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9 Oct 2025

Power Play in the United Opposition: Gachagua’s Grassroots Push Vs Matiang’i’s Silent Strategy

Two of the leading opposition figures, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and former Interior Cabinet Secretary Dr. Fred Matiang’i, are competing for dominance, which risks undermining the vis...

3 Oct 2025

Your Vote Counts: Calls Grow for Youth to Reclaim the Ballot

Kenya’s youth are reshaping political participation. Digital activism, exemplified by Gen Z’s leaderless movements, has prompted national debates on issues such as economic justice and corruption....

26 Sep 2025

The Unfolding Test of Raila’s Political Relevance

Raila Odinga’s political brand, long recognised as the face of the opposition, is now at a crossroads. Odinga’s future role remains uncertain and unclear, with Kenyans remaining sharply divided ov...

19 Sep 2025

2027 Outlook: Public Confidence Wanes Amid Economic and Rights Challenges

The majority of Kenyans feel that the country is moving in the wrong direction. The latest opinion poll released by Trends and Insights For Africa (TIFA) shows a declining optimism about the countryâ€...

12 Sep 2025

Ruto Adviser Prof. Mutua Defends Compensation Plan as Justice, Not Charity

Prof. Makau Mutua, President William Ruto’s adviser on Constitutional Affairs, has publicly defended the government’s controversial reparation plan, describing it not as a handout but as a crucial...

29 Aug 2025

Rigathi Gachagua: Populist Challenger, Political Spoiler, or Kingmaker?

Ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has repositioned himself as a force to be reckoned with ahead of the 2027 general election. Although sidelined and politically wounded by the impeachment proce...

22 Aug 2025

Strategic Risk or Diplomatic Overreach? Kenya’s Foreign Policy at a Crossroads

As the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) approaches its expiry on September 30, 2025, the Kenyan government is walking a tightrope between deepening its ties with China and a bid to secure its...

15 Aug 2025

U.S., Amnesty Slam Kenya over Human Rights Abuses

The United States government has expressed concerns about the deterioration of human rights in Kenya in response to nationwide protests. The 2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices indicates th...

8 Aug 2025

Uphill Task for New IEBC Team Amid Rigging Concerns and Reform Delays

For almost two and a half years, the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) operated without a chairperson or members. This led to a constitutional crisis that has left many Kenyans wi...

1 Aug 2025

Political Fallout? Ex-Ruto Ally Turns Harsh Critic of Kenya Kwanza Government

Ndindi Nyoro is becoming a thorn in the side of the Kenya Kwanza administration. At one point, 15 MPs from the Mt. Kenya region endorsed him for the 2027 running mate position, which then Deputy Presi...

25 Jul 2025

Political Heat Rises as Moody’s Flags Mounting Debt Risks

The rise of Kenya’s debt, fuelled by fiscal deficits and a widening gap between revenue and expenditure, has become a significant political issue due to its high levels and the associated risks to t...

18 Jul 2025

AI, Hashtags and Deepfakes: The New Arsenal in Kenya’s Political Sphere

The Kenyan political scene is experiencing sophisticated and well-coordinated disinformation campaigns that are shaping public perception and limiting civic participation. Disinformation is already in...
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