Significant Political Sentiment

The Name Can Wait; The Architecture Can’t

For 10 months, Rigathi Gachagua’s position on the opposition ticket has been consistent: delay naming the candidate. In late August, before leaving for the United States, the Democracy for Citizens Party (DCP) leader said the United Opposition would settle on its presidential candidate around March or April next year, arguing that mobilisation must come first […]...

3 Oct 2026

Significant Political Sentiment: Ruto’s Coast Tour: Title Deeds, a Refinery and the Fight for Raila’s Vote

When President William Ruto began his Coast tour on 26 September, the itinerary was carefully crafted to highlight development projects and political messaging, signalling a strategic effort to reshap...

26 Sep 2026

Funding Gaps Threaten to Slow IEBC Preparations for 2027 Polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) budget shortfall risks undermining the delivery of a credible, transparent, peaceful and inclusive general election next year. The comm...

19 Sep 2026

The Nyanza Arithmetics: President Ruto Storms Nyanza as Opposition Fractures and Uhuru Repositions

President William Ruto’s aggressive push into the Nyanza region is reshaping the region’s political arithmetic, as Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leaders embrace his tour and turn once-hostile g...

11 Sep 2026

Azimio Set for Rebrand as ODM Rolls Out Month-Long Raila Tribute

United Opposition leaders under the Azimio la Umoja One Kenya coalition umbrella have moved to rebrand the outfit into a more inclusive coalition party, as the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) dedic...

6 Sep 2026

How Political Uncertainty Could Shape Kenya’s Economy Ahead of 2027 Polls

The year before a general election in Kenya is usually characterised by intense campaigning, with greater focus on political activities often unrelated to the country’s real policy challenges. ...

29 Aug 2026

Katiba@16: Democracy, Power and the Unfinished Constitutional Promise

As the country marked the 16th anniversary of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya on 27 August, Kenyans once again confronted questions about the limits of political power, democratic legitimacy, and const...

21 Aug 2026

A Nation on Edge: Political Gangs Raise Fears of Post-election Violence

Goonism has sparked growing concern as politicians hire armed gangs for as little as KSh500 per day, while poverty and ruthless political competition threaten to unleash uncontrolled violence as the c...

7 Aug 2026

President Ruto and Oburu Strategize for 2027 Polls

President William Ruto and Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party leader Oburu Oginga are rallying their political allies as they prepare for next year’s general election. Their broad-based governme...

31 Jul 2026

Beyond 2030: Kenya Must Now Chart a New Development Path

The goal of making Kenya an upper-middle-income economy by 2030 remains far from being realised. However, the shortcomings should not be interpreted as a failure of Vision 2030 but as an opportun...

24 Jul 2026

Watching the Vote: Citizens’ Vigilance Offers IEBC a Chance to Rebuild Trust

When the Ol Kalou Constituency in Nyandarua County cast its ballots in the July 16 parliamentary by-election, the exercise did not end at the polling station. Instead of returning to their daily routi...

17 Jul 2026

Road to 2027 Polls: Polarisation and the Risk of Electoral Violence

Elections are an important mechanism for the peaceful transfer of power. Yet when political competition becomes polarised, institutions are weakened, or public trust erodes, electoral processes can be...

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