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Unexpected moves mark Ruto coast tour, Mashujaa fete
In stark contrast to his past visit, President Ruto did not have any public engagements; his access was restricted, and his address was limited to the written English speech.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 1 year ago
Unexpected moves mark Ruto coast tour, Mashujaa fete
10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled
KNA has advised those interested in the plots put up for sale to apply for the same before April 1.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 2 years ago
10,000 face eviction at Kwa Bulo as squatters ask to be resettled
Ruto owns up to holding talks with Raila to end demos
President William Ruto has admitted that he held talks with Azimio leader Raila Odinga where they agreed that the opposition would end weekly protests.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 2 years ago
Ruto owns up to holding talks with Raila to end demos
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Does Ruto have a brush tough enough to clean rot from port?
Captain Ruto has committed to tackle long-standing staff grievances, pay attention to business community, oversee the building of a key berth to serve Dongo Kundu special economic zone
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 3 years ago
Does Ruto have a brush tough enough to clean rot from port?
Rotational presidency is the answer to our perennial electoral turmoil
The case for a rotational presidency was also a key focus in the wake of the 2007/2008 post-election.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 4 years ago
Rotational presidency is the answer to our perennial electoral turmoil
BBI will enhance safety and security
Studies by the World Bank Group have found that safety, security and justice are major concerns for citizens.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 5 years ago
BBI will enhance safety and security
How BBI champions gender parity in leadership
Though they hold unlimited potential, Kenyan women still face numerous hurdles in accessing available opportunities.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 5 years ago
How BBI champions gender parity in leadership
Devolution is changing people’s lives in a big way
Eight years into devolution, counties continue to implement high-impact projects with a view to improving socio-economic wellbeing of citizens.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 5 years ago
Devolution is changing people’s lives in a big way
Obey Covid protocols to protect health workers
In the face of the raging novel coronavirus, our modern day heroes and heroines are without a doubt the frontline health service providers.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 5 years ago
Obey Covid protocols to protect health workers
Change electoral laws to avoid chaos during polls
Name-calling dominated a campaign presided over by Deputy President William Ruto.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 6 years ago
Change electoral laws to avoid chaos during polls
Kudos Uhuru for putting brakes on MPs greed, but now come to counties’ aid
Behind that Uhuru’s veto of the Bill, lurks a hitch, the “holier-than-thou and larger than life” monster, the PSC.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 6 years ago
Kudos Uhuru for putting brakes on MPs greed, but now come to counties’ aid
Legalise traditional brews, they are safe
The drink should be legalised, standards set, factories established to process it and a levy imposed to cut off quacks in the lucrative industry.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 9 years ago
Legalise traditional brews, they are safe
Devolution works best with all on board
In terms of development and socio-economic progress, devolution is the best decision Kenyans ever made.
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja 10 years ago
Devolution works best with all on board
Why Senate's old playbook is officially dead
Opinion
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja
1 hr ago
How Kenya's tight petroleum testing process is breached
National
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja
1 hr ago
Energy bosses' arrests expose racket to import poor quality fuel
National
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja
1 hr ago
Sossion fails to stop KNUT elections amid courtroom drama
National
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja
1 hr ago
Oyuu wins second term unopposed as KNUT ushers in new leadership
National
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja
1 hr ago
Kenya Pipeline MD Joe Sang is no stranger to courtrooms
National
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja
1 hr ago
Landslide kills mother and six children in Equatorial Guinea
Africa
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja
2 hrs ago
Police arrest woman, recover Sh7.6 million suspected bhang
National
By Willis Oketch And Patrick Beja
3 hrs ago