The Kenyan entertainment industry and its myriad admirers are draped in a cloak of sorrow as we mourn the loss of Charles Ouda, a luminary whose light was extinguished far too soon at the tender age of 38, on the night of February 3, 2024. Known affectionately to many as Charlie, his departure from this world comes as a profound shock, especially following the joyous announcement of his engagement to Ciru Muriuki, a former BBC Africa presenter, just six months prior. This tragic news was shared with a heavy heart…
Day: February 4, 2024
Political Heresy: The Ruto-Raila Handshake That Could Unravel Azimio’s Struggle and Sacrifice
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi recently floated the tantalizing prospect of reconciliation between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga, igniting a storm of speculation across Kenya’s fraught political terrain. Speaking in Kakamega County, Mudavadi, seemingly on a cryptic mission in Bondo—Odinga’s bastion—on Ruto’s behalf, implored Kenya Kwanza supporters to brace for unforeseen political winds that could sweep through Bondo, hinting at alliances that might defy the current political logic. However, the whispers of this potential détente are met with a caustic skepticism, especially among the Azimio faithful. A…