Political

“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 addition, it is being exported to neighbouring countries, and the reception among those in power is not very positive. Recent remarks by Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan suggested that Kenya and […]...

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...

19 Mar 2026

Government Under Pressure Over Russia Recruitment Scandal and Citizens in Foreign War

Recent engagement between the Kenyan and Russian governments over the recruitment of Kenyans to fight in the Russia-Ukraine war has sparked widespread concern and debate. What initially appeared as an...

13 Mar 2026

When Technology Outpaces Consultation: The NTSA Instant Fines Debate

The rollout of the National Transport and Safety Authority’s (NTSA) automated instant fines system has sparked widespread debate, highlighting a critical governance issue: the lack of meaningful pub...

27 Feb 2026

Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Up: Issue No. 07 of 2026

Kenya Ruto Unveils Prison Service Welfare Reforms, Salary Hikes, and 28,000 Housing Units President William Ruto announced major welfare reforms for the Kenya Prison Service at a February ...

13 Feb 2026

Analysis of the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026

The National Assembly recently published the National Infrastructure Fund Bill, 2026 (the Bill). The Bill is sponsored by the Leader of the Majority Party, Hon. Kimani Ichung’wah, and seeks to es...

6 Feb 2026

Political and Regulatory Shifts Shaping Carbon Markets: The Case of Koko Networks

Koko Networks abruptly stopped its operations in Kenya and placed its entities under administration. This will affect hundreds of thousands of households that relied on its subsidised bioethanol cooki...

6 Feb 2026

The 2026 Parliamentary Playbook

The National Assembly and the Senate officially resume plenary sittings on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, after their long end-of-year recess. This will mark the beginning of the Fifth Session of the 13t...

23 Jan 2026

President Ruto Mobilising Grassroots Leaders & Rebuilding Alliances Ahead of 2027 Polls

President William Ruto has turned to United Democratic Alliance (UDA) grassroots leaders in a high-stakes bid to reclaim Mount Kenya, following the weakening of his grip on the vote-rich region after ...