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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...
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 ...
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...
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