• Ever since Independence, the more things change the more they remain the same How long will it take before Kenyans are bored of the same old names that have dominated our politics since before Independence?If aliens had been to earth and studied Kenyan politics in June 1965, they would have witnessed the first shots fired in the political war that, like it or not, has defined a large part of the country’s politics ever since.In a speech.
Maina Kageni has reiterated his ill-feeling towards the marriage institution, saying he has no plans to marry.
Speaking on 'Bonga na Jalas', the Classic 105 radio presenter said he likes his freedom, which would otherwise be compromised by having a wife.
Noting that marriage is not for everyon
Judge Who Tried to Recruit Kenyan President into Freemasonry
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The Freemasons secret society has been shrouded in secrecy, myths, and conspiracies but its influence in Kenya s history has never been in doubt.
So powerful is the society that they at one time attempted to recruit founding President Mzee Kenyatta and then Head of Public Service Duncan Ndegwa.
The details are contained in Ndegwa s book
Walking in Kenyatta s struggles where the career civil servant shares anecdotes as Kenyatta s aide.
Mzee Jomo Kenyatta with traditional dancers at the State House, Nakuru, in May 1976.
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THE STANDARD
OPINION
Philip Ochieng [Photo: Courtesy]
The story of Kenyan journalism will remain incomplete without a narrative on Philip Ochieng who died on April 27, aged 83.
Ochieng, who will be buried today, ranked among the elite journalists who left an indelible mark on the country’s media landscape.
Should one day the idea of a journalism hall of fame come to fruition, PO, as he was fondly known, would certainly feature alongside renowned Kenyan editors such as Boaz Omori, George Githii, Hilary Ng’weno, Joe Rodrigues, Henry Gathigira and George Mbugguss.
But Ochieng will be remembered more as a bridge that linked this pioneer generation to the mid-stream professionals he worked with through the one-party State and “second liberation” era. He also authored two books,