Political

The Elusive Opposition Candidate

The United Opposition is facing internal divisions over the process for selecting and announcing its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Co-principals Justin Muturi and Martha Karua have publicly expressed reservations about the approach. The leaders have openly disagreed on how and when their flagbearer should be chosen, with Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua proposing […]...

Mass Defections Signal Early Realignment Ahead of the 2027 Elections

Kenya’s political landscape is entering another period of realignment as an increasing number of elected leaders abandon their parties in favour of formations they believe offer stronger prospec...

3 Jul 2026

36 Years On: Saba Saba and Kenya’s Continued Struggle for Accountability 

Thirty-six years ago, on July 7, one of the most significant acts of political resistance in Kenya’s history was born. “Saba Saba Day”. On this day in 1990, demonstrators took to the streets ...

26 Jun 2026

How Should Political Power Engage with Critical Media?

President William Ruto’s recent criticism of Standard Group on X has reignited debate about the relationship between political power and the media in Kenya. While unease between presidents and the m...

19 Jun 2026

Kenya’s G7 Debut: A Voice for Africa as Western Powers Compete for the Continent

Kenya’s participation at the G7 Summit in France highlighted the delicate balance between international opportunity and domestic political risk, particularly as its presence came under the spotlight...

19 Jun 2026

Beyond Representation: Kenya’s Key Takeaway from the G7 Summit

Kenya made history this week by participating in the G7 Summit for the first time, joining discussions traditionally reserved for the world’s largest advanced economies. For President William ...

5 Jun 2026

Geopolitical Differences Take a Backseat during President Ruto’s State Visit to South Africa

Kenya and South Africa often describe each other as strategic partners, champions of the continent’s integration, and allies. The two countries are also regarded as gateways to their respective regi...

15 May 2026

Faith in Democracy is Strong, but Trust in Political Parties is Weakening

Kenya has established itself as a political powerhouse in the region since the introduction of the multiparty system in 1992. This is in addition to the 2010 Constitution that further entrenched...

8 May 2026

“Chapa Mikwaju” Threats Stir Alarm as Gen Z Protests Test Democratic Tolerance

The amorphous, cross-ethnic Gen Z protests, rooted in shared generational frustrations over economic precarity, corruption, and political exclusion, are reshaping Kenya’s political trajectory. In ad...

28 Apr 2026

The Coalition That Hasn’t Started, And Is Already in Trouble

The political theatrics between the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) and President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) this past week have been revealing. Beyond the headlines, the f...

24 Apr 2026

Parliamentary Round-Ups

The National Assembly Tuesday, 21st April 2026 Motions: Seventh Report on the Audited Accounts of Various State Corporations for the Financial Years 2018/2019 to 2020/2021. Inquiry Into the P...

10 Apr 2026

When Private Matters Become Public Battles in Kenyan Politics

In Kenyan politics, the boundary between private life and public office is often fragile. In most cases, you find personal matters that would ordinarily remain within families or confined circles spil...

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