026-09-19 00:30:00
The column examines three major developments involving Somalia and their potential implications for Kenya, from US fugitive pursuits to terrorism concerns and deportations from Turkey.
By David Okwembah 2026-09-18 18:02:58
A city’s rivers must be integrated into its urban plan. To achieve the most from the unique blend of land, built infrastructure, and water bodies requires careful planning.
By Fredrick Otieno 2026-09-18 16:09:55