Topic: Political Analysis

“The recently concluded by-elections were more of a staging show of political might than filling vacancies,” he observes, drawing parallels to the tense years when William Ruto, th...

In a discussion on the TalkChat Podcast, political analyst Dr. Michael Ndonye addressed the growing public speculation surrounding the president’s decision. He urged Kenyans to app...

Dr. Ndonye noted that the only scenario in which ODM could present a presidential candidate would be if Raila himself returned to the ballot. Even then, he argued that Raila’s cand...

“Kibaki’s style was technocratic, his speech sparse, and his war on inefficiency was misread as indifference. But beneath the surface, he was laying foundations, roads, institution...

Presidential elections under this period resembled more of a ceremonial endorsement than a competitive election. Prominent figures who attempted to challenge the system were either...

Ever heard of the phrase 'the horse race'. This is mostly used in elections representing the speed and position in the electoral race. Now an unfamiliar character in this race is a...

Looking at the broader political landscape, Dr. Ndonye highlighted that Ruto would likely abandon the hustler narrative that propelled him to power, instead embracing alliances wit...

In a thought-provoking column published in The Standard titled “Gen Zs Will Be Disadvantaged by Kenya’s Outdated Voting System”, Dr. Ndonye highlights the alarming disconnect betwe...

For any aspiring leader who wants to capture the attention of this group, Dr. Ndonye offered a clear observation. It is time to conduct deeper research and understand the behaviora...

During a discussion on the TalkChat Podcast, Dr. Ndonye traces the evolution of Kenya’s political landscape. “Around 2002, we transitioned from tribal-based to region-based politic...

“When Gachagua discloses such secrets, it paints him as a person who cannot be trusted in the future. However, such information is not always bad it helps us understand what is hap...

According to Dr. Ndonye, many young people do not lack skills or education; what they need is empowerment and opportunities.Ruto’s actions, he outlined, are beginning to speak dire...

ODM’s struggles over Sifuna’s discontent and Raila’s stance are just one piece of a much larger puzzle—one that could redefine Kenya’s political map before the next general electio...

In a country where religious language can stir emotion, unify crowds, and justify political agendas, Ruto’s use of faith is not accidental, it is strategic.

Beyond voting and online activism, the youth must begin to occupy leadership spaces, not just in politics but across every sector—education, business, technology, and civil society...

Dr. Ndonye paints a portrait of a voter base addicted to deception. He explains that truth rarely survives in the Kenyan political market. Those who speak honestly about systemic p...