The War that Kenyans Must Fight

We must not visualize a future united Kenya if we don't come to the realization that the typical poor Kenyan, whether Luo, Kikuyu, Luhya or Mijikenda shares 99.9% of the day to day difficulties facing ordinary people. You who live in a one room shanty in Mathare, Kibera,...

By: Sheriff Mako On Saturday, January 10, 2015

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How to spot a good woman

Apparently, discussions about the things to look for in a woman as old as marriage itself but with changing times – equal opportunities, feminism and all – the traditional qualities of good women have largely changed. So how do you spot a good woman in the 21st century?...

By: Sheriff Mako On Friday, January 09, 2015

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Did Paul Kobia Kill Fidel Odinga?

News doing rounds in social media circles allege that Paul Kobia, a controversial city businessman who was named in the UN report on the DRC gold smuggling syndicate and who was  last September involved in gun drama with bodyguards of the Former Premier Raila Odinga, is behind the...

By: Sheriff Mako On Thursday, January 08, 2015

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The National Assembly: Once Again a Myopic Rubberstamp Authority

By Nyona Matende -- Opinionated  There is no doubt that President Uhuru Kenyatta, and his deputy William Ruto, are admired for their charismatic style and expansive worldviews, which are indeed considered to be essential for good leadership. However, such admiration is fast fading as the government they head...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, January 06, 2015

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3 People Confirmed Dead, 40 Rescued, one Row almost cleared in Huruma Building Collapse

A survivor being transferred to an Ambulance As of now, up to 40 people have been rescued so far, 3 confirmed dead, including a woman and one day old infant. According witness accounts, the building came down at 8pm, Sunday. It is said that huge cracks begun to...

By: Sheriff Mako On Monday, January 05, 2015

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2 Dead, 40 Rescued, Dozens still trapped in Huruma building Collapse.

BREAKING NEWS: News just coming in indicates that a 7 storey building has collapsed in Huruma’s Casanova area, Nairobi. The residential building was still under construction and 5 floors had already been occupied.  The building collapsed at around 7pm, Sunday night, at time when most residents were at home. ...

By: Sheriff Mako On Sunday, January 04, 2015

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Plan Crash Lands at JKIA, No one is hurt

Kenya News --- A Fokker 50, arriving at the Nairobi’s Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) was forced to crash-land after its landing gear failed to drop. The plane was arriving from Wajir, Northern Kenya, with 6 passengers. No one was injured in the late morning incident. The runway...

By: Sheriff Mako On Sunday, January 04, 2015

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Raila Odinga’s Son, Fidel Odinga, has passed on

Fidel Odinga, Wife and Son. Photo: Elvis Ogina BREAKING NEWS--- Kenya is in shock following the devastating news that Fidel Odinga has died. Fidel was the eldest son of Kenya’s former Prime Minister and leader of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), Raila Odinga. Fidel Odinga was found dead...

By: Sheriff Mako On Sunday, January 04, 2015

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Tweets that Defined the Outcome of KOT Vs. South Africa Twitter War

Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) Kenyans on Twitter (KOT) are an emerging voice and defender of the interests of Kenya. In June 2012, CNN warned surfers to be aware of KOT, terming it “an influential and vocal group on Twitter, using common hashtag and blazing keyboards to ensure their...

By: Sheriff Mako On Monday, December 29, 2014

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Heavy Police Presence as Chaos Break out in Parliament due to Security Bill

Police patrol outside parliament. Photo: Nation Media  Kenya News -- Hundreds of police officers were deployed outside parliament and nearby streets following fears that protests could occur in a bid to stop the debate on the controversial security bill. The intimidating police officers in full riot gear were...

By: Sheriff Mako On Thursday, December 18, 2014

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Dozens trapped in a collapsed four-storey building in Kaloleni, Nairobi

Kenya News -- A four-story residential building has collapsed in Kaloleni, along Jogoo Road in Nairobi. Dozens are believed to be trapped under the rubble as the building allegedly housed more than 30 families. The building is reported to have collapsed at 3am, Wednseday morning while most of...

By: Sheriff Mako On Wednesday, December 17, 2014

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Stunning Pictures of the Kenyan Rift Valley

Kenya Tourism -- There is no doubt that Kenya is unbelievably beautiful. This point was proved beyond reasonable doubt in the previous article, Why I will tour Rusinga Island this Christmas. However, for the usual doubting Thomases, here is further proof. These beautiful pictures were taken at Kerio...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, December 16, 2014

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The Oil exploration tempo in Kenya to remain largely unchanged in 2015

Kenya News -- While the news of falling oil prices has been bad enough for Nairobi and a host of international companies spearheading exploration activities in the country, there are signs that this will not have significant impact of the pace of oil search in the country.  This...

By: Sheriff Mako On Tuesday, December 16, 2014

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Will falling Oil Prices diminish the economic mood in Kenya and Uganda?

Oil Exploration Blocks: Government of Kenya Kenya News -- A thoroughly done article appearing on wsj.com “Fall in Oil Prices Threatens Africa’s Economic Growth” seems to suggest that the plummeting oil prices are detrimental to Africa’s economic progress.  The article done by three authors based in Abuja, Johannesburg,...

By: Sheriff Mako On Sunday, December 14, 2014

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Kenya and Ghana Sign bilateral trade agreements

Kenyan and Ghanaian Delegations at Statehouse, Nairobi Africa News -- Kenya and Ghana Sign bilateral trade agreements Ghanaian president, John Dramani Mahama, who has been in Kenya for two days now was hosted by his Kenyan counterpart, Uhuru Kenyatta at statehouse Nairobi. The two heads of state chaired...

By: Sheriff Mako On Saturday, December 13, 2014

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Civil Society Activists abandons Donkeys in Nairobi CBD

Kenya News -- There was drama today when activists abandoned more than 20 donkeys in the streets of Nairobi. The driver of the lorry that brought the animals said he was hired to transport the animals to the city center. According to him, when they got to the...

By: Sheriff Mako On Thursday, December 11, 2014

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Exposed: A Chinese Cybercrime Racket in Nairobi

One of the Houses (Photo credit: Daily Nation) Kenya News -- Up to 77 Chinese nationals were arrested in Nairobi for allegedly operating a covert illegal cyber-command center. This involved three houses within a radius of 1km in the posh Runda area of Nairobi. In one of the...

By: Sheriff Mako On Sunday, December 07, 2014

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What Victor Wanyama can accomplish with his £30, 000 a Week Salary

Victor Wanyama Kenya Sports -- Victor Wanyama is a footballer who hails from Kenya and currently plays for Southampton (The Saints). This 23 year-old victor earns £30, 000 or Kshs 4.3 Million a week. If you are working for 60K a month then I think it will take...

By: Sheriff Mako On Saturday, December 06, 2014

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BREAKING: ICC’s Bensouda Withdraws Charges against President Uhuru Kenyatta

Left:President Uhuru Kenyatta Right: Fatou Bensouda Kenya News -- The ICC has withdrawn charges against President Uhuru Kenyatta.  The case was withdrawn because the prosecution lacked enough evidence to sustain a crimes against humanity case against the president.  This is what the prosecutor said. In light of the...

By: Sheriff Mako On Friday, December 05, 2014

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The horrifying Tale of a family’s tragic end

Late Paul Magu and Lydia Wangui The tragedy of the Magus unfolds like a horror movie straight from Hollywood. The family of five, Paul Magu, 35, Lydia Wangui 30, and their children (Allen, 9, Ryan, 8, and Tiffany, 5) disappeared from their home in Muthaiga Pipeline Estate, Nairobi...

By: Sheriff Mako On Thursday, December 04, 2014

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