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Michael Ndonye

Why Ruto's election victory has not translated into satisfactory governance

The unwinking disillusionment that hit Kenya in the Jubilee and now Kenya Kwanza government is the question of how a government can have the best campaign strategy and then, after victory, stall.

Why Ruto's election victory has not translated into satisfactory governance

Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

It would be unwise for State to ignore Catholic bishops' counsel

It would be unwise for State to ignore Catholic bishops' counsel

Democratic Party values that could have cost Kamala victory

Democratic Party values that could have cost Kamala victory

Gachagua's impeachment and Kenya's declining democracy

Despite Rigathi Gachagua being politically wrong most of the time, those who compiled the impeachment motion against him could have done a better job deserving the seriousness of such a document.

Gachagua's impeachment and Kenya's declining democracy

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 2 months ago

Gachagua's tribulations can be traced back to the Constitution

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 2 months ago

Why Kalonzo should stop endearing himself to 'Murima'

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

Kenya can get good leaders if we embrace political newcomers

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 3 months ago

This is how Raila will make Ruto president again in 2027

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 4 months ago

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

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 4 months ago

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 5 months ago

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 5 months ago

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

Find other means of generating revenue instead of raising taxes

Two years after the Kenya Kwanza government was sworn in, an entirely new generation is on the streets, demonstrating against the ever-rising taxes.

By 6 months ago

Find other means of generating revenue instead of raising taxes

It's no longer tenable for leaders to hide behind the tribal card

Some political interests closely monitored and nurtured the tensions, hoping they would precipitate into ethnic and tribal priorities.

By 6 months ago

It's no longer tenable for leaders to hide behind the tribal card

If they're feuding, Ruto and DP should borrow Uhuru's wisdom

If President William Ruto and his deputy decide to go separate ways, as speculated, both should secure a calculator and be ready to sum up their political liabilities.

By 6 months ago

If they're feuding, Ruto and DP should borrow Uhuru's wisdom

Want to win in the next polls? Try these campaign strategies

Politics has shifted with its line graph tampering towards communication functions and away from traditional interpersonal strategies such as person-to-person and door-to-door.

By 7 months ago

Want to win in the next polls? Try these campaign strategies

Forget victory if you have not started preparing for 2027 polls

Delaying campaigning and politicking gives those in power time to slumber and become sluggards.

By 7 months ago

Forget victory if you have not started preparing for 2027 polls

In contest between the Press and government, freedom wins

Journalists covering the flood crisis have clashed with the government and the weather pangs, and they have also been exposed to greater risks than ever before.

By 7 months ago

In contest between the Press and government, freedom wins

Why fake certificates for jobs in public service is organised crime

If a D- candidate with E in English and Kiswahili qualifies to be an ambassador, why do we need a more qualified person working in the public sector?

By 8 months ago

Why fake certificates for jobs in public service is organised crime

Gachagua's impeachment and Kenya's declining democracy

Despite Rigathi Gachagua being politically wrong most of the time, those who compiled the impeachment motion against him could have done a better job deserving the seriousness of such a document.

Gachagua's impeachment and Kenya's declining democracy

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 2 months ago

Gachagua's tribulations can be traced back to the Constitution

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 2 months ago

Why Kalonzo should stop endearing himself to 'Murima'

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 2 months ago

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 2 months ago

Kenya can get good leaders if we embrace political newcomers

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 3 months ago

This is how Raila will make Ruto president again in 2027

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 3 months ago

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 3 months ago

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 4 months ago

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

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 4 months ago

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 5 months ago

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 5 months ago

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

Find other means of generating revenue instead of raising taxes

Two years after the Kenya Kwanza government was sworn in, an entirely new generation is on the streets, demonstrating against the ever-rising taxes.

By 6 months ago

Find other means of generating revenue instead of raising taxes

It's no longer tenable for leaders to hide behind the tribal card

Some political interests closely monitored and nurtured the tensions, hoping they would precipitate into ethnic and tribal priorities.

By 6 months ago

It's no longer tenable for leaders to hide behind the tribal card

If they're feuding, Ruto and DP should borrow Uhuru's wisdom

If President William Ruto and his deputy decide to go separate ways, as speculated, both should secure a calculator and be ready to sum up their political liabilities.

By 6 months ago

If they're feuding, Ruto and DP should borrow Uhuru's wisdom

Want to win in the next polls? Try these campaign strategies

Politics has shifted with its line graph tampering towards communication functions and away from traditional interpersonal strategies such as person-to-person and door-to-door.

By 7 months ago

Want to win in the next polls? Try these campaign strategies

Forget victory if you have not started preparing for 2027 polls

Delaying campaigning and politicking gives those in power time to slumber and become sluggards.

By 7 months ago

Forget victory if you have not started preparing for 2027 polls

In contest between the Press and government, freedom wins

Journalists covering the flood crisis have clashed with the government and the weather pangs, and they have also been exposed to greater risks than ever before.

By 7 months ago

In contest between the Press and government, freedom wins

Why fake certificates for jobs in public service is organised crime

If a D- candidate with E in English and Kiswahili qualifies to be an ambassador, why do we need a more qualified person working in the public sector?

By 8 months ago

Why fake certificates for jobs in public service is organised crime

Gachagua's impeachment and Kenya's declining democracy

Despite Rigathi Gachagua being politically wrong most of the time, those who compiled the impeachment motion against him could have done a better job deserving the seriousness of such a document.

Gachagua's impeachment and Kenya's declining democracy

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 2 months ago

Gachagua's tribulations can be traced back to the Constitution

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