Gerald Andae

Ex journalist @NationAfrica, Cornell University @ScienceAlly, Thomson Reuters @TRF, Editor BDA @Africa_newsday, MA Digital Journalism Aga Khan University.

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@paulinenjoroge Pia wewe unabebewa akili? Did @WilliamsRuto say that? You don't win in politics by propagating lies. This is a clearer manifestation of emptiness.

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https://t.co/AtMmWyz5cT @Teadirectorate

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If you’re using the US midterm as a benchmark, then you’re in for a big shock. Kenya has a unique dynamic when it comes to voting. The U.S.’s decision at the ballot box is largely informed by the ruling administration’s foreign policy, in contrast Kenya’s voters base their choice on ethnicity, region and the “generosity” of the politician.

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https://t.co/JOwjnsWkfU @COMESA_HQ

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@harrison_mumia I am not surprised. Coming from someone who worships the devil. I hear democracy does not exist in that kingdom.

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So far, you have said nothing about what you intend to do differently, other than engaging in trivialities. You are the only candidate who had a real chance of defeating Ruto, but you have squandered that opportunity. Ruto is not your average politician. To defeat him, you must convince Kenyans that you have a clear vision for the country and a better alternative to offer.
You and I come from the Mulembe nation, but I will not vote for you simply because you are Luhya. I vote based on ideals, not ethnicity. I have said before that I would rather vote for Ruto than for any other politician who cannot articulate a clear vision for Kenya. At the end of the day, it is better to stick with the devil you know than gamble on someone who has yet to convince you that they can do better.

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The mambo ni matatu solved the problems that had strained the western sugar belt for a decade. Farmers are now enjoying timely and better pay. @edwinsifuna you said you will return sugar factories to farmers when you become president. How do you fix that which is working? At times a bit of dictatorship is needed for things to move.

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@NjiruAdv @WilliamsRuto You are a typical manifestation of a nincompoop.

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This is not a crude question, it's rudimentary journalism. Kenya was refining crude in Kipevu long before oil was discovered in Uganda and Lokichar. Dangote is not a fool to start a multibillion project without auditing its viability and economic feasibility. Refining crude in Lamu, regardless of the source market, would be cheaper than importing refined oil.

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I have heard people say that @SHAKenya isn’t working, and I have also heard those with a contrary opinion. Personally, I know relatives and friends who have benefited from it.
Last week, my daughter underwent a minor surgery for tonsillitis at Mater Hospital, and SHA covered KSh150,000 of the cost. For that, I am personally grateful.
Sadly, some politicians are fighting this noble programme for their own political interests, even when some of them know that it does work, despite the challenges and hiccups that come with any new system.
It seems some have made it their mission to portray every project undertaken by President Ruto as a failure. This is politics of deceit.
You can disagree with the government or with Ruto — that is your democratic right. But disagreement should not mean spreading misinformation and expecting people to believe you.
Voters are not stupid. Those who have personally benefited from SHA will form their own opinions based on their experiences. They may not necessarily support Ruto because they like him, but they are unlikely to put their faith in leaders whose claims contradict what they have personally experienced.
I personally want to thank @WilliamsRuto for this.

@HonAdenDuale, hii ifikie @skmusyoka na @edwinsifuna.

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https://t.co/kPORNrV3pM @UN @WilliamsRuto

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https://t.co/DOdVN0UAf9 @UN @_AfricanUnion

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@davidmakali1 Hii yote ni macartel, except for Ageyo and Dan Mwangi. I worked at Nation long enough to know this.

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@Lawton_Times Sorry, the die is cast. Stop being bitter; if anything, this person shouldn't set foot in Kenya. He must be deported on arrival because of the colonial mindset that makes him think only the west should enjoy the monopoly to hold such big events. @ImmigrationDept

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Ruto’s Economic Nationalism Tests Kenya’s Ties with India, Africa | Business Day Africa ⁦@WilliamsRuto⁩ ⁦@jumuiya⁩ https://t.co/CjWFmNWkXx

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