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Cabinet shake-up looms as Ruto moves to tighten grip on ODM

Ruto is plotting to gain full control of former ODM leader Raila Odinga’s voting bloc at all costs, including reconstituting the government to align with the current political realities

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How Baba battled to win the Mulembe nation after Wamalwa

Power struggles emerged in Ford Kenya between Kijana Wamalwa and Raila after Jaramogi Oginga Odinga died. It is after Wamalwa’s death that Raila decided to inherit his western base.

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Nairobi's political father finally bows out

After making the city his political stomping ground for four and a half decades, Nairobi has finally bid farewell to probably one of its most illustrious career politicians, Raila Odinga.

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From Saitoti to Kindiki: Raila's quiet eclipse of Kenya's deputies

In Kenya’s political history, Raila repeatedly overshadowed vice presidents through strategic manoeuvres. Through handshakes, alliances, and betrayals, his influence reshaped power.

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Three names, many hideouts: How Raila fled country to exile

From changing identities, switching clothes and moving swiftly under the cover of darkness, Raila Odinga made an epic escape from the anti-reform purge by the Kanu regime.

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Raila's relentless pursuit for a just constitution

Kenyans celebrated the momentous occasion when former Constitution of Kenya Review Commission chairman Yash Pal Ghai returned to Kenya in December 2000 to write a new constitution.

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Win by all means: Why November by-elections matters for Ruto

President William Ruto is leaving nothing to chance as he bids to win all seven parliamentary by-elections slated for November 27, 2025

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Why Kindiki, Mudavadi are facing 2027 litmus test

Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and Mudavadi are under pressure to deliver victory for UDA in the upcoming by-elections in Mbeere North and Malava constituencies.

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Uhuru's dilemma and Matiang'i's anti-climax

It is not clear why Uhuru convened the NDC, but some pundits think it was intended to be a disguised relaunch of the fast-fading outfit through unveiling new faces like Matiang’i.

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Thanks to Rutonomics, shylocks are milking desperate Kenyans dry

Heavy domestic borrowing by President William Ruto’s government has locked out individuals and business from accessing affordable credit.

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Did Ruto err by ousting Gachagua too soon?

The impeachment sparked a major standoff and gave fresh momentum to the Opposition against Ruto’s government.

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Raila practically retired but could easily make a lethal comeback

Raila has over the years played a watchdog role, but he appears to shave topped after he joined the broad-based government last year.

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Calls mount for Ruto to expel foreign fighters on Kenyan soil

Jubbaland force fled Somalia after a fight broke out with the army and have occupied Mandera.President Ruto has ignored the occupation in spite of the duress on Kenyans

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Tracing the treacherous, bloody road to enactment of new laws

The long road to the 2010 constitution began in the late 1980s through agitation for political and constitutional reforms by fearless opposition leaders, clergy and civil society groups.

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How Raila handshakes cause trouble in paradise

Over the past few months, Raila’s influence on President Ruto’s administration has grown, while Kindiki has been preoccupied with controversial economic empowerment programmes.

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Kenya facing biggest fallout in US relations

The cordial relationship between Kenya and the US since independence in 1963 is now being tested like never before after the US Senate announced it was investigating.

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Why Ruto will stop at nothing to have Kalonzo stand beside him

It will be very unlikely for Kalonzo to join government now, when all indications point at him being the most likely opposition candidate to take on President Ruto.

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Court battles bleed billions from public universities

Public universities are bleeding billions of shillings through court awards and settlements, piling onto the weight of an already crumbling higher education sector.

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Kenyans to governors: Find something better to do with your time

Many feel the amount of money and time spent at the devolution conference was a waste

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Raila allies call for shift to 'consensus democracy' sparks a political storm

The call for a national “conclave” and emerging agitation for a government based on consensus democracy has generated another round of controversy in political circles.

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Why Ruto is out of his depth as he fumbles the presidency

President William Ruto was either ill-prepared for office or failed to grasp the enormous responsibilities and challenges of the esteemed position he now holds, according to critics.

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Ground shifting beneath Ruto, Raila feet in Western

Wetang’ula and Mudavadi are facing a backlash on the ground from disgruntled residents.

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Why Ruto-Raila will be upset with Mulembe political shift

The vitality, drive and aliveness with which both pro and anti-establishment politicians from Western Kenya have ganged up to take on President Ruto’s government is astounding.

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Experts link protest violence to 2027 vote

Chaos and looting in Mt Kenya region revives old state-sponsored playbook to suppress voter turnout. Analysts say violence is a well-planned tactic by regime supporters to scare voters.

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How protests, killings are capturing global attention

The wave of bloody protests that have rocked Kenya in the last few weeks have captured world attention with prominent coverage in both the print and electronic media.

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Kenya urged to develop the SGR belt to create jobs for economic growth

Think tanks have argued that the country is not utilising the SGR as it should and must begin transforming it into a thriving economic resource to create jobs and boost livelihoods.

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Why Kenya, an angry nation is sliding towards self-destruction

Never before in Kenya’s independent history has the country witnessed the outpouring of anger it is seeing now, and probably, since President William Ruto came to power in 2022.

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Violent attacks against journalists highlight shrinking press freedom

President William Ruto’s administration is once again under scrutiny for undermining press freedom, following the shutdown of several television stations last week.

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State-goons links fuel fresh fears of rising unrest, political anarchy

Protesters allege police are shielding hired goons attacking civilians in Nairobi streets. Leaders warn unchecked violence by armed gangs could plunge country into chaos.

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Gen Z revolt, one year later

The youth had condemned the cosy relationship between Christians and politicians. In their protests, Gen Zs demanded a stop to harambees by politicians to the clergy.

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Were the youth demos planned or were they an organic uprising?

The epoch leadership changes created by the June 2024 Gen Z protests in Kenya are still ringing loud, not only in the country but across the African continent.

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Martha Karua: Iron lady making bold statement in local, East African politics

Karua was deported from Tanzania while attempting to observe Tindu Lissu’s trial. In Uganda, she captured attention during Kizza Besigye’s court-martial case.

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Pressure on Samia to stop repression, account for torture

Mama Samia’s government is also under intense pressure to take responsibility and account for the detention and torture of two activists from Kenya and Tanzania who visited the country.

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Attack turned homecoming tragic after 22 years in exile

On August 8, 2004, Ngugi wa Thiong’o returned to the country where he was scheduled for a month-long tour of East Africa.

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Cabinet shake-up looms as Ruto moves to tighten grip on ODM

Ruto is plotting to gain full control of former ODM leader Raila Odinga’s voting bloc at all costs, including reconstituting the government to align with the current political realities

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How Baba battled to win the Mulembe nation after Wamalwa

Power struggles emerged in Ford Kenya between Kijana Wamalwa and Raila after Jaramogi Oginga Odinga died. It is after Wamalwa’s death that Raila decided to inherit his western base.

By 10 days ago

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Nairobi's political father finally bows out

After making the city his political stomping ground for four and a half decades, Nairobi has finally bid farewell to probably one of its most illustrious career politicians, Raila Odinga.

By 11 days ago

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From Saitoti to Kindiki: Raila's quiet eclipse of Kenya's deputies

In Kenya’s political history, Raila repeatedly overshadowed vice presidents through strategic manoeuvres. Through handshakes, alliances, and betrayals, his influence reshaped power.

By 11 days ago

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Three names, many hideouts: How Raila fled country to exile

From changing identities, switching clothes and moving swiftly under the cover of darkness, Raila Odinga made an epic escape from the anti-reform purge by the Kanu regime.

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Raila's relentless pursuit for a just constitution

Kenyans celebrated the momentous occasion when former Constitution of Kenya Review Commission chairman Yash Pal Ghai returned to Kenya in December 2000 to write a new constitution.

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