Emmanuel Juma

A lie is described as an intentionally false statement, but in as far as Kenyan politics is concerned; add another line, for self-preservation on that description. It was a week of trying to answer the questions as to who was where, when,…

Another first for Kenyan politicians. They have just managed to prove that sugar is not always sweet especially when used in the same sentence with trade with a sprinkling of cartels. It was a week of memories and some lessons in political…

The war on illicit brews is bringing out the best and worst in Kenyans. One thing is certain though, there is plenty of acting talent all round, and just like their leaders, ordinary Kenyans have learnt that even when caught red handed,…

Some would call it burying their heads in the sand or simply acting ignorant but the elite women of Nyeri insist making transformers disappear is nothing but an act of love. So loving they are that they leave a permanent mark on anything…

Its the ultimate punishment and no one knows how to execute it better than the women of Nyeri. They have perfected the phrase hitting where it hurts the most. They are Central Kenya’s present day transformers and theirs is executed…

It takes two to tango and Kiraitu wa Murungi has found a partner in one Martin Wambora. They are entangled in some kind of supremacy war and listen to this, Wambora says the highest position Kiraitu can hold in Embu is that of an MCA. It…

One Ferdinand Waititu has been making many moves. The most significant move by he who also goes by the name Baba Yao, was joining the Bunge choir . There is fear that the man who recently moved from Nairobi to Kabete may move again, but the…

In politics burning bridges is common, but what is intriguing is how quickly these bridges also get rebuilt in the name of interest. That’s exactly what one Alfred Keter is likely to do, now that a third party, the judiciary has come into…