Significant Political Sentiment

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 country heads towards next year’s general election. The country has entered a volatile political cycle in which youth unemployment and elite impunity are colliding in […]...

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...

10 Jul 2026

The Elusive Opposition Candidate

The United Opposition is facing internal divisions over the process for selecting and announcing its presidential candidate for the 2027 general election. Co-principals Justin Muturi and Marth...

3 Jul 2026

36 Years On: Saba Saba and Kenya’s Continued Struggle for Accountability 

Thirty-six years ago, on July 7, one of the most significant acts of political resistance in Kenya’s history was born. “Saba Saba Day”. On this day in 1990, demonstrators took to the streets ...

26 Jun 2026

How Should Political Power Engage with Critical Media?

President William Ruto’s recent criticism of Standard Group on X has reignited debate about the relationship between political power and the media in Kenya. While unease between presidents and the m...

12 Jun 2026

President Ruto Bets on Infrastructure with Looming 2027 Elections

Infrastructure projects were among the biggest beneficiaries of the FY 2026/27 Budget, with substantial allocations directed towards roads, railways, energy, water, and transport projects, as Presiden...

5 Jun 2026

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...

29 May 2026

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 ...

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...

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