Michael Abala Wanga: ODM’s Best Bet to Transform Gem Constituency
In May 2022 the Political Parties Dispute Tribunal had to arbitrate the ODM Party primaries for Gem and issue the party ticket to Elisha Odhiambo Akuba, following tensely disputed outcomes.…
Siaya County’s Leadership Crisis: Choosing Dialogue for a Stronger Future
Siaya County is once again in the spotlight, facing a crescendo of public concern and political tension that underscores the fragility and hopes of devolution in Kenya. As Deputy Governor…
Siaya — Open Letter to DG William Oduol
Open Letter to Deputy Governor William Oduol Siaya County, Kenya Deputy Governor Oduol, I write to you today not only as a concerned citizen of Siaya County but as someone…
OPINION: Why Kenya’s Affordable Housing Push Must Prioritize Dignity
Kenya’s affordable housing programme is accelerating fast. Thousands of units are under construction as part of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda (BETA), promising to tackle the housing deficit while creating…
Why Matiang’i Thinks Ruto Presidency is a Wasted Opportunity
With the fast-changing political dynamics in Kenya the names of Gachagua, Kalonzo and even former Chief Justice David Maraga have been bandied in relation to the presidential race in 2027.…
Blogger Cyprian Nyakundi’s Candid Evaluation of the Gen Z Movement
With aspersions of collaboration being cast on many of Kenya’s bigwig social media influencers and activists, blogger Cyprian Nyakundi stands out as the only remaining voice of reason who is…
Kenya’s Gen Z Protests and the Collapse of the Magic Bullet Theory in the Digital Age
The Magic Bullet Theory of communication, which imagines media messages as powerful projectiles fired directly into passive, uniform audiences, is a relic of a bygone era. This simplistic model, suggesting…
Unlocking the IEBC Stalemate: A National Imperative for Credible Elections
National Assembly Speaker Moses Wetang’ula’s call to urgently resolve the impasse surrounding the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) reconstitution is a clarion call that Kenya cannot afford to ignore.…
Upholding Truth: The Enduring Battle for Journalistic Integrity in Kenya
The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) has long championed the critical role of journalistic integrity and the fight against misinformation as foundational pillars for a thriving democracy and a cohesive…
President Ruto’s Firm Stand Against Former DP Gachagua Signals a Crucial Turning Point in Kenya’s Political Landscape
The exchange between President William Ruto and former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has sent ripples through Kenya’s political arena, highlighting a deeper crisis in the nation’s leadership discourse. President Ruto’s…
Siaya County’s Partnership with the Auditor General — A Model for Transparent Governance
In an era where public trust in government institutions is often fragile, Siaya County’s proactive engagement with the Office of the Auditor General to audit its financial statements for the…
Malala Stealing Votes Remarks Dent Credibility of New Opposition
Cleophas Malala remarks in Voi, Taita Taveta County that Gachagua and himself assisted President Ruto to steal votes in the last General Elections have critically undermined the credibility of the…
Success and Succession — Inside Supremacy Battle for Siaya County
On Monday 21 August 2023, Siaya Senator Dr. Oburu Oginga shocked the nation with a sweeping statement that Ugunja MP James Opiyo Wandayi was best suited to inherit his brother…
Why Barasa was Wrong to Expose Conversation with Juja MP George Koimburi
Since the days of Bifwoli Wakoli, Western Kenya has hosted an increasingly large number of certified buffoons who rise to occupy political office. The latest it would appear is Didmus…
A Look Inside Political Tensions in Siaya
The current political climate in Siaya County is far from stable. Behind-the-scenes maneuvers and early schemes aimed at unseating Governor James Orengo in 2027 have stirred division and discomfort across…
COZYING UP TO ODM – Is Ruto set to abandon UDA?
During the burial of Raila aide George Nyang’ira Oduor in Ndori on Saturday, president Dr William Samoei Ruto berated ODM Party Secretary General Edwin Sifuna for suggesting laxity and missteps…