Why Kenyans' search for perfect president will be elusive for long

Voting patterns reflect ethnic loyalty or financial influence rather than ideology or integrity, a culture that undermines democratic accountability and reinforces a cycle of disappointment.

By 1 month ago

Runoff election between Ruto and ODM leader likely in 2027

Personal ambition and pride among presidential hopefuls will prevent the emergence of a unified opposition candidate.

By 1 month ago

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Why Kenya's sixth president will be chosen long before Election Day

Gubernatorial, senatorial, or parliamentary contests are accessible to all, but the presidency is guarded by forces designed to produce very specific outcomes.

By 1 month ago

Why ODM, Raila are part and parcel of Ruto's government

ODM underrates the citizens' ability to see its presence in Ruto’s broad-based government, which emerged in the aftermath of the 2024 Gen Z protests.

By 2 months ago

Why President's response to 'Ruto must go' is interesting

When Ruto responded to chants of “Ruto must go,” he didn’t merely dismiss them, he challenged his critics to match and surpass his political strategy and plan.

By 2 months ago

Ruto can't govern a generation that he refuses to understand

Unless the government urgently rethinks its approach, the protests will only grow more organised, more defiant, and more politically charged.

By 2 months ago

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If they deliver, even military leaders gain public acceptance

Those familiar with my political philosophy know that I am not a political puritan. Political puritans demand strict adherence to ideological principles, often rejecting compromise.

By 3 months ago

Why Kenyans' search for perfect president will be elusive for long

Voting patterns reflect ethnic loyalty or financial influence rather than ideology or integrity, a culture that undermines democratic accountability and reinforces a cycle of disappointment.

By 1 month ago

Runoff election between Ruto and ODM leader likely in 2027

Personal ambition and pride among presidential hopefuls will prevent the emergence of a unified opposition candidate.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Why Kenya's sixth president will be chosen long before Election Day

Gubernatorial, senatorial, or parliamentary contests are accessible to all, but the presidency is guarded by forces designed to produce very specific outcomes.

By 1 month ago

Why ODM, Raila are part and parcel of Ruto's government

ODM underrates the citizens' ability to see its presence in Ruto’s broad-based government, which emerged in the aftermath of the 2024 Gen Z protests.

By 2 months ago

Why President's response to 'Ruto must go' is interesting

When Ruto responded to chants of “Ruto must go,” he didn’t merely dismiss them, he challenged his critics to match and surpass his political strategy and plan.

By 2 months ago

Ruto can't govern a generation that he refuses to understand

Unless the government urgently rethinks its approach, the protests will only grow more organised, more defiant, and more politically charged.

By 2 months ago

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If they deliver, even military leaders gain public acceptance

Those familiar with my political philosophy know that I am not a political puritan. Political puritans demand strict adherence to ideological principles, often rejecting compromise.

By 3 months ago

Why Kenyans' search for perfect president will be elusive for long

Voting patterns reflect ethnic loyalty or financial influence rather than ideology or integrity, a culture that undermines democratic accountability and reinforces a cycle of disappointment.

By 1 month ago

Runoff election between Ruto and ODM leader likely in 2027

Personal ambition and pride among presidential hopefuls will prevent the emergence of a unified opposition candidate.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Why Kenya's sixth president will be chosen long before Election Day

Gubernatorial, senatorial, or parliamentary contests are accessible to all, but the presidency is guarded by forces designed to produce very specific outcomes.

By 1 month ago

Why ODM, Raila are part and parcel of Ruto's government

ODM underrates the citizens' ability to see its presence in Ruto’s broad-based government, which emerged in the aftermath of the 2024 Gen Z protests.

By 2 months ago

Why President's response to 'Ruto must go' is interesting

When Ruto responded to chants of “Ruto must go,” he didn’t merely dismiss them, he challenged his critics to match and surpass his political strategy and plan.

By 2 months ago

Ruto can't govern a generation that he refuses to understand

Unless the government urgently rethinks its approach, the protests will only grow more organised, more defiant, and more politically charged.

By 2 months ago

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If they deliver, even military leaders gain public acceptance

Those familiar with my political philosophy know that I am not a political puritan. Political puritans demand strict adherence to ideological principles, often rejecting compromise.

By 3 months ago

Runoff election between Ruto and ODM leader likely in 2027

Personal ambition and pride among presidential hopefuls will prevent the emergence of a unified opposition candidate.

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

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Why Kenya's sixth president will be chosen long before Election Day

Gubernatorial, senatorial, or parliamentary contests are accessible to all, but the presidency is guarded by forces designed to produce very specific outcomes.

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

Why ODM, Raila are part and parcel of Ruto's government

ODM underrates the citizens' ability to see its presence in Ruto's broad-based government, which emerged in the aftermath of the 2024 Gen Z protests.

By Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

Why President's response to 'Ruto must go' is interesting

When Ruto responded to chants of "Ruto must go," he didn't merely dismiss them, he challenged his critics to match and surpass his political strategy and plan.

By Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

Ruto can't govern a generation that he refuses to understand

Unless the government urgently rethinks its approach, the protests will only grow more organised, more defiant, and more politically charged.

By Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

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If they deliver, even military leaders gain public acceptance

Those familiar with my political philosophy know that I am not a political puritan. Political puritans demand strict adherence to ideological principles, often rejecting compromise.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

Kindiki-Ruku altercation sign of mistrust within government

Sophocles, the ancient Greek tragedian, once observed, 'Trust dies but mistrust blossoms.' His words encapsulate the destructive power of deception and that follows when trust is eroded.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

Kikuyu, Kalenjin in Rift are not amused by ex-DP's 'Xmas' talk

After the 2007-2008 post-election violence, the Kikuyu and Kalenjin leaders came together to promote peace, urging their people to focus on shared interests rather than political divisions.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

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Strategies that Ruto can use to 'rig' 2027 presidential election

In 2027, Ruto and his government will be 'audited' using the quality management systems that they have already provided.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

Migori shoe incident reflects Kenyans' growing frustration

Leadership is not just about promises but about action, accountability, and earning people's trust through meaningful change.

By Michael Ndonye 4 months ago

There's no Head of State who is without 'Farouk' and 'Itumbi'

Recently, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua decried the influence and power that Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi hold in President William Ruto's administration

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

What David Maraga should do, not do if he wants to become president

Mr Maraga stands a chance of becoming the President of this country at a time when the voting pattern has changed.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Ruto's warm reception evidence of political maturity in Mt Kenya

These sentiments were also amplified by the political campaigns that Gachagua has been conducting in the region.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Our president isn't God-chosen as God no longer picks leaders

Kenyans confuse a Christian leader and a leader chosen by God, forgetting that God is not a democrat, and he is not involved at all in electing leaders.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

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Politicians' enmity is fake; they are just playing games on voters

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, considered one of President William Ruto's staunchest allies during the 2022 elections, has now turned his guns on his former boss.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

Kenyans can no longer bank on Raila to take them to 'Canaan'

It is time for the nation to move beyond relying on Raila to deliver the 'Canaan' he has long promised-if such a place ever truly existed.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

President, Kalonzo and Raila are 'cousins' and should unite

When Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his allies' ask Raila to ditch Ruto and join them, it reflects the interconnected and often self-serving nature of political alliances.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

Ruto will be disappointed if he is banking on Raila for support

Political pundits agree that President William Ruto will likely repeat the same mistakes that his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta made in 2022-believing in Raila Odinga's glittering political career.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

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Why Raila will ditch Ruto in 2027

Political pundits agree that Ruto will likely repeat the same mistakes that his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta made in 2022-believing in Raila's glittering political career.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago