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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 to demand fair elections, leading to deaths, with several injured and others arrested. On the day, reaching the Kamukunji grounds in Nairobi carried urgency, symbolising […]...
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29 May 2026
Uhuru Kenyatta and the Law: Violation or Constitutional Conflict?
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s continued presence in Kenya’s political discourse is increasingly rattling President William Ruto and his allies, underscoring his influence despite having left ...
22 May 2026
United Opposition Unity on Trial as 2027 Flagbearer Deadline Slips
The much-anticipated unveiling of a single presidential flagbearer by the United Opposition is yet to materialise months after the leaders promised to name their 2027 candidate by the end of March. La...
27 Mar 2026
The Search for “Pawa” Ahead of the 2027 General Elections
In line with its declared search for political “pawa”, the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) has resolved to begin talks to form a coalition with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Allian...
6 Mar 2026
The Battle for Kenya’s Deputy President Seat
The battle for the Deputy President (DP) seat has escalated into one of the most significant political contests ahead of the 2027 general elections. The schemers surrounding the position are not accid...
27 Feb 2026
Significant Political Sentiment: The One Candidate Gamble: Can the Opposition Hold Together for 2027?
Earlier in the week, former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr Fred Matiang’i declared himself as the Gusii region spokesperson, with the United Opposition asserting it will support a single presiden...
20 Feb 2026
ODM Wars and Kenya’s Dicey Reconfiguration of Power
For more than 30 years, Raila Odinga functioned as the undisputed gravitational centre of anti-establishment coalitions. He was an unparalleled mass mobiliser, a strategic negotiator, and an ethnic k...
13 Feb 2026
Ruto’s 2027: NYOTA as a Youth Magnet and Visibility in ‘Development Tours’
As the 2027 Kenyan general elections draw closer, President William Ruto is clearly deploying a calculated, multipronged strategy designed to shore up support across key demographics and critical swin...
29 Nov 2024
Okiya Omtatah eyes the Presidency
Busia Senator Okiya Omtatah announced his intention to run for president in 2027. Through a gazette notice, the senator announced a 10-member Presidential Exploratory Committee to assess the feasibili...
22 Nov 2024
President Ruto’s Second State of the Nation address
President Ruto made his Second State of the Nation Address in Parliament on November 21, 2024. In his speech, he highlighted some of his government’s achievements since he assumed office in 2022. Am...
18 Oct 2024
Kericho Governor Erick Mutai’s ouster thwarted on technical grounds
Kericho County Boss Erick Mutai narrowly escaped impeachment after facing numerous accusations, including gross violations of the Constitution and mismanagement of county finances. Thirty-one out of 4...
23 Jun 2024
Finger on the Pulse
Occupy Parliament Thousands of Kenyans from across the country this week joined protests against the Finance Bill 2024, demanding that the controversial tax plan be thrown out altogether. On Tuesday a...
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