Like Uhuru, Ruto now knows presidency is not a bed of roses

President Ruto, who once seemed to suggest that governing Kenya was straightforward, now treads the same lonely path—insulted daily, doubted constantly, and expected to deliver miracles.

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If Ruto's good overshadows evil, 2027 poll victory will be his prize

President William Ruto must ensure that his government’s good governance and service outweigh perceptions of greed and corruption.

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Costly, corruption-riddled and violent elections are not worth it

Kenya’s by-elections are our own golden apple: Contests of muscle-flexing where millions of shillings are spent, projects stall, and citizens gain little in return

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Those who seek Raila's political mantle must carry his burden

Raila Odinga mastered a rare political art of being the government’s fiercest critic while remaining its most indispensable insider.

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Why Kalonzo Musyoka should consider joining Ruto's camp

To President Ruto, Kalonzo is the only political figure who can give him a blessing of a second term and bring no sorrow because he is loved in Raila’s orphaned nation.

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What pact between President and Gideon means for Kalonzo

The recent union between President Ruto and Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi (GM) is a realignment that will shape the politics of Uhuru Kenyatta and Kalonzo Musyoka leading up to 2027.

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Why Matiang'i will most likely be Ruto's running mate in 2027

The recent claim by Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah that Rigathi Gachagua is bullying Fred Matiang’i and sidelining him during opposition meetings signals a strategic distancing.

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Ruto will get his second term due to Uhuru, clerics' prayers

After 2013, former President Uhuru Kenyatta publicly declared that he would serve a 10-year term, and his deputy Ruto would follow with an additional 10 years.

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What if Ruto is on right path?

Kibaki’s style was technocratic, his speech sparse, and his war on inefficiency was misread as indifference, but he was laying foundations, that would later be hailed as visionary.

By 3 months ago

Gen Zs will be disadvantaged by Kenya's outdated voting system

The KNBS estimates that over 14 million Gen Z Kenyans will be eligible to vote, representing a 79.4 per cent increase from 2022, however, youth turnout in the 2022 election was dismal.

By 4 months ago

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Why ODM leader might support Ruto's re-election bid in 2027

In 2027, supporting President William Ruto will not be a betrayal; it will be a matter of survival for Raila Odinga.

By 4 months ago

Let counties focus on wealth creation, not just extraction

Kenyan counties, it seems, are drifting toward this model, building digital toll booths for extracting revenue from the economy while neglecting innovations that empower the “cow” that they milk.

By 4 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 5 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 7 months ago

Like Uhuru, Ruto now knows presidency is not a bed of roses

President Ruto, who once seemed to suggest that governing Kenya was straightforward, now treads the same lonely path—insulted daily, doubted constantly, and expected to deliver miracles.

By 1 month ago

Premium

If Ruto's good overshadows evil, 2027 poll victory will be his prize

President William Ruto must ensure that his government’s good governance and service outweigh perceptions of greed and corruption.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Costly, corruption-riddled and violent elections are not worth it

Kenya’s by-elections are our own golden apple: Contests of muscle-flexing where millions of shillings are spent, projects stall, and citizens gain little in return

By 1 month ago

Those who seek Raila's political mantle must carry his burden

Raila Odinga mastered a rare political art of being the government’s fiercest critic while remaining its most indispensable insider.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Why Kalonzo Musyoka should consider joining Ruto's camp

To President Ruto, Kalonzo is the only political figure who can give him a blessing of a second term and bring no sorrow because he is loved in Raila’s orphaned nation.

By 2 months ago

Premium

What pact between President and Gideon means for Kalonzo

The recent union between President Ruto and Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi (GM) is a realignment that will shape the politics of Uhuru Kenyatta and Kalonzo Musyoka leading up to 2027.

By 3 months ago

Premium

Why Matiang'i will most likely be Ruto's running mate in 2027

The recent claim by Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah that Rigathi Gachagua is bullying Fred Matiang’i and sidelining him during opposition meetings signals a strategic distancing.

By 3 months ago

Premium

Ruto will get his second term due to Uhuru, clerics' prayers

After 2013, former President Uhuru Kenyatta publicly declared that he would serve a 10-year term, and his deputy Ruto would follow with an additional 10 years.

By 3 months ago

Premium

What if Ruto is on right path?

Kibaki’s style was technocratic, his speech sparse, and his war on inefficiency was misread as indifference, but he was laying foundations, that would later be hailed as visionary.

By 3 months ago

Gen Zs will be disadvantaged by Kenya's outdated voting system

The KNBS estimates that over 14 million Gen Z Kenyans will be eligible to vote, representing a 79.4 per cent increase from 2022, however, youth turnout in the 2022 election was dismal.

By 4 months ago

Premium

Why ODM leader might support Ruto's re-election bid in 2027

In 2027, supporting President William Ruto will not be a betrayal; it will be a matter of survival for Raila Odinga.

By 4 months ago

Let counties focus on wealth creation, not just extraction

Kenyan counties, it seems, are drifting toward this model, building digital toll booths for extracting revenue from the economy while neglecting innovations that empower the “cow” that they milk.

By 4 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 5 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 5 months 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 5 months 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago

Premium

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 7 months ago

Like Uhuru, Ruto now knows presidency is not a bed of roses

President Ruto, who once seemed to suggest that governing Kenya was straightforward, now treads the same lonely path—insulted daily, doubted constantly, and expected to deliver miracles.

By 1 month ago

Premium

If Ruto's good overshadows evil, 2027 poll victory will be his prize

President William Ruto must ensure that his government’s good governance and service outweigh perceptions of greed and corruption.

By 1 month ago