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How Raila Odinga was buried by his enemies

By Wafula Buke   2025-10-20 09:00:00

Raila being more powerful and fully embraced by the bougeoise locks us out more firmly because in a class society, "successful" progressives are buried by their enemies.

Why fight for the presidency boils down to the rich, brave and backed

By Wafula Buke   2025-12-07 10:50:19

From Narc’s triumph to today’s opposition struggles, the decisive power of wealth and resolve remains unchanged.

Raila's second killing: Why Ruto's high praise of 'Baba' is a second betrayal

By Wafula Buke   2025-12-14 09:30:00

As the waves of Raila Odinga’s death manifested during the Jamhuri Day celebrations at Nyayo National Stadium on Friday, my thoughts flew to then former Zaire, now the (DRC).

How Jirongo supported underground political movement after fallout with Kanu

By Wafula Buke   2025-12-22 07:30:00

I look back through the life of Cyrus Jirongo and can’t deny him the credit of courage of the dare-devil brand, he spoke his mind without fear.

Let's not bury Jirongo until questions around his death have been answered

By Wafula Buke   2025-12-28 08:00:00

Asking that Cyrus Jirongo's burial be put off till claims that he was assassinated are conclusively resolved sounds like a lost cause now.

What Raila Odinga would say to ODM if he rose today

By Wafula Buke   2026-01-20 08:00:00

Raila allowed rebels to exhaust their defiance before welcoming them back through forgiveness, but Oburu’s allies, by contrast, continue to widen divisions by urging dissenters to quit the party.”

Ida left a big job in the trenches for a small role at UNEP

By Wafula Buke   2026-02-01 07:00:00

When Paul Muite and James Orengo caught wind of Oneko’s visit, they rushed to Jaramogi who was their FordKenya chair.

Of chopper accidents and incompetence of public servants

By Wafula Buke   2026-03-04 13:39:00

Following the helicopter crash that killed Emurua Dikirr MP Johanna Ng’eno, a personal assistant to John Mbadi claimed they had previously flown on the same aircraft.

Ageing fleet, public failings behind deadly accidents

By Wafula Buke   2026-03-05 06:00:00

To prevent such tragedies, attention must turn to the conditions that make them possible. Can the public spotlight trace the factors behind the helicopter crash that claimed MP Ng’eno’s life?

ODM troubles: Why leaders need to write wills for their nations

By Wafula Buke   2026-03-16 06:00:00

The more Kenya’s major parties face trouble after their founders pass on or leave active politics, the more many begin to develop an interest in the culture of political leaders writing wills.