Top long reads of 2020 from 'Nation'
Lake Victoria. World’s second largest freshwater lake is threatened by uncontrolled flow of pollutants.
Our ten favourite long pieces from 2020.
In leaked texts, senior executives ask staff to post hourly updates on admissions and money made.
If SportPesa were a puppet, Nikolov would be its master; the man behind the velvety curtains, the unseen hand pulling the strings, directing the orchestra.
How Nairobi sank into filth - Bernard Mwinzi and Collins Omulo
There is a thin line between hope and despair, and Nairobi has straddled that line for decades as cartels robbed it dry.
The problem with Kagwe’s speeches - Bernard Mwinzi and Verah Okeyo
We subjected Mr Kagwe’s 130 speeches to a qualitative computer analysis and a logical and lexical inspection of them by a panel of linguists.
Rotting from the deep: The tragedy that is Lake Victoria - Paul Wafula
World’s second largest freshwater lake threatened by uncontrolled flow of pollutants.
How Urithi members paid millions for air - Paul Wafula and Peter Mburu
The housing outfit offered them rent and homes in deals they couldn’t just resist.
How the Spanish flu spread in Kenya and lessons we can learn - Kamau Ngotho
The case of a Kenyan town where caution about a pandemic was thrown to the wind.
Purge in Jubilee mirrors plot against Tom Mboya in 1968 - Odhiambo Levin Opiyo
An outfit dubbed “Gatundu Group” schemed for Mboya’s downfall, starting by kicking out his allies from key positions in parliament.
Fugitive was arrested last year, marking a potential end to a pursuit championed by conservationists.
False wins, court cases and the thin veil of charity: How betting firms took Kenyans for a ride - Paul Wafula
The setting up of phantom jackpots and how a well-oiled gambling mafia almost took over the country.
