Political Sentiment

Beyond 2030: Rising Above Politics to Deliver Vision 2060

Kenya could achieve significant political, economic and social transformation within a generation if its new long-term development blueprint is grounded in citizens’ aspirations and insulated from electoral pressures. Achieving that vision, however, will require bold and sustained reforms. These include tackling corruption at all levels of government, strengthening human capital, managing public debt and accelerating […]...

Geopolitical Differences Take a Backseat during President Ruto’s State Visit to South Africa

Kenya and South Africa often describe each other as strategic partners, champions of the continent’s integration, and allies. The two countries are also regarded as gateways to their respective regi...

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...

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...

13 Feb 2026

Power Shift in Azimio: Sifuna Ousted, Kalonzo Takes the Helm

The Orange Democratic Movement has dismissed Secretary General Edwin Sifuna amidst ongoing internal factional disputes following the death of party leader Raila Odinga. The party has appointed Deput...

2 May 2025

Geopolitics: Kenya navigates between China and the U.S. amid global trade tensions

President William Ruto recently concluded his four-day State visit to China, underscoring the strengthening of strategic and economic ties between the two countries. The State visit is seen as a pivot...

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...

2 Aug 2024

Public Participation: Why the National Assembly Should Take Public Participation Seriously

Following the Court of Appeal’s declaration of the Finance Act, 2023 as unconstitutional, the National Assembly has been accused of failing to adhere to the dictates of the Constitution on pu...

24 May 2024

Ruto’s state visit to the US highlights strengthened Kenya-US partnership and shared commitment to democracy, climate, and trade.

President Ruto is the first African leader to be invited for a state visit to the US in 15 years. President William Ruto became the sixth head of state after US President Joe Biden accorded the...

19 May 2024

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