January 22, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya

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Trump’s ‘America First’ approach raises concerns for Africa’s trade and security

After Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president for his second term, his leadership stirred diplomatic concerns globally. One of the notable absences from the inauguration was Kenya’s President William Ruto, alongside several other African leaders. Ruto’s office did not confirm whether he was invited to the event, which many observers believe

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Three powerful leaders who are giving Ruto sleepless nights ahead of 2027 elections

With the political union between President William Samoei Ruto and his then-Deputy, Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua, and the Mount Kenya region in general appearing to be finished. Former Prime Minister and ODM Party leader Raila Amolo Odinga is recognised for having played a key role in Mr. Gachagua’s impeachment following the fervent support of his associated

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Commentary Politics

It’s time to groom Kenya’s future leaders to embrace grace and restraint – Billy Gichohi

In the next twenty years, many current holders of top national leadership positions in Kenya will unlikely occupy any echelon of power or authority in this country.  That’s how cycles of life go.  Leaders come and go. What are left behind are institutions that outlive generations. However, in disregard of that simple truth, some young Kenyans are

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Filthy information destroys the fabric and conscience of a nation – Sundeep Sharma

In our era of rapid dissemination of information, the lines between fact and fiction have become increasingly blurred. Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as powerful forces that shape public opinion while posing serious threats to the very foundation of societies. In his book Nexus; A Brief History of Information Networks from Stone Age to AI,

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Opinion: Kenya will find her footing by prioritising patriotism

By Clement Wasike In a world increasingly interconnected and driven by individual ambition, the concept of patriotism might seem out-dated or even irrelevant to some. Yet, for Kenya, prioritising patriotism is a crucial imperative for a prosperous and fulfilling future.  Patriotism should not be about which “community” is in power. In any case the notion

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Cindy Kirui: Surely, there are more appropriate ways of expressing dissent than unleashing chaos and insults!

Someone recently observed that upon the introduction of most government programmes and policies, the dominant communal psyche of Kenyans tends to be skewed heavily towards objection and negation. This happens even when the full details of the programmes and projects are NOT well internalised by a largely obdurate lot. Some of our dyed-in-the-wool rabble-rousers and

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Commentary Politics

Sundeep Sharma: It’s time for Kenya to consider defining her own Soul

Over the last 30 years, I have had the privilege of visiting many parts of the world and I can confidently confirm that I have not known a country with so much potential than Kenya ever since I first set foot in this uniquely endowed nation back in 2014. But as it usually happens, human

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Jackie Adhyambo: Why we should envision a Kenya united by purpose and values

Kenya is a land of diversity, contrasts and unbounded potential. Today she stands at a critical juncture in its history even as we celebrate our vibrant mosaic of cultures, languages and ethnicities. Ideally, I dream of a Kenya that honours its history, upholds shared values and guides its citizens toward collective greatness. I guess that

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Hearth stone fan game imagines new classes, 300+ fresh cards

Ahen an unknown printer took a galley of type and their scrambled imaketype specimen book has follorrvived not only fiver centuriewhen an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.

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Hearth stone fan game imagines new classes, 300+ fresh cards

Ahen an unknown printer took a galley of type and their scrambled imaketype specimen book has follorrvived not only fiver centuriewhen an unknown printer took a galley of type and scrambled it to make a type specimen book. It has survived not only five centuries but also the leap into electronic typesetting, remaining essentially unchanged.

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