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 Michael Ndonye 2 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 Michael Ndonye 2 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 Michael Ndonye 2 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 Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

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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.

By Michael Ndonye 3 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 Michael Ndonye 3 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 Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

Ruto will be disappointed if he is banking on Raila for support

Political pundits agree that President William Ruto will likely repeat the same mistakes that his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta made in 2022-believing in Raila Odinga's glittering political career.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

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Why Raila will ditch Ruto in 2027

Political pundits agree that Ruto will likely repeat the same mistakes that his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta made in 2022-believing in Raila's glittering political career.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

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

By Michael Ndonye 4 months ago

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

Unless the President changes his stance on some issues affecting ordinary citizens, the central ideology in 2027 will be "remove Ruto", and it could succeed.

By Michael Ndonye 4 months ago

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

For Kenya to align with the ideological leanings of the United States Supreme Court, we might be forced to have a CJ that will be openly and visibly conservative.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Do everything possible to turn struggling universities around

The President's call for universities to seek partnerships with the private sector and to monetise their assets is extremely grey.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

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.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

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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.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

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 Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

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 Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

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 Michael Ndonye 7 months ago

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 7 months ago

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 Michael Ndonye 7 months ago

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 8 months ago

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 8 months ago

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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 8 months ago

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 9 months ago

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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 9 months ago

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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 9 months ago

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 9 months ago

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 10 months ago

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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 10 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 11 months ago

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 Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

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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 Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

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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 Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

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 Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

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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 Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

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 Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

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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 Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

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Why DP Gachagua wants to forge ties with Kenyatta family

Gachagua, unlike Ruto, needs a strong backup plan. It is, politically, a necessary survival evil. Otherwise, deputy presidents are vulnerable, exposed and somehow dispensable.

By Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

Time for those who have been in politics 'forever' to exit the scene

In democratic states, dictatorship has little to do with oppression. The visible symptom of dictatorship is when a leader overstays and delays to hand in the baton of power to others.

By Michael Ndonye 1 year ago