Tag: Presidential Elections

Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Up: Issue No. 34 of 2025

Kenya Panel of Experts to Oversee Compensation of Protest Victims Sworn In The committee of experts on protest victims’ compensation has been sworn in. The 18-member committee will be responsible for overseeing compensation for victims of demonstrations and protests dating back to 2017. Chaired by Prof. Makau Mutua, who is President William Ruto’s senior advisor […]...

Kenya, Trump, And The Future of US Trade Policy: What Trump’s Win Means For AGOA and STIP of US Trade Policy

The unexpected return of Donald Trump Jr. to the White House brings a fresh wave of uncertainty and anticipation for African nations, particularly Kenya, which has traditionally valued the United Stat...

8 Nov 2024

Podcast Power: How Barron Trump’s Strategy and Alternative Media Boosted Donald Trump’s 2024 Re-election Bid

At 6’9”, Barron Trump towers above most people. The 18-year-old who voted for the first time this year appears to have played a crucial role in getting his father, Donald Trump Jr., back in the Wh...

8 Nov 2024

America’s Choice

In a historic comeback, Donald Trump, twice impeached and facing 34 felony charges, has achieved victory, becoming the 47th President of the United States. This win makes him the first Head of State i...

25 Jul 2024

Finger on the pulse

President Ruto Nominates Opponents to Cabinet, Protestors Slam ‘Corrupt’ Deal Kenyan President William Ruto on Wednesday nominated four members of the main opposition party to a ...

10 Feb 2023

Agression against ODM’s 9 lawmakers speaks doom for the party

If the petition by Migori Senator Eddy Oketch goes through, the Orange Democratic Movement will start the process of expelling nine of its members who visited State House without authorisation. Removi...

3 Feb 2023

Finger on the Pulse

On Monday 30th President William Ruto said that every Kenyan is expected to pay taxes, amid a standoff with the Opposition. Korogocho MCA Absalom Odhiambo was arrested in Nairobi over his remarks duri...

27 Jan 2023

Electoral reform agenda gets back on the table

Opposition boss Raila Odinga this week began piling the pressure on President William Ruto that he hopes will culminate in a discussion at the negotiating table. His plan, according to a media report,...

16 Sep 2022

Finger on the Pulse: Post-Election Snapshot

Significant political events of the week: On Tuesday, September 13, President-elect William Ruto and his deputy Rigathi Gachagua were sworn in at Kasarani stadium. This was after the Supreme Court ver...

16 Sep 2022

At an inflection point, Raila must make a decision

Former Prime Minister and Azimio presidential candidate Raila Odinga is at a crossroads in his political career. He has to choose between leading the Opposition from outside Parliament or walking away...

2 Sep 2022

Will ICT play an increasingly important role in Kenya’s election?

The hearing of the presidential election petition this week have had the ICT systems used in the election process under the microscope and have proven that the systems are essential to achieving a cre...