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1 May 2026
Goonism: Alarm Over Escalating Political Violence
Kenya is currently witnessing a troubling resurgence in the use of organised youth groups, often called ‘goons’, that are threatening rivals, blocking roads, and violently disrupting public r...
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...
17 Apr 2026
From Middle East Conflict to Domestic Pressure: Kenya’s Export Economy Under Strain
While the country reels from the controversy surrounding the fuel scandal, the long-term effects of disruptions in the Middle East are already taking shape. Vellum Kenya’s “Not Our War, But Still ...
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...
2 Apr 2026
Niko Kadi: When a Hashtag Becomes a Political Earthquake
With the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) targeting 28.5 million voters and a Gen Z surge rewriting the electoral map, Kenya’s next election may be its most consequential yet. ...
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...
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
President Ruto: The “CEO” Rewriting Kenya’s Development Financing Agenda
Since he assumed office in September 2022, President William Ruto has portrayed himself as a relentless dealmaker. Whether attracting investors, negotiating with international lenders, or building pol...
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...
6 Feb 2026
Kalonzo Takes the Helm: Azimio’s Make-or-Break Gamble for Kenya’s 2027 Opposition
In a move that has brought excitement to Kenya’s political landscape, Wiper Patriotic Front leader Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka has been appointed as the new party leader of the Azimio la Umoja One...
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 ...
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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