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By-Elections Countdown: Testing Kenya’s Shifting Political Order Ahead of 2027

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The upcoming constituency by-elections in Banissa, Kasipul, Magarini, Malava, and Mbeere North constituencies mark a defining political moment in a nation undergoing rapid realignment....

When MCAs Falter, Devolution Falters – Lessons from Kericho Governor’s Botched...

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Devolution, as enshrined in Kenya’s 2010 Constitution, was intended to fundamentally transform governance by bringing power closer to the people and fostering equitable development...

Tradition & Colonialism Catalyse Kenya’s Political Immaturity, But Mass Party Is...

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Kenya’s political culture, even after 62 years of independence, remains deeply premised on the Kenyan African culture and the legacy of colonial rule. What...

From the Metro-Transit to the State Capital: What Minnesotans Taught Me...

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Reflections from my Mandela Washington Fellowship Experience in Minneapolis- Minnesota Receiving an email signed by Marc Dillard, the immediate former Chargé d’Affaires at the U.S....

Why President Ruto Bears the Greatest Responsibility for Albert Ojwang’s Death

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The controversial death of Albert Ojwang has jolted the conscience of the nation and, under growing public pressure, forced key duty bearers out of...

COTU Condemns PS Hinga’s ‘False Claims’ on Housing Levy Role, Cautions...

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In a fiery press statement dated 6 June 2025, the Central Organisation of Trade Unions, Kenya (COTU-K) lashed out at the Principal Secretary for...

Ngũgĩ Wa Thiong’o Died Unhonoured: A National Disgrace That Demands More...

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A heartfelt Facebook post by Wanjiku wa Ngũgĩ, daughter of the late literary icon Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o, stirred a wave of reflection. As a...

Why East Africa’s Authoritarian Pandemic and Troubled Past Should Alarm Kenyans

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The recent deportation of Kenyan political leaders by Tanzanian authorities jolted me into confronting a troubling reality: a wave of state-sponsored repression is steadily...

Matiang’i Rising: The Rebirth of Simeon Nyachae’s Gusii Power Legacy

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The name Dr. Fred Matiang’i first entered the national consciousness when former President Uhuru Kenyatta and his then Deputy, William Ruto clad in matching...

Hope for a “New South Sudan” But Not with Patronage Politics

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Hope for a “New South Sudan” But Not with Patronage Politics Last week, I had the privilege of attending an international political exchange program, Raising...
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