Alexander Chagema

Kenya Kwanza leaders speaking at cross-purposes

By Alexander Chagema   2023-11-25 19:47:50

Claims by Azimio that the government is pulling wool over the eyes of Kenyans; and that there is no deal between Kenya and Saudi Arabia were vehemently denied by Kimani Ichung'wah.

Hospital's modern equipment gives patients new lease of life

By Alexander Chagema   2023-11-26 14:21:58

“In some of the hospitals, they only tested for malaria and blood pressure because they lacked equipment. Doctors say I have an internal wound that leaks blood."

Busia man buys third coffin while awaiting death

By Alexander Chagema   2023-12-25 21:26:33

The 88-year-old father of 19 says he'll upgrade the coffin if he sees a better design. While some elders have reproved him, others think it's an idea to be copied.

Why Ruto should consider quitting presidency and taking top AU job

By Alexander Chagema   2024-01-12 02:57:02

Ruto is the man to drive the African Union Commission to greater heights, but to do so, he must relinquish Kenya’s presidency.

Vihiga abuzz with beekeeping success

By Alexander Chagema   2024-01-11 12:36:22

I started with three beehives but have since expanded and nowadays I make and sell beehives. Each costs Sh4,000 and their demand is high

Affordable housing is good, but pocket-friendly education is better

By Alexander Chagema   2024-01-15 14:37:17

The government has consistently played ‘piki piki ponki, paka mielo disco’ (hide and seek) with capitation funds.

Salasya, a honourable MP who does not care about decorum

By Alexander Chagema   2024-01-17 14:55:07

The first-time legislator, despite having found himself on the wrong side of the law several times, appears unrepentant.

Poor students yet to join Form One due to lack of fees, bursaries

By Alexander Chagema   2024-01-28 15:24:29

Hundreds of needy students across the country have lost hope of ever joining secondary school unless the government comes to their rescue.

Urgently align varsity teacher education with current syllabus

By Alexander Chagema   2024-02-04 14:37:59

Critics of the system have mostly had a socio-economic approach and have tended to draw a line between formal education and socio-economic advancement.

Regional kingship contests cause unnecessary divisions in communities

By Alexander Chagema   2024-02-05 14:45:27

Political spats that have hit and now threaten to split Central Kenya amplify the unifying power Kenyatta family had on the region and possible schemes to polarise and weaken the region.

Two killed, several injured in bus and tanker accident in Busia

By Alexander Chagema   2024-03-02 14:03:27

Several people feared dead, scores injured following an explosion after an oil tanker and a Mombasa-bound bus collide head-on at Mundika, Busia, rescue efforts underway.

DP Rigathi Gachagua faces political survival as support wanes

By Alexander Chagema   2024-03-13 00:14:15

Raila’s recent surprise truce (handshake) with Ruto that will inexorably drive a wedge between Ruto and Gachagua, and isolate the DP from the centre of power.

With Raila poised to exit, Oparanya is angling to take over Western bloc

By Alexander Chagema   2024-03-17 05:51:23

Oparanya is in line to succeed Raila Odinga as the ODM party leader alongside co-deputy party leader Hassan Joho. Raila is headed to AU to succeed outgoing chairman Moussa Faki.

Hustlers bargained for a toast, but are getting raw deal instead

By Alexander Chagema   2024-04-01 12:53:27

No doubt, the government is attempting to cover up blunders arising from its incompetence and avarice within the ranks of power, which give succor to all the vices summed up as corruption.

Cabinet secretaries big let down to those they were chosen to serve

By Alexander Chagema   2024-04-09 18:46:53

Turbulence in the health sector has exposed Health CS Susan Nakhumicha as one thrown into the deep end of the pool.

Doctors dare government, vow to go on with strike for the long haul

By Alexander Chagema   2024-04-14 01:01:22

Striking doctors say they are ready to sit out for six months or even a year until the government meets their demands.

Natembeya represents new type of firebrand ready to rally the Luhya

By Alexander Chagema   2024-04-16 18:58:45

Natembeya is cutting himself a niche as the new type of political firebrand, treading where others fear. He might be the Moses who will eventually lead the Luhya out of political bondage.

General Ogolla's simple lifestyle worth emulating by our legislators

By Alexander Chagema   2024-04-23 20:04:23

General Francis Ogolla, was laid to rest last Sunday in a manner that even paupers would eschew.

Disband Nairobi County and have it annexed to the national government

By Alexander Chagema   2024-04-30 04:08:31

From the formative days of devolution under first Governor Evans Kidero to Mike Mbuvi Sonko and now Johnson Sakaja, everything about Nairobi is dismal.

Allow committee investigating Linturi to come up with objective report

By Alexander Chagema   2024-05-06 21:29:25

Kenya Kwanza MPs have become the quintessential conveyor belt for the executive’s wiles requiring approval by the august House.