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12 Sep 2025
Ruto Adviser Prof. Mutua Defends Compensation Plan as Justice, Not Charity
Prof. Makau Mutua, President William Ruto’s adviser on Constitutional Affairs, has publicly defended the government’s controversial reparation plan, describing it not as a handout but as a crucial...
29 Aug 2025
Rigathi Gachagua: Populist Challenger, Political Spoiler, or Kingmaker?
Ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has repositioned himself as a force to be reckoned with ahead of the 2027 general election. Although sidelined and politically wounded by the impeachment proce...
22 Aug 2025
Strategic Risk or Diplomatic Overreach? Kenya’s Foreign Policy at a Crossroads
As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its expiry on September 30, 2025, the Kenyan government is walking a tightrope between deepening its ties with China and a bid to secure its...
15 Aug 2025
U.S., Amnesty Slam Kenya over Human Rights Abuses
The United States government has expressed concerns about the deterioration of human rights in Kenya in response to nationwide protests. The 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices indicates th...
8 Aug 2025
Uphill Task for New IEBC Team Amid Rigging Concerns and Reform Delays
For almost two and a half years, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) operated without a chairperson or members. This led to a constitutional crisis that has left many Kenyans wi...
1 Aug 2025
Political Fallout? Ex-Ruto Ally Turns Harsh Critic of Kenya Kwanza Government
Ndindi Nyoro is becoming a thorn in the side of the Kenya Kwanza administration. At one point, 15 MPs from the Mt. Kenya region endorsed him for the 2027 running mate position, which then Deputy Presi...
18 Jul 2025
AI, Hashtags and Deepfakes: The New Arsenal in Kenya’s Political Sphere
The Kenyan political scene is experiencing sophisticated and well-coordinated disinformation campaigns that are shaping public perception and limiting civic participation. Disinformation is already in...
18 Jul 2025
Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Act: U.S. Law’s Ripple Effect on Kenya
President Donald Trump’s One Big, Beautiful Bill was passed on July 4, 2025, becoming the One Big, Beautiful Act. The law is a budget reconciliation act, a special type of legislation used to ex...
11 Jul 2025
Call for Accountability as UN Monitors Kenya Amid Deadly Anti-Government Protests
The United Nations (UN) has expressed deep concerns over the escalating anti-government protests, which have left dozens dead and many more injured in recent weeks. This is amid reports that police an...
4 Jul 2025
Legal Clouds over IEBC and Political Statements Raise Doubts over the 2027 Elections
Recent remarks by Moses Kuria, President William Ruto’s Senior Adviser to the Council of Economic Advisors, have stirred political controversy, as they are rich in meaning and might imply a dramatic...
4 Jul 2025
No Clue, No Plan, No Shame: The Police Under Scrutiny
Monday, July 7, is Saba Saba Day. A day that commemorates Kenya’s historical struggle for democracy. In 1990, politicians, activists, and citizens marched towards Kamukunji Grounds, demanding the in...
20 Jun 2025
June 25: Fears of Gang-Linked Sabotage Shadow Gen Z Planned Memorial Protests
As Kenyans brace for the upcoming June 25, 2025, protests dubbed “Gen Z Memorial March”, claims and fears that there is a sinister plot to harm those who show up have shadowed the planned protests...
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