Pork barrel politics: It’s guaranteed Kenya’s deputy president will control national resources and wealth
A closer scrutiny of Kenya Deputy President William Ruto’s activities, says ruling Jubilee Party Secretary General Raphael Tuju, reveals a pattern of corruption activities and politically-motivated scams amounting to billions of dollars. Mr Tuju alleged in a recent statement and press conference that Mr Ruto’s excesses threaten the East African...
Infighting in presidency offers rare peek into fiercely defended economic crimes by Kenya’s power barons
Kenya Deputy President William is increasingly coming under fire for his alleged involvement in corruption and related economic crimes that run into billions of dollars. After nearly two years of running a campaign that was premised on hoisting the poor and downtrodden to economic glory via “Hustler Nation” slogan he...
Ex-Man United striker tells Arsenal to deploy its best forward in favoured position, let youngsters run the channels
Former Manchester United and England striker Andy Cole feels Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang can no longer play the way he did as a youngster and needs to operate in his favoured position to be effective. Aubameyang, 32, joined the Gunners in January 2017 as Arsene Wenger looked for a prolific marksman. The...
Power and the glory: How the rich and powerful use politics to feed on miseries of poor, helpless Kenyans
I have spent a whole week investigating the rot in Kenya’s power sector. It has been a draining and sickening experience. As I conclude this exposé, I want to remind you of the following issues that we have discovered and discussed. In 2020, Kenya Power bought a unit of power...
