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Standoff: Devolution under threat
“Devolution is under immense threat, being starved of resources thereby crippling counties’ ability to offer essential services to Kenyans,” Wajir County Governor and Chairperson Council of Governors (CoG), Ahmed Abdullahi. Since the inception of devolution in 2013, county governments have lamented a cash crunch, and county chiefs frequently threaten to shut down services. This year, […]...
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22 Nov 2024
Church rattles the government months after being accused of being subservient to the political class.
“The church must remain a neutral entity free from political influence to effectively serve as a space for spiritual growth and community guidance.” – Catholic Bishop Philip Anyolo The cle...
15 Nov 2024
Kenya’s Swift Political Shake-Up: Government Demonstrates Unprecedented Efficiency
In the past few weeks, the government has demonstrated an unprecedented level of efficiency in its operations, particularly evident in the swift dissemination of gazette notices. This reached a remark...
8 Nov 2024
Refrain From Overreaching The Executive: President Ruto To Judiciary
President William Ruto has urged the Judiciary to exercise restraint on national and public interest matters to prevent groups and individuals whose aim is to advance their sectarian agenda. The P...
31 Oct 2024
Significant Political Sentiment: Public Participation Exercises to be Held at The Constituency Level
Constituency offices are now set to become places for public participation exercises, creating an avenue where citizens can engage in the political processes. This will allow constituents to voice the...
25 Oct 2024
Senator Cherargei’s Bill creates anxiety about governance, representation and integrity of the electoral process
A Bill recently introduced in the Senate by Nandi County Senator Samson Cherargei aimed at amending Article 136 of the Kenyan Constitution has sparked uproar and concern among Kenyans, leading to susp...
18 Oct 2024
Rigathi Gachagua’s Impeachment: The Game of Political Chess
Politics is akin to chess. Every move is calculated and thought out. While they strive to outmanoeuvre their opponents and stay a few moves ahead, politicians must always protect their standing. When ...
4 Oct 2024
Significant Political Sentiment: The Tribulations of Being Second-in-Command in Kenya
Being Kenya’s Deputy President (DP) comes with unique challenges, from navigating political dynamics to public scrutiny and balancing personal political ambitions. The incumbent must walk a tightrop...
30 Aug 2024
Will the opposition soldier on without Raila Odinga?
Opposition leader Raila Odinga’s time in local politics is over for now, as his focus turns to his campaign for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chairperson position. Odinga has been a significant...
23 Aug 2024
The National Mission: Raila Odinga’s bid for AUC Chairmanship
The government will officially unveil Raila Odinga as Kenya’s candidate for the chairmanship of the African Union Commission (AUC) on Tuesday next week. President William Ruto will give a road map f...
16 Aug 2024
President Ruto reverts to familiar strategy to win support
President William Ruto has gone back to a familiar strategy to regain support following Gen Z’s recent protests. The President, an astute political player, is now making pledges and offering goo...
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