Stories by: Alice Neema

Party loyalty in Bomet Central is so strong that it has sustained the dominant political formations of the time. It has not seen the emergence of independent candidates or oppositi...

In 2022, the two politicians again battled each other, but there was a twist in their fortunes. Francis Kipyegon Sigei, representing the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), secured t...

Small farmers were the main voters in the local election, so the elected officials were expected to fight on their behalf through tea price reforms, the supply of agricultural mate...

What stands out here is the long-running duel between two men: Justice Kipsang Kemei and Benard Kipsengeret Koros. Party labels have changed over the years, but the contest has sta...

Overall, the Kipkelion East results are in line with the nationwide political reorganisation trends and a local mirror of Kenya's party evolution from dominance of URP to Jubilee a...

As Kericho’s most densely populated administrative unit, Bureti places continuous pressure on schools, water sources, and markets. Serving as both an educational centre and a produ...

Since 2017, the main party governing the country has been this area’s loyal supporters. The population leans towards a continuation of their ruling as they perceive ruling coalitio...

Ainamoi Constituency is the nerve centre of urban, economic and political development in Kericho County. It surrounds Kericho Town and the adjacent high-yielding agricultural highl...

Following the onset of Devolution in 2013, county-level politics became highly competitive. Attention heavily shifted toward intra-party nomination battles. Smallholder farmers mak...

Kajiado West has evolved into one of Kajiado County's most competitive political constituencies, with closely fought elections reflecting shifting voter priorities and party loyalt...

Voter turnout has remained generally strong, reflecting deep community engagement, though it fluctuates with national moods. The parliamentary seat has stayed in ODM hands since 20...

Kajiado South remains one of Kajiado County's most competitive constituencies. Elections are determined by issues such as tourism, livestock, water, roads, education and land use r...

The exclusively rural Maasai population has a strong interest in land rights, traditional leadership, and livestock policies. On the other hand, urban hubs such as Ngong, Kitengela...

Despite this issue, Kipipiri has continued to be considered an important place in Nyandarua County for farming. It has potential to be very much more if it can maintain infrastruct...

Voters in Ndaragwa are performance-oriented. They prioritise agriculture, rural roads, access to quality water, market access, and opportunities for youth in agri-business. Over t...

While national political waves sway outcomes, local performance on farming support, roads, water, and market access often determines voter decisions. The forthcoming July 16 by-ele...

Laikipia East remains highly contested, influenced by both national political waves and local demands for secure land rights, improved security, and climate adaptation. The constit...

Laikipia West has traditionally supported parties associated with the national government, moving from TNA in 2013 to the Jubilee Party in 2017 and the United Democratic Alliance (...

Laikipia North has changed from being an ODM stronghold at the beginning to giving overwhelming support to Jubilee leadership, even to the extent of rewarding incumbency and good p...

Politics in Laikipia County is competitive and frequently influenced by ethnic ties, land issues, and strong personalities. Since devolution began in 2013, voter turnout has remain...