May 17, 2025
Nairobi, Kenya

Commentary

Commentary

Beware of tin gods who preach water by day but drink chang’aa by night  – Cindy Kirui

In Kenya, as they say, there is no dull moment. Even in the calmest of times someone emerges from the blues with some form of activism or claim that disrupts the prevailing social order. In some cases, some Kenyans have risen to prominence courtesy of engaging in perpetual activism. In fact, the current Senator for

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Did Chebukati oversee a flawed election? Morara Kebaso highlights Juja vote anomaly

Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z Civic Educator and Inject Party Leader, has brought fresh concerns about the integrity of the 2022 general election results, particularly in Juja Constituency. In a TikTok video shared via his X handle, Kebaso highlighted a serious miscalculation in the vote count that suggests possible manipulation of figures. He pointed out

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Brian Odhiambo disappearance; separating fact from fiction (Opinion)

By Jackie Adhyambo For days on end, Brian Odhiambo’s disappearance story has become a permanent fixture in Kenya’s news and especially in social media spaces. The story has also become a curious fixation among human rights activists. The fact that Brian’s disappearance happened in a season when abductions of pesky provocateurs poking their fingers into

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“Who is funding this” Francis Gaitho questions mainstream media content surge on social media

Francis Gaitho has raised concerns about the increasing presence of mainstream media content, especially from Citizen TV, on social media platforms. He recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his surprise at the growing number of accounts posting clips and updates from the station. According to him, social media should be a place where

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Government prioritizes Sudan over Kenyans, donates millions amid local economic crisis

Kenya’s decision to commit KSh 259 million ($2 million) to humanitarian efforts in Sudan raises serious concerns, especially given the dire economic conditions Kenyans are facing. At a time when citizens are struggling with high taxation, skyrocketing food prices, and worsening unemployment, the government’s choice to send millions abroad instead of addressing local suffering seems

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Beneficiary? Ahmednassir cornered over selective action on corruption while North Eastern counties are crime scenes

Ahmednassir Abdullahi, a prominent figure in Kenya’s legal and political circles, has recently found himself on the headlines for what many are calling selective action in his fight against corruption. Known for his sharp critiques and no-nonsense approach, Ahmednassir has often directed his energy toward attacking leaders from the Mt. Kenya region and Chief Justice

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AU Polls: election process and Impact of economic blocs on voting pattern

The African Union (AU) election process has once again brought leaders together in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to select a new Commission Chairperson. This position carries significant responsibilities, including serving as the Chief Executive Officer, legal representative, and chief accounting officer of the AU. The Chairperson oversees administration, finances, and the implementation of the AU’s objectives

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Commentary News

Rising suicide rates among youth spark concern in Kenya

A tragic incident occurred in Riat Village, Rachuonyo subcounty, Homa Bay County, where a nine-year-old Grade 4 student took his own life on Wednesday. The young boy, a pupil at Aolo Primary School, was found hanging from a mango tree using a nylon rope. The heartbreaking discovery was made by a neighbor who noticed the

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Commentary Politics

Wamunyoro: How Gachagua has turned a local village into his political fortress

Gachagua’s political journey has been defined by resilience and a relentless pursuit of power. Even after losing the second most powerful office in the country, he did not retreat into the shadows. Instead, he immediately began working on a comeback, using his experience in politics to remind both allies and opponents that he was not

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