Political

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 isolated case of foreign job recruitment has developed into a complex issue involving diplomacy and national security. In February, the National Intelligence Service (NIS) released […]...

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 ...

23 Jan 2026

From Kampala to Dar to Nairobi: East Africa’s New Election Playbook

Uganda’s recent election was not just a political contest; it was a demonstration of a regional playbook for managing outcomes in the digital age. Across East Africa (EA), elections are increasingl...

16 Jan 2026

Kenya Survives Trump’s Bans, But for How Long?

Kenya is the only East African Country (EAC) where citizens can obtain long-term immigration visas to the United States starting January 21, 2026. This is after the U.S. President Donald Trump adminis...

19 Dec 2025

The Year That Was: Events That Defined Kenya’s Political Landscape in 2025

Kenyan politics in 2025 have been far from ordinary, with the Gen Z-driven protests that rattled the state, Cabinet reshuffle, political alliances, and even the death of opposition icon Raila Odinga, ...

12 Dec 2025

IEBC and Security Agencies Blamed as KNCHR Reports Human Rights Breaches During the By-elections

The recently held by-elections have come under sharp criticism from the Kenya National Commission on Human Rights (KNCHR), which accuses the process of lacking transparency. The Commission says the po...

5 Dec 2025

Kenya Secures Major U.S. Debt-for-Food Deal as Trump Administration Reviews Ties with Tanzania

The United States (U.S.) International Finance Corporation has agreed to proceed with a USD1.6 billion (KSh 207.04 billion) debt-for-food security swap with Kenya to replace costly debt with lower-cos...

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