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Mark Oloo

After Raila, opposition fortunes lie in Karua

It was refreshing to see Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua deliver her 'State of the Nation' address, fiercely taking the government to task on human rights, graft and devolution

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

After Raila, opposition fortunes lie in Karua

Things Nyong'o must do to revitalise ODM

Things Nyong'o must do to revitalise ODM

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Ruto, AU noble climate plan bound to fail

Ruto, AU noble climate plan bound to fail

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Waiguru and G7 have some homework to do

Waiguru and G7 have some homework to do

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Our mentor crisis and one man's crusade

It's remarkable how retired President Olusegun Obasanjo remains humble, never resorting to the bushed refrain of 'we're sovereign and outsiders should keep off.'

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Our mentor crisis and one man's crusade

Reforms, 2027 and end of 'nusu mkate' circus

Amid Gen-Z protests, Mr Kenyatta reportedly urged the former premier to reach out to President William Ruto to get a solution and save the country from going to the dogs.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Reforms, 2027 and end of 'nusu mkate' circus

Joining the sports gravy train is top priority

With ample space, a youthful population, and a receptive economy, Africa is well-positioned to join the global sports industry gravy train.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Joining the sports gravy train is top priority

What we should do to save Musyimi report

It's a no-brainer that political interests override everything. There's only one way for the Musyimi proposals to see light of day. We must depoliticise religion.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

What we should do to save Musyimi report

Media face tough task of letting go of the fear

It's now urgent to heed calls for Kenya's newsrooms to begin taking a firm unified stand on important but contentious national issues.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Media face tough task of letting go of the fear

One man, one shilling: My Marsabit odyssey

Let's spread benefits of devolution and our oneness.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

One man, one shilling: My Marsabit odyssey

Ruto, Raila and Gen-Z: This is my prediction

On Tuesday when President Ruto signed the IEBC Bill, Raila Odinga was left with an egg in the face.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Ruto, Raila and Gen-Z: This is my prediction

High stakes for Kenya and EAC as elections test Kagame's mettle

The ruling RPF has to avoid suffering the fate of other monolithic parties like South Africa's ANC. Kigali is widely seen in the region to be a darling of major investors seeking new opportunities

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

High stakes for Kenya and EAC as elections test Kagame's mettle

Why journalists must stick to truth, facts

Objective journalism can challenge stereotypes, correct misinformation, and promote a nuanced understanding of the continent.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Why journalists must stick to truth, facts

From gunfire to a safe haven, it's a fresh start for ex-child soldiers

Rwanda's reintegration commission has so far rehabilitated some 13,000 former combatants.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

From gunfire to a safe haven, it's a fresh start for ex-child soldiers

Touting his development record, Kagame kicks off campaign for fourth term

Kagame may have faced criticism but nonetheless, political analysts say his re-election isn't in doubt.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Touting his development record, Kagame kicks off campaign for fourth term

Knee-jerk approach to issues our undoing

Magistrate Monica Kivuti's death has affirmed how Kenya's knee-jerk culture is perpetuating our misery.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Knee-jerk approach to issues our undoing

Mudavadi is a man destined for a bigger pie

Prime Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi has a unique political identity. Often perceived as a reluctant fellow who can't hurt a fly, his calm demeanour is a weapon.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Mudavadi is a man destined for a bigger pie

EAC on brink? We've rocked the boat enough

The bloc is huffing and puffing despite us flying the 'jumuiya' flag.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

EAC on brink? We've rocked the boat enough

Tribes should talk often, it's an eye-opener

Limuru Three upshot was the hallmark of restlessness. Critics said it was tribal posturing.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Tribes should talk often, it's an eye-opener

Let academia clean up our political mess

Africa must rewrite its history. Let it make a fresh attempt at sound progress by all means. Since the political class has failed us, perhaps it's time for an academia-led push for change.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Let academia clean up our political mess

At this rate, Raila's ODM will expel everyone

Raila now alleges a state-sanctioned plan to weaken his troops. But why ostracise members whom the party badly needs to thrive?

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

At this rate, Raila's ODM will expel everyone

Problem isn't fake papers, it's our mindset

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently revived the debate at a wage bill forum in Nairobi, calling it a disgrace.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

Problem isn't fake papers, it's our mindset

Mithika Linturi's fate in face of 'scapegoat epidemic'

The writer says President William Ruto's reform agenda offers a glimmer of hope. Let decision-makers readily admit their mistakes but take timely corrective action.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

Mithika Linturi's fate in face of 'scapegoat epidemic'

Ogolla, Bomas scenes and region's big task

President William Ruto, a pan-Africanist par excellence, should extend a helping hand to our pet neighbour to allow a transition from turmoil to tranquillity.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

Ogolla, Bomas scenes and region's big task

Why Natembeya is doomed to Tuju, Mboya fate

You can take this to the bank - George Natembeya will 'tembea' hastily like that into pre-mature political oblivion. With no clear audacity to win over his region, he risks burnout.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Why Natembeya is doomed to Tuju, Mboya fate

Uhuru, his 'traitors' and shaky peace bid

Former President Uhuru Kenyatta has teeming oratory skills. His words often come with heavy meanings. When he speaks, you risk hearing and concluding your own things.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Uhuru, his 'traitors' and shaky peace bid

Sakaja can still avoid the Nairobi curse

On hawkers, he started on the wrong footing when, during the 2022 campaign, he got carried away by the 'hustler' mantra and promised them a through pass to all corners of Nairobi.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Sakaja can still avoid the Nairobi curse

The one thing East Africa leaders must do

For EAC and its leaders, they must do one thing: Muster the courage to confront its tumultuous past and embark on a path towards honest renewal. But how?

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

The one thing East Africa leaders must do

This can be Senate's redemption moment

Though last week's decision on Kisii Deputy Governor Robert Monda somehow earned it an optimistic public judgment, it left a lot to be desired.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

This can be Senate's redemption moment

Defeat drugs, brews and graft or we perish

Illicit drugs, alcoholism and graft are among Kenya's foremost evils. The 'triple challenge' has ensnared us in a vicious grip, making us prisoners of our corrective efforts.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

Defeat drugs, brews and graft or we perish

13 years later, Rhumba legend Musa Juma's melodies live on

Next week on March 15, fans will be marking the 13th anniversary of the rhumba music maestro's death with shows to celebrate his life

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

13 years later, Rhumba legend Musa Juma's melodies live on

Let's just agree we dread artistic creativity

Pulling down films, documentaries, TV dramas and music, however well-intentioned, should not overshadow the imperative need to uplift artistes.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

Let's just agree we dread artistic creativity

Raila can do better at handling succession

There are those who sold the ODM ticket to the highest bidders. The ODM 'lapdogs' can chant 'tibim' but must keep off Raila's succession.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

Raila can do better at handling succession

Let's get talking again on media freedom

In the lead-up to every election in Kenya, there's always embellished attention on newsrooms, only that it never offers a balanced perspective into the actual or perceived coverage biases.

By Mark Oloo 9 months ago

Let's get talking again on media freedom

Region's fate hangs on a few men's egos

The extent of displacements, loss of livelihoods and lives in Eastern Africa is disquieting - and happening before our helpless eyes.

By Mark Oloo 9 months ago

Region's fate hangs on a few men's egos

Moi was right on politics and quality of life

Former President Daniel Moi was right that 'siasa mbaya ni maisha mbaya (Bad politics breeds misery)."

By Mark Oloo 9 months ago

Moi was right on politics and quality of life

Museveni cries are on right side of history

Give it to him, strongman Museveni has been calling it as it is. At 79, he is uniquely consistent in his unification call.

By Mark Oloo 10 months ago

Museveni cries are on right side of history

Avid Ruto critics have just one option left

A few days ago, a damaging petition was filed at the Malindi High Court where 'hustlers' claimed he ascended to power through falsehood. They are demanding a Sh426 billion payout.

By Mark Oloo 10 months ago

Avid Ruto critics have just one option left

Clergy can prove critics wrong this year

The slain aide was a top army officer assigned by the government to protect Pastor Aloysius Bugingo, an unapologetic political ally of President Yoweri Museveni.

By Mark Oloo 10 months ago

Clergy can prove critics wrong this year

2024 chance to revisit Ruto's youth plan

President Ruto's youth charter of 2022 needs fresh scrutiny in 2024. Formal jobs must no longer be the only lens through which unemployment is redressed.

By Mark Oloo 10 months ago

2024 chance to revisit Ruto's youth plan

Only grit and guts will make our roads safe

This week, Mr Murkomen and police boss Japheth Koome recited the tired chorus that those flouting traffic rules this festive season will be dealt with.

By Mark Oloo 10 months ago

Only grit and guts will make our roads safe

Lessons from UAE and how we catch up

Sitting inside automated Dubai Metro trains heading to the COP venue, Africans only spoke in hushed tones.

By Mark Oloo 11 months ago

Lessons from UAE and how we catch up

Kiir's term a new chance to make EAC work

Kiir, whose country joined the bloc in 2016 became its chairman last month after Burundi's Evariste Ndayishimiye called it a day.

By Mark Oloo 11 months ago

Kiir's term a new chance to make EAC work

Put hubris and begging bowl aside at COP28

President Samia Suluhu may have stirred the hornets when she told African nations point-blank to end the dependency syndrome and start up their own form of climate financing.

By Mark Oloo 11 months ago

Put hubris and begging bowl aside at COP28

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