Debt saga lifts lid on scribes-turned-MPs' silence

Newsrooms, big and small, across the world are in distress due to cash flow crises.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

It was a failure of humanity, say envoys at Rwanda genocide memorial

The United Nations on Tuesday led the international community in commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

UN marks 32 years since Rwanda genocide with 'never again' warning

The testimonies, songs and poems at the Nairobi memorial highlighted the deep scars left by the violence and the enduring need for justice, healing and reconciliation across the region.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

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Why Senate's old playbook is officially dead

How governors no longer respect the senate , as feud continues between CoG and senators.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Why we should trust Karen Nyamu on AI Bill

In the AI era, medical ethics aren’t static. They must evolve alongside technology and societal change.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

If you've forgotten Rwanda, I have news for you

Today, the landlocked nation of 14 million people with a GDP of $16 billion, earns substantial revenue from tourism. The heavens are happy.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Former top judge Maraga needs a sixth sense

Former Chief Justice David Maraga is charting an obstinate path, crisscrossing the country in pursuit of the presidency.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Women experts lead push for nuclear security

As developing nations embrace advanced nuclear technologies, mainly driven by energy and healthcare demands, managing and protecting nuclear materials is a priority for governments.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

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Why ODM and Kajwang' have left the queen naked

A political fallout in Homa Bay has exposed tensions within ODM leadership, with Senator Moses Kajwang’ criticised for mishandling the dispute between Governor Gladys Wanga and her deputy.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Uganda joins Kenya and Djibouti in Islamic insurance expansion

President Yoweri Museveni has launched Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first Islamic insurance company.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

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Why council of elders and professional caucuses are mere goons in suits

How different are these prowling professional groupings and elders’ councils from our usual extremists touting power and claiming ownership of voting blocs?

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Experts from 15 nations complete Kenya-led IAEA course

Kenya is keen on deepening collaboration with international agencies to grow its pool of nuclear and radiation safety experts to support industrial growth and safeguard public safety.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

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Why Nyong'o is a person of interest in ODM split

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has emerged as a key figure in the ODM split, with his strategic political style drawing fresh scrutiny.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

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If only governors had listened to Aden Duale

The biggest news of the week isn’t the removal of indomitable ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, but the disgraceful clash of egos between governors and senators.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Ruto has his homework to do on youth charter

Beyond Nyota programme, our government has some homework to do to open up more platforms for youth engagement.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Media should listen to the crystal ball in 2026

Journalism will bend further around AI. Creativity and human flair will be threatened, and newsroom ‘laziness’ will be the ogre

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

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Museveni's seventh victory speech imagined

My old friend Kizza Besigye too must understand that Ugandans prefer a leader they’ve known through generations over a noisemaker like himself.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Azimio saboteurs belong in jail or Hollywood

The mess in Azimio denied us a chance to have Ms Martha Karua as deputy president. Instead, we got a grumpy fellow who thought government was a tribal share-enterprise.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

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Luo 'kingpin' Babu is skating on melting ice

In February last year, Babu Owino was ranked the best‑performing legislator, scoring more than 70% in the performance index opinion survey in the 290 constituencies. 

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Debt saga lifts lid on scribes-turned-MPs' silence

Newsrooms, big and small, across the world are in distress due to cash flow crises.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

It was a failure of humanity, say envoys at Rwanda genocide memorial

The United Nations on Tuesday led the international community in commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

UN marks 32 years since Rwanda genocide with 'never again' warning

The testimonies, songs and poems at the Nairobi memorial highlighted the deep scars left by the violence and the enduring need for justice, healing and reconciliation across the region.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Premium

Why Senate's old playbook is officially dead

How governors no longer respect the senate , as feud continues between CoG and senators.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Why we should trust Karen Nyamu on AI Bill

In the AI era, medical ethics aren’t static. They must evolve alongside technology and societal change.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

If you've forgotten Rwanda, I have news for you

Today, the landlocked nation of 14 million people with a GDP of $16 billion, earns substantial revenue from tourism. The heavens are happy.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Former top judge Maraga needs a sixth sense

Former Chief Justice David Maraga is charting an obstinate path, crisscrossing the country in pursuit of the presidency.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Women experts lead push for nuclear security

As developing nations embrace advanced nuclear technologies, mainly driven by energy and healthcare demands, managing and protecting nuclear materials is a priority for governments.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Premium

Why ODM and Kajwang' have left the queen naked

A political fallout in Homa Bay has exposed tensions within ODM leadership, with Senator Moses Kajwang’ criticised for mishandling the dispute between Governor Gladys Wanga and her deputy.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Uganda joins Kenya and Djibouti in Islamic insurance expansion

President Yoweri Museveni has launched Tamini General Insurance, Uganda’s first Islamic insurance company.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Premium

Why council of elders and professional caucuses are mere goons in suits

How different are these prowling professional groupings and elders’ councils from our usual extremists touting power and claiming ownership of voting blocs?

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Experts from 15 nations complete Kenya-led IAEA course

Kenya is keen on deepening collaboration with international agencies to grow its pool of nuclear and radiation safety experts to support industrial growth and safeguard public safety.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Premium

Why Nyong'o is a person of interest in ODM split

Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has emerged as a key figure in the ODM split, with his strategic political style drawing fresh scrutiny.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Premium

If only governors had listened to Aden Duale

The biggest news of the week isn’t the removal of indomitable ODM Secretary General Edwin Sifuna, but the disgraceful clash of egos between governors and senators.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Ruto has his homework to do on youth charter

Beyond Nyota programme, our government has some homework to do to open up more platforms for youth engagement.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Media should listen to the crystal ball in 2026

Journalism will bend further around AI. Creativity and human flair will be threatened, and newsroom ‘laziness’ will be the ogre

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Premium

Museveni's seventh victory speech imagined

My old friend Kizza Besigye too must understand that Ugandans prefer a leader they’ve known through generations over a noisemaker like himself.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Azimio saboteurs belong in jail or Hollywood

The mess in Azimio denied us a chance to have Ms Martha Karua as deputy president. Instead, we got a grumpy fellow who thought government was a tribal share-enterprise.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Premium

Luo 'kingpin' Babu is skating on melting ice

In February last year, Babu Owino was ranked the best‑performing legislator, scoring more than 70% in the performance index opinion survey in the 290 constituencies. 

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Debt saga lifts lid on scribes-turned-MPs' silence

Newsrooms, big and small, across the world are in distress due to cash flow crises.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

It was a failure of humanity, say envoys at Rwanda genocide memorial

The United Nations on Tuesday led the international community in commemorating the 32nd anniversary of the 1994 Rwanda genocide.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago