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The big names Kenya lost in 2025 leaving a dent in recording of the country's political history
The passing of Prof Bethwel Ogot, Raila Amollo Odinga, Dalmas Otieno, Phoebe Asiyo and Cyrus Jirongo in 2025 caused a dent in the recording of Kenya’s political history.
By 1 month ago
The big names Kenya lost in 2025 leaving a dent in recording of the country's political history
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From persecution to imprisonment, painful memories of personalities lost this year
Mourners washed their hands, enjoyed a sumptuous meal, bade the family goodbye, and drove or just sauntered away. That’s how brief life is, like a candle in the rain.
By 1 month ago
From persecution to imprisonment, painful memories of personalities lost this year
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Mr moneybags: How the Sh500 note came to be known as Jirongo
During the entire 1992 campaign period, Jirongo became the ATM machine for Kanu.
By 1 month ago
Mr moneybags: How the Sh500 note came to be known as Jirongo
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Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
He held my hand as we walked towards my car parked under the leafy shade of indigenous trees.
By 2 months ago
Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
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Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
Mkangi said that Jaramogi deserved a State funeral due to his contribution in shaping the country’s history
By 3 months ago
Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
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Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
During the single-party rule, playing one-man army could attract imminent death.
By 3 months ago
Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
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Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
It’s only Raila who understands the collective pain, they endured to free, not just the Luo but Kenyans who were held in a deadly chokehold. 
By 3 months ago
Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
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How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
Raila Odinga was detained and had to endure physical, mental and emotional torture and for years he suffered isolation, the worst form of torment any human being could endure.
By 3 months ago
How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
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Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
The Odinga’s recruited reliable, dedicated and loyal young men who were ready to die for them.
By 3 months ago
Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
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Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
My mind swirled and my head reeled. Tears welled in my eyes as I listened to him. I looked at him repulsively as he spoke.
By 3 months ago
Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
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The big names Kenya lost in 2025 leaving a dent in recording of the country's political history
The passing of Prof Bethwel Ogot, Raila Amollo Odinga, Dalmas Otieno, Phoebe Asiyo and Cyrus Jirongo in 2025 caused a dent in the recording of Kenya’s political history.
By 1 month ago
The big names Kenya lost in 2025 leaving a dent in recording of the country's political history
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From persecution to imprisonment, painful memories of personalities lost this year
Mourners washed their hands, enjoyed a sumptuous meal, bade the family goodbye, and drove or just sauntered away. That’s how brief life is, like a candle in the rain.
By 1 month ago
From persecution to imprisonment, painful memories of personalities lost this year
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Mr moneybags: How the Sh500 note came to be known as Jirongo
During the entire 1992 campaign period, Jirongo became the ATM machine for Kanu.
By 1 month ago
Mr moneybags: How the Sh500 note came to be known as Jirongo
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Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
He held my hand as we walked towards my car parked under the leafy shade of indigenous trees.
By 2 months ago
Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
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Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
Mkangi said that Jaramogi deserved a State funeral due to his contribution in shaping the country’s history
By 3 months ago
Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
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Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
During the single-party rule, playing one-man army could attract imminent death.
By 3 months ago
Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
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Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
It’s only Raila who understands the collective pain, they endured to free, not just the Luo but Kenyans who were held in a deadly chokehold. 
By 3 months ago
Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
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How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
Raila Odinga was detained and had to endure physical, mental and emotional torture and for years he suffered isolation, the worst form of torment any human being could endure.
By 3 months ago
How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
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Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
The Odinga’s recruited reliable, dedicated and loyal young men who were ready to die for them.
By 3 months ago
Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
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Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
My mind swirled and my head reeled. Tears welled in my eyes as I listened to him. I looked at him repulsively as he spoke.
By 3 months ago
Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
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The big names Kenya lost in 2025 leaving a dent in recording of the country's political history
The passing of Prof Bethwel Ogot, Raila Amollo Odinga, Dalmas Otieno, Phoebe Asiyo and Cyrus Jirongo in 2025 caused a dent in the recording of Kenya’s political history.
By 1 month ago
The big names Kenya lost in 2025 leaving a dent in recording of the country's political history
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From persecution to imprisonment, painful memories of personalities lost this year
Mourners washed their hands, enjoyed a sumptuous meal, bade the family goodbye, and drove or just sauntered away. That’s how brief life is, like a candle in the rain.
By 1 month ago
From persecution to imprisonment, painful memories of personalities lost this year
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Mr moneybags: How the Sh500 note came to be known as Jirongo
During the entire 1992 campaign period, Jirongo became the ATM machine for Kanu.
By 1 month ago
Mr moneybags: How the Sh500 note came to be known as Jirongo
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Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
He held my hand as we walked towards my car parked under the leafy shade of indigenous trees.
By 2 months ago
Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
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Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
Mkangi said that Jaramogi deserved a State funeral due to his contribution in shaping the country’s history
By 3 months ago
Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
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Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
During the single-party rule, playing one-man army could attract imminent death.
By 3 months ago
Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
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Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
It’s only Raila who understands the collective pain, they endured to free, not just the Luo but Kenyans who were held in a deadly chokehold. 
By 3 months ago
Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
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How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
Raila Odinga was detained and had to endure physical, mental and emotional torture and for years he suffered isolation, the worst form of torment any human being could endure.
By 3 months ago
How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
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Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
The Odinga’s recruited reliable, dedicated and loyal young men who were ready to die for them.
By 3 months ago
Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
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Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
My mind swirled and my head reeled. Tears welled in my eyes as I listened to him. I looked at him repulsively as he spoke.
By 3 months ago
Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
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Mr moneybags: How the Sh500 note came to be known as Jirongo
During the entire 1992 campaign period, Jirongo became the ATM machine for Kanu.
By Caleb Atemi 1 month ago
Mr moneybags: How the Sh500 note came to be known as Jirongo
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Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
He held my hand as we walked towards my car parked under the leafy shade of indigenous trees.
By Caleb Atemi 2 months ago
Reflections: Why the presidency slipped from Baba even with massive support
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Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
Mkangi said that Jaramogi deserved a State funeral due to his contribution in shaping the country's history
By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago
Jaramogi, like his son Raila, deserved a State funeral and recognition
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Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
During the single-party rule, playing one-man army could attract imminent death.
By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago
Fear and courage: reporting Kenya's turbulent 80s and 90s
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Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
It's only Raila who understands the collective pain, they endured to free, not just the Luo but Kenyans who were held in a deadly chokehold.
By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago
Nyanza's persecution that forged Jaramogi, Raila's resolve
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How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
Raila Odinga was detained and had to endure physical, mental and emotional torture and for years he suffered isolation, the worst form of torment any human being could endure.
By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago
How the Odinga family bore the cross of a community and nation
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Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
The Odinga's recruited reliable, dedicated and loyal young men who were ready to die for them.
By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago
Wall of security Raila and Jaramogi built around them
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Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
My mind swirled and my head reeled. Tears welled in my eyes as I listened to him. I looked at him repulsively as he spoke.
By Caleb Atemi 3 months ago
Soft and tender personality Raila hid in the private closet
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Prof Obel: Flawed genius who courted controversy and fame
Prof Obel developed Pearl Omega, the HIV/Aids drug which the Health ministry and World Health Organisation claimed was ineffective in curing the virus.
By Caleb Atemi 4 months ago
Prof Obel: Flawed genius who courted controversy and fame
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Dalmas Otieno had respect for Jaramogi, but had no time for his son Raila
"He is not an ordinary person. I swear, he is a man with extraordinary powers. A good man though"
By Caleb Atemi 4 months ago
Dalmas Otieno had respect for Jaramogi, but had no time for his son Raila