Politics

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 alliances, however, have been politically impotent. Take, for instance, the G7 Alliance; a political coalition formed around 2010-2011 by a group of influential leaders opposed to then-Prime Minister Raila Odinga ahead of the 2013 General Election. Or consider the One...

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 of "gambling with World War III," abruptly derailing the planned agreement. Trump’s warning carries weight. Since the conflict began, relentless military involvement by major global powers has heightened tensions. Russia, motivated by realist concerns to protect its national security, has...
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Kenya’s Sudan Misstep: Ruto’s Risky Bet on RSF Threatens a Legacy of Neutrality

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 Raila’s AUC Campaign

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 the AUC Seat

As the Rt. Hon. Raila Odinga of Kenya and other contenders for the chairperson of the African Union Commission approach the home stretch of...

U.S. Freezes Funding for Kenya-Led Haiti Security Mission

In a significant development that has sent ripples through international aid and security circles, the United States has frozen its financial contributions to a...

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Faces Cold Reception in Mathioya Amid MP Mugo’s Grassroots Influence

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua received an unexpectedly cold welcome today during a stopover in Mathioya, the hometown of Mathioya MP Edwin Mugo, following...

“We Are Not Flower Girls” – Cabinet Secretaries Fight Back Gachagua’s Claims

Two cabinet secretaries yesterday launched scathing attacks against former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua over his remarks that President William Ruto was an aristocratic leader...

The Eastern DRC Conflict So Far.

The Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) is experiencing severe conflict, particularly in its eastern regions. Here are the key points based on recent...

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...

Engineering Board Orders Withdrawal of Oscar Sudi’s Honorary Doctorate Degree

The Engineering Board of Kenya (EBK) has directed Northwestern Christian University-Kenya to immediately recall Kapseret Member of Parliament Oscar Sudi’s Honorary Doctorate Degree. The institution...

US, Turkey and Israel Courting Trouble in Syrian Leadership Succession

How the US, Turkey and Israel are propping up a senior al-Qaeda who still has a bounty on his head to lead Syria still...

Ruto’s BFF and American Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman Call it Quits

US Ambassador to Kenya Meg Whitman resigned on Wednesday, coming a week after the stunning return of Donald Trump to the White House, and...

Cohesion Team Puts a KES 500,000 Fine On KAA Managing Director Over Failure to Honour Summons

A Committee of the National Assembly has fined the Kenya Airports Authority Managing Director, Mr Henry Ogoye, Shs. 500,000 for skipping an accountability meeting. The...