
Michael Ndonye
Opinion Columnist at The Standard (Kenya)
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3 weeks ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye
The reception that President Ruto has received in the Mount Kenya region this week has sparked widespread interest. Some Kenyans, driven by ill will, had hoped for hostility, fueled by narratives suggesting that the President had 'punished' the region by allegedly orchestrating Deputy President Rigathi Gachaguaโs removal from office through Parliament. These sentiments were also amplified by the political campaigns that Gachagua has been conducting in the region.
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1 month ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye
A Kikuyu musician, the late Makibi James, advised the Kikuyu community in his song titled โRiua ni Twoteteโ (loosely translated โthe sun has burnt usโ) to listen to his advice in the song or else, โthey should wait for the hyenas that would eat themโ. Should we say the same to President William Ruto? Here is the shocker!There is a high possibility of Raila Odinga ditching Ruto in 2027 for two reasons. First, as long as Raila is breathing, he will always be on the ballot.
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1 month ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye
A Kikuyu musician, the late Makibi James, advised the Kikuyu community in his song titled โRiua ni Twoteteโ (loosely translated โthe sun has burnt usโ) to listen to his advice in the song or else, โthey should wait for the hyenas that would eat themโ. Should we say the same to President William Ruto? Here is the shocker!There is a high possibility of Raila Odinga ditching Ruto in 2027 for two reasons. First, as long as Raila is breathing, he will always be on the ballot.
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2 months ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye
Todayโs most significant question is what Raila Odingaโs loss as AU chair portends for Kenyan politics. President Ruto told African leaders and the world that Railaโs loss was a โmissed opportunity for Africa.โ But how will this shape the political landscape moving forward? If I were an African president voting for the African Union Commission (EUC) chairperson in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2025, I would not have voted for Raila Odinga too.
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2 months ago |
standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye
Todayโs most significant question is what Raila Odingaโs loss as AU chair portends for Kenyan politics. President Ruto told African leaders and the world that Railaโs loss was a โmissed opportunity for Africa.โ But how will this shape the political landscape moving forward? If I were an African president voting for the African Union Commission (EUC) chairperson in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2025, I would not have voted for Raila Odinga too.
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"By welcoming Dr Ruto, the people of Mount Kenya region have demonstrated exemplary behaviour for a maturing democracy, standing against the tide of those who advocate for violent or divisive approaches to political conflict." -Political Chessboard of April 4, 2025 on the https://t.co/hF4l9xUGz8

"When William Ruto campaigned for the presidency in 2022, he intertwined religion and politics, drawing heavily on his Pentecostal Christian faith. Inspired by his mentor, President Daniel arap Moi, Dr Ruto has consistently embraced religious values throughout his political https://t.co/1OWfh6tZAp

"Albert Einstein once said: "No problem can be solved from the same level of consciousness that created it". So, we ask ourselves: Does Raila Odinga's consciousness still hold hope in solving Kenyaโs leadership problems?" -Political Chessboard of March 14, 2025 on the Standard https://t.co/anb3ydidNy