Significant Political events of the week

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 office. The former President’s recent political activities and strategic endorsements have been causing discomfort within government circles, with some of President Ruto’s allies accusing him of fuelling political divisions and funding […]...

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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...

25 Sep 2023

Political Sentiment: One year into power: President Ruto is making friends abroad, but ‘hustlers’ at home groan under the cost of living burden

Last year, Kenyans demonstrated a commitment to moving past the history of electoral violence. This resolve was reinforced by the postures of then-presidential candidates William Ruto and Raila Odinga...

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