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Benjamin Imende

Atwoli: A political wheeler-dealer disguised as the workers' defender

Francis Atwoli appears more comfortable seated next to power than protesting outside its gates to defend workers’ rights.

Atwoli: A political wheeler-dealer disguised as the workers' defender

William Ruto's diplomatic goofs

William Ruto's diplomatic goofs

How City Hall officials paid millions for air

How City Hall officials paid millions for air

Flying coffins: Shame of outdated KDF planes as VIPs get priority

Flying coffins: Shame of outdated KDF planes as VIPs get priority

Same helicopter, two crashes and a cloud of doubt over Ogolla death

The military helicopter made an emergency landing on January 24, 2024 and on April 18, 2024, it crashed in Elgeyo-Marakwet, killing General Francis Ogolla and nine other military officers.

Same helicopter, two crashes and a cloud of doubt over Ogolla death

Posta accuses MCA of intimidation in land dispute

A long-running dispute over prime land in Kiambu town has escalated, with the Postal Corporation of Kenya (PCK) accusing an MCA of alleged intimidation and unlawful interference.

Posta accuses MCA of intimidation in land dispute

Experts warn new budget will deepen poverty, increase taxes

The Tax Justice Network estimates the Finance Bill’s 18 per cent VAT expansion on basic goods could erase eight per cent of purchasing power for low-income households.

Experts warn new budget will deepen poverty, increase taxes

Wounded KDF heroes left in the cold back home to fight new battles

Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) soldiers, who braved bullets, explosions, and ambushes and got injured in battle are now standing alone — abandoned — after suffering injuries on the frontline.

Wounded KDF heroes left in the cold back home to fight new battles

Political meddling, poor planning derail livestock vaccination drive

Veterinary doctors say the program lacked planning, with logistical and financial issues hindering nationwide exercise.

Political meddling, poor planning derail livestock vaccination drive

Kenya-Sudan trade row deepens as Khartoum denies tea exports

Kenya’s diplomatic spat with Sudan has escalated after Khartoum dismissed President William Ruto’s claim that the country is still importing Kenyan tea despite an official trade ban.

Kenya-Sudan trade row deepens as Khartoum denies tea exports

A year on, Gen Ogolla's crash still unexplained

A year has passed since the death of Chief of Defence Forces General Francis Ogolla, yet the government has not released findings of the investigation into the military helicopter crash.

A year on, Gen Ogolla's crash still unexplained

Goons go on rampage

Politicians and public figures who dare to criticise the government become targets. PCS Mudavadi yesterday warned that political intolerance is a threat to democracy.

Goons go on rampage

'Don't trust him': How NIS midwifed Ruto-Raila power deal

A warning by the NIS that giving the opposition the National Assembly’s Majority Leader position could expose him to impeachment led to a strategic retreat by President William Ruto.

'Don't trust him': How NIS midwifed Ruto-Raila power deal

Two top Kiambu leaders linked to prime land grab

Postal Corporation of Kenya has faced hurdles in its bid to reclaim the land. Powerful political forces and police inaction have left the property vulnerable to encroachment.

Two top Kiambu leaders linked to prime land grab

Road tax tyranny: How State plans to raid Kenyans' pockets in Sh4.8tr roads toll policy

Already facing backlash over tax hikes, state is asking Kenyans to shoulder an additional financial burden through the plan that would see private entities manage a dedicated fund for toll revenue.

Road tax tyranny: How State plans to raid Kenyans' pockets in Sh4.8tr roads toll policy

Kenya put to task over camaraderie with RSF leaders in restless Sudan

Kenya’s decision to host Sudan’s paramilitary Rapid Support Forces in February has sparked diplomatic tension, drawing sharp rebuke from the AU, EU and Sudan government.

Kenya put to task over camaraderie with RSF leaders in restless Sudan

How shadowy firms control billions in State projects

A network of shadowy firms, backed by powerful political figures, is quietly managing billions of shillings from President William Ruto’s flagship projects.

How shadowy firms control billions in State projects

CBK survey shows what CEOs want Ruto to do to save the economy

CEOs want government to stop excessive borrowing and stabilise the tax regime. Businesses say a friendly environment would stop more companies from collapse.

CBK survey shows what CEOs want Ruto to do to save the economy

Kenyan officer killed in Haiti as mission faces huge challenges

His death marks the first fatality among Kenyan personnel in the UN-backed mission. It has reignited legal and logistical concerns surrounding the controversial deployment.

By 2 months ago

Kenyan officer killed in Haiti as mission faces huge challenges

12 years of loans gone to waste in JKIA's tragic tale of stalled progress

Over Sh100 billion borrowed for projects remains mired in delays or gone down the drain.Kenyans may have paid a higher price in the airport upgrade mirage.

By 2 months ago

12 years of loans gone to waste in JKIA's tragic tale of stalled progress

'Little Mohamed' behind Sudan's violence makes Nairobi his base

Mohamed Hamdan Dagalo, better known as Hemedti, or ‘Little Mohamed’, is the leader and the face of one of the most feared militia groups in Sudan, the Rapid Support Forces.

By 2 months ago

'Little Mohamed' behind Sudan's violence makes Nairobi his base

What ailed Wafula Chebukati?

Chebukati had been flown to Germany after the 2022 Election, where he spent a prolonged period receiving treatment.

By 2 months ago

What ailed Wafula Chebukati?

RSF militia accused of causing havoc in shaken Sudan as Nairobi goofs

As fighters from RSF leave a trail of devastation back home, their leaders are setting up a parallel government from Kenyan soil - a development that now threatens a fragile region.

By 2 months ago

RSF militia accused of causing havoc in shaken Sudan as Nairobi goofs

If economy is growing, why are Kenyans getting poorer?

While statistics paint a picture of progress, the reality tells a different story. There is growing inequality, shrinking opportunities and economic hardship.

By 2 months ago

If economy is growing, why are Kenyans getting poorer?

William Ruto's AUC blunders

Ruto’s diplomatic missteps have left Kenya bruised and isolated on the continental stage, culminating in what many see as Odinga’s failed bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) chairmanship.

By 2 months ago

William Ruto's AUC blunders

See no evil, hear no evil

While President William Ruto defends his Kenya Kwanza administration, little is seen on the ground that points to investigations of crimes

By 2 months ago

See no evil, hear no evil

Will shrinking payslips tip 2027 election scales?

Gachagua says workers who carry the tax burden could decide the outcome of next polls. Atwoli argues that ethnicity, not issues, are the deciding factor in Kenya’s elections.

By 2 months ago

Will shrinking payslips tip 2027 election scales?

Ghost of Tob Cohen: A murder that won't stay buried

Five years after his brutal murder, Tob Cohen’s widow, Sarah Wairimu, faces renewed scrutiny as investigators uncover alleged damning evidence.

By 3 months ago

Ghost of Tob Cohen: A murder that won't stay buried

How public debt is tightening its grip on Kenyans' strained wallets

State officials have failed to account for borrowed funds and overreliance on borrowing is proving unsustainable. KRA is under pressure to collect more taxes to pay off debt.

By 3 months ago

How public debt is tightening its grip on Kenyans' strained wallets

When citizen protectors turn into tormentors

Kenya’s security agencies are now facing serious accusations of violating human rights, including abductions, torture, and even killing the very people they are meant to protect.

By 3 months ago

When citizen protectors turn into tormentors

Resignation fears in Ruto Cabinet

Barely halfway into his presidency, William Ruto appears to be grappling with mounting internal discord, raising questions about the stability of his Cabinet.

By 3 months ago

Resignation fears in Ruto Cabinet

Why the much-hyped January livestock vaccination faces uncertainty

Questions are emerging about the government’s preparedness to execute the ambitious nationwide livestock vaccination, which has attracted widespread criticism.

By 3 months ago

Why the much-hyped January livestock vaccination faces uncertainty

Why millions of Kenyans are struggling to put food on the table

CBK blames high food prices on escalating production costs, poor policies, unpredictable weather and lack of support for farmers.

By 3 months ago

Why millions of Kenyans are struggling to put food on the table

Mounting unpaid debts ground police cars, posing threat to security

The police fleet is facing a crisis, with vehicles stalling nationwide due to the government’s failure to pay for maintenance and fuel.

By 3 months ago

Mounting unpaid debts ground police cars, posing threat to security

Grieving mothers and families demand justice as abductions surge

Mothers and families of abducted individuals will stage protests across major towns today, Monday, to denounce the rising cases of enforced disappearances and mysterious deaths.

By 3 months ago

Grieving mothers and families demand justice as abductions surge

Ruto's last shot: Can 2025 turn his political chaos into a legacy?

With mounting political tensions and economic hardships, the President faces a make-or-break year as the new year approaches amid efforts to rebuild public trust and forge new alliances.

By 4 months ago

Ruto's last shot: Can 2025 turn his political chaos into a legacy?

How Uhuru-Ruto deal was brokered at secret meeting in Boston

The secret afternoon meeting, which marked a dramatic shift in their political relationship, followed almost four years of animosity and bitter rivalry between the two former allies.

By 4 months ago

How Uhuru-Ruto deal was brokered at secret meeting in Boston

Lawyers call for fresh vetting of judges to root out corruption

Amid rising concerns over corruption, incompetence, and delay of cases, a growing push for a fresh round of vetting for judges and magistrates is gaining momentum.

By 4 months ago

Lawyers call for fresh vetting of judges to root out corruption

Why Ruto's cattle jab campaign has sparked backlash from stakeholders

An initiative to vaccinate livestock countrywide has kicked up a major storm with growing fears from farmers and veterinary professionals over the handling of the government programme.

By 4 months ago

Why Ruto's cattle jab campaign has sparked backlash from stakeholders

How power play in counties kills what devolved system promises

While devolution was designed to bring government closer to the people, many county leaders have become symbols of corruption, waste, and impunity.

By 4 months ago

How power play in counties kills what devolved system promises

Ruto's gamble: Can backing the vulnerable save his fragile legacy?

President shifts political strategy to champion the marginalized amid mounting discontent.

By 4 months ago

Ruto's gamble: Can backing the vulnerable save his fragile legacy?

Ruto ignores concerns over abductions

As Kenya marked 60 years since it became a republic, President William Ruto celebrated progress but failed to address insecurity, abductions and other human rights violations.

By 4 months ago

Ruto ignores concerns over abductions

Ruto's Political Reboot: Strategic shift or power grab for 2027?

President William Ruto is strategically reshaping Kenya’s political landscape as he lays the foundation for both his first-term legacy and his 2027 re-election bid.

By 4 months ago

Ruto's Political Reboot: Strategic shift or power grab for 2027?

Behind closed doors: Inside Uhuru-Ruto power talks

Multiple sources close to both Ruto and Uhuru described the talks as a “handshake-like” arrangement.

By 4 months ago

Behind closed doors: Inside Uhuru-Ruto power talks

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