Author: CHRISPEN AKALI
To understand the new politics stance and other pro nationals of recent times, we should look to Silicon Valley and the quantified movement of the latest generation. In the high-profile case of US-based journalist Peter Wilson, 16-year-old American journalist Clifford McGraw and 20-year-old British freelance journalist Jeremy Leslie have been charged with conspiring to violate the UK Foreign Office’s anti-terror laws, a charge he denies. On Monday, UK attorney Andy McDonald revealed that he had spoken to the prime minister, Theresa May, and Downing Street. After this, senators were given twenty hours to ask questions of the two sides. Anthony…
Thursday, February 11, 2021 -President Uhuru Kenyatta’s public outburst about how he will be handling his succession was not an appropriate one and many now think it was simply reckless. By Uhuru Kenyatta being the president does not necessarily mandate him to dictate to Kenyans who will be what in 2022 and just like the former US President Barrack Obama lost while trying to impose Americans on Hillary Clinton, Uhuru could face the same humiliation. The President must be told that Mr. Obama was a better leader for Americans but voters still showed him the ‘middle finger’ and rejected his…
Thursday, February 11, 2021 -First County Assembly has rejected the Building Bridges Initiative BBI Bill. On Thursday February 1, news emerged that Baringo County Assembly which Gideon Moi comes from had totally refused to approve the Bill. There was witnessed ugly scuffles in the Assembly triggering police to lob teargas in the debating chamber where the MCAs were engaging in physical confrontations. According to sources, the fight resulted from different opinions from legislator allied to two worrying groups – one of Gideon Moi and the other which believes in William Ruto ideologies. KANU members appeared to support the BBI Referendum…
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 -President Uhuru Kenyatta won his first Presidential race in 2013 and because time flies very fast, he is just 17 months shy from his retire. Uhuru who rose to power with his Deputy William Ruto in 2013 under the umbrella of Uhuruto slogan have not really made Kenyans proud because they went into power each with a weird agenda and not that which they promised in rallies. The government which was left to them by President Mwai Kibaki seems to have been negatively impacted by the young men who promised Kenyans a vibrant and renewed economy.…
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 – Uganda’s opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi suffered his second setback after part of his petition was dismissed on grounds of merit. Kyagulanyi – National Unity Platform NUP Party leader – who recently filed a law suit to challenge the election of President Yoweri Museveni into power for another stint is seeking to oust the incumbent through the Supreme Court despite swearing in ceremony having been conducted. However, Uganda’s Supreme Court on Tuesday February 9 dismissed Bobi Wine’s application to amend the suit and include further grounds. According to the Daily Monitor, when the courts session resumed…
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 – Those supporting Deputy President William Ruto ‘s presidential ambitions will face his wrath when he finally becomes the president. Renowned Kenyan blogger Robert Alai on Wednesday afternoon claimed that Ruto will be a very corrosive leader who will start his tenure by clearing anyone who knows anything secrete about him. Taking to his Twitter handle, Alai sensationally stated that Ruto’s presidency will be characterized by sad stories and especially to those who are currently jostling for his resources. “If you elect Ruto, within the first 100 days, his staunchest supporters will be regretting their action…
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 – Members of County Assemblies who had taken car loans will now be able to use their grant to service the loan. A total of 2224 Ward Representatives across the country are a happy lot following the recent approval of the sh 2 million grant. The Salaries and Remuneration Commission SRC approved the car grant making it easier for MCAs and speakers who had had been suffocated with loans to now service them using their grants. Defending their decision, the SRC said the move will not push high the expenditures as an existing sh 4.5 billion…
Tuesday, February 9, 2021 – Murang’a Senator Irungu Kang’ata’s new style of politics looks weak and unreliable. Going by the Tuesday February 9 interview, Kang’ata who was appearing on the same Tv show with his former counterpart for Ndaragwa Mr. Jeremiah Kioni looked resigned and like a person who had been beaten to submission. For instance, it was very disturbing to hear someone who purports to have schooled Law to claim on live TV that locals in his area had advised him on BBI instead of him as a legislator advising them on what the Building Bridges Initiative BBI is.…
Sunday, February 7, 2021 -Building Bridges Initiative BBI politics have taken over the country and now its clear that two rival groups will be facing off each other in the Referendum. Though Deputy President William Ruto has been flip flopping on the matter especially in the few past months, this is not the case anymore as daggers are now openly drawn. Ruto is ready to not only oppose but also to rally his troupes to shoot down the looming Referendum. For the DP, this will be a sure way of gauging whether he is strong enoungh to face off with…
Saturday, February 6, 2021 -There is no one who can wish anyone on this earth disability because with it, comes shortcomings. Anyone who falls in the category of disabled persons must be considered and accorded due respect so that he or she can fit in the society with the rest of us. But this again must however not be the a license to let them abuse others’ rights. Limits and boundaries must be observed. Nominated Senator Isaac Mwaura is a man categorized in a disabled persons’ category but who, just like so many of them do, seems to be misusing…