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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.

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If they deliver, even military leaders gain public acceptance

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Our president isn't God-chosen as God no longer picks leaders

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Politicians' enmity is fake; they are just playing games on voters

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, considered one of President William Ruto’s staunchest allies during the 2022 elections, has now turned his guns on his former boss.

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President, Kalonzo and Raila are 'cousins' and should unite

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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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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.

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Strategies that Ruto can use to 'rig' 2027 presidential election

In 2027, Ruto and his government will be ‘audited’ using the quality management systems that they have already provided.

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Kikuyu, Kalenjin in Rift are not amused by ex-DP's 'Xmas' talk

After the 2007-2008 post-election violence, the Kikuyu and Kalenjin leaders came together to promote peace, urging their people to focus on shared interests rather than political divisions.

By 3 months ago

Kindiki-Ruku altercation sign of mistrust within government

Sophocles, the ancient Greek tragedian, once observed, ‘Trust dies but mistrust blossoms.’ His words encapsulate the destructive power of deception and that follows when trust is eroded.

By 3 months ago

Migori shoe incident reflects Kenyans' growing frustration

Leadership is not just about promises but about action, accountability, and earning people’s trust through meaningful change.

By 4 months ago

There's no Head of State who is without 'Farouk' and 'Itumbi'

Recently, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua decried the influence and power that Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi hold in President William Ruto’s administration

By 4 months ago

What David Maraga should do, not do if he wants to become president

Mr Maraga stands a chance of becoming the President of this country at a time when the voting pattern has changed.

By 5 months ago

Ruto's warm reception evidence of political maturity in Mt Kenya

These sentiments were also amplified by the political campaigns that Gachagua has been conducting in the region.

By 5 months ago

Our president isn't God-chosen as God no longer picks leaders

Kenyans confuse a Christian leader and a leader chosen by God, forgetting that God is not a democrat, and he is not involved at all in electing leaders.

By 5 months ago

Premium

Politicians' enmity is fake; they are just playing games on voters

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, considered one of President William Ruto’s staunchest allies during the 2022 elections, has now turned his guns on his former boss.

By 5 months ago

Kenyans can no longer bank on Raila to take them to 'Canaan'

It is time for the nation to move beyond relying on Raila to deliver the 'Canaan' he has long promised—if such a place ever truly existed.

By 5 months ago

President, Kalonzo and Raila are 'cousins' and should unite

When Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his allies’ ask Raila to ditch Ruto and join them, it reflects the interconnected and often self-serving nature of political alliances.

By 6 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 2 months ago

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Strategies that Ruto can use to 'rig' 2027 presidential election

In 2027, Ruto and his government will be ‘audited’ using the quality management systems that they have already provided.

By 3 months ago

Kikuyu, Kalenjin in Rift are not amused by ex-DP's 'Xmas' talk

After the 2007-2008 post-election violence, the Kikuyu and Kalenjin leaders came together to promote peace, urging their people to focus on shared interests rather than political divisions.

By 3 months ago

Kindiki-Ruku altercation sign of mistrust within government

Sophocles, the ancient Greek tragedian, once observed, ‘Trust dies but mistrust blossoms.’ His words encapsulate the destructive power of deception and that follows when trust is eroded.

By 3 months ago