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How Raila's bid will reconfigure politics and fate of the Opposition
Current political landscape appears poised to grant President Ruto a clear path in 2027 and position Raila Odinga as AU Commission chair in 2025.
By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago
How Raila's bid will reconfigure politics and fate of the Opposition
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Raila-Ruto talks proposals will not end Kenyans' political, socio-economic problems
Initiative is largely a replica of BBI and likely to suffer same fate if no referendum is held. Azimio did not prioritise the cost of living as a decisive bargaining chip or deal breaker.
By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago
Raila-Ruto talks proposals will not end Kenyans' political, socio-economic problems
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Open disregard for court decision by president is a path to anarchy
President Ruto's recent comment on the meaning of the ceremonial sword was unfortunate. The Constitution provides the rule book of governance.
By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago
Open disregard for court decision by president is a path to anarchy
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How the Raila-Ruto talks can prevent electoral, governance and economic crisis
Curiously it took maandamano (demonstrations), loss of lives of predominantly young persons, destruction of property, businesses and livelihoods, for the two parties to defer to the logic of dialogue.
By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago
How the Raila-Ruto talks can prevent electoral, governance and economic crisis
Kivutha reveals why Kenya has shrunk to midget in last 60 years
During the struggle for our country's democratisation, I lost many friends. The State had declared us pariahs. Some childhood friends distanced themselves from us.
By Kivutha Kibwana 3 years ago
Kivutha reveals why Kenya has shrunk to midget in last 60 years
Fare thee well Gideon Mutiso, a true patriot who rose above tribe
In government under both Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel Moi, he served as an assistant minister, never rising to Cabinet level. He was not a man to thoughtlessly do somebody else's bidding.
By Kivutha Kibwana 3 years ago
Fare thee well Gideon Mutiso, a true patriot who rose above tribe
Kenya at a Crossroads: Time for genuine dialogue, not chest thumping
It must encompass the grassroots communities and thus be held from the ward to national levels. The Third Liberation or our socio-economic and cultural revolution cannot be delayed any longer.
By Kivutha Kibwana 3 years ago
Kenya at a Crossroads: Time for genuine dialogue, not chest thumping
Nurses now target referral hospital in strike paralysis
Health & Science
By Stecy Atieno
2 hrs ago
Other Interior CSs before Murkomen
Politics
By Stephen Mkawale
2 hrs ago
Fate of 3,000 schools with no students hangs in a balance
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
2 hrs ago
Sifuna's options on political party
Politics
By Ndung’u Gachane
2 hrs ago
Part 2: Beyond the Finish Line- From Survival to Strength
Sports Health
By Rosa Agutu
2 hrs ago
Worst Mistake: Murkomen's reckless remarks expose his aloofness
Politics
By Josphat Thiong’o
2 hrs ago