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UDA–ODM blitz shakes up the 2027 power game

Kenya’s political architecture has officially shifted. The rivalry between the “Hustler nation” and “Orange revolution”, cracked open. The tremor came from State House. National Assembly Majority Leader Kimani Ichung’wah stood tall and declared that...

Eye on 2027: Parties move in to weaken ODM and UDA influence in key regions

Western In Western, apart from UDA, the other parties to watch include DCP, DAP-K associated with Trans Nzoia Governor George Natembeya and Ford Kenya associated with National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula Luo Nyanza In Luo Nyanza, the parties...

Inside Ruto’s strategy to woo back Mt Kenya

President William Ruto has formed a team of sitting members of Parliament from Mt Kenya region, whose sole mandate is to woo close allies of ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua and have them cross over to the government’s side ahead of next year’s...

Who stands to gain, lose out from ODM implosion as 2027 nears?

The turmoil currently rocking the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) is no longer a private party matter. It has spilled into the national arena, reshaping power relations in subtle but profound ways. What began as internal friction has transformed into...

Will NYOTA excite the youth vote? Ruto’s costly political bet

From protest to power:

Does Kenya face a generational political reset, and will youthful bloc turn vocal mobilisation into momentous influence?

Deputy contender: Race to be Ruto’s running mate

The fight for President William Ruto’s running mate slot in the 2027 polls is gaining momentum as individuals and political parties eye the lucrative and influential position. Although the position being held by Deputy President Kithure Kindiki is not...

Scramble for 2027

The The political winds are shifting across Kenya, carrying the scent of an election that is still more than a year away but already feels urgent. The 2027 General Election promises to be one of the most unpredictable contests in the country’s history....

Inside Gachagua’s political sagas—and why the opposition can’t ignore him

Hustler bets backfiring: Ruto’s slide toward 2027

The road to 2027 is turning into a stormy ride for President William Ruto. The man who once charmed the nation with the ‘Hustler Nation’ narrative now faces a restless nation, angry youth and cracks inside his own house. For a leader who loves the...

Inside battle for 2027: Is it a threehorse race?

Kenya’s political ground is shaking again. In a land where bitter rivals often end up as best friends, former Cabinet Secretary Moses Kuria has tossed a grenade into the 2027 race. With the swagger of a seasoned provocateur, Kuria has declared that...

Ten pillars that will prop an opposition win in 2027

1 Handle the unity headache 2 Inspire youth 3 Economics solutions 4 Address corruption realistically 5 Money for gruelling run 6 Electoral commission must be beyond reproach 7 Change and be in charge of messaging 8 Balance regional arithmetic 9...

Kenya’s 2027 election coalitions begin to form

The New Year has barely begun, yet Kenya is already burning with political fever. For ordinary citizens, January often means hope for cheaper food, better jobs and fresh beginnings. But for the men and women in power, this date carries a heavier...

Is the NADCO report being quietly buried to protect the Orange legacy?

In the two months since the State funeral in Bondo, a profound and perhaps calculated silence has descended over Orange House. It is a silence that signals a transition, feeling less like a continuation and more like a departure. Before Raila Odinga’s...

How poverty became a political strategy—and why it won’t end after 2027

@reubenmwambingu In the shadows of the gleaming skyscrapers and gated communities within the “future Singapore” that is Kenya—at least as politically envisioned by President William Ruto— a staggering concentration of wealth remains hidden. A handful...

Kenya’s blood debt: Deaths the State never accounted for

December in Kenya arrives with a deceptive grace. The searing heat of the plains begins to soften, the gavel of Parliament falls silent, and the sharp-tongued political class retreats into a practiced, festive hum. In the villages, the air smells of...

Kenya’s money problem: Trillions on paper, nil on the ground

Kenya is drowning in a ‘conglomeration of funds’. From the Youth Enterprise Development Fund and the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) to the recently-approved Ksh5 trillion National Infrastructure Fund (NIF) and Sovereign Wealth Fund, the nation is...

Why Singapore’s justice model can’t work in Kenya

In Nairobi, muggers and conmen operate with open defiance. They no longer fear the law; they act as if they own the streets, while authorities either look away or quietly collect a portion of the loot. The situation in the port city of Mombasa is...

Will Ruto’s development gamble pay off in the 2027 polls?

Why the church’s silence on national conversation is raising questions

The relationship between the Church and the State in Kenya has become a loud national conversation. It grows louder each month as Kenyans ask whether their spiritual leaders can still guide the country with clean hands. The debate never really dies. It...

Empty baskets, hard Christmas: Food prices hit Kenyan families

Remember those days when Ksh1000 used to feel like Sh10,000 and you could fill a trolley with a variety of products? Yea right, the Kibaki era, way back in the 2000s, life seemed so simple and even a mere Ksh20 could get you a whole meal. During...

Inside the regional power struggles ahead of the 2027 election

Kenya’s political ground is rumbling as the 2027 elections inch closer, with fresh signals of power realignments shaking old certainties and exposing new cracks. Regional players once dismissed as predictable are now flexing their muscles, forcing...

Why Opposition remains weak even as citizens strain under Kenya Kwanza

Raila odinga’s death in 2025 ended an era. odm remains large, but it struggles with uncertainty. opposition numbers are too small or too divided. some Mps elected on opposition tickets support government on major votes

High taxes, rising debt, Hustler Fund drama: What really shapes Kenya’s 2027 vote?

The slow burn of economic frustration is rapidly bubbling to boiling point. Across the country, the cost of living remains stubbornly high, taxes continue to bite, and public debt continues to weigh down the nation. As 2027 draws closer, these...

Stalled State: How government normalised failure

December is when Kenyans take stock. It is the month of bills tallied, school fees recalculated, and resolutions quietly postponed. It is also the season when the state, having subjected citizens to a full year of “reforms,” pauses—apparently satisfied...

The Promise and the Paradox: Can Kenya match the Asian Tigers?

In recent days, President William Ruto has sustained the public promise to transform the country into a first-world nation by mimicking the ‘Asian Tigers’ economies like Hong Kong, Singapore, South Korea, and Taiwan. This group is known for its rapid...

Is State starving counties of devolution funds?

For many days, county governments have struggled to run. Clinics lack medicine, garbage trucks are grounded, salaries pile up, and governors are stuck in a constant state of crisis. This grinding paralysis is the direct, debilitating result of delayed...

Kenya’s 2027 Polls: Same leaders, same promises?

As the 2027 General Election edges closer, Kenya’s political stage looks eerily familiar. Voters’ lives have shifted dramatically—tougher economic realities, rising digital consciousness, and a younger population demanding relevance—yet the cast of...

What really drives this man’s political prowess?

Where does President William Ruto truly draw his power? It is a question whispered in matatus, debated in cafes, and asked in classrooms. The answer is not simple. Power in Kenya does not fall from the sky like rain. It is built slowly, brick by...