Significant Political Sentiment

Ruto convenes historic summit with the judiciary to draft anti-corruption policies amidst allegations and attacks on independence

President William Ruto, on January 22, met with Chief Justice Martha Koome following recent attacks on the Judiciary by the Executive and a section of Members of Parliament (MPs), who have accused the third arm of the government of rampant corruption. The President convened a leadership meeting involving the Executive, Legislature, and Judiciary to discuss […]...

President Ruto and UAE spearhead new African clean energy initiative at COP28

President William Ruto and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) have joined forces to convene African Heads of State and other prominent personalities to accelerate Africa’s green industrialisation. S...

1 Dec 2023

NADCO fails to propose tangible ways to reduce the soaring cost of living

The National Dialogue Committee (NADCO) has failed to propose tangible ways to reduce the high cost of living. This sentiment comes after the release of the NADCO 2023 report, launched on November...

17 Nov 2023

Shift from Mungiki leadership to Amani Sasa Foundation and quest for Mt Kenya leadership: What is up Maina Njenga’s sleeve?

“Mungiki” a Kikuyu word derived from the word “Muingi” which means masses, emerged in the 1980s as a religious movement, drawing inspiration from traditional Kikuyu culture and practices. Th...

14 Nov 2023

You can run but you can’t hide: High cost of living haunts Kenya Kwanza Coalition MPs

The reality of the high cost of living which has largely been attributed to the rise in fuel prices now haunts UDA and Kenya Kwanza coalition MPs. The MPs are now demanding that the gove...

6 Nov 2023

Kenya’s debt situation: Economist Ndii sheds light on looming crisis and mitigation efforts

Seven months before the maturity of the 2024 Eurobond, Kenya’s debt situation has been likened to a “patient in an intensive care unit” where extensive efforts are being made to rest...

30 Oct 2023

Significant Political Sentiment – Kenya explores new infrastructure financing opportunities with Beijing

On Wednesday, October 18, China’s President Xi Jinping held a meeting with President William Ruto who was in China to attend the third Belt and Road Forum for International Cooperation. This was h...

19 Oct 2023

Significant Political Sentiment: As Africa remains divided on the Israel-Palestine conflict, Kenya takes a pro-Israel stance

The October 7 surprise attack on Israel by Hamas, the Sunni Islamist political and military organisation governing the Gaza Strip of the Palestinian territories, has united African leaders in condemni...

16 Oct 2023

Political Sentiment – Isaac Mwaura assumes government communication responsibilities amid outcry over CS utterances

Attempts by Cabinet Secretaries (CSs) to exercise powers beyond their mandates and make pronouncements over roles outside their ambit are common characteristics of the Kenya Kwanza administration. ...

9 Oct 2023

Leadership wrangles at Communication Authority deepen as board chair’s credentials challenged

Internal conflicts among certain board members and top managers at the Communication Authority (CA) have escalated, persisting even after the dramatic suspension of the former Director-General Ezra ...

3 Oct 2023

Disquiet simmers over Kenya’s deal with the international community to dispatch 1,000 police officers to Haiti

An offer by Kenya to dispatch police officers to Haiti to lead an international police force aimed at combating the gang violence that has wrecked the Caribbean nation has been met with mixed reaction...

25 Sep 2023

Political Sentiment: One year into power: President Ruto is making friends abroad, but ‘hustlers’ at home groan under the cost of living burden

Last year, Kenyans demonstrated a commitment to moving past the history of electoral violence. This resolve was reinforced by the postures of then-presidential candidates William Ruto and Raila Odinga...

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