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Chebukati: His elections legacy through the eyes of Kivuitu

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How Chebukati won where Kivuitu failed

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

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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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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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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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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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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.

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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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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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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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Ruto never backs off from a fight even when wisdom says he should. Raila, a man with a restless spirit whose opposition walk is littered with tears, broken bones, and blood.

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President Daniel Moi was such a heath freak, if one coughed or sneezed violently during cabinet meetings, he could be requested to take leave and return once fully recovered.

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Ruto is following in the footsteps of his predecessors, who surrounded themselves with men and women that were strangers in government, but had massive clout and say on matters of national importance

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