During the 2022 elections, President William Ruto relied on the church to strengthen his political base. He attended church services regularly, made large donations for church renovations, and built strong relationships with religious leaders. This strategy helped him gain support from the clergy, who influenced their congregations to back his presidency. However, as the 2027
Speculation about Fred Matiang’i’s potential candidacy in the 2027 presidential race has intensified, particularly with strong backing from leaders within his Kisii community. The former Interior Cabinet Secretary has gained considerable support from his home region, where many view him as a capable leader who can represent their interests at the highest level. However, his
Political analyst Mutahi Ngunyi has made a bold claim about the dynamics of the 2027 election, stating that the Somali and Mulembe communities will play a decisive role in determining the outcome. This statement, made on Ngunyi’s post on X, challenges the long-held belief that the Kikuyu community will always dominate the political landscape. According
After Donald Trump was sworn in as the 47th U.S. president for his second term, his leadership stirred diplomatic concerns globally. One of the notable absences from the inauguration was Kenya’s President William Ruto, alongside several other African leaders. Ruto’s office did not confirm whether he was invited to the event, which many observers believe
With the political union between President William Samoei Ruto and his then-Deputy, Geoffrey Rigathi Gachagua, and the Mount Kenya region in general appearing to be finished. Former Prime Minister and ODM Party leader Raila Amolo Odinga is recognised for having played a key role in Mr. Gachagua’s impeachment following the fervent support of his associated
In the next twenty years, many current holders of top national leadership positions in Kenya will unlikely occupy any echelon of power or authority in this country. That’s how cycles of life go. Leaders come and go. What are left behind are institutions that outlive generations. However, in disregard of that simple truth, some young Kenyans are
In our era of rapid dissemination of information, the lines between fact and fiction have become increasingly blurred. Misinformation and disinformation have emerged as powerful forces that shape public opinion while posing serious threats to the very foundation of societies. In his book Nexus; A Brief History of Information Networks from Stone Age to AI,
By Clement Wasike In a world increasingly interconnected and driven by individual ambition, the concept of patriotism might seem out-dated or even irrelevant to some. Yet, for Kenya, prioritising patriotism is a crucial imperative for a prosperous and fulfilling future. Patriotism should not be about which “community” is in power. In any case the notion
Someone recently observed that upon the introduction of most government programmes and policies, the dominant communal psyche of Kenyans tends to be skewed heavily towards objection and negation. This happens even when the full details of the programmes and projects are NOT well internalised by a largely obdurate lot. Some of our dyed-in-the-wool rabble-rousers and
Wamunyoro: How Gachagua has turned a local village into his political fortress
Gachagua’s political journey has been defined by resilience and a relentless pursuit of power. Even after losing the second most powerful office in the country, he did not retreat into the shadows. Instead, he immediately began working on a comeback, using his experience in politics to remind both allies and opponents that he was not