Lamu Attack Was Targeting The Kikuyu Community
By Ochieng Maddo Racial, sectarian, ethnic and class divisions exist in all societies of the world. Even the most economically developed countries—G8—have their fair share of such social and political … Continue reading
The Plight Of Teachers In Kenya’s Private Academies
By Ochieng’ Maddo News headlines screamed Tuesday that private academies had beaten public schools in 2013 KCPE examination. Television footages showed celebrations throughout the country. Newspapers had jovial faces of … Continue reading
Five Reasons Why Jubilee Will Crack
By Ochieng’ Maddo President Uhuru Kenyatta’s diehards are celebrating the news that ICC prosecutor is lacking sufficient evidence against their man after yet another two key witnesses withdrew their testimonies. … Continue reading
Why It Would Be Easy For Ruto To Become President
By Ochieng’ Maddo It came after much ado and bravado. It was also a propaganda tool for besmirching political opponents. But Deputy President William Ruto’s appearance at the International Criminal … Continue reading
President Kenyatta Should Be The Last To Criticize The West
By Ochieng’ Maddo Yes, Britain colonized Kenya for years. The colonialists took our land, forced us to toil on it while paying us poorly, and still, taxed that pittance heavily. … Continue reading
How The Government And Media Conspire To Kill Civil Society
By Ochieng’ Maddo In the run up to March 2013 general election, mainstream media conspired to cover the polls in a manner that gave advantage to Jubilee’s Uhuru Kenyatta and … Continue reading
On ICC, Uhuru, Ruto and Echelons are Dead Wrong
By Ochieng’ Maddo Prior to March 2013 election, President Uhuru Kenyatta—perhaps keen and desperate to become president for this very reason—was categorical that his case at the International Criminal Court … Continue reading
Is Western Higher Education Really Relevant in The African Context?
By Ochieng’ Maddo UK and US universities have been widely credited for producing exemplary world leaders. Bill Clinton, Margaret Thatcher, David Cameron, John Kufour of Ghana and five members of … Continue reading
Why Uhuruto ‘Laptop’ Project is Shrouded in Mystery
By Ochieng’ Maddo Even before the election petition against Jubilee victory was filed before court in March 2013, the Uhu-ruto duo was already basking in victory glory. The two were … Continue reading
With ICC Cases In Mind, Uhuru And Ruto Have Messed Kenya’s Security
By Ochieng’ Maddo As the Internal Security Minister, the late John Michuki’s ‘reign’ wore two faces: The good and the ugly. His docket smuggled into the country, two ‘Armenian’ mercenaries—the … Continue reading
HON. OYUGI MAGWANGA FOR HOMA BAY-GOVERNOR 2017 