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Michael Ndonye

Kenya needs Raila more than Africa does

Raila’s return marks the beginning of a new chapter in Kenyan politics, where his influence and leadership will again be pivotal

Kenya needs Raila more than Africa does

Strategy that gave Ruto victory will be used against him in 2027

Strategy that gave Ruto victory will be used against him in 2027

What Ruto presidency might be like during Trump's second term

What Ruto presidency might be like during Trump's second term

Do everything possible to turn struggling universities around

Do everything possible to turn struggling universities around

Let leaders act now to counter AI-driven election disruptions

The reality is that Gen Z, with its tech-savvy edge and growing political clout, will play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of elections.

Let leaders act now to counter AI-driven election disruptions

Why Kalonzo should quit opposition, join Ruto

Another concern Kenyans should have with Kalonzo leading them as opposition leader is his close political relationship with Ruto. Politically, Kalonzo is closer to Ruto than Raila is.

Why Kalonzo should quit opposition, join Ruto

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.

By 2 months ago

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

Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

Impending political collaborations between Ruto, Uhuru and Raila will satiate the country in the name of all tribes being included, but the interests are political.

By 2 months ago

Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

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

Like many other Kenyans, all we ask is that the government take correction from the Church - the voice of the people.

By 3 months ago

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

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 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago

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

Let leaders act now to counter AI-driven election disruptions

The reality is that Gen Z, with its tech-savvy edge and growing political clout, will play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of elections.

Let leaders act now to counter AI-driven election disruptions

Why Kalonzo should quit opposition, join Ruto

Another concern Kenyans should have with Kalonzo leading them as opposition leader is his close political relationship with Ruto. Politically, Kalonzo is closer to Ruto than Raila is.

Why Kalonzo should quit opposition, join Ruto

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.

By 2 months ago

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

Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

Impending political collaborations between Ruto, Uhuru and Raila will satiate the country in the name of all tribes being included, but the interests are political.

By 2 months ago

Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

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

Like many other Kenyans, all we ask is that the government take correction from the Church - the voice of the people.

By 3 months ago

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

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 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 months ago

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

Let leaders act now to counter AI-driven election disruptions

The reality is that Gen Z, with its tech-savvy edge and growing political clout, will play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of elections.

Let leaders act now to counter AI-driven election disruptions

Why Kalonzo should quit opposition, join Ruto

Another concern Kenyans should have with Kalonzo leading them as opposition leader is his close political relationship with Ruto. Politically, Kalonzo is closer to Ruto than Raila is.

Why Kalonzo should quit opposition, join Ruto

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.

By 2 months ago

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

Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

Impending political collaborations between Ruto, Uhuru and Raila will satiate the country in the name of all tribes being included, but the interests are political.

By 2 months ago

Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

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

Like many other Kenyans, all we ask is that the government take correction from the Church - the voice of the people.

By 3 months ago

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

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 3 months ago

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.

By 3 months ago

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 4 months ago

Gachagua's tribulations can be traced back to the Constitution

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