Alfred Makotsi
Kenyans Should Not Entertain the Authoritarian Solidarity in East Africa
Across East Africa, a troubling tide of authoritarianism is steadily rising, with Uganda and Tanzania offering stark reminders of how fragile democracy can be....
ODM Must Master Baba’s Strategic Ambiguity or Perish
It is exactly one week after the burial of Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) now find themselves trapped in...
By-Elections Countdown: Testing Kenya’s Shifting Political Order Ahead of 2027
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...
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...
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...
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
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...
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...
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
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...
