Tag Archives: elections

TOO Many “Christmas-es”

Posted on October 31, 2017 by Omondis In Kenya

Based on 33 years of living in Nairobi, I have come to associate Christmas with a deserted city — no traffic on the roads, no people in the shops, offices closed and staff not showing up to work. Things basically … Continue reading →

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What DOES it mean?

Posted on October 13, 2017 by Omondis In Kenya

Kenya is in a sea of uncharted waters, and there could be a storm ahead. The current is not calm. Demonstrations are becoming more frequent and more violent. Just today while we were downtown in Nairobi, we could hear the … Continue reading →

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Unprecedented

Posted on September 3, 2017 by Omondis In Kenya

You might have heard in the news that Kenya’s recent elections in which President Uhuru Kenyatta was declared the winner have been cancelled. The Supreme Court gave a ruling that the elections were not carried out according to the Constitution, … Continue reading →

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A Normal Day

Posted on July 6, 2014 by Omondis In Kenya

Tomorrow, 7th July, will be another normal day. No right-minded Kenyan would want to get anywhere close to creating chaos. The Post-Election Violence (PEV) in 2007/08 is still too vivid and no Kenyan wants to walk that path. We are … Continue reading →

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So Close. . .

Posted on July 1, 2013 by Omondis In Kenya

Today at 3 p.m., Air Force 1 touched down at Dar es Salaam airport in Tanzania. This is President Obama’s first visit to East Africa since he became President over 5 years ago. As expected, it was Africa-style: music, dance … Continue reading →

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Kenya’s New Leadership

Posted on April 24, 2013 by Omondis In Kenya

What Kenyans are being treated to from the new occupants of State House is quite commendable. We are seeing an eloquent, youthful and dynamic pair ready to move this nation to the next level. I admire the unity displayed by … Continue reading →

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Elections, Kenya-style

Posted on March 9, 2013 by Omondis In Kenya

It felt great to cast my vote on Kenya’s peaceful 2013 election day. The predictions making their rounds were that this would be a day to stay out of the public arena. Not so! Kenyans, I included, were ready to … Continue reading →

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New and Improved?

Posted on February 26, 2013 by Omondis In Kenya

Pre-script: Kenya’s High Court approved the ICC-bound candidates to run in the March 4 elections. We trust for fair elections and peace in the land! Some people thrive in change. They like to stay up-to-date with the newest version of … Continue reading →

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Elephant in the House

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Omondis In Kenya

Kenya is moving towards the March 4th 2013 elections. Until Monday night when we had the first-ever Presidential debate, tensions seemed to be building up. However, something happened during the debate that apparently eased major pressures all over the country. … Continue reading →

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“I Never Knew You”

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Omondis In Kenya

Pre-script: (Your blog will play in 10 . 9 . 8 …) The ruling on Candidates in Court will be delivered next Friday. That is one day after the ICC will publish trial dates of when the accused should appear … Continue reading →

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