Veteran pro-democracy activist Wafula Buke has raised important concerns about the government's compensation framework for victims of recent anti-government protests. He argues that the proposed compensation amounts for families of those who lost their lives fall short, especially when compared to court awards given to survivors of torture during the
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Makau Mutua Questions Orengo’s Loyalty to Raila
Makau Mutua, an advisor to President William Ruto, recently expressed doubts about Siaya Governor James Orengo’s loyalty to the late former Prime Minister Raila Odinga. He reflected on the factors that led to the Azimio la Umoja-One Kenya Coalition's defeat in the 2022 General Election.During a local television interview on
Makau Mutua Slams Gachagua Over Somali Community Remarks
President William Ruto’s senior advisor on Constitutional Affairs, Makau Mutua, has strongly criticized former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua. He cautioned the public against taking Gachagua seriously following his recent advocacy for the Somali community, labeling it a disingenuous display.In a post on his official X account on Saturday, February 7,
Makau Mutua: Shut Abusive Foreign-Run Businesses
According to Senior Presidential Advisor Makau Mutua, shutting down exploitative foreign-run businesses in Kenya is the only way to stop racism.These remarks from Mutua are in response to a recent incident in Eldoret, where a Chinese citizen was filmed attacking a Kenyan employee at a factory.In a post on X
Raila Odinga bails out of Presidential debate
"We will not assist William Ruto's failing campaign" says Prof Mutua Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga has announced that he will not participate in the upcoming presidential debate scheduled for 27th July 2022. According to his spokesman Prof. Makau Mutua, the Azimio coalition will instead hold a town hall at