Category Archives: Guest Column
PICTURE POWER: The Shot That Spoke Louder Than Speeches in Kisumu
Apr 26, 2026 at 04:32 PM
By Nyang’au Araka The Linda Mwananchi brigade pitched a tent in Kisumu on Sunday, and a single photograph captured there has done what hours of speeches could not. Going by the way the image is flying online, one can agree that it has seduced the national imagination and frozen a restless political moment into pure, […]
Youth Exclusion Claims Emerge in Party Ranks Ahead of 2026 Convention
Apr 22, 2026 at 01:44 PM
By Ongaga Ongaga A simmering dispute over youth inclusion has surfaced within a major political party, with Senator Eddy Gicheru Oketch accusing the leadership of sidelining young voices in both decision-making and key party events. In a social media post, Oketch said efforts to address concerns internally over the past year have yielded little progress, […]
Clive vs Clive, Mogaka vs Mogaka: Nyamira’s Name Game Heats Up Ahead of 2027 Polls
Mar 29, 2026 at 07:58 PM
By Siruel Ong’era Ahead of the 2027 General Election, Nyamira County is shaping into a fascinating political battleground where identical—or nearly identical—names could easily confuse voters at the ballot. In Kitutu Masaba, incumbent MP Clive Ombane Gisairo, a first-term legislator, is preparing for a tough contest against youthful challenger Clive Nyaanga Ogwora. Gisairo has built […]
ODM wrangles: Party must go back to basics
Mar 08, 2026 at 05:28 PM
By Peter Nyong’o I write not merely as a commentator on history, but as one who stood at the birth of this Movement the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM); as its pioneer Emeritus Secretary General; as a scholar of politics who understands that political movements are never accidents of time but products of moral necessity; and […]
Why Structured Leadership Matters for Kenya’s Digital Future
Feb 27, 2026 at 02:49 PM
By Josiah Kariuki In every generation, certain offices quietly shape a nation’s destiny. Today, one such office sits at the heart of Kenya’s digital transformation agenda: the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications. When Stephen Motari Isaboke assumed office as Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, he stepped into […]
The Iroko Moment: Sifuna Storms the Arena as Political Titans Scramble
Feb 24, 2026 at 04:15 AM
By Isaac Dan Onyancha A political tremor is shaking the establishment. Across towns and trading centres, in lecture halls and online spaces, a restless citizenry is finding a new rallying point. The economic squeeze and governance disquiet linked to the United Democratic Alliance administration under President William Ruto have generated more than murmurs. Inflation bites […]
KBL Reaffirms Sports Investment as 2026 Magical Kenya Open Ends
Feb 23, 2026 at 02:58 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya Breweries Limited (KBL) has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to sports development, underscoring its focus on elevating the global profile of Kenyan sporting events while enhancing the overall fan experience. Speaking at Karen Country Club during the just-concluded Magical Kenya Open, KBL Managing Director Andrew Kilonzo said the company’s involvement in […]
Nairobi Roars as Rugby Meets Rhythm in Thrilling HSBC SVNS 2 Debut
Feb 16, 2026 at 11:58 AM
By KPC Sports Correspondent The inaugural Nairobi leg of the HSBC SVNS 2 tournament delivered a pulsating weekend of world-class rugby, electric entertainment and unwavering fan support at the iconic Nyayo National Stadium. On the pitch, global heavyweights stamped their authority early in the three-stop race to the HSBC SVNS World Championship. Argentina national rugby […]
POETIC TURN: City Clock, Whose Time?
Feb 02, 2026 at 07:49 PM
By Shem Onderi City clock—who designed you?What idea shaped your face,your height,your place above our heads? Perhaps the city struggles with time,with watches,with remembering to look up. Or maybe it is the duty of city managersto remind us—time is passing,whether we notice or not. Whose time do you keep, anyway?Who profits as your hands circle […]
POETIC TURN: The Fixers
Jan 27, 2026 at 07:47 PM
The nation is broken, disjointed on many fronts,With loose joints everywhere, some beyond repair.Before the fixers were identified,The nation pleaded for repair with the right spanners.And the right fixers. The task begins with knowing where to fix.Who broke it remains unknown;When it broke is undocumented—but the fixers have been found.Clockwise, the lady carries enough quotesTo […]