Ruto’s Xenophobic War on Foreign Hawkers Is a Distraction From His Own Jobs Failure
In an act of brazen hypocrisy, the president who built a foreign policy on exporting Kenyan labor now wants to restrict foreign labor at home.
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Kenya’s Goon Economy: How Political Violence Became a Business
Profiting from political violence. A rate card born in 1992 has resurfaced, leaving a trail of death and destroyed property, and it still prices bloodshed in Kenya today, though no financier has ever answered for it in court.
Kenyans Grade Gachagua’s Combative “Ruto at 4” Address
Seven citizens across the political divide weigh in on the former deputy president's State of the Nation style assessment of Ruto's record, from praise for his boldness to alarm over unproven claims tied to Raila Odinga's death.
Kenyans Erupt Over Secret Ebola Deal With The US: “You Cannot Dump Your Risk on Us”
A government that said yes without asking its people, a phrase that captured a continent's anger, and a court that had to step in to say what the presidency would not.
No Handshakes, Just Ink: Trump Oversees Tense Pact Between Congo and Rwanda Leaders
The "historic" agreement hailed by Trump is already in jeopardy, with Congo alleging that Rwanda renewed attacks immediately following the event.
Report Reveals Ruto Administration Put Kenyans in Saudi Arabia at Risk as It Pursued Remittances and Profit
A New York Times investigation reveals how state policy and private interests exposed Kenyan workers to widespread abuse in Saudi Arabia.
Why Riggy G Must Stand in Bondo
Failing to attend Raila Odinga’s burial in Bondo would be an act of political self-sabotage for Rigathi Gachagua that could haunt his career for years.
After Raila: Who Will Lead ODM and the Luo Nation Now?
And which presidential candidate stands to gain the Luo Nation backing in the 2027 election?
Mama Ida: A Warrior Widow
Through trials, triumphs, and sacrifices, Ida Odinga stood as a quiet yet unshakable partner in Raila Odinga’s political journey.
