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Brian Otieno

State obsessed with task forces it ignores

Maraga's recommendations are likely to end up gathering dust in some government office, given the budgetary constraints that may hinder its full implementation.

By Brian Otieno 1 month ago

State obsessed with task forces it ignores

Masengeli caricature

Masengeli caricature

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto plans to keep Cabinet, PSs on toes

Ruto plans to keep Cabinet, PSs on toes

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto tosses Uhuru playbook in battle with Gachagua to reclaim Mt Kenya

Ruto tosses Uhuru playbook in battle with Gachagua to reclaim Mt Kenya

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Hits and misses as Ruto struggles to steer the nation

The public has struggled to identify the government's achievements, with Kenya Kwanza's failures sparking the Gen Z protests.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Hits and misses as Ruto struggles to steer the nation

No walk in park as Ruto attempts to takeover Raila bases

The President is looking to invest in warming the hearts of Raila supporters knowing he can't sit pretty as his dalliance with Raila is already facing resistance.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

No walk in park as Ruto attempts to takeover Raila bases

Former refugee seeks to unseat Jubaland's president Madobe

Dr Abdullahi Ali is banking on his experiences from America to transform the regional state as he vows to quash Al-Shabaab and foster unity in the region if he clinches the seat.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Former refugee seeks to unseat Jubaland's president Madobe

For two years, President Ruto has been fighting one fire after another

Two years later, under perhaps more scrutiny than any of his predecessors, President William Ruto would likely give much to relive that euphoric moment.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

For two years, President Ruto has been fighting one fire after another

Ruto vows reforms in graft war as EACC goes after Sh59b ill-gotten wealth

The anti-corruption commission is pursuing recovery of Sh59 billion in unexplained riches against people whose wealth significantly exceeds known legitimate sources

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto vows reforms in graft war as EACC goes after Sh59b ill-gotten wealth

Raila steps back as Nyong'o puts on big ODM shoes

After nearly 15 years at the helm of the Orange Democratic Movement party, Raila Odinga Wednesday began his retirement journey

By Brian Otieno and Okumu Modachi 2 months ago

Raila steps back as Nyong'o puts on big ODM shoes

Ruto showcases 2-year scorecard of his bottom-up economic plan

A scorecard Ruto's Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda pillars highlights leaps in agriculture, health, housing, MSMEs, digital and creative economy sectors.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto showcases 2-year scorecard of his bottom-up economic plan

Raila succession war rips through ODM with several interests at play

A fierce succession battle has ripped through Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), as several politicians line up to succeed him as the party's leader.

By Brian Otieno and Emmanuel Kipchumba 2 months ago

Raila succession war rips through ODM with several interests at play

City MPs snub Ruto as cracks emerge in UDA-ODM union

Only four of 19 MPs accompanied Ruto to Lang'ata Constituency, where he had gone to inspect the affordable housing project and attended a meeting at the State House.

By Pkemoi Ng'eno and Brian Otieno 2 months ago

City MPs snub Ruto as cracks emerge in UDA-ODM union

Sifuna: Azimio will help Kalonzo if it is united

Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna has urged his opposition Azimio coalition to manage its succession in a manner that keeps it united.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Sifuna: Azimio will help Kalonzo if it is united

What Raila's powerful AU role could entail

If elected, ODM leader Raila Odinga will be AU's chief executive officer, legal representative and the commissions Chief Accounting Officer

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

What Raila's powerful AU role could entail

Raila courts six African heads for AUC job in China trip

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga Wednesday pitched his AUC chairperson candidacy to six African presidents attending the Summit in Beijing, China

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Raila courts six African heads for AUC job in China trip

Ruto's love for summits resurfaces

Listening to Ruto last year, one would have expected a mostly grounded president, who would cede invitations to global summits to subordinates or delegate them to the AU.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto's love for summits resurfaces

Mudavadi shines as trusted pillar, political ally in Ruto's presidency

Mudavadi's office will lead Raila's campaign for African Union Commission chair bid. There is talk that Ruto intends to endorse him as his successor if he gets a second term in office.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Mudavadi shines as trusted pillar, political ally in Ruto's presidency

Ruto on the spot over many costly 'working tours' amid austerity

Ruto's hobbies do not come cheap. For starters, there is the cost of flying to his various destinations and the heavy motorcade that accompanies him in all his stops.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

Ruto on the spot over many costly 'working tours' amid austerity

ODM succession war intensifies as Orengo tipped to take Raila's crown

Although ODM constitution stipulates that the deputy party leader holds fort in the absence of the party leader, there are plans to have a veteran leader succeed Raila.

By Brian Otieno 2 months ago

ODM succession war intensifies as Orengo tipped to take Raila's crown

Raila Odinga's changing face on national matters confuses friends and foes

Raila Odinga blows hot and cold on his new relationship with President Ruto as his African Union Commission chairmanship bid further complicates matters for him.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Raila Odinga's changing face on national matters confuses friends and foes

How Raila Odinga silenced succession talk in ODM

Raila nominated Oparanya, Joho, Mbadi and Wandayi into Ruto's Cabinet with the selection of other three deputy party leaders expected to calm different interests and dilute the role.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

How Raila Odinga silenced succession talk in ODM

Four ODM leaders face tough task ahead of saving Ruto government

Besides their respective backyards where Ruto's concessions are paying off, the four allies of ODM leader Raila Odinga are currently not the most popular persons.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Four ODM leaders face tough task ahead of saving Ruto government

Is there light at the end of Mwangaza's tunnel?

While most MCAs voted to impeach Kawira, others warned that it was an exercise in futility, citing the cliched expression - foolishness is doing the same thing and expecting different results.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Is there light at the end of Mwangaza's tunnel?

How last minute changes led to Raila's ODM shake-up

ODM previously had two deputy party leader positions, recently vacated by Cabinet Secretaries Hassan Joho (Mining) and Wycliffe Oparanya (Co-operatives).

By Brian Otieno and Okumu Modachi 3 months ago

How last minute changes led to Raila's ODM shake-up

Wanjigi: Man who wielded influence, now at odds with government

Businessman Jimi Wanjigi has been a vocal cheerleader of the protesting youth who have troubled Ruto's administration

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Wanjigi: Man who wielded influence, now at odds with government

Ruto swears in new Cabinet amid heightened security in the capital

President William Ruto urged 'servant leadership' among the 19 Cabinet secretaries whose swearing-in ceremony he oversaw at State House on Thursday.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Ruto swears in new Cabinet amid heightened security in the capital

ODM's top organ meets to replace officials appointed to cabinet

Raila Odinga's Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is Friday scheduled to pick replacements for party leaders who were appointed to President William Ruto's Cabinet.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

ODM's top organ meets to replace officials appointed to cabinet

US warns over police brutality on protesters

Kenya risks consequences for police brutality on peaceful protesters and human rights abuses, actions that have concerned US President Joe Biden's administration.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

US warns over police brutality on protesters

Tough task ahead for Ruto's 20 millionaire CS nominees

As the nation holds its breath ahead of protests planned for tomorrow, some 20 wealthy Kenyans face the daunting task of helping steer the country in the right direction.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Tough task ahead for Ruto's 20 millionaire CS nominees

As an outsider, Malala should have picked his fights wisely, speak less

Noticing that there was no reprimand for his bullying of other KK partners, Malala's head swelled further threatening to expel badly-behaved waziris.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

As an outsider, Malala should have picked his fights wisely, speak less

Raila men: Mbadi, Wandayi defend Ruto's plan

National Treasury and Energy CS nominees pull all stops to sanitise the government's economic policies as Mbadi says both UDA and ODM believe in social democracy.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Raila men: Mbadi, Wandayi defend Ruto's plan

Chirchir pledges to make Adani JKIA deal public

Kenya's Sh240 billion deal with Indian firm Adani Holdings over the expansion and takeover of JKIA could be beneficial to the country, Davis Chirchir has said.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Chirchir pledges to make Adani JKIA deal public

KDF bosses feared my work style, not me, Duale tells team

Duale had to clarify his relationship with the Kenya Defence Forces amid reports that the nominee was "feared" among the military circles.

By Brian Otieno and Edwin Nyarangi 3 months ago

KDF bosses feared my work style, not me, Duale tells team

I'm worth Sh31m and don't own a car, says youngest CS nominee

32-year-old Cabinet nominee Eric Muuga said he would bank on public-private partnerships to ensure such reservoirs are constructed to enhance water security.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

I'm worth Sh31m and don't own a car, says youngest CS nominee

Police killing of protesters haunts Kindiki

Former Interior CS Kindiki evaded responsibility for incidents of police brutality, laying blame on the National Police Service, whose conduct during the protests he would praise.

By Brian Otieno and Edwin Nyarangi 3 months ago

Police killing of protesters haunts Kindiki

With Raila in his corner, Ruto can breathe easy but Gen Zs stand firm

Bringing the Opposition on board was meant to shield him from unrelenting youth assault but not everyone is happy about the pact and young people are planning more protests.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

With Raila in his corner, Ruto can breathe easy but Gen Zs stand firm

Police turn a blind eye as culture of hiring goons goes unchecked

Several people told the press that the hooligans had terrorised and robbed them of their belongings, with such acts sparking clashes between them and boda boda riders.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Police turn a blind eye as culture of hiring goons goes unchecked

Strange times as Tinga boards wheelbarrow, but how far will ride go?

Logically, it would have been the wheelbarrow boarding the tractor and not the other way around. But politics is hardly ever logical.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Strange times as Tinga boards wheelbarrow, but how far will ride go?

Leaders accuse Raila of betrayal as ODM crosses into government

On Wednesday, four members of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) got the invitation to the Kenya Kwanza feast, earning plum Cabinet slots.

By Brian Otieno 3 months ago

Leaders accuse Raila of betrayal as ODM crosses into government

Ruto's power play: Why teaming up with Raila is a risky move

Going by recent history, having Raila on board guarantees President Ruto near absolutism in the Legislature.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Ruto's power play: Why teaming up with Raila is a risky move

Ruto ignores Gen Zs, recycles six ministers from sacked Cabinet

Protesters had demanded new faces of professionals with integrity and track records.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Ruto ignores Gen Zs, recycles six ministers from sacked Cabinet

Jubilee faction supports Ruto's call for dialogue

The Sabina faction said it was ready to participate in the proposed dialogue.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Jubilee faction supports Ruto's call for dialogue

Legal dilemma for fired CSs and why many won't return to power

Lawyers argue that president has condemned sacked CSs.

By Brian Otieno 4 months ago

Legal dilemma for fired CSs and why many won't return to power

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