Who is this man Dr. Mukhisa Kituyi? Here are three things that you didn’t know about, at one time, the highest ranking Kenyan in the UN hierarchy. Following the recommendation of the Secretary-General, after consultation with Member States, the General Assembly confirmed Mukhisa Kituyi of Kenya as Secretary-General of the United Nations Conference on Trade and … Read more
In 1975, at the conclusion of the parliamentary probe into the murder of firebrand Nyandarua politician J.M Kariuki, the cheeky Bukusu proverb: ‘Namunyu kabolela libale ali wakhasila waulile‘ gained national notoriety. Beyond culture, this proverb is an expression that captures the forceful, exuberant politics unique to Bukusu Politicians From Kimilili. A short history of Kimilili … Read more
Whichever side you supported, the latest (failed?) Ford Kenya coup was very much phenotypical of the party’s DNA. Such has been the history of Ford Kenya: bloodless coup after bloodless coup. In the recent weeks, we have been treated to the intrigues of the Kutalang’i party, once the vehicle of Bukusu political dreams. Ford Watengula … Read more
All politics is local. From Elijah Mwangale, to Dr Mukhisa Kituyi, to the current Member of Parliament, this maxim couldn’t be truer for the unique brand of Kimilili politics. In a democracy, sometimes it is not so obvious. But, the grandest challenge any leader faces is defining or redefining kingship during their reign. This is … Read more
When Elijah Mwangale used a Bukusu proverb when presenting to parliament the report on J.M Kariuki’s murder he aimed for effect. We explain He was larger than life. Bungoma KANU chairman 1976 to 1993, Bungoma East Member of Parliament 1969 to 1992, cabinet minister Labour 1979 to 1981, minister Tourism and Wildlife 1981 to 1983, … Read more
