Mark Oloo

Ringera got it right, what do we stand for?

By Mark Oloo   2023-07-14 17:53:42

Justice Ringera is right. There’s not a shadow of doubt that graft is at the core of our problems. It is denying us livelihoods and blurring our vision.

Rebel MPs must stop the drama and work

By Mark Oloo   2023-07-21 17:58:10

No matter their party, should work with the President in full public interest. The rebels should not look back for following a valid dream. They shouldn’t feel guilty over their priorities.

Uhuru missed a chance to tell his full story

By Mark Oloo   2023-07-29 17:02:49

To observers, Uhuru and Ruto are two sides of a coin. The man from Ichaweri owes us his own story in totality even as he plays a saint here.

Why Mudavadi may not be simply forgiven

By Mark Oloo   2023-08-05 13:28:43

The man, who became an MP in 1989 at 29, stood out for his good judgment and affable personality. He always built valuable bridges and couldn’t hurt a fly.

IG Koome should not sing his own dirge

By Mark Oloo   2023-08-11 18:09:22

Koome would abash picketers with word and might but let criminals he professes to know roam free, and do nothing extraordinary to deter proclivity for aggression and violence.

New posturing against governors won't work

By Mark Oloo   2023-08-19 08:39:44

An over-ambitious Nominated Senator Chimera Mwinzagu also cites conflict of interest in a former county chief seeking to be Senator, MP or Member of County Assembly.

Let panel handle Ruto's social media jitters

By Mark Oloo   2023-08-25 21:28:48

Kenya is among nations where platforms like Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, Snapchat, YouTube and Twitter (X) have become an almost seamless culture.

After sugar, transport is Ruto's next big test

By Mark Oloo   2023-09-01 19:29:21

After withdrawing NTSA from Interior to Transport, Ruto should painstakingly champion a results-oriented approach devoid of politicization of investigations and ‘go to heaven’ threats.

Summit turned a blind eye to what ails Africa

By Mark Oloo   2023-09-07 13:07:40

If Africa’s constricted political space, sham elections, rights abuses, punitive taxes and bullying of critics aren’t addressed, the billions in climate finance will go down the drain.

Africa Climate Summit turned a blind eye to what ails Africa

By Mark Oloo   2023-09-09 05:06:35

Ruto was on point that Africa deserves fair treatment, only that he avoided why any global power would cast off an emergent continent. It’s all about the conundrum of corruption.

Strong-arm tactics won't reform the church

By Mark Oloo   2023-09-15 17:08:12

Granted, lack of unanimity in the quest for religious accountability has deepened the State’s utter helplessness. It’s disquieting.

Gachagua is right, loose talk sinks nations

By Mark Oloo   2023-09-22 19:30:07

Why would an official pour scorn on the system they serve then issue fake apologies even if civility isn’t an issue in Kenya Kwanza?

Let's just say migrant deaths don't alarm us

By Mark Oloo   2023-09-29 18:14:35

There have been 1,800 migrant deaths in the central Mediterranean this year. Last year, 1,146 Africans drowned in under six months on this dangerous voyage.

Hue and cry over impeachment laws absurd

By Mark Oloo   2023-10-06 18:08:22

The current broadside against the impeachment provision, in my view, is purely underpinned by selfish fear-based political motivations.

Why Nobel prize win by prisoner rings a bell

By Mark Oloo   2023-10-14 12:54:26

Where is the selflessness in our leadership when credible estimates suggest that more than 20 per cent of Kenya’s GDP is lost annually to corruption?

Ruto should avoid the curse of unmet pledges

By Mark Oloo   2023-10-20 16:35:16

President William Ruto must shake off the bad apples like those who view his government as a share enterprise of tribes.

Why Sakaja is marked, in the throes of battle

By Mark Oloo   2023-10-29 21:18:13

On this week’s order, Sakaja deserves support. My fear, however, is some of his bold plans may be dead in the field.

Pollsters, eating elites and Wanjiku's woes

By Mark Oloo   2023-11-03 19:54:09

While these surveys are perceived differently across partisan lines, it is shocking some counties whose leaders are ranked highly are the ones bogged down by inept management

Red carpet as Ohangla 'big boys' thrill fans at city fiesta

By Mark Oloo   2023-11-10 20:26:41

Jalamo, Indah, Toto, Kadory, Pengle, Mc Oga Obinna excite fans at Greenspan, Nairobi. Musa Jakadala celebrates a decade in music and announces big plans for coming year

Let's just say Malema is a victim of self-pity

By Mark Oloo   2023-11-11 18:57:56

In my view, Malema’s call to reject Britons for their pre-independence ‘sins’ is propitious. He wants us to overthink the past? What are we to do to reverse history?