Kenya Moja, Kalonzo and their one-leg dance

In December 2019, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison took a family holiday to Hawaii. The premier was on vacation while his country battled bushfires.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Why the media needs more friends like Raila

Corruption can behave much like climate change. It spreads at a terrific speed, has ruthless outcomes and sparks endless blame games.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

We must get street and road names right

In April, Governor Gladys Wanga issued a notice inviting public participation on road naming. She explained the names would honour prominent leaders, cultural landmarks.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Like Egyptians, we should fire up our brand

Whoever said 'seeing is believing' couldn't be more right. This week, I got an opportunity to immerse myself in Arab culture during a trip to Cairo, the Egyptian capital.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Recalling clumsy MPs is all smoke and no fire

The talk about recalling non-performing MPs is a classic case of becoming suddenly very clever.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Why Matiang'i must get off his high horse

Has anyone noticed how the sunken eyes of the nation have turned to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Okeng'o Matiang'i?

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Saba Saba: Editors or relics of a bygone era?

CNN correspondent Larry Madowo alleged in a chilling social media video that a plot had been hatched to harm him on Saba Saba Day.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Fix ethics in era of TV 'analysts' and 'experts'

Today, journalists deserve freedom to editorialise news and ask hard questions around social injustices.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

No, Passaris, start by fixing our lazy parenting

There's this running joke about the 'men's conference' that supposedly takes place every February.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

No spin can justify greed among school heads

A recent High Court ruling has thrown a hot spanner in the works for school administrators guilty of imposing hefty but illegal levies on poor parents.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Tell Zambia, bullying the dead is un-African

My heart goes out to Zambians following the passing of Dr Edgar Lungu, man who was president for seven years after the death of 'King Cobra' Michael Sata in 2014.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

This is how IG Kanja can wipe our tears

While Deputy President, William Ruto cracked ribs when he claimed Kenya had the most incompetent Police Inspector General in the world.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Souls of burnt chicks won't let neighbour rest

Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong'o has joined his ancestors. As we honour his legacy, we must remember his philosophy that true integration begins with decolonising the mind.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Dehorned 'bullfighter' and his trampled Bill

Senate Chief Whip Boni Khalwale made a surprising retreat by withdrawing his Public Transport Bill on May 1, despite its passage in the Senate.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Gachagua messy exit makes Odinga a saint

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially exited the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), but not without staging one last mud-slinging soap opera.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Opposition's new allies, old mindset spell doom

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is a seasoned political operative who cut his teeth in the Kanu regime. His oratory and mobilisation skills merit a Nobel Prize.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Opposition's demise? New allies, old mindset

2027 race heats up as President Ruto remains the man to beat.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

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Kaluma and 'KJ' are smart in their own ways

It is disgraceful when Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, Dagoretti South's John Kiarie and a few others claim the BBC is inciting citizens against Kenya Kwanza.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Governors should have nowhere else to hide

Governors must face full accountability with no place to escape.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Government leaves nothing to chance in securing 2027 Afcon venues

Kenya has turned its attention to nuclear security in the countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Easter wisdom for Samia in fight of her life

Tanzania's ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is feeling the heat amid a moral dilemma.

By Gathenya Njaramba, Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Gachagua, Muturi fell short of Githongo's wit

As for Justice Muturi, speaking out too late in the day has battered his credibility. Leadership is null without the courage to safeguard public resources.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Kalonzo and allies deserve the laggards' trophy

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa lacke a solid ideological stand on Nadco and IEBC, only poking holes in these processes

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Uhuru and fellow retirees can't fix the DRC

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once described diplomacy as the art of restraining power. But if mismanaged, he cautioned, it becomes an instant recipe for chaos.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

MCAs are the pot calling the kettle black

MCAs have held governors to ransom at every turn. Their presence in the assemblies is characterised by graft, opulence, pointless benchmarking trips and threats of impeachment.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

Why media is lame duck in Trump news era

Prioritising clicks and ratings - also called clickbait journalism - over informative reporting on Mr Trump and other loudmouths may be exciting now but will soon be costly.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

Honouring benga star Musa Juma 14 years on, one of Kenya's greats

Musa Juma adeptly blended benga with Congolese Rhumba, with a timeless mix of vocals and instrumentals.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

Time to recall Moi-Shikuku 'ugali' chronicles

On today's International Women's Day, I celebrate Kenya's 'Iron Lady' Martha Wangari Karua.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

Time to recall Moi-Shikuku 'ugali' chronicles

Unlike Kenya's usual political gang members, the senior lawyer, former Gichugu MP and now People's Liberation Party leader Martha Karua is by all means credible for high office.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

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Mboya, Sakaja and the 'curse' of Nairobi city

Once upon a time, Kenya had a young trade unionist and politician called Thomas Joseph Mboya..

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

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Untold secrets Chebukati took to grave

Chebukati died without revealing threats to his life, officials' roles, and Venezuelans' involvement.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Why Kenyans should get off Museveni's neck

Since when did Uganda's problems become Kenya's to the extent of warranting the tensions and heat witnessed in Nairobi this week over Dr Besigye's bullying?

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Experts gather for talks on cross-border security threats

A regional security meeting in Nairobi has urged countries to work closely in countering threats of terrorism and organised crimes.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

What Babu, Salasya and Nyoro owe the youth

The current Parliament has many worthy young legislators but Ndindi Nyoro, Babu Owino and Peter Salasya are arguably the face of them all.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Ndung'u report: Why we owe Zimbabwe help

Kenya should share its checkered land reforms experience with Zimbabwe, including establishment of the National Land Commission, and digitisation of records.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Raila has one last 'ritual' before AU contest

Today marks the start of February - a decisive month for this year's Africa Union Commission elections.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

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We've failed the patriotism test on Ruto jobs

Paul Kagame of Rwanda is known for bold expression of his political sentiments, and he has no qualms. Mr Kagame is a man of conscience, who's true to himself and his beliefs.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

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Muturi made his bed, he must now lie on it

To his fans and village folks, Public Service CS Justin Muturi is simply JB, but to President William Ruto, he has become a thorn in the flesh.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

Why crying wolf to ICC is a vain strategy

When the International Criminal Court (ICC) sought to investigate alleged crimes against humanity in Kenya following the 2007 poll chaos, its activities were heavily politicised.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

Lessons from Piny Luo, Limuru Three talks

Piny Luo Festival provided a platform for political elites and academics from across borders to celebrate the lakeside heritage

By Mark Oloo 9 months ago