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Ruto turns on the charm to woo Luhya nation
The community is now visible in power circles and high-profile State jobs. A significant appointment is that of Maj-Gen Bernard Waliaula as the Kenya Air Force commander.
By Robert Wanyonyi 10 months ago
Ruto turns on the charm to woo Luhya nation
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Natembeya's star shines in Western as DAP-K gives him a wide berth
His rising influence signifies a generational shift and a breath of fresh air to the mwananchi.
By Robert Wanyonyi 11 months ago
Natembeya's star shines in Western as DAP-K gives him a wide berth
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From boardroom to battlefield: How Lusaka has found his political roar
For years, the political persona of Kenneth Lusaka, was largely defined by a gentle disposition and diplomacy honed over a long career in public administration.
By Robert Wanyonyi 11 months ago
From boardroom to battlefield: How Lusaka has found his political roar
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Brash Governor Natembeya now finds power in political restraint
Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya is determined to carve out his own political space by challenging the established order within the Luhya community.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Brash Governor Natembeya now finds power in political restraint
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Ruto's roads levy remark sparks stormy devolution debate
President William Ruto's recent call to governors and MPs to "stop fighting over the roads levy money and give me the money to put to prudent use" has ignited a heated debate.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Ruto's roads levy remark sparks stormy devolution debate
Western Kenya's long quest for one political voice amid divisions
The Luhya, Kenya's second-largest ethnic group, possess the numerical strength to wield significant political power.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Western Kenya's long quest for one political voice amid divisions
Salasya's gambit to unite Luhya nation attracts praise and scorn
The Mumias East MP has demonstrated an unparalleled level of grassroots mobilisation. The sheer scale of his rallies has left both his admirers and detractors astounded.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Salasya's gambit to unite Luhya nation attracts praise and scorn
Nzoia Sugar sale plan can make or break political careers in 2027 polls
The controversy surrounding the proposed privatisation of Nzoia Sugar Company has ignited a political storm in Western Kenya, exposing deep divisions within the Luhya community.
By Robert Wanyonyi 1 year ago
Nzoia Sugar sale plan can make or break political careers in 2027 polls
New rapid tests fight deadly infections in Africa
Health & Science
By Apollo James
19 mins ago
State pays oil marketers Sh6 billion amid fuel subsidy strain
National
By Macharia Kamau
34 mins ago
Why many office workers today suffer from chronic back pain
Opinion
By Laura Naliaka Ochieng
34 mins ago
Take action to save children from savages
Opinion
By Editorial
34 mins ago
Silent grief shadows Mother's Day for mums who lost children
Health & Science
By Noel Nabiswa
34 mins ago
Psoriasis: The skin condition Kenya's health system continues to ignore
Health & Science
By Ryan Kerubo and Maryann Muganda
34 mins ago
Cabinet secretaries, top officials plot political comeback in 2027
Politics
By Edwin Nyarangi
34 mins ago