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Barack Muluka

50 per cent plus 1 pipedream: Why the President should be a worried man

By Barack Muluka   2026-05-17 10:00:00

Rising fuel costs, falling poll numbers and growing public frustration are piling pressure on President Ruto ahead of the 2027 elections.

Confidence gap: Ruto's credibility test in politics of competing truths

By Barack Muluka   2026-05-31 10:00:00

As Madaraka Day approaches, questions persist over whether economic gains under President Ruto are translating into better lives for ordinary Kenyans.

Unelected leader causing havoc in Western with 2032 promises

By Barack Muluka   2026-06-14 10:00:00

A commentary criticises powerful political gatekeepers in Emanyulia, comparing them to historical figures and questioning informal influence in Kenya’s leadership structure.

Gachagua ouster ruling fractures the opposition's pursuit of unity

By Barack Muluka   2026-06-14 07:10:00

The High Court ruling on Gachagua’s impeachment deepens opposition tensions, complicating unity talks and strengthening his role in Kenya’s 2027 succession politics.

Gachagua barks at Opposition rivals while Ruto waits for spoils

By Barack Muluka   2026-08-09 08:00:00

Gachagua could be the ultimate incarnation of unbridled political arrogance in Kenya is not in question.

State House race on, Ethekon team must be above suspicion

By Barack Muluka   2026-08-09 08:40:00

The presidential election in Kenya is gunpowder. Whenever it is touched off, the blast rocks the country. It did so, 19 years ago.

CS Murkomen will soon need goons to protect his meetings

By Barack Muluka   2026-08-23 11:42:01

Goons in Kenya are steadily acquiring the capacity to decide when to be violent in the public space and to exercise legitimate violence.