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Raila’s Political Comeback Sprinkles Doubt in His AU Bid as Ruto Enters into Dilemma

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Raila Odinga’s Friday re-entry into the tempest of Kenyan politics has unleashed a tumultuous wave of implications for President William Ruto’s administration, signaling a profound shift in the political landscape. This resurgence comes amid Raila’s faltering bid for the Chairmanship of the African Union Commission, a campaign that ostensibly included backing from Ruto. However, recent events suggest a dramatic reversal

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May Day Mourning: Kenyan Workers Face Bleak Future Amidst Rising Debt and Corruption

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In the bustling markets and quiet homes across Kenya, the common worker faces a relentless assault on their financial stability, exacerbated by an onerous tax regime and escalating living costs. The taxation structure that Kenyan workers grapple with is staggeringly progressive, extracting up to 35% of their income. This system imposes a 10% tax on the first KES 288,000 of

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Nairobi’s Flood Fiasco: Governor Sakaja’s Failures Unmasked as City Drowns

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The recent catastrophic floods in Nairobi, which resulted in a harrowing death toll of at least 76 individuals, with 29 more injured and 19 still missing, lay bare a city in profound distress. Over 131,450 people have been uprooted from their homes, entire neighborhoods submerged, and essential infrastructure has collapsed under the weight of unrelenting waters. This devastating catastrophe, while

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Shocking Demeanor of General Ogolla’s Son at Father’s Funeral Sparks Debate on Luo Culture

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In the wake of General Francis Omondi Ogolla’s tragic death in a helicopter crash, the mournful atmosphere of his funerals in Nairobi and his home village was palpably tinged with controversy. His son, Joel Rabuku, became the focal point of a profound cultural clash, highlighting the tension between traditional Luo mourning customs and his modern, seemingly detached demeanor. This discord

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The Quest for Raila’s Successor: Navigating the Complex Web of ODM Leadership and Luo Aspirations

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In the vortex of Kenyan politics, Raila Odinga stands as a colossus whose shadow stretches far beyond the confines of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), through the intricate weave of Luo leadership and across the vast expanse of Kenya’s opposition politics. As the debate around his succession expands, it becomes evident that we are not merely discussing the replacement of

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On the Frontlines of Class War: Kenyan Doctors’ Strike Exposes the Raw Nerve of Capitalist Exploitation

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In the current tumult that grips the heart of Kenya, the striking doctors have become the latest embodiment of a proletariat at the mercy of capitalist exploitation, manifesting in what could be termed as a contemporary form of wage starvation. This scenario, an exemplar of the broader struggle against an oppressive system, deserves a critical analysis through the lens of

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Total Chaos at Ruto’s UDA Rallies: Heckling Epidemic Threatens Government Stability

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The recent events surrounding President William Ruto’s tours and public appearances in Kenya paint a concerning picture of his government’s current standing among the populace. The notable incidents of heckling and violence during these tours, especially in regions such as Bomet and Kericho, indicate a significant decline in the government’s popularity. The instances of elected leaders, including Governor Dr. Eric

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New Book by Dr. Obote Odora Renders a Critical Examination of Post-Colonial Africa

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In “A Critical Examination of Post-Colonial Africa,” Dr Alex Odora, the book’s author, delves deep into the complex issue of decolonization of the African continent, offering a thought-provoking and uncompromising perspective. The book boldly challenges the conventional narrative of decolonization, arguing that it was nothing more than a facade created by European colonizers to maintain control over their former colonies.

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The Power of Creators: How Programmers and Content Artists Shape Our Reality

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In the grand tapestry of our world, there exists a division that defines the very essence of human existence – a fundamental dichotomy that categorizes each individual into one of two distinct roles: producers and consumers. Like the dualities of yin and yang, light and darkness, these roles represent the fundamental forces that shape our society and civilization. At the

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