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Will 2027 polls end political old guard era?

The 2027 general election will mark the end of an era for the old guard who have long dominated Kenya’s politics and grown to be the kingmakers, shaping the national discourse and determining who in one way or another end up in the House on the...

How Ruto’s spectacle of ‘shiny’projects masks broken promises

President William Ruto seems to show up anywhere and everywhere the government’s side glitters. Whether it is mega-infrastructure projects like the upcoming Talanta Stadium or smaller community markets, the president is there, cameras in tow, ready to...

Can an unlikely alliance redraw Kenya’s 2027 electoral map?

Missing numbers that cost taxpayers billions every year

Missing numbers that cost taxpayers billions every year

Shock as over 50 children die at KU referral hospital

Chilling details have emerged, revealing how over 50 children under the age of five years, 11 new-borns and seven women died at Kenyatta University Teaching Referral and Research Hospital (KUTRRH), on the day it emerged that the hospital is insolvent...

The big Ksh4 billion health scandal

Shocking details have emerged of how the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) system was abused and tampered with leading to overpayment of claims, settlement of medical bills relating multiple surgical interventions and delivery claims as well as...

When will the United Opposition name a single presidential candidate?

Mandera woman, aged between 20 and 24, with only primary education and from a poor family, can give birth to about eight children in her reproductive years, the highest than in any other county in Kenya. Population data show that in 2022, Mandera...

Gachagua, Kindiki battle for Mt Kenya supremacy

As the battle for Mt Kenya votes deepens, Deputy President Kithure Kindiki and his political opponent Rigathi Gachagua have in recent times intensified their campaigns within the region. Lately, a group of individuals and politicians has been...

Why millions of Kenyans are one disease away from poverty

Is Orengo plotting another stab at the presidency?

Kenya’s 2027 presidential chessboard may already be taking shape, with one name that keeps surfacing in hushed political conversations within opposition circles: James Aggrey Bob Orengo. Could the Siaya governor be quietly plotting a return to the...

Kenya’s broken food security plan

In the heated campaign days before the 2022 general election, President William Ruto became an oasis of hope for Kenyans choking with despair. The then-deputy president painted a vision of a Kenya free from hunger. “It does not make sense that more...

Final curtain for fearless defender

Emurua Dikirr MP the late Johanna Ng’eno, a.k.a Ngong’ Ole Kisiara legacy is that of a passionate advocate for the people, earning him the title “the people’s defender”. The late Ng’eno, championed the courses of his constituents, leaving a lasting...

Sold Like Slaves: Global syndicates trapping Kenyans in torture, war and scam compounds

Listening to accounts by Kenyans enduring torture in Saudi Arabia, Lebanon, Myanmar, Cambodia and Laos in the Middle East and Southeast Asia, and recently at the fierce battlefronts in Russia and Ukraine, evokes fear and chills. Back home, haunting...

Missed priorities as 2027 vote-hunt goes into high gear

Campaigns continue despite the NCCK condemning politicians engaging in early electioneering, warning that the ongoing rallies are fuelling hate speech, division and possible violence Resurgence of Harambee politics has revived old debate about money...

Is Kenya sliding towards a repeat of the 2007 post-election chaos?

Kimani Wamatangi and his chief challenger, Alice Ng’ang’a have turned the county into political theatre, frequently encountering each other at high-profile functions, some attended by President Ruto Observers say Wainaina’s wa-jungle’s strong showing...

Has the Orange party run out of political juice?

So bad is the leadership tension within the party that that it has led to public power struggles, with factions rallying around different figures and agendas A recent poll suggests that while ODM remains single most popular party, its internal...

Disruptor effect reshaping Kenya’s 2027 political landscape

The rise of Sifuna and ODM’S fight for ‘status quo’

The Edwin Sifuna-oburu Odinga political fight has been described as a deeply rooted internal conflict within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party. The dispute between the two Oburu, who was crowned party leader, and Sifuna, the embattled...

The 75% factor driving Gen Z’s third wave toward 2027

The build-up to the 2027 General Election is gaining momentum even as a silent revolution bubbles beneath the surface of the country’s traditional political theatre. While the spotlight remains fixed on President William Ruto and the familiar...

Wetang’ula and Mudavadi: Will they survive the political heat?

Details As the country prepares to go to the polls next year, Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi and National Assembly Speaker Mosses Wetang’ula cannot afford to sit pretty with the constantly shifting political ground both nationally and in...

Inside UDA’S fierce fight for the Deputy President seat

As the fight for the position of Deputy President intensifies, fresh details of how several groups from within President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) have in the recent past been angling themselves to be nominated for the said...

Bribery claims rock Parliament again

The recent claim by the Council of Governors (COG) that some senators were using audit reports to extort and run smear campaigns against the county bosses has yet again raised questions over the conduct of members of Parliament while dealing with...

Is this the new force uniting to oust Ruto from power?

As the country prepares to go to the polls next year, with new political power games being crafted every day, a new ‘Third Force’ composed of younger politicians has emerged- seeking to oust President William Ruto from power. At the heart of this new...

State capture and silence: Why Ruto’s war on corruption has stalled

Corruption in Kenya has taken a sharp turn for the worse under President William Ruto’s administration, a reality crystallised by the 2025 Corruption Perception Index (CPI) released by Transparency International on February 10, 2026. The report...

Charmed then shunned

The clock is ticking and the days are fast moving toward August 10, 2027, when the country goes to the ballot to usher in the next leadership from the wards to the House on the Hill. With exactly a year before the official campaign period kicks off,...

Beyond the outrage

In politics, power rarely falls, it is taken-often by those alert enough to spot a weakness before it becomes a strength. As the country edges into the 2027 political cycle, President William Ruto’s administration faces mounting public pressure across...

Will these camps make Ruto a one-term president?

Despite attempts by President William Ruto to contain the opposition and have them back him in the 2027 polls, antigovernment camps have emerged seeking to stop his bid for a second term in office. These camps have given him a run for his money to the...

Who benefits most in ‘Us vs Them’ political contests?

In the run-up to Kenya’s 2022 elections, the economy was the loudest campaign tune. From boda boda riders to jobless graduates, watu wa mkokoteni (Hard cart pushers) and mama mboga, the clamour was all about jobs, affordable food, and real...

Millions stare at starvation: Is Kenya sleepwalking into a food crisis?

Barely two years after the 2024 devastating drought, the worst ever experienced in 40 years, Kenya finds itself staring at a similar disaster as government officials continue to sit on policies that could have averted the looming hunger. More than two...

Between empowerment and enticement:will Ruto’s projects swing youth vote?

The launch of the Ksh5 billion National Youth Opportunities Towards Advancement (Nyota) now brings to about six the number of socio-economic empowerment projects that President William Ruto has launched to woo the Kenyan youths to vote for him in next...

Maraga, Mwangi and Omtatah step up presidential bids

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Why Kenyan Gen Zs are missing from digital politics

As we head towards the 2027 elections, viral content and data-driven tactics increasingly shape campaigns more than candidates’ charisma, leaving voters sidelined and confused as tech jargon reduces public participation to a box-ticking exercise

Inside opposition’s push for Matiang’i to back Kalonzo

Ousted Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has renewed his push to have Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka as the opposition’s flagbearer in next year’s polls. Sources aware of the plan reveal that Gachagua has been holding meetings with various opposition...

Why Mount Kenya holds the swing vote politicians need

Sugar workers down their tools over delayed salaries, benefits

Workers at Sony Sugar Company, Muhoroni Sugar and Nzoia Sugar have downed their tools in a coordinated strike over delayed salaries and benefits arrears amounting to Ksh10.8 billion, piling pressure on the government as labour unrest deepens in the...

How big money is shaping 2027 race for State House

Details As 2027 approaches, political observers say the size of a candidate’s war chest will likely determine who finishes the presidential race strongest. Political analyst Ayub Mwangi believes President Ruto currently holds the advantage. Given his...

Targeted again and again: The list of attacks on Gachagua

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From pledges to blunders

The recent High Court decision declaring the creation of offices for 21 advisers to the President as unconstitutional has put President William Ruto in a tight corner as he is now being accused of coming up with policies and decisions that are...

Young, bold and battleready; MPS taking Ruto head-on

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...