Stories by: Michael Karanja
Bottom Dollar on Trump or Kamala? Americans Bet on Election’s Outcome
03 Nov, 2024 06:37 PM
BLUE OR RED?
In the quest to predict who sits in the Oval House and perhaps make dollars out of it, Americans have traded more than $100 million in election bets on Kalshi.
In the quest to predict who sits in the Oval House and perhaps make dollars out of it, Americans have traded more than $100 million in election bets on Kalshi.
When Will We Return to Class? Finalists Frustrated as Varsity Strike Takes Root
15 Oct, 2024 01:30 PM
UNTIL WHEN?
Students looking to conclude their studies have endured this sting the most, as each day that passes spells doom for them.
Students looking to conclude their studies have endured this sting the most, as each day that passes spells doom for them.
Wakurungenzi! Uniting History and Fascinating Storytelling on a Shared Stage
13 Oct, 2024 09:00 AM
WAKURUGENZI!!!
Mutua has created an impressive fanbase of Wakurugenzi (directors), spreading across Kenya, East Africa, and the larger diaspora
Mutua has created an impressive fanbase of Wakurugenzi (directors), spreading across Kenya, East Africa, and the larger diaspora
DP Gachagua Hails the Fourth Estate Amid Impeachment Storm
08 Oct, 2024 11:55 AM
A TENDER GACHAGUA
The outplayed efforts of media to inform and educate have caught the DP’s eye and consequently printed a smile on his face, despite the furrowing brow amidst his impeachment motion.
The outplayed efforts of media to inform and educate have caught the DP’s eye and consequently printed a smile on his face, despite the furrowing brow amidst his impeachment motion.
From Streets to Lecture Halls: Varsity Dons Bow to Dialogue
28 Sep, 2024 04:00 PM
BACK TO CLASS!
Barely a day after the start of dialogue, the CS confirmed that all parties have met at common ground. Dr. Alfred has confirmed that the unions have called off the strike, having nodded to their demands.
Barely a day after the start of dialogue, the CS confirmed that all parties have met at common ground. Dr. Alfred has confirmed that the unions have called off the strike, having nodded to their demands.
eSwatini: The Tiny Isolated Country, But Why the Preserved Trust?
02 Sep, 2024 02:30 AM
SMALL, BIG STANDARDS
This land of solitude has been aware of its economic impairment and has tried to stay afloat as its currency (Swazi lilangeni) is pegged to the South African rand.
This land of solitude has been aware of its economic impairment and has tried to stay afloat as its currency (Swazi lilangeni) is pegged to the South African rand.
Raila Garners Support From Congo’s Kinshasa and Brazzaville for the AUC Chairmanship
19 Aug, 2024 12:22 PM
GO! RAILA
Since charity begins at home, the former Prime Minister holds President Ruto’s blessing to succeed the incumbent Chairperson, Moussa Faki, ahead of February 2025 poll.
Since charity begins at home, the former Prime Minister holds President Ruto’s blessing to succeed the incumbent Chairperson, Moussa Faki, ahead of February 2025 poll.
Looking for a Workplace where your Pup is Welcome Too? Apply at Google
06 Aug, 2024 03:00 PM
A FLUFFY AFFAIR
Yoshka’s light burned even brighter since he eventually secured a job interviewing new applicants and later moved on to part-time consultation.
Yoshka’s light burned even brighter since he eventually secured a job interviewing new applicants and later moved on to part-time consultation.
It’s International Friendship Day! Laud your Friends and Make One More Today
30 Jul, 2024 03:25 PM
PALS IN A POD
Weaving a fun fabric of rapport on this significant day can involve the “simplest” deeds, like calling your friends, checking up on them, or even buying them something “nice.”
Weaving a fun fabric of rapport on this significant day can involve the “simplest” deeds, like calling your friends, checking up on them, or even buying them something “nice.”
Kenyans Weigh Their Thoughts Against Senator Omtatah’s, on the Mining Scale
29 Jul, 2024 01:30 PM
RICH, BUT POOR
According to the Kenya Chamber of Mines, the senator's views are credible, as Kenya hosts a variety of mineral deposits, mines, and exploitation projects.
According to the Kenya Chamber of Mines, the senator's views are credible, as Kenya hosts a variety of mineral deposits, mines, and exploitation projects.
NGEC Gives President Ruto’s CS Nominations a Thorough Once-over
26 Jul, 2024 01:30 PM
INCH-PERFECT?
Following its mandate to promote and ensure the equality and non-discrimination of all persons, the Commission has expressed concern with the representation of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), including women, people with disabilities (PWD), youths, and ma
Following its mandate to promote and ensure the equality and non-discrimination of all persons, the Commission has expressed concern with the representation of Special Interest Groups (SIGs), including women, people with disabilities (PWD), youths, and ma
Senator Sifuna: The Four CS Nominees are not Penned in ODM’s Handwriting
25 Jul, 2024 12:28 PM
POLITICAL CRINKUM-CRANKUM
ODM’s Secretary General, Sen. Edwin Sifuna, has trashed the claims that these four individuals have the party’s blessings in their new jobs as Cabinet Secretaries for the Kenya Kwanza Government.
ODM’s Secretary General, Sen. Edwin Sifuna, has trashed the claims that these four individuals have the party’s blessings in their new jobs as Cabinet Secretaries for the Kenya Kwanza Government.
Remember those Friends you made at Grandma’s House? Celebrate them Today
24 Jul, 2024 01:08 PM
HOLLA! CUZ
These ready-made friends may be far away, but they are just one phone call away. So, pick up the phone and tell them how much they mean to you, on this National Cousins Day.
These ready-made friends may be far away, but they are just one phone call away. So, pick up the phone and tell them how much they mean to you, on this National Cousins Day.
Rema Awes but Melts the Hearts of Fans with His Sophomore Album
22 Jul, 2024 07:00 PM
ANOTHER BANGER!
He has drifted from his Nigerian Rn’B (lover-boy) blend to an entirely new genre commanding a brand new set of beat
He has drifted from his Nigerian Rn’B (lover-boy) blend to an entirely new genre commanding a brand new set of beat
Ruto Takes a Page from Kibaki’s 2005 Playbook, But What Did He Miss?
22 Jul, 2024 12:59 PM
ALIKE BUT UNLIKE
The bureaucratic events of July 11, 2024, closely mirror those of November 23, 2005, when the Head of State lost confidence in his Cabinet and sent them packing.
The bureaucratic events of July 11, 2024, closely mirror those of November 23, 2005, when the Head of State lost confidence in his Cabinet and sent them packing.
U.S Embassy Pens a Peace Note to Kenyans and the Police Force
19 Jul, 2024 12:00 PM
A TRUCE MISSIVE
It additionally mentioned the competence of our democratic system, alluding to its role as a bridge between leaders and the populace.
It additionally mentioned the competence of our democratic system, alluding to its role as a bridge between leaders and the populace.
Emojis: Letting Our Souls Speak Without Uttering a Single Word
18 Jul, 2024 12:41 PM
NO WORDS
Ever tried to convey an idea using words, but you couldn’t? That’s definitely two decades back before Google petitioned the Unicode Consortium to improve text standards by enabling computers to recognize emojis. It’s easier to voice your sentiments now, r
Ever tried to convey an idea using words, but you couldn’t? That’s definitely two decades back before Google petitioned the Unicode Consortium to improve text standards by enabling computers to recognize emojis. It’s easier to voice your sentiments now, r
President Ruto Points the Finger at Ford Foundation, But Why?
16 Jul, 2024 02:30 PM
FRIEND? FOE?
The President’s accusation, however, falls against every virtue Ford Foundation advocates for, leaving the question, why would they engage in demolishing that which they have augmented for over eight decades now?
The President’s accusation, however, falls against every virtue Ford Foundation advocates for, leaving the question, why would they engage in demolishing that which they have augmented for over eight decades now?
Is History, His Story? Could Ruto be Adopting the Moi-Rule Manual?
15 Jul, 2024 05:01 PM
COPY PASTING?
Having interacted with the former President on many occasions, it is only natural to affirm that President Ruto could be using Moi’s ways as references to run his Administration.
Having interacted with the former President on many occasions, it is only natural to affirm that President Ruto could be using Moi’s ways as references to run his Administration.
Mudavadi, The Bouyed Secretary Amid a Sunk Cabinet, Speaks
13 Jul, 2024 02:36 PM
WHITE SHEEP
He continued to soothe the hearts of the cosmopolitans, reiterating the President’s declaration that all Government operations with the inclusion of diplomatic processes, will continue uninterrupted under the guidance of Principal Secretaries.
He continued to soothe the hearts of the cosmopolitans, reiterating the President’s declaration that all Government operations with the inclusion of diplomatic processes, will continue uninterrupted under the guidance of Principal Secretaries.