Macharia Gaitho

Nairobi

Writer at Daily Nation

Comforting the Afflicted, Afflicting the Comfortable

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Articles

Gachagua party will reveal whether he has outgrown Wamunyoro

2 days ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

It could be a defining political moment this week if former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua unveils his new political vehicle. That term is used here deliberately, because Kenya has no political parties in the classical sense. What we have is a collection of special-purpose vehicles that powerful ethnic chiefs form solely to gun for power or bargain for positions.
‘Blood Parliament’: We must push back against State clampdown

1 week ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

Content Sometime in the course of this week, let us find a date and time when public and private spaces in the republic, and beyond, will simultaneously tune into the BBC’s “Blood Parliament”. That would be the best way to send a powerful message to the government of President William Ruto and his clueless officials that this country can never go back to the dark ages.
Raila must stop doublespeak

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

Opposition leader Raila Odinga was right to defend Siaya Governor James Orengo and his Kisumu counterpart Anyang’ Nyong’o in the face of attacks from a bunch of largely anonymous fellows attacking them for allegedly bucking the party line on the marriage with President William Ruto. Mr Odinga clarified that his veteran comrades-in-arms only spoke the truth and in accord with the 10-point cooperation pact signed with Dr Ruto.
No to secrecy on Bomas project

3 weeks ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

There is no doubt that Kenya needs conference facilities that can compete with the best in the world. Meetings, Incentives, Conference and Exhibitions tourism is a major growth sector that has not been fully exploited in Kenya. To that extent, the ongoing re-development of the Bomas of Kenya to include ultra-modern convention centres, performance theatres and five-star hotels might be a timely and visionary idea.
Ruto’s Mountain victory: Tales of what went wrong, right in tour

1 month ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

President William Ruto’s strategists have every right to be extremely ecstatic with the outcome of his Mt Kenya tour. Enthusiastic crowds came out to listen and cheer as the presidential entourage traversed the region.
Mlima bado telezi licha ya mapokezi ya Ruto

1 month ago | taifaleo.nation.co.ke | Macharia Gaitho

WANAMIKAKATI wa kisiasa wa Rais William Ruto wana kila sababu ya kufurahia matokeo ya ziara yake katika eneo la Mlima Kenya kwa kuwa wakazi walijitokeza kwa wingi kumsikiliza na kumshangilia alipozuru maeneo mbalimbali ya ukanda huo.
Security chiefs debasing themselves

1 month ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

When I was called last week to attend a public lecture by National Intelligence Service Director-General Noordin Haji, my first though was that I was being invited to deliver myself to the lion’s den. I honoured the invite, nevertheless, and took advantage of the opportunity to remind Mr Haji that the last time I drove myself to what I thought would be a safe space, the Karen Police Station, I was violently abducted by State security goons.
Untold story of spy chief Noordin Haji’s rare public lecture

1 month ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

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Kenya can reap more from rally

1 month ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

At the risk of sounding like a stuck record, I repeat my exposition from around this time last year: If there is one thing that the government of President Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto did right, and which the government of President William Ruto and whoever inherited and kept running with it, it was supporting return of the Kenya Safari Rally to the World Rally Championship calendar.
Ruto cements ‘serial liar’ tag in tour

1 month ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

Under ordinary circumstances, a presidential visit to any part of the country should be welcomed by the residents. The power and glory on display in the obscene motorcades, large entourages taking over entire locations, and all the sirens, bells and whistles of the overbearing security presence provide an interesting diversion from humdrum existence. Those tours give the President a chance to speak to his people directly, and opportunity to gauge the mood.