Macharia Gaitho

Nairobi

Writer at Daily Nation

Comforting the Afflicted, Afflicting the Comfortable

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Articles

Ruto must follow up on apology

4 days ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

President William Ruto’s public apology for the wrongs committed against Gen Z protestors is an important acknowledgement that his regime is guilty of horrific human rights abuses. However, a vague and generalised apology is worthless unless accompanied by a true and accurate disclosure of all the abductions, illegal confinements, torture, enforced disappearances and murders.
It’s voter bribery, not philanthropy

1 week ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

President William Ruto leads from the front when it comes to philanthropy, or that grotesque Kenyan version of it. Even when not personally present to dish out wads of cash, influential politicians and aides will be delivering huge amounts in his name. And of course his donations have to be the largest, followed by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki, and then Cabinet ministers, apparently in order of the influence and budget of their respective dockets.
Ruto is king of early campaigns

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

“Any leader who is encouraging early electoral campaigns does not wish our country well. It is unpatriotic to put our country in a perpetual campaign mode.” Those words from the mouth of Deputy President Kithure Kindiki might have been aimed at his ousted predecessor Rigathi Gachagua, but should apply even more to President William Ruto. The ink had hardly dried on his taking the oath of office in 2022, and the President abdicated his core responsibilities to embark on premature electioneering.
Gachagua’s ground game: Delicate balancing act on the big stage

2 weeks ago | nation.africa | Macharia Gaitho

The unveiling on Thursday of former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s new political party brought out the contradictions inherent in launching a movement fixated on capturing an ethnic or regional bloc, while crafting a national image.
Gachagua party will reveal whether he has outgrown Wamunyoro

3 weeks 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 month 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

1 month 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

1 month 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

2 months 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

2 months 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.