The in-tray of ‘His earthquakness’ Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi

Ilianza Na Ka Selfie (Dabotap) Nikaona TBT (Dabotap) Akapiga Screenshot Ya Likes (Dabotap) Haha, Pia Mi Nika Like(Dabotap), goes the chorus of the Gengetone hit Dabotap by The Kansoul. This, one of my favorite Kenyan pop hits, tells a story similar to the Ruto-Mudavadi political bromance; a much chided affair whose culmination was on Tuesday … Read more

Profiles: Get to Know President Dr. William Ruto’s Cabinet

Ruto-Rigathi campaign poster

The President, flanked by Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and ANC party leader Musalia Mudavadi, named members of his first cabinet. This happened two weeks after his inauguration and on the afternoon of the day the President and Deputy President meet the outgoing cabinet in the morning. Get to know the President’s men and women. The … Read more

Musalia Mudavadi congratulates Rigathi Gachagua: Read, listen to full speech

Musalia Mudavadi was a Member of Parliament, Minister, Deputy Prime Minister and also Vice President of the Republic of Kenya. With such an impressive CV of pubic service, he stood every chance to be the presidential candidate if not running mate in Kenya Kwanza Alliance. However, with it apparent that Deputy President William Ruto was … Read more

Kenya Kwanza’s earthquake in Busia photos, story

photo collage of images captured during the political event termed earthquake in Busia

Kenya Kwanza’s earthquake in Busia followed Musalia Mudavadi’s homecoming the day earlier in Vihiga County. ANC Party Leader Musalia Mudavadi, Ford Kenya Party Leader Moses Wetangula among the host of leaders accompanying Deputy President William Ruto on a vote hunt. Among promises made by Kenya Kwanza was scrapping of the controversial CBC education system once … Read more

Sammy Mangara’s Baluya Khurukakho is timely advice for Luhya politians. But who’ll listen?

Baluya Khurukakho is a political contemporary Luhya folk song by Sammy Mangara and Wanyonyi wa Kakai whose sober message is aimed at the political leadership of the Luhya. Released in the run up to the 2022 Kenya General elections, it can only be much needed and timely. Sammy Mangara is a young Bukusu pop musician … Read more

Bukhungu 2: Atwoli Raila’s hand as cracks appear in Mudavadi’s ANC

the Bukhungu declaration poster

ANC Deputy leader Ayub Savula, Khwisero MP Aseka Miradi and Matungu Mp Peter Nabulindo, signaling shifting alliance were among the host of political leaders drawn from across western who attended a strategy meeting hosted by COTU Secretary General Francis Atwoli, at his Muluanda home in Khwisero Kakamega county. The high powered, highly politically significant meeting … Read more

Quotes: Musalia Mudavadi on the arrest of 3 Senators – Cleophas Malala (Kakamega), Steve Lelegwe (Samburu) and Christopher Langat (Bomet)

Quotes from statement by Musalia Mudavadi on the arrest of 3 Senators – Hon. Cleophas Malala of Kakamega, Steve Lelegwe of Samburu and Christopher Langat of Bomet. The Amani National Leader and nominee for Presidency under the party ticket Monday afternoon released a scathing attack on President Uhuru Kenyatta\’s Jubilee government for \”violating the independence … Read more

When Muluka Bolted! Barrack Muluka resignation letter as ANC Secretary General

The full text of Barrack Muluka resignation letter as ANC Secretary General. Omwami Muluka officially took office in November 2017. This was made public through a gazette notice dated October 30 that said he\’d taken over from Godfrey Osotsi who was nominated to the National Assembly. In the letter received 12th August 2020, the former … Read more

The Battle for Luhya Votes: Betrayal & The Politics of Nabutundu

The politics of Nabutundu is not equivalent to tumbocracy. Nabutundu politics is not just a selfish nor vain quest. It’s the political equivalent of the concept of BATNA – Best Alternative to Negotiated Agreement. The fierce sibling rivalry within NASA, playing to the public gallery didn’t start today. Neither will it end with Raila’s ODM … Read more