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Michael Ndonye

Democratic Party values that could have cost Kamala victory

Much of Democrats’ policies rely heavily on written law to push for rights that are not always politically, culturally, and socially accommodated.

By Michael Ndonye 2024-11-15 20:55:00

Democratic Party values that could have cost Kamala victory

Gachagua's impeachment and Kenya's declining democracy

By Michael Ndonye 2024-11-07 15:35:20

Gachagua's tribulations can be traced back to the Constitution

The Constitution emotively fashioned a second-in-command who is, potentially, a political manipulator and sees themselves equal to the President—since they are elected jointly.

By Michael Ndonye 2024-10-18 12:00:00

Why Kalonzo should stop endearing himself to 'Murima'

If Kalonzo wants Mount Kenya’s support in 2027, he must likewise ‘talk to them in the language they understand’. It doesn’t mean that the Wiper leader should learn the Gikuyu language.

By Michael Ndonye 2024-10-11 06:10:00

Why Kalonzo should stop endearing himself to 'Murima'

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Why Gachagua's impeachment could leave Ruto exposed

If Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua's impeachment goes through, President William Ruto will have a weak political firewall

By Michael Ndonye 2024-10-04 19:20:00

Why Gachagua's impeachment could leave Ruto exposed

Kenya can get good leaders if we embrace political newcomers

We are evidently jinxed into the paradox of change—we desire good leadership but are not ready to embrace newcomers into politics

By Michael Ndonye 2024-09-26 16:40:37

Kenya can get good leaders if we embrace political newcomers

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This is how Raila will make Ruto president again in 2027

If ODM leader Raila Odinga contests, he will spoil the Nyanza, lower eastern and Coast region votes to pave the way for Ruto's victory

By Michael Ndonye 2024-09-20 20:00:00

This is how Raila will make Ruto president again in 2027

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Gachagua should cut ties with Ruto before it's too late

Nothing holds Ruto and Gachagua together. Ruto does not require Gachagua in 2027. Likewise, Gachagua does not need Ruto in 2027 to build his kingpinship over the mountain.

By Michael Ndonye 2024-09-13 20:00:00

Gachagua should cut ties with Ruto before it's too late

Retire older civil servants early to create jobs for young people

The government should bolster policies to incentivise early, voluntary, and timely retirement to improve efficiency in the public sector

By Michael Ndonye 2024-09-05 16:04:23

Retire older civil servants early to create jobs for young people

Gen Z will have last laugh if they register as voters, remain united

An organic revolution always births an organic leader. In June and July, Kenya experienced a Gen Z revolution touted as leaderless.

By Michael Ndonye 2024-08-16 05:34:30

Gen Z will have last laugh if they register as voters, remain united

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Our salvation will come when we know Ruto is not the enemy

Our political salvation will begin when we realise that Ruto is not the enemy—our bane is the systemic weaknesses.

By Michael Ndonye 2024-08-02 09:00:00

Our salvation will come when we know Ruto is not the enemy

State must hasten to fix issues people have raised for decades

Gen Z began an anti-Finance Bill 2024 protests that quickly snowballed into anti-government and later anti-Ruto protests.

By Michael Ndonye 2024-07-18 17:12:14

State must hasten to fix issues people have raised for decades

State capture of Raila won't stop revolution started by Gen Z

Ruto's attempt to implement Gen Zs demands by bringing Raila Odinga to the table indicates that his government has not dissected who Gen Zs are and their expectations.

By Michael Ndonye 2024-07-12 04:35:05