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Nakuru Scholar Prof. Vicky Khasandi Lands Prestigious Kibabii University DVC Role
06 Oct, 2026 10:53 AM
HIGHER EDUCATION
She is a powerhouse in education and linguistics, holding a PhD in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics from the prestigious University of Warwick in the United Kingdo...
She is a powerhouse in education and linguistics, holding a PhD in English Language Teaching and Applied Linguistics from the prestigious University of Warwick in the United Kingdo...
From KICC to Tear Gas: Kenya’s Constitutional Contradiction
28 Aug, 2026 05:30 PM
CONSTITUTIONAL CONTRADICTION
For the traders left coughing in Nairobi’s city center, the test of the Constitution was not what was said at KICC. It was what happened when they exercised their rights outside it...
For the traders left coughing in Nairobi’s city center, the test of the Constitution was not what was said at KICC. It was what happened when they exercised their rights outside it...
Kenya’s Two Constitutions: The One We Wrote, and the One We Live
28 Aug, 2026 09:00 AM
BROKEN COVENANT
Sixteen years ago, on 27 August 2010, Kenyans packed Uhuru Park to witness the promulgation of a new Constitution. Grandmothers wept. For a nation scarred by the 2007–08 violence,...
Sixteen years ago, on 27 August 2010, Kenyans packed Uhuru Park to witness the promulgation of a new Constitution. Grandmothers wept. For a nation scarred by the 2007–08 violence,...
Katiba Day: 16 Years of The New Constitutional Order
27 Aug, 2026 10:50 AM
CONSTITUTIONAL MILESTONE
For many Kenyans, Katiba Day is also an opportunity to reflect on what the Constitution has delivered since 2010 and where its promises remain unfulfilled.
For many Kenyans, Katiba Day is also an opportunity to reflect on what the Constitution has delivered since 2010 and where its promises remain unfulfilled.
The Double Standard in Kenya’s Fight Over Gendered Attacks
26 Aug, 2026 05:03 PM
POLITICAL ACCOUNTABILITY
The real test is not whether politicians can condemn offensive language when it comes from the other side. It is whether they can apply the same standard when the offender sits amo...
The real test is not whether politicians can condemn offensive language when it comes from the other side. It is whether they can apply the same standard when the offender sits amo...
Tinderet Constituency: Between the Farm and the Ballot
25 Aug, 2026 12:00 PM
INSIDE TINDERET
The figures suggest that Tinderet voters have not remained permanently tied to one party or candidate. The constituency supported Melly in 2013, shifted to an independent candidate...
The figures suggest that Tinderet voters have not remained permanently tied to one party or candidate. The constituency supported Melly in 2013, shifted to an independent candidate...
Nandi Hills: The Tea Belt at the Heart of Nandi Politics
24 Aug, 2026 05:15 PM
TEA BALLOT
Their shift from URP in 2013 to Jubilee in 2017 and UDA in 2022 suggests pragmatic voting rather than permanent loyalty to one party. The repeated support for Alfred Keter before c...
Their shift from URP in 2013 to Jubilee in 2017 and UDA in 2022 suggests pragmatic voting rather than permanent loyalty to one party. The repeated support for Alfred Keter before c...
2027 Election Calendar: Key Dates Every Voter Should Know
24 Aug, 2026 02:02 PM
ELECTION TIMELINE
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that Kenya’s next General Election will be held on Tuesday, 10 August 2027. The announcement was published...
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has announced that Kenya’s next General Election will be held on Tuesday, 10 August 2027. The announcement was published...
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Vision 2030 Must Become a Genuine National Conversation
20 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM
PUBLIC ACCOUNTABILITY
Beyond Vision 2030 should not become a vehicle for extending political alliances while sidestepping the issues that affect ordinary people. To command public respect, the process m...
Beyond Vision 2030 should not become a vehicle for extending political alliances while sidestepping the issues that affect ordinary people. To command public respect, the process m...
Before the Results: The Sparks Behind the 2007 Election Fire
17 Aug, 2026 07:00 AM
UNHEALED FAULTLINES
History doesn't automatically repeat itself, but if the same structural weaknesses are neglected it can start to seem as if the first thing you need to do to make certain that the...
History doesn't automatically repeat itself, but if the same structural weaknesses are neglected it can start to seem as if the first thing you need to do to make certain that the...
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Homa Bay as the Test: Sifuna, ODM and Raila’s Legacy
13 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM
POLITICAL CONTEST
In the end, Sifuna’s presence in Homa Bay is being treated as a threat not mainly because of his current formal party position, but because it tests whether mainstream ODM leadersh...
In the end, Sifuna’s presence in Homa Bay is being treated as a threat not mainly because of his current formal party position, but because it tests whether mainstream ODM leadersh...
The Vote Runs Deep: Mosop’s Unshaken Political Loyalty
13 Aug, 2026 10:20 AM
GRAIN LOYALTY
Personal popularity of incumbents is secondary to party endorsement. Vote totals for the winner have risen substantially over the decade, while the opposition/independent challenge...
Personal popularity of incumbents is secondary to party endorsement. Vote totals for the winner have risen substantially over the decade, while the opposition/independent challenge...
The Battle for Nakuru: Gachagua Takes DCP Campaign to the Ground
12 Aug, 2026 06:21 PM
NAKURU BATTLEGROUND
In a recent public address, Gachagua declared: “Nakuru sasa is a business enterprise kati ya rais, Mburu na Susan Kihika.” The remarks, directed at the President, businessman Sam M...
In a recent public address, Gachagua declared: “Nakuru sasa is a business enterprise kati ya rais, Mburu na Susan Kihika.” The remarks, directed at the President, businessman Sam M...
IEBC’s New 2027 Campaign Spending Limits Explained
11 Aug, 2026 06:30 PM
CAMPAIGN FINANCE
The main purpose of campaign spending limits is to prevent elections from becoming contests determined largely by wealth. Without spending ceilings, candidates with substantial per...
The main purpose of campaign spending limits is to prevent elections from becoming contests determined largely by wealth. Without spending ceilings, candidates with substantial per...
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Nandi Before the Next Political Race: The Story So Far
11 Aug, 2026 11:30 AM
NORTH-RIFT POLITICS
Nandi’s politics from 2013 to 2022 show a strong preference for dominant political parties and incumbents. URP and Jubilee, later UDA, consistently secured decisive victories in bo...
Nandi’s politics from 2013 to 2022 show a strong preference for dominant political parties and incumbents. URP and Jubilee, later UDA, consistently secured decisive victories in bo...
Safaricom Launches PATA MORE for Customers and Businesses in Rift Valley Region.
10 Aug, 2026 06:00 PM
DIGITAL ECONOMY
Customers looking to upgrade their devices will receive added value through data, voice connectivity and device insurance, making it easier to stay connected while protecting their...
Customers looking to upgrade their devices will receive added value through data, voice connectivity and device insurance, making it easier to stay connected while protecting their...
Kenya’s Opposition Faces an Old Political Test for Unity
10 Aug, 2026 08:00 AM
OPPOSITION UNITY
Many expected the move to open the door to a genuine transfer of power. Instead, the sudden emergence of several opposition parties helped Moi stay in power.
Many expected the move to open the door to a genuine transfer of power. Instead, the sudden emergence of several opposition parties helped Moi stay in power.
Brewing Power: Inside Konoin's Political Heartland
07 Aug, 2026 06:30 PM
AGRARIAN POWER
The political and economic future of a highly strategic constituency called Konoin will probably hinge on the results of the next General Election in Kenya scheduled for 20...
The political and economic future of a highly strategic constituency called Konoin will probably hinge on the results of the next General Election in Kenya scheduled for 20...
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Vision 2060: Can Kenya Finish What Vision 2030 Started?
06 Aug, 2026 05:30 PM
FUTURE BLUEPRINT
This new conversation builds directly on the foundation laid by Vision 2030, which was launched in 2008 as the country's long-term development blueprint after consultation with int...
This new conversation builds directly on the foundation laid by Vision 2030, which was launched in 2008 as the country's long-term development blueprint after consultation with int...
How Bomet East Votes: A Look at Elections and Development
06 Aug, 2026 09:55 AM
BOMET CENTRAL
Bomet East Constituency continues to be a vibrant one with its agricultural activities, political competition, and, at the same time, social cohesion. As the big day of 2027 comes...
Bomet East Constituency continues to be a vibrant one with its agricultural activities, political competition, and, at the same time, social cohesion. As the big day of 2027 comes...
