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Alexander Chagema

Besieged Ruto now eager for alliances with leaders he maligned

President Ruto, it seems, needs Raila Odinga and former President Uhuru Kenyatta to govern after the first chink in his armour was exposed by the June 25, 2024 Gen Z protests.

Besieged Ruto now eager for alliances with leaders he maligned

ODM experts in Kenya Kwanza contemporary political court jesters

ODM experts in Kenya Kwanza contemporary political court jesters

Not all governments and leaders enjoy heavenly endorsement

Not all governments and leaders enjoy heavenly endorsement

Omtatah has won many battles, but can he win the Presidency?

Omtatah has won many battles, but can he win the Presidency?

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 offers a lot that Kenya can emulate and make progress

There are many lessons to learn from the impact of Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economic blueprint reform agenda, and how it has helped in advancing the country in several global indicators.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 offers a lot that Kenya can emulate and make progress

President's reversal of Finance Bill 2024 and Adani deals are hallmarks of great leadership

President William Ruto has rescinded two significant decisions this year; the 2024 Finance Bill and the Adani deals.

President's reversal of Finance Bill 2024 and Adani deals are hallmarks of great leadership

Dysfunctionality in government and half-truths are there for all to see

It is this failure in leadership that irked the Catholic Church bishops in Kenya into calling out a government that is synonymous with perjury.

Dysfunctionality in government and half-truths are there for all to see

Besides providing comic relief, hilarious memes have a dark side

There is so much hate being directed at the person of the President and former Prime Minister through memes which, if allowed to continue, could grow into a monster that will be hard to contain.

Besides providing comic relief, hilarious memes have a dark side

Kindiki has hard task to prove he is right choice for deputy president

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki might find it hard to distinguish himself, more so when he has to overcome the perception he didn't deliver as Interior CS.

Kindiki has hard task to prove he is right choice for deputy president

Civil disobedience can force government to do what Kenyans want

As Kenya Kwanza drives the country to the precipice with unpopular policies and decisions, whether political or economic, citizens have a moral duty to demand their rights.

Civil disobedience can force government to do what Kenyans want

Wrangles threaten to break glue holding Mt Kenya

Mt Kenya’s Young Turks have become putty in the hands of individuals pushing a hidden agenda bouyed by greed and selfishness. Their boisterous exuberance will be their failure.

By 2 months ago

Wrangles threaten to break glue holding Mt Kenya

Spare Gachagua the barbs; all Kenyans are dyed-in-the-wool tribalists

Nothing beats the cheek of chief architects and proponents of Luhya unity, among others, taking offence at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s call for the Mt Kenya unity

By 2 months ago

Spare Gachagua the barbs; all Kenyans are dyed-in-the-wool tribalists

Underneath Gachagua's self-effacing manner, lurks a belligerent man

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua understands the mindsets of his detractors and had to scuttle their plans by launching an offensive to induce guilt

By 2 months ago

Underneath Gachagua's self-effacing manner, lurks a belligerent man

DP doesn't deserve disrespect from Mt Kenya leaders

At least 48 Mt Kenya region MPs have endorsed Prof Kindiki as their leader and link to the national government

By 3 months ago

DP doesn't deserve disrespect from Mt Kenya leaders

It's never about people but what leaders can share among themselves

The essence of getting into leadership is to give direction, uplift the lives of the poor, spearhead development and stimulate economic growth on which any other growth hinges.

By 3 months ago

It's never about people but what leaders can share among themselves

Mwangaza's impeachment violated principles of fairness and justice

The takeaway from Governor Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment is that the Senate has become an assemblage of political wheeler-dealers and male chauvinists.

By 3 months ago

Mwangaza's impeachment violated principles of fairness and justice

The enigma of Kenya's politics doubles up as hindrance to positive change

Gen Z meant well for this country, their approach notwithstanding, but they have been unfairly vilified because they sought to upset the status quo.

By 4 months ago

The enigma of Kenya's politics doubles up as hindrance to positive change

There is no political goodwill in government to fight ogre of corruption

The war against corruption, if there was any in the first place, is wasted effort. Recent events show there is no goodwill in government to fight corruption.

By 4 months ago

There is no political goodwill in government to fight ogre of corruption

Raila Odinga: Master of coalition governments, could be Kenya's de facto leader

Raila’s denial of a clandestine arrangement between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and Ruto’s Kenya Kwanza to form a coalition government stunned many.

By 4 months ago

Raila Odinga: Master of coalition governments, could be Kenya's de facto leader

Muliro Gardens sheds sordid past, reclaims reputation as family-friendly green space

A partnership between the County Government of Kakamega and the Kakamega Photographers Sacco formed in 2019 has ensured Muliro regains its former glory.

By 5 months ago

Muliro Gardens sheds sordid past, reclaims reputation as family-friendly green space

Ruto's best chance to shed political baggage, change country's trajectory

Ruto has the chance to scrape off the political leeches that have hung onto him in the name of ‘pay-back’ time or ‘regional balancing’ without worrying about repercussions.

By 5 months ago

Ruto's best chance to shed political baggage, change country's trajectory

Kenyans have lost belief in a better future under Ruto as protests prove

Ongoing protests have eroded President William Ruto's power to run affairs of the state. He no longer has the support of the majority, which is necessary for him to govern.

By 5 months ago

Kenyans have lost belief in a better future under Ruto as protests prove

Mr President, you have become unpopular; do this to win back the public

President Ruto's image and credibility have taken serious beatings, and it will take hard work to assuage public anger and disillusionment to reclaim both.

By 5 months ago

Mr President, you have become unpopular; do this to win back the public

Ruto's dislike of history to blame for his government's current woes

Their economic prescriptions for our throbbing headache have turned it into a full migraine. There is every reason they should be cut loose.

By 5 months ago

Ruto's dislike of history to blame for his government's current woes

Tribalism is our portion because it serves vested political interests well

It doesn’t help that even as the wrangling, name-calling and bad blood deepen, Ruto is yet to call his lieutenants to order.

By 6 months ago

Tribalism is our portion because it serves vested political interests well

Gachagua can threaten Ruto's re-election if he teams up with Natembeya

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s goose might be cooked, but therein lies the silver lining. Nothing ranged against him is novel.

By 6 months ago

Gachagua can threaten Ruto's re-election if he teams up with Natembeya

Kenya Kwanza fumbling has dashed hustlers' high expectations

Central Kenya is fast gaining infamy as the new theatre of the absurd.

By 7 months ago

Kenya Kwanza fumbling has dashed hustlers' high expectations

Regulating private clinics critical to attaining universal health coverage

No matter the ailment, private clinics will hardly ask a patient to buy medication from a pharmacy; they always have drugs ready.

By 7 months ago

Regulating private clinics critical to attaining universal health coverage

Kill or keep our parties? The dilemma facing Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

Malala has been urging the two to merge their parties with the ruling party. The Ford-K and ANC chiefs have also been under pressure from Western region to form unity outfit

By 7 months ago

Kill or keep our parties? The dilemma facing Mudavadi and Wetang'ula

Allow committee investigating Linturi to come up with objective report

Kenya Kwanza MPs have become the quintessential conveyor belt for the executive’s wiles requiring approval by the august House.

By 7 months ago

Allow committee investigating Linturi to come up with objective report

Disband Nairobi County and have it annexed to the national government

From the formative days of devolution under first Governor Evans Kidero to Mike Mbuvi Sonko and now Johnson Sakaja, everything about Nairobi is dismal.

By 7 months ago

Disband Nairobi County and have it annexed to the national government

General Ogolla's simple lifestyle worth emulating by our legislators

General Francis Ogolla, was laid to rest last Sunday in a manner that even paupers would eschew.

By 7 months ago

General Ogolla's simple lifestyle worth emulating by our legislators

Natembeya represents new type of firebrand ready to rally the Luhya

Natembeya is cutting himself a niche as the new type of political firebrand, treading where others fear. He might be the Moses who will eventually lead the Luhya out of political bondage.

By 8 months ago

Natembeya represents new type of firebrand ready to rally the Luhya

Doctors dare government, vow to go on with strike for the long haul

Striking doctors say they are ready to sit out for six months or even a year until the government meets their demands.

By 8 months ago

Doctors dare government, vow to go on with strike for the long haul

Cabinet secretaries big let down to those they were chosen to serve

Turbulence in the health sector has exposed Health CS Susan Nakhumicha as one thrown into the deep end of the pool.

By 8 months ago

Cabinet secretaries big let down to those they were chosen to serve

Hustlers bargained for a toast, but are getting raw deal instead

No doubt, the government is attempting to cover up blunders arising from its incompetence and avarice within the ranks of power, which give succor to all the vices summed up as corruption.

By 8 months ago

Hustlers bargained for a toast, but are getting raw deal instead

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 offers a lot that Kenya can emulate and make progress

There are many lessons to learn from the impact of Saudi Vision 2030, Saudi Arabia’s economic blueprint reform agenda, and how it has helped in advancing the country in several global indicators.

Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 offers a lot that Kenya can emulate and make progress

President's reversal of Finance Bill 2024 and Adani deals are hallmarks of great leadership

President William Ruto has rescinded two significant decisions this year; the 2024 Finance Bill and the Adani deals.

President's reversal of Finance Bill 2024 and Adani deals are hallmarks of great leadership

Dysfunctionality in government and half-truths are there for all to see

It is this failure in leadership that irked the Catholic Church bishops in Kenya into calling out a government that is synonymous with perjury.

Dysfunctionality in government and half-truths are there for all to see

Besides providing comic relief, hilarious memes have a dark side

There is so much hate being directed at the person of the President and former Prime Minister through memes which, if allowed to continue, could grow into a monster that will be hard to contain.

Besides providing comic relief, hilarious memes have a dark side

Kindiki has hard task to prove he is right choice for deputy president

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki might find it hard to distinguish himself, more so when he has to overcome the perception he didn't deliver as Interior CS.

Kindiki has hard task to prove he is right choice for deputy president

Civil disobedience can force government to do what Kenyans want

As Kenya Kwanza drives the country to the precipice with unpopular policies and decisions, whether political or economic, citizens have a moral duty to demand their rights.

Civil disobedience can force government to do what Kenyans want

Wrangles threaten to break glue holding Mt Kenya

Mt Kenya’s Young Turks have become putty in the hands of individuals pushing a hidden agenda bouyed by greed and selfishness. Their boisterous exuberance will be their failure.

By 2 months ago

Wrangles threaten to break glue holding Mt Kenya

Spare Gachagua the barbs; all Kenyans are dyed-in-the-wool tribalists

Nothing beats the cheek of chief architects and proponents of Luhya unity, among others, taking offence at Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s call for the Mt Kenya unity

By 2 months ago

Spare Gachagua the barbs; all Kenyans are dyed-in-the-wool tribalists

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