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Peter Kimani

Alai keeps it real, restoring Nairobi to its ancient mission of a supply depot

This week, Robert Alai presented a Motion that seeks to regulate what he calls non-motorised transport.

Alai keeps it real, restoring Nairobi to its ancient mission of a supply depot

The audacity of freedom after jailbreak from cages of Nairobi's old estates in Eastlands

The audacity of freedom after jailbreak from cages of Nairobi's old estates in Eastlands

From broad-based to now bread-based government, interesting time beckon

From broad-based to now bread-based government, interesting time beckon

Sakaja trashes the city paving the way for its rebuilding, bottom up

Sakaja trashes the city paving the way for its rebuilding, bottom up

City parking rakes up Sh2,000 every 15 minutes, so I'm carrying trash to dish out

Nairobi County enforcement officers use clamps to immobilise motorists who forget to pay their parking fees.

City parking rakes up Sh2,000 every 15 minutes, so I'm carrying trash to dish out

PLP, a brand new party unveiled, with not so new faces at the helm, to liberate Kenya

The men and women who assembled at the launch of the People’s Liberation Party are probably are in it because they are hopeful to be the presidential candidate.

Please beware, in brave new Kenya, irritating Prezzo Ruto is a crime

President William Ruto had the time to retreat to a studio to turn his roadside declaration—about a massive road in North Eastern region—into an online musical sensation.

Please beware, in brave new Kenya, irritating Prezzo Ruto is a crime

It's darkness for Besigye as he languishes in jail, as Kenya seeks to sell tea in Sudan

Besigye was abducted from the streets of Nairobi and shuttled to Kampala, where he has been languishing in a military prison since.

It's darkness for Besigye as he languishes in jail, as Kenya seeks to sell tea in Sudan

News just in Nyamakima folks rejoice as Baba writes own epitaph in Addis Ababa

Former Prime Minister Raila Odinga spent the better part of the recent months celebrating what seemed like inevitable victory.

News just in Nyamakima folks rejoice as Baba writes own epitaph in Addis Ababa

Now that Riggy G is out of power, the powers that be are busy building his backyard

The government has resumed construction of the road in Marwa that lay unfinished for the last two years.

Now that Riggy G is out of power, the powers that be are busy building his backyard

Nighttime adventure and the fishing dream in Mathioya that never was

The nighttime adventure in Murang’a proved harder than anticipated when I used Google maps to located my lodging.

Nighttime adventure and the fishing dream in Mathioya that never was

Love is an act, and I've seen enough to gladden the heart this Valentine

Folks, Happy Valentine’s day! Love is in the air and so, in the spirit of the week, I decided to surprise one of the most important women in my life.

Love is an act, and I've seen enough to gladden the heart this Valentine

Kenya leads America in quest to undo old order, or so they seem to think

So, Prezzo Ruto has been busy dismantling the “old order” that he claims has been fanning corruption and hemorrhaging our taxes.

Kenya leads America in quest to undo old order, or so they seem to think

Let children play; it will not take away their academic potential

Parents are to help determine if their future career paths will be Arts or Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics.

Let children play; it will not take away their academic potential

When possessing too many books could be dangerous for your mind

The true cost of our ignorance is that a less informed populace will be shaken down, and left very shaken by the extortion racket that’s JKIA.

When possessing too many books could be dangerous for your mind

The tall tale of Pastor Dorcas's crusade overrun by Mungiki as police look on

Riggy G is the self-styled son of Mau Mau, so it was interesting he did not challenge the disruption from Maina Njenga’s camp

The tall tale of Pastor Dorcas's crusade overrun by Mungiki as police look on

Prezzo UK's call to arms to Gen-Z is a rare declaration of war in peacetime

It could be that future protests might be led by Prezzo UK, even though he said his work is now done, and that the youth should pick the mantle and soldier on.

Prezzo UK's call to arms to Gen-Z is a rare declaration of war in peacetime

Dubai by night, dreams of home that workers hold, cherish every new day

I suppose nothing can be taken at face value of any of our politicians; even Prezzo Ruto is ruing his decision to accept former DP Riggy G at face value.

Dubai by night, dreams of home that workers hold, cherish every new day

Cycle of life and death, as Rasna Warah and Teddy Osei, founder of 'Osibisa' die

Two great individuals passed on this week. One, my writer friend Rasna Warah and two, Teddy Osei, the founder of the afro-rock band, Osibisa.

Cycle of life and death, as Rasna Warah and Teddy Osei, founder of 'Osibisa' die

Kiraitu rides bus to Nairobi as Kabogo charges into an uncertain 'digital' future

The last time I checked, Kiraitu’s political vehicle was a bus that crawled at an excruciatingly slow pace, which means he didn’t make it to Nairobi early enough, so he wasn’t interviewed for the job.

Kiraitu rides bus to Nairobi as Kabogo charges into an uncertain 'digital' future

100 years on, colonial alcohol prohibitions targeting the poor still in force on SGR

So, the Mombasa-bound train opens the bar at Voi, while the Nairobi-bound train opens at Mtito Andei.

100 years on, colonial alcohol prohibitions targeting the poor still in force on SGR

Prezzo Ruto goes benchmarking in Ghana, and Kenyans keep calm

Kenyans on Twitter have been surprisingly muted about Prezzo Bill Ruto’s recent foray abroad—the first one in a long time.

By 2 months ago

Prezzo Ruto goes benchmarking in Ghana, and Kenyans keep calm

Riding wave of economic turmoil on Tuk Tuk, as one operator is driven out of business

I returned a call from a number I didn’t recognise and it turned out to be a Tuk Tuk rider I encountered weeks ago in Diani.

By 2 months ago

Riding wave of economic turmoil on Tuk Tuk, as one operator is driven out of business

A tale of two farms and the enduring questions of land policy in Kenya

I was tempted to analyse the possible causes of Deputy Prezzo Kithure Kindiki’s signature vein that juts at the temple.

By 2 months ago

A tale of two farms and the enduring questions of land policy in Kenya

Prezzo Ruto has a new song in the New Year, though his singing and dancing are out of tune

The song was ‘Kasongo,’ which is about love and loss, and it wasn’t clear what Prezzo and his retinue of handlers found funny about the song because they were giggling feverishly.

By 2 months ago

Prezzo Ruto has a new song in the New Year, though his singing and dancing are out of tune

Watching the sun set on River Congo and other short stories from Diani

Life hustles had kept us apart, and tots that I recalled holding in my arms years ago had morphed into fine young men with afros and beards and booming voices.

By 2 months ago

Watching the sun set on River Congo and other short stories from Diani

A Christmas bar brawl that DCI officers turned into robbery with violence charge

Stanslaus Mwanzia, 22, is cooling his heels at Shimo la Tewa Prison in Mombasa, after he was arrested from a bar in Changamwe on Christmas Day, last year.

By 2 months ago

A Christmas bar brawl that DCI officers turned into robbery with violence charge

Inventive police officers in Kaptagat unveil new abattoir providing prime cuts for inmates

The surprising part is none of those officers had ever thought about it, and the light-bulb moment came about when a neighbour’s bull strayed into the police camp and mooed.

By 2 months ago

Inventive police officers in Kaptagat unveil new abattoir providing prime cuts for inmates

Of Christmas feast, farting cows, and goats that won't stop bleating after vaccine

I wanted to wish you a very merry Christmas, although there are many Kenyans who have nothing to celebrate this season, because everything has been taken away.

By 2 months ago

Of Christmas feast, farting cows, and goats that won't stop bleating after vaccine

Ichaweri's intriguing politics, joint conference that suggests two separate meetings

I don’t recall anything specific about his short speech outside Ichaweri, the seat of power for the last 60 years, through the years Prezzo Jomo Kenyatta I and Prezzo Kenyatta II.

By 2 months ago

Ichaweri's intriguing politics, joint conference that suggests two separate meetings

There's no wishing away positive impact of Kenya Kwanza administration

I did not understand a word of it, or even why he used so much force to deliver what seemed like a pointless quest, as we all missed the point.

By 2 months ago

There's no wishing away positive impact of Kenya Kwanza administration

The parable of small-time pencil thief turned industry captain

If the pencil thief derived particular satisfaction from his primitive accumulation of pencils, what was to stop him from evolving into a fully-fledged tenderprenuer of the future?

By 2 months ago

The parable of small-time pencil thief turned industry captain

After hibernating to prospect for minerals, Joho can't stand powerful youths online

The millions of youthful users of social media in Kenya have no votes to cast next February, so Joho’s censure made zero sense. But again, perceptions can be stronger than reality.

By 3 months ago

After hibernating to prospect for minerals, Joho can't stand powerful youths online

Of bovine politics, ill spirits and online trawls crawling under Prezzo Ruto's collar

Pointedly, Prezzo Ruto ridiculed the lot against airport expansion had never set foot in an airport, unlike him who is widely travelled, at the taxpayers’ expense.

By 3 months ago

Of bovine politics, ill spirits and online trawls crawling under Prezzo Ruto's collar

From the pulpit to beer halls, it's a crisis of faith as graft takes firm root

We had trouble locating not just the place where we planned to retreat for the night, but also opening the pad that we had booked online.

By 3 months ago

From the pulpit to beer halls, it's a crisis of faith as graft takes firm root

At the foot of the mountain, preacher was only available to a grieving granny at a fee

My tour of the “murima” couldn’t be complete without detouring through Karatina, the bastion of former Deputy Prezzo Rigathi Gachagua aka Riggy G.

By 3 months ago

At the foot of the mountain, preacher was only available to a grieving granny at a fee

Kisumu receives Prezzo Ruto with jubilation, can't wait to receive Baba back in the streets

My last sojourn this week was in Kisumu City and, you guessed right, I wanted to see for myself how Prezzo Bill Ruto would be received there.

By 3 months ago

Kisumu receives Prezzo Ruto with jubilation, can't wait to receive Baba back in the streets

When Church rises in battle for soul of the nation, wicked flounder

The Church delivered a stinging rebuke by returning my donation, and blaming my government for what they call “a culture of lies.

By 3 months ago

When Church rises in battle for soul of the nation, wicked flounder

Please stay, Meggie, just a little bit longer, please stay on and farm this great land

In just under two years, US ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman emerged as one of the foremost “experts” on Kenya, so she could tell which had been the freest of our elections.

By 3 months ago

Please stay, Meggie, just a little bit longer, please stay on and farm this great land

Nairobi's cements reputation as continent's abduction centre with Kizza Besigye saga

In case you have forgotten, some Turkish dissidents under UN protection were recently abducted and ferreted out of the country and delivered to Ankara.

By 3 months ago

Nairobi's cements reputation as continent's abduction centre with Kizza Besigye saga

When rain clouds gather around Judiciary, beware a mighty 'mugumo' is about to fall

The Supreme Court turned 12 this month but what was meant to be a celebration of the milestone turned into a harangue from Prezzo Ruto: the courts must not frustrate the government agenda.

By 4 months ago

When rain clouds gather around Judiciary, beware a mighty 'mugumo' is about to fall

Normalising abnormalities, the American way, as Trump returns to White House

The American blacks and Latinos who voted for Donald Trump don’t see themselves as minorities, even though their ethnic and racial makeup mirrors those targeted by Trump.

By 4 months ago

Normalising abnormalities, the American way, as Trump returns to White House

Diligent man from Equatorial Guinea proves middle age isn't always about going downhill

I suspect many folks can’t locate Equatorial Guinea on the world map, but it made the international headlines this week, thanks to a hard-working civil servant.

By 4 months ago

Diligent man from Equatorial Guinea proves middle age isn't always about going downhill

Rutonomics is fusing liberties and security into digital economy

The main area of surveillance will come via M-Pesa, apparently because Kenyans can hardly do anything without the App, from paying bus fares to buying milk at the local kiosk.

By 4 months ago

Rutonomics is fusing liberties and security into digital economy

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