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Mark Oloo

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 13 days ago

We've failed the patriotism test on Ruto jobs

Muturi made his bed, he must now lie on it

Muturi made his bed, he must now lie on it

By Mark Oloo 20 days ago

Why crying wolf to ICC is a vain strategy

Why crying wolf to ICC is a vain strategy

By Mark Oloo 26 days ago

Lessons from Piny Luo, Limuru Three talks

Lessons from Piny Luo, Limuru Three talks

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

How clergy can avoid 'egg in the face' in 2025

The Church-State relationship must not be sycophantic. While the two should focus on public good, religious opportunism must end with 2024.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

How clergy can avoid 'egg in the face' in 2025

Kalonzo, Gachagua need wisdom or miracle

President William Ruto has delivered another soft but hard political tackle on his critics by incorporating more 'outsiders' into his government.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Kalonzo, Gachagua need wisdom or miracle

Diamond vs Willy Paul: Our ego is not great

President William Ruto, speaking on Jamhuri Day, regretted how hard-working musicians earn Sh10,000 a year when those managing their royalties collect millions of shillings.

By Mark Oloo 1 month ago

Diamond vs Willy Paul: Our ego is not great

Clergy guilty of half-truths in catfight with State

For the record, graft is systemic, not something inherent in the population's blood. It's bad behaviour shaped by economic hardship, inequality and political circumstances.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Clergy guilty of half-truths in catfight with State

Why Ruto rivals must flee from ghosts of FORD

Overconfidence, disunity and an inability to form broad coalitions will lead Ruto's rival to repeat the mistakes of FORD in 1992.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Why Ruto rivals must flee from ghosts of FORD

Why Uhuru and Riggy G are joined at the hip

Rigathi Gachagua must shake hands with fourth President Uhuru Kenyatta at all costs. As long as Gachagua and Uhuru are at odds, Mt Kenya will be huffing and puffing.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Why Uhuru and Riggy G are joined at the hip

It's time to listen to the youth in climate talk

The youngsters' passion for the conservation agenda is authentic, and any audience out there would value listening to them over parroting politicians who never walk the talk.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

It's time to listen to the youth in climate talk

Let's not play victims over lender bullying

Treasury Cabinet Secretary John Mbadi has lamented an 'embarrassing' situation he faced during the 2024 annual meetings of the World Bank and IMF in the US.

By Mark Oloo 2 months ago

Let's not play victims over lender bullying

Why ODM, UDA should hasten merger plot

A merger will make ODM less of a Luo Nyanza party, diminishing UDA's association with the Rift Valley. It will lead to the inclusion and formation of a force that will end the blast of tribal parties.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Why ODM, UDA should hasten merger plot

IGAD and religious leaders demand ceasefire in Sudan

The Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and prominent African religious leaders have issued a joint call for an immediate ceasefire in the war-torn Sudan.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

IGAD and religious leaders demand ceasefire in Sudan

Clergy's redemption lies in hybrid regulation

I'm writing this piece from Kigali, Rwanda, where the government has just suspended the activities of 18 mainstream churches for a range of gross violations.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Clergy's redemption lies in hybrid regulation

Mt Kenya and Nyanza have a date with destiny

The fall of Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and the exit of ODM chief Raila Odinga from local politics signal a shaky moment for these politically major areas.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Mt Kenya and Nyanza have a date with destiny

Gachagua pulled off a Trump card on media

A vibrant media is essential for any society. When independent journalism is threatened and freedom of speech curtailed, it signals the beginning of bigger systemic problems.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Gachagua pulled off a Trump card on media

Gachagua pulled off Trump card on media

DP Rigathi Gachagua joins the list of politicians who sought to undermine media freedom but eventually relied on it for their survival.

By Mark Oloo 3 months ago

Gachagua pulled off Trump card on media

Governor Mutahi Kahiga knows the value of 'good trouble'

With the courage to ruffle feathers when and where it's least expected, Nyeri Governor Mutahi Kahiga isn't your ordinary rural politician.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Governor Mutahi Kahiga knows the value of 'good trouble'

Why Gachagua battles echo Raila Mau days

Baba Raila Odinga and Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua are no political neophytes. Even in their lowest political moments, they take no prisoners.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Why Gachagua battles echo Raila Mau days

After Raila, opposition fortunes lie in Karua

It was refreshing to see Narc-Kenya leader Martha Karua deliver her 'State of the Nation' address, fiercely taking the government to task on human rights, graft and devolution

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

After Raila, opposition fortunes lie in Karua

Things Nyong'o must do to revitalise ODM

Nyong'o must see no evil, hear no evil and speak no evil. In effecting a radical surgery in ODM, he must not spare the rod and spoil the child.

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Things Nyong'o must do to revitalise ODM

Ruto, AU noble climate plan bound to fail

The president believes, and rightly so, that Africa can eliminate 300 million tonnes of C02 yearly using nature-based solutions

By Mark Oloo 4 months ago

Ruto, AU noble climate plan bound to fail

Waiguru and G7 have some homework to do

The G7 momentum has waned. Beyond the initial buzz followed by another launch in New York on March 23, the impact of this 'ladies club' is less felt.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Waiguru and G7 have some homework to do

Our mentor crisis and one man's crusade

It's remarkable how retired President Olusegun Obasanjo remains humble, never resorting to the bushed refrain of 'we're sovereign and outsiders should keep off.'

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Our mentor crisis and one man's crusade

Reforms, 2027 and end of 'nusu mkate' circus

Amid Gen-Z protests, Mr Kenyatta reportedly urged the former premier to reach out to President William Ruto to get a solution and save the country from going to the dogs.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Reforms, 2027 and end of 'nusu mkate' circus

Joining the sports gravy train is top priority

With ample space, a youthful population, and a receptive economy, Africa is well-positioned to join the global sports industry gravy train.

By Mark Oloo 5 months ago

Joining the sports gravy train is top priority

What we should do to save Musyimi report

It's a no-brainer that political interests override everything. There's only one way for the Musyimi proposals to see light of day. We must depoliticise religion.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

What we should do to save Musyimi report

Media face tough task of letting go of the fear

It's now urgent to heed calls for Kenya's newsrooms to begin taking a firm unified stand on important but contentious national issues.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

Media face tough task of letting go of the fear

One man, one shilling: My Marsabit odyssey

Let's spread benefits of devolution and our oneness.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

One man, one shilling: My Marsabit odyssey

Ruto, Raila and Gen-Z: This is my prediction

On Tuesday when President Ruto signed the IEBC Bill, Raila Odinga was left with an egg in the face.

By Mark Oloo 6 months ago

Ruto, Raila and Gen-Z: This is my prediction

High stakes for Kenya and EAC as elections test Kagame's mettle

The ruling RPF has to avoid suffering the fate of other monolithic parties like South Africa's ANC. Kigali is widely seen in the region to be a darling of major investors seeking new opportunities

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

High stakes for Kenya and EAC as elections test Kagame's mettle

Why journalists must stick to truth, facts

Objective journalism can challenge stereotypes, correct misinformation, and promote a nuanced understanding of the continent.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Why journalists must stick to truth, facts

From gunfire to a safe haven, it's a fresh start for ex-child soldiers

Rwanda's reintegration commission has so far rehabilitated some 13,000 former combatants.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

From gunfire to a safe haven, it's a fresh start for ex-child soldiers

Touting his development record, Kagame kicks off campaign for fourth term

Kagame may have faced criticism but nonetheless, political analysts say his re-election isn't in doubt.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Touting his development record, Kagame kicks off campaign for fourth term

Knee-jerk approach to issues our undoing

Magistrate Monica Kivuti's death has affirmed how Kenya's knee-jerk culture is perpetuating our misery.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Knee-jerk approach to issues our undoing

Mudavadi is a man destined for a bigger pie

Prime Cabinet Secretary Wycliffe Musalia Mudavadi has a unique political identity. Often perceived as a reluctant fellow who can't hurt a fly, his calm demeanour is a weapon.

By Mark Oloo 7 months ago

Mudavadi is a man destined for a bigger pie

EAC on brink? We've rocked the boat enough

The bloc is huffing and puffing despite us flying the 'jumuiya' flag.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

EAC on brink? We've rocked the boat enough

Tribes should talk often, it's an eye-opener

Limuru Three upshot was the hallmark of restlessness. Critics said it was tribal posturing.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

Tribes should talk often, it's an eye-opener

Let academia clean up our political mess

Africa must rewrite its history. Let it make a fresh attempt at sound progress by all means. Since the political class has failed us, perhaps it's time for an academia-led push for change.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

Let academia clean up our political mess

At this rate, Raila's ODM will expel everyone

Raila now alleges a state-sanctioned plan to weaken his troops. But why ostracise members whom the party badly needs to thrive?

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

At this rate, Raila's ODM will expel everyone

Problem isn't fake papers, it's our mindset

Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua recently revived the debate at a wage bill forum in Nairobi, calling it a disgrace.

By Mark Oloo 8 months ago

Problem isn't fake papers, it's our mindset

Mithika Linturi's fate in face of 'scapegoat epidemic'

The writer says President William Ruto's reform agenda offers a glimmer of hope. Let decision-makers readily admit their mistakes but take timely corrective action.

By Mark Oloo 9 months ago

Mithika Linturi's fate in face of 'scapegoat epidemic'

Ogolla, Bomas scenes and region's big task

President William Ruto, a pan-Africanist par excellence, should extend a helping hand to our pet neighbour to allow a transition from turmoil to tranquillity.

By Mark Oloo 9 months ago

Ogolla, Bomas scenes and region's big task

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