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Peter Kimani

Riggy G readies to escort Baba to Bondo retirement in a broken wheelbarrow

Word on the street is that the former doyen of opposition, Raila Odinga, aka Baba, is retiring from active politics, beginning next month

Riggy G readies to escort Baba to Bondo retirement in a broken wheelbarrow

Indeed, folks at our Government Comms can do better in selling hot air online

Indeed, folks at our Government Comms can do better in selling hot air online

Why free education would disrupt political economy of corruption in Kenya

Why free education would disrupt political economy of corruption in Kenya

Why Raila's 'State project' title complicates exit plans

Why Raila's 'State project' title complicates exit plans

Go well, Margaretta wa Gacheru, your work is done, you did it in epic style

Renowned scribe and art critic has departed from our midst. Maggie, as she was known to her peers at the Nation, was always on the move. It was as though her feet never really touched the ground!

Go well, Margaretta wa Gacheru, your work is done, you did it in epic style

Self-declaration about non-involvement in monumental bank heist at Equity

This a public declaration that this author is not related to a certain Peter Kimani Machiri alleged to have staged a massive bank heist at which Equity Bank lost in excess of Sh1.5b.

Self-declaration about non-involvement in monumental bank heist at Equity

All together now as Baba, Prezzo UK join uncle Bill's 'broad-based' government

Once friends-turned-foe-turned-friends again, Prezzo UK is reported to be the architect behind the move to incorporate opposition in government.

All together now as Baba, Prezzo UK join uncle Bill's 'broad-based' government

From Saba Saba to Nane Nane protests, Gen-Z are plotting a 'termite coup'

Nairobi was a ghost town most of the morning, save for the hordes of policemen and women on patrol, a visual that evoked a different kind of triumph for the youthful protesters.

From Saba Saba to Nane Nane protests, Gen-Z are plotting a 'termite coup'

Uhuru's laws, Raila's men shaping Ruto's broad-based government

I think Prezzo Ruto's word has been borne out this week as his idea of “government of national unity” came to pass.

Uhuru's laws, Raila's men shaping Ruto's broad-based government

Exam failures, election losers; Criteria for Ruto's Cabinet nominees

I recall Joho gloating that he scored an aggregate of D- in his Form Four exams, but that didn’t stop him from becoming the first Mombasa Governor.

Exam failures, election losers; Criteria for Ruto's Cabinet nominees

Suffering silently and the tragedy of a nation roiled by greed and avarice

In this degenerate State we call Kenya, money is the root of all evil.

Suffering silently and the tragedy of a nation roiled by greed and avarice

Riggy G's traps fail to stop Tinga, most likely due to a manufacturer's defect

It seems Riggy G’s traps did not extend far enough.

Riggy G's traps fail to stop Tinga, most likely due to a manufacturer's defect

The century-long wait for 'ituika,' the generational transfer of political power

Different communities in traditional society had unique mechanisms for generational power transfer. It was called “ituika” in Central province and it took place every 25 years.

The century-long wait for 'ituika,' the generational transfer of political power

Our nation needs a reset led by youth, in place of deal-cutting politicians of yore

To Gen-Z’s mind, how could these three who have failed repeatedly be expected to deliver Kenya out of its current mess?

Our nation needs a reset led by youth, in place of deal-cutting politicians of yore

'Anguka Nayo' produces massive earthquake as a scribe nabbed at station

The narrative about MG’s abduction being a case of mistaken identity assumes that the police officers would have treated him a lot more crudely if he were the proper target.

'Anguka Nayo' produces massive earthquake as a scribe nabbed at station

The list of protests sponsors keeps growing, and State could qualify if it provides free Wi-fi

First, we were told it was the Russians, before Rigathi Gachagua aka Riggy G claimed that the National Intelligence Service (NIS) was to blame.

The list of protests sponsors keeps growing, and State could qualify if it provides free Wi-fi

Kalonzo's Damascus moment?

For those of us familiar with the workings of theatre, this sounds like a superb performance. Exit Baba, enter Wiperman, then things fall apart.

Kalonzo's Damascus moment?

Tom Mboya, Gen Z, and the enduring legacy of violence in Kenya

There are many parallels between Gen Z in the streets and the life of Tom Mboya. More than two dozen youths and children have been cut down by police bullets.

By 2 months ago

Tom Mboya, Gen Z, and the enduring legacy of violence in Kenya

Teargas trauma: Price paid by Kenyans gasping for justice

Journalists recorded one case of a youngster who choked on teargas to an early grave, while a police officer lost his hands after a canister blew up his hands.

By 2 months ago

Teargas trauma: Price paid by Kenyans gasping for justice

Season of anomie here as ChatGPT ushers anarchy in Govt communications

Ruto’s Tuesday night speech did not contain a message of condolences to the families of the young Kenyans who died under a hail of police bullets. A robot, after all, can’t think of humans.

By 2 months ago

Season of anomie here as ChatGPT ushers anarchy in Govt communications

Riggy G finally finds his voice after traversing from the mountain to the sea

Riggy G charged that Haji had failed to advise Prezzo Ruto appropriately and forestall the groundswell of anger that has engulfed the nation.

By 2 months ago

Riggy G finally finds his voice after traversing from the mountain to the sea

Prezzo UK should work from home and be happy, it's his way of giving back to society

Prezzo UK should consider working from home without making too much fuss about it.

By 2 months ago

Prezzo UK should work from home and be happy, it's his way of giving back to society

Food for thought: Waiters in new restaurant are working hard to sabotage their own future

I might not know the business owner, but I want him to succeed and continue to provide us with good food.

By 2 months ago

Food for thought: Waiters in new restaurant are working hard to sabotage their own future

C'mon, America, this ain't no way to treat major non-Nato ally

Let’s not even get into discussions about how easy it is for Americans to enter our country.

By 2 months ago

C'mon, America, this ain't no way to treat major non-Nato ally

Let's consider giving all our cash to Treasury for ease of budget making

The last time Ndung’u increased the tax on sugar, he said it was to prevent diabetes.

By 3 months ago

Let's consider giving all our cash to Treasury for ease of budget making

Baba's quest for power and glory in Addis will only end with tears without teargas

Raila Odinga aka Baba is back in the news as the nation readies to offer his candidature as the next chair of the African Union.

By 3 months ago

Baba's quest for power and glory in Addis will only end with tears without teargas

No place is too far in our quest for 'buroti'' even when we are taken for a wild ride

I was serving as taxi driver for one of my relations who had been lured by notices that declared “butori maguta maguta,” or very prime land.

By 3 months ago

No place is too far in our quest for 'buroti'' even when we are taken for a wild ride

Riggy G's titles: Impressive on paper, powerless in reality

I suspect Riggy G got ensnared in some of the traps because he can’t quite extricate himself out of the mess.

By 3 months ago

Riggy G's titles: Impressive on paper, powerless in reality

The turbulence in Prezzo Ruto's US travel just got worse, could crash-land

Who are these unnamed friends of Prezzo Ruto and why do they wield so much influence on him?

By 3 months ago

The turbulence in Prezzo Ruto's US travel just got worse, could crash-land

Letter to Bill 'Ruro', our Prezzo-at-large who is somewhere in the States

So, if I were you, Prezzo Ruro, I’d go a little further and consider space exploration while you’re still at it. In any case, you never promised anyone that you’d be using a wheelbarrow to fly around.

By 3 months ago

Letter to Bill 'Ruro', our Prezzo-at-large who is somewhere in the States

Facing Mount Kenya, Riggy G reckons he's not too clever, but he ain't stupid

Gachagua said he had been deep in the heart of Mt Kenya praying and fasting, as well as meditating and reflecting about the state of the nation.

By 3 months ago

Facing Mount Kenya, Riggy G reckons he's not too clever, but he ain't stupid

Riggy G declares 'war' on Marigiti brokers, I can only wish him well in his endeavours

Good luck, Riggy G! I’m sure you have picked useful lessons from the brokers in the coffee sector.

By 3 months ago

Riggy G declares 'war' on Marigiti brokers, I can only wish him well in his endeavours

Planting wisdom trees for good shield in times of plenty and lean ones

First off, do we plant when the rains begin, or when they end?

By 3 months ago

Planting wisdom trees for good shield in times of plenty and lean ones

Prezzo orders schools to reopen on Monday but Machogu's late-night memo on the way

Many schools are still marooned, pit latrines are overflowing, grass is overgrown and many buildings are teetering on the brink of collapse.

By 3 months ago

Prezzo orders schools to reopen on Monday but Machogu's late-night memo on the way

Medical interns must learn to live within means and eat books

Doctors should be content to eat books all their life and be content to know even if they don’t have as much money, they have the mental resources badly needed in a nation full of ignorance.

By 4 months ago

Medical interns must learn to live within means and eat books

Sakaja's city plan is a fanciful flight some 25 floors above us all

I think Sakaja is right to order the arrest of anyone caught filming his army of workers, Kanjo, as Nairobians call them, as they go about their business which entails skiving work.

By 5 months ago

Sakaja's city plan is a fanciful flight some 25 floors above us all

The political economy of heckling and why the show must go on

Prezzo Ruto has come under immense pressure from areas previously considered his strongholds, as roiling swirls of humanity descend to express their outrage over a raft of policies

By 5 months ago

The political economy of heckling and why the show must go on

Kuria needs help to understand there are limits to his power in public appointments

There is a need for more effective public communications from Kuria’s ministry so that the minister understands the limits of his power, so Itumbi can blog more accurately.

By 5 months ago

Kuria needs help to understand there are limits to his power in public appointments

Police deployment to Haiti to proceed on 'by hook or crook'

Gangs have overrun the capital city of Port-au-Prince and thousands have been displaced from their homes, precipitating torrents of communicable diseases and acute food shortages

By 5 months ago

Police deployment to Haiti to proceed on 'by hook or crook'

In PS Hinga's universe, demolishing is part of the building process

The planned demolition that Hinga announced this month, without a doubt, will leave hundreds of families out in the cold.

By 5 months ago

In PS Hinga's universe, demolishing is part of the building process

Our Haiti mission remains on course, but let's consider one-man state for Prezzo Henry

Since Prezzo is determined to send our troops to Haiti, I am inclined to propose that he dispatches the navy, who might be able to navigate the Caribbean better on water.

By 5 months ago

Our Haiti mission remains on course, but let's consider one-man state for Prezzo Henry

Something's brewing as prohibitions are lifted on sale and distribution of 'muratina'

Muratina brewing went underground and one needed a special permit to brew it occasionally, when cultural rituals and family gatherings permitted it.

By 6 months ago

Something's brewing as prohibitions are lifted on sale and distribution of 'muratina'

M7-mediated handshake stuns Riggy G into rare silence, imminent eclipse

Either way, it’s an unexpected development on several counts: Firstly, it’s something he promised would never happen under his watch, and even swore by the gods of Kirinyaga.

By 6 months ago

M7-mediated handshake stuns Riggy G into rare silence, imminent eclipse

Baba's Bondo retirement that never was, and the prospects of new gig as AU boss in Addis

We were promised that opposition leader Raila Odinga aka Baba would be deposited somewhere in Bondo for his much-anticipated retirement.

By 6 months ago

Baba's Bondo retirement that never was, and the prospects of new gig as AU boss in Addis

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