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Ruto must look beyond dishonest handlers likely to bring him down

William Ruto is warned that misleading advice from allies like Musalia Mudavadi and Moses Wetangula could undermine his 2027 re-election prospects in Western Kenya.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-05-05 06:00:00
What should worry Kenyans about 2027 is the lack of specifics on critical national issues as coalitions are being assembled and handshakes are being planned.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-04-14 00:00:00
Reports on Kenya’s lack of readiness based on Confederation of African Football guidelines have emerged.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-03-31 11:21:51
Rigathi Gachagua has gained political advantage over President William Ruto by provoking him with insults, exploiting responses without needing a formal platform or policy.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-03-24 06:00:00
Kenya's gangs are being watered by political patronage — deployed to disrupt opposition rallies, suppress protests, and perform the violence that politicians require but cannot officially commission.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-03-17 00:00:00
Rev Jesse Jackson built his life and career on the conviction that no government has the right to prey upon its people, and that power, however intoxicating, is answerable to those who confer it.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-02-24 00:00:00
Indefatigable Atwoli is categorical that a president needs uninterrupted 20 to 30 years to make an impact.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-02-10 00:00:00
Some people in places of influence view Gachagua as a rabble-rouser, hence the desperate need to intimidate and silence him while fully aware that this infringes on his right to free speech.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-02-03 00:00:00
Most of our aged leaders have become conceited and delusional after enjoying the perks of power for too long and have developed a sense of entitlement to leadership.  
By Alexander Chagema 2026-01-27 00:00:00
Since Raila's death last year, leadership and ideological bankruptcy within ODM have been amplified by the now cliche phrase, "Raila left us in the broad-based government."
By Alexander Chagema 2026-01-20 00:00:00
With 2027 designated a turning point in Kenya's history, politicians across the board are expected to take viable political stands and mark their territories well in advance.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-01-13 00:00:00
While the US is resorting to brawn, China is increasingly becoming the real global powerhouse with its implementation of sound economic policies abroad, devoid of military interventions.
By Alexander Chagema 2026-01-06 09:56:30