Nuclear Energy Debate Must Begin With Public Trust and Shared Responsibility
The planned Nuclear Energy Town Hall Debate at Maseno University presents an important opportunity for Kenya to deepen public understanding of nuclear energy and to strengthen the quality of national…
Ichabod: When Political Favour Faded from Gladys Wanga
There is a haunting lesson in the biblical story of King Saul: political authority can survive the loss of political grace, but commanding respect after the centre of power has…
Roads Are the Spine of Prosperity: Why the Chemelil–Muhoroni Corridor Matters
The inspection by President William Ruto of the ongoing works on the Chemelil–Muhoroni Junction Road offers a timely reminder of a simple but often underestimated reality: roads are not merely…
Recognition Must Now Translate Into Reliable Energy for Every Kenyan
The recognition of Energy and Petroleum Cabinet Secretary Opiyo Wandayi and Principal Secretary Alex Wachira as the best performing Cabinet Secretary and Principal Secretary respectively is a significant moment for…
Why Kenya Must Secure What Sustains the Nation
Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi’s warning on evolving terrorism should be treated as a call for Kenya to update how it defines national security. Protecting the country today requires more…
Why Women Must Lead Kenya’s Nuclear Future
Kenya’s nuclear ambitions are entering a defining phase, and the country’s success will depend not only on reactors, technology and infrastructure, but on the calibre of people entrusted with shaping…
Why Domestic Finance Must Power Kenya’s First Nuclear Plant
Kenya’s nuclear power ambitions are entering a decisive phase, and the most consequential question may no longer be whether the country can build a nuclear power plant, but whether it…
Crisis Communication Must Reach Every Kenyan
The government’s decision to strengthen crisis communication ahead of the anticipated 2026 El Niño rains is timely and necessary. Weather related emergencies do not test only the country’s drainage systems,…
OPINION | The Church Must Wake Up Before Kenya Votes Again
By Dr. Abiero Awuora Kenya is hurtling towards the 2027 General Election, and the political class is already warming up its machinery. Promises will soon flood the country. Political alliances…
Why Responsible Nuclear Development Must Put Community and Safety First
The proposal to site a nuclear power plant in Siaya County raises fundamental questions about Kenya’s future energy trajectory, the equitable distribution of development benefits, and the relationship between the…
THE POLLSCAPE TRAP: Why Ruto Could Still Surprise His Nyanza Critics in 2027
THE POLLSCAPE TRAP: Why Ruto Could Still Surprise His Nyanza Critics in 2027 The numbers are dramatic. Edwin Sifuna — 52 per cent. William Ruto — 37 per cent. Kalonzo…
RAYMOND OMOLO: THE CONVENIENT SCAPEGOAT FOR NYANZA’S POLITICAL VIOLENCE?
There is something intellectually lazy—and politically convenient—about the emerging campaign to make Interior Principal Secretary Raymond Vicky Ojwang’ Omollo the face of every political confrontation, every marauding youth and every…
Lenya Village: Balancing Energy Development, Community Rights and Local Benefit
Kenya’s announcement of a large scale nuclear power project at Lenya Village presents both a strategic opportunity and a demanding test of governance, community agency, and national vision. At its…
Siaya’s Nuclear Moment: Beyond the Fear, What the Lenya Plant Could Really Mean for the Region
The arrival of the Senate Standing Committee on Energy in Siaya this morning could mark an important turning point in one of the most consequential development debates the county has…
Light in the Dark: Siaya’s Power Expansion and the Promise of Inclusive Progress
The announcement of the KSh2.2 billion power expansion project in Siaya should prompt more than cautious optimism. It should renew a firm commitment to inclusive development that responds to the…
Nuclear Power in Kenya Requires Careful Consideration
Kenya’s plan to consider nuclear power has generated public debate about the country’s future energy needs. The discussion on Hot 96 FM between Francis Agar and the programme hosts provides…
Siaya’s Unwritten Power-Sharing Formula Faces Its Biggest Test Yet as Rarieda Emerges as Political Epicentre
As the race for Siaya’s top elective seats gathers momentum ahead of the 2027 General Election, a decades-old political convention—never written into law but deeply embedded in the county’s electoral…
When Luo Elders Become Political Mercenaries, the Community Loses Its Moral Compass
There was a time when the Luo Council of Elders commanded reverence. Its voice carried weight not because it wielded political power, but because it stood above politics. It was…
Why James Orengo’s Re-Nomination of George Nying’iro Raises Hard Questions
Governor James Orengo has long cultivated the image of a principled statesman—a constitutional lawyer who champions institutions, accountability and the rule of law. Yet his latest decision to re-nominate George…
Ol Kalou Shockwave: How a By-Election Humiliation Is Forcing Ruto to Rethink Kindiki and the Mount Kenya Strategy
The Ol Kalou by-election was never meant to be this consequential. What should have been a routine political exercise has instead detonated into a full-blown strategic crisis at the heart…
Why Kenya’s Youth Must Take Their Place in Leadership and Digital Spaces
Dan Nyibule’s call for young people to embrace digital spaces and participate actively in leadership comes at a critical time for Kenya and Africa. As technology continues to transform how…
Edwin Sifuna’s Presidential Moment? Why Western Kenya May Set a New Political Conversation
Politics is rarely defined by what happens on the podium. More often, it is shaped by the conversations in hotel corridors, the whispers between rivals, the subtle changes in public…
Ruto’s Nyanza Gambit Deepens: Strategic Appointments Signal High-Stakes 2027 Push
President William Samoei Ruto has sharpened his political focus on Luo Nyanza, rolling out a series of high-impact appointments and policy signals that point to an ambitious — and calculated…
Miracles or Manipulation? Ezekiel Odero’s Viral ‘Resurrection’ Claim Renews Scrutiny of Televangelists
In a country where faith often fills the gaps left by fragile public systems, extraordinary claims of divine intervention are once again stirring both belief and backlash. A viral video…
Come Home, Governor Orengo: Siaya Cannot Be Governed from Nairobi
In the long and storied career of Governor James Aggrey Bob Orengo, few would dispute his place in Kenya’s pantheon of political heavyweights. A veteran of nearly five decades in…
Strengthening Fair and Contextual Evaluation of New Members of Parliament
The recent omission of newly sworn Members of Parliament from Infotrak’s Elected Leaders Performance Index highlights a recurring tension in Kenyan political accountability: the need for robust, evidence based evaluation…
VIP Scandals and Harambee Millions: Inside the Quiet Power Plays Reshaping Kenya’s Political Class
A brief but explosive gossip column in a leading national daily has set off ripples across Kenya’s political establishment, shining a spotlight on a culture of entitlement that insiders say…
The Fall and Fall of Gem Constituency Politics
Once celebrated as a cradle of intellectual leadership and principled politics, Gem Constituency is today grappling with a troubling decline in the quality, character, and credibility of its parliamentary representation.…
Revealed: Why Orengo Impeachment Bid was Hastily Disbanded
What began as the most serious attempt yet to unseat Siaya Governor James Orengo has unraveled into a revealing case study of power, rivalry, and backroom negotiation—exposing how elite interests…
Kenya’s Bloated Parliament Under Fire: Finance Bill Vote Sparks Fresh Debate on Costly Leadership
By Austine Ogollah The controversial Finance Bill 2026 vote has ignited a fierce national debate over the size, cost, and efficiency of Kenya’s political leadership, raising a critical question: Does…