Trump's declaration that he is stopping US aid to Africa has caught many unawares

Trump just did Kenya and Africa a great favour. Despite the pain, agony and frustration to millions, Africa can finally break away from slavery and dependability. 

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Chebukati: His elections legacy through the eyes of Kivuitu

Kivuitu lived a desolate life after the 2007 debacle that led to post-election bloodshed. Reactions after his death showed many had not forgiven him.

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How Chebukati won where Kivuitu failed

While President William Ruto publicly lauded Wafula Chebukati, Kivuitu was quickly abandoned by the political class that put him in a mess.

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Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

The late Veteran radio broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela's voice raised Kenya from its knees during its darkest and bloodiest hour.

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Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

To many journalists, His Highness the Aga Khan, was the father and high patron of Kenyan and East African journalism.

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How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

The DRC, with its vast territory and abundant mineral wealth has become a key battleground for external powers whose interests in the country’s resources have exacerbated internal strife.

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Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

I was delighted. The tension and fear that had seared through my body vanished. The arena burst into sudden screams of joy, song and dance.

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Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

My friend Prof Davy Koech was a traumatised man in serious pain. At 70, he had suffered a heart attack. He had endured abject poverty, calamity and sorrow in childhood.

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Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Like his nickname, Big Pen, he made and destroyed careers and people’s lives. At times we were forced to do embarrassing things for our own survival.

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Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Oloo Aringo’s sycophantic moment came when he heaped praise on President Moi to the point of referring to him as “The Prince of Peace.”

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Trump's declaration that he is stopping US aid to Africa has caught many unawares

Trump just did Kenya and Africa a great favour. Despite the pain, agony and frustration to millions, Africa can finally break away from slavery and dependability. 

By 4 months ago

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Chebukati: His elections legacy through the eyes of Kivuitu

Kivuitu lived a desolate life after the 2007 debacle that led to post-election bloodshed. Reactions after his death showed many had not forgiven him.

By 5 months ago

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How Chebukati won where Kivuitu failed

While President William Ruto publicly lauded Wafula Chebukati, Kivuitu was quickly abandoned by the political class that put him in a mess.

By 5 months ago

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

The late Veteran radio broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela's voice raised Kenya from its knees during its darkest and bloodiest hour.

By 5 months ago

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

To many journalists, His Highness the Aga Khan, was the father and high patron of Kenyan and East African journalism.

By 5 months ago

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

The DRC, with its vast territory and abundant mineral wealth has become a key battleground for external powers whose interests in the country’s resources have exacerbated internal strife.

By 6 months ago

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

I was delighted. The tension and fear that had seared through my body vanished. The arena burst into sudden screams of joy, song and dance.

By 6 months ago

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Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

My friend Prof Davy Koech was a traumatised man in serious pain. At 70, he had suffered a heart attack. He had endured abject poverty, calamity and sorrow in childhood.

By 7 months ago

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Like his nickname, Big Pen, he made and destroyed careers and people’s lives. At times we were forced to do embarrassing things for our own survival.

By 7 months ago

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Oloo Aringo’s sycophantic moment came when he heaped praise on President Moi to the point of referring to him as “The Prince of Peace.”

By 8 months ago

Trump's declaration that he is stopping US aid to Africa has caught many unawares

Trump just did Kenya and Africa a great favour. Despite the pain, agony and frustration to millions, Africa can finally break away from slavery and dependability. 

By 4 months ago

Premium

Chebukati: His elections legacy through the eyes of Kivuitu

Kivuitu lived a desolate life after the 2007 debacle that led to post-election bloodshed. Reactions after his death showed many had not forgiven him.

By 5 months ago

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How Chebukati won where Kivuitu failed

While President William Ruto publicly lauded Wafula Chebukati, Kivuitu was quickly abandoned by the political class that put him in a mess.

By 5 months ago

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

The late Veteran radio broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela's voice raised Kenya from its knees during its darkest and bloodiest hour.

By 5 months ago

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

To many journalists, His Highness the Aga Khan, was the father and high patron of Kenyan and East African journalism.

By 5 months ago

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

The DRC, with its vast territory and abundant mineral wealth has become a key battleground for external powers whose interests in the country’s resources have exacerbated internal strife.

By 6 months ago

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

I was delighted. The tension and fear that had seared through my body vanished. The arena burst into sudden screams of joy, song and dance.

By 6 months ago

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Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

My friend Prof Davy Koech was a traumatised man in serious pain. At 70, he had suffered a heart attack. He had endured abject poverty, calamity and sorrow in childhood.

By 7 months ago

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Like his nickname, Big Pen, he made and destroyed careers and people’s lives. At times we were forced to do embarrassing things for our own survival.

By 7 months ago

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Oloo Aringo’s sycophantic moment came when he heaped praise on President Moi to the point of referring to him as “The Prince of Peace.”

By 8 months ago

Mambo Mbotela: May his voice echo through haunt our leaders into integrity

The late Veteran radio broadcaster Leonard Mambo Mbotela's voice raised Kenya from its knees during its darkest and bloodiest hour.

By Caleb Atemi 5 months ago

Aga Khan was father of EA journalism

To many journalists, His Highness the Aga Khan, was the father and high patron of Kenyan and East African journalism.

By Caleb Atemi 5 months ago

How African leaders can handle long-running crisis in DR Congo

The DRC, with its vast territory and abundant mineral wealth has become a key battleground for external powers whose interests in the country's resources have exacerbated internal strife.

By Caleb Atemi 6 months ago

Jimmy Carter's life lessons that could turn Kenya into a developed, united country

I was delighted. The tension and fear that had seared through my body vanished. The arena burst into sudden screams of joy, song and dance.

By Caleb Atemi 6 months ago

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Prof Davy Koech: From acclaimed scientist to prisoner and short-lived freedom

My friend Prof Davy Koech was a traumatised man in serious pain. At 70, he had suffered a heart attack. He had endured abject poverty, calamity and sorrow in childhood.

By Caleb Atemi 7 months ago

Oloo Aringo's exit rekindles Hezekiah Oyugi's powerful reign during Kanu's rule

Like his nickname, Big Pen, he made and destroyed careers and people's lives. At times we were forced to do embarrassing things for our own survival.

By Caleb Atemi 7 months ago

Oloo Aringo's harrowing airport experience after Ouko's death

Oloo Aringo's sycophantic moment came when he heaped praise on President Moi to the point of referring to him as "The Prince of Peace."

By Caleb Atemi 8 months ago

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41 years later, plotters of the 1982 coup owe Kenya apology

Non-Commissioned Officers of Kenya Air Force (KAF), calling themselves the 'People's Redemption Council' ('PRC') organised the coup. But their heinous actions were short lived.

By Caleb Atemi 2 years ago

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UhuRuto Tantrums: Walking in the other's shoes and a lesson for leaders

Uhuru is stuck in political wars between his former deputy and Raila. After Supreme Court ruling that affirmed Ruto's election, Uhuru loudly stated that he recognises only Raila as his leader.

By Caleb Atemi 2 years ago

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The African diplomat; Is Ruto treading a dangerous and slippery ground?

Ruto is a young, educated and highly ambitious politician. He is the first holder of a doctorate degree to became president of Kenya. He is trying to cut for himself an image of an African Statesman

By Caleb Atemi 2 years ago