Alfred Makotsi
Matiang’i Rising: The Rebirth of Simeon Nyachae’s Gusii Power Legacy
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
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...
Mt. Kenya’s Strategic Opposition: Reaping from Power While Playing Opposition
Mt. Kenya’s Strategic Opposition: Reaping from Power While Playing Opposition
As President William Ruto continues with his “development tour” of Mt. Kenya, recent political moves...
Exploring The Perils of ‘Pre-mature’ Ruto-Raila Alliance
Kenya's politics, like politics anywhere in the world, has seen the formation of alliances that have achieved their intentions: capturing power. Some of these...
Trump is Right: No Deal Means World War 3
During a tense bilateral meeting aimed at finalising a deal to resolve the Ukraine- Russia crisis, President Donald Trump accused Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky...
Kenya’s Sudan Misstep: Ruto’s Risky Bet on RSF Threatens a Legacy...
Since gaining independence, Kenya has generally adhered to a policy of non-interference in the internal conflicts of other nations, particularly those revolving around struggles...
Power Play Goes Wrong? Why Sidelining Mzee Uhuru Kenyatta Backfired on...
On January 27th, in my article titled “Stop the “Giniwasekao” Mentality; AUC Chairperson is Too Close to Call,” I explored why the race for...
From Haiti to Sudan: Five Diplomatic Missteps That Could Cost Raila...
As the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga of Kenya and other contenders for the chairperson of the African Union Commission approach the home stretch of...
Stop the “GINIWASEKAO” Mentality; AUC Chairperson is Too Close to Call
Recently, I have seen Raila’s online lieutenants already celebrating as just as they did in 2022 at KICC.
In as much as Raila Odinga...
