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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...
8 May 2026
“Chapa Mikwaju” Threats Stir Alarm as Gen Z Protests Test Democratic Tolerance
The amorphous, cross-ethnic Gen Z protests, rooted in shared generational frustrations over economic precarity, corruption, and political exclusion, are reshaping Kenya’s political trajectory. In ad...
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. ...
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