Topic: Kenya politics
Bomet Central: Where Party Loyalty Shapes Every Election
05 Aug, 2026 06:09 PM
ELECTORAL LOYALTY
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...
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...
The Bomet Report: Politics, Economy and Development
31 Jul, 2026 11:00 AM
BOMET POLITICS
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...
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...
The History Behind Kenya's Guarding the Vote Movement
22 Jul, 2026 12:30 AM
ELECTORAL VIGILANCE
The extremely defensive and almost paranoid attitude is not a new idea. "The Guarding the Vote" is an idea that dates back decades and is a response to the fear that votes might be...
The extremely defensive and almost paranoid attitude is not a new idea. "The Guarding the Vote" is an idea that dates back decades and is a response to the fear that votes might be...
The Memusi Question: Stay the Course or Turn the Page?
20 Jul, 2026 03:10 PM
PASTORAL POWER
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...
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...
Inside Kajiado North's Fast-Changing Political Landscape
18 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM
URBAN POLITICS
Kajiado North is one of Kajiado County's most competitive and rapidly changing constituencies. Rapid urbanisation, population growth and an increasingly diverse electorate have shi...
Kajiado North is one of Kajiado County's most competitive and rapidly changing constituencies. Rapid urbanisation, population growth and an increasingly diverse electorate have shi...
From Nkedianye to Lenku: The Changing Politics of Kajiado County
17 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM
SWING FRONTIER
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...
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...
The Highland Vote: Inside Kinangop's Political Identity
16 Jul, 2026 01:30 PM
AGRICULTURAL POWERHOUSE
Voters in Kinangop have shown a preference for performance while remaining open to change. The constituency shifted from TNA in 2013 to Jubilee dominance in 2017, before delivering...
Voters in Kinangop have shown a preference for performance while remaining open to change. The constituency shifted from TNA in 2013 to Jubilee dominance in 2017, before delivering...
Mannabay vs Irene: The Battle for Bahati's Political Future
11 Jul, 2026 05:00 PM
POLITICAL ANALYSIS
For the people of Bahati, this competition is both an opportunity and a source of stress. With more contenders on the scene, we can expect more politicians to be willing to listen...
For the people of Bahati, this competition is both an opportunity and a source of stress. With more contenders on the scene, we can expect more politicians to be willing to listen...
Baringo South: Pastoralists, Politics & Lake Baringo Promise
24 Jun, 2026 08:00 AM
RIFT RESILIENCE
Voting in Baringo South often aligns with dominant national and Rift Valley parties, with candidates on major tickets tending to perform strongly over independents. The 2022 outcom...
Voting in Baringo South often aligns with dominant national and Rift Valley parties, with candidates on major tickets tending to perform strongly over independents. The 2022 outcom...
Njoro Constituency’s Political Instability, History and Future
03 Jun, 2026 05:00 PM
NJORO DATA-BREAKDWN
The constituency has aligned strongly with UDA in recent cycles while voters prioritize agriculture, education, infrastructure, and land/Mau Forest issues.
The constituency has aligned strongly with UDA in recent cycles while voters prioritize agriculture, education, infrastructure, and land/Mau Forest issues.
Gilgil Constituency from Military Roots to Civilian Votes
30 May, 2026 03:00 PM
GILGIL DATA-BREAKDOWN
Gilgil has consistently mirrored Kenya’s national political shifts from TNA in 2013, to Jubilee in 2017, and UDA in 2022. While the constituency follows broader coalition trends, l...
Gilgil has consistently mirrored Kenya’s national political shifts from TNA in 2013, to Jubilee in 2017, and UDA in 2022. While the constituency follows broader coalition trends, l...
Nakuru Town East, Politics and Hustles for Political Muscle
30 May, 2026 08:00 AM
CONSTITUENCY BREAKDOWN
Nakuru Town East has proven to be a loyalty-based urban constituency. It rode the Jubilee wave strongly from 2013 to 2017 before aligning with UDA in 2022. The constituency’s polit...
Nakuru Town East has proven to be a loyalty-based urban constituency. It rode the Jubilee wave strongly from 2013 to 2017 before aligning with UDA in 2022. The constituency’s polit...
Kuresoi South: Melting pot of Tea, Timber, and Politics
29 May, 2026 02:00 PM
KURESOI SOUTH DATA-BREAKDOWN
Kuresoi South in Nakuru County, with shifting alliances, voter growth, and ambitious leaders, stands as a fierce battleground shaping Kenya’s 2027 elections.
Kuresoi South in Nakuru County, with shifting alliances, voter growth, and ambitious leaders, stands as a fierce battleground shaping Kenya’s 2027 elections.
Nakuru Town West :Ethnic Volatility and Nyanza Identity
28 May, 2026 05:00 PM
DATA- BREAKDOWN
The voting behavior in Nakuru Town Constituency usually aligns with the dominant parties nationally. This is shown as MP is elected first on the TNA party, and MCA were elected (4...
The voting behavior in Nakuru Town Constituency usually aligns with the dominant parties nationally. This is shown as MP is elected first on the TNA party, and MCA were elected (4...
Rongai Constituency: Agriculture and Urbanisation Politics
26 May, 2026 03:47 PM
RONGAI DATA-BREAKDOWN
Rongai Constituency has traditionally been influenced by strong regional parties in the Rift Valley. Earlier political dominance was shaped by established parties that built strong...
Rongai Constituency has traditionally been influenced by strong regional parties in the Rift Valley. Earlier political dominance was shaped by established parties that built strong...
Molo Constituency: Hopes in Breaking the One Term Curse
25 May, 2026 05:30 PM
MOLO'S RECKONING
Molo has historically been a volatile constituency, with MPs rarely serving more than one term. In 2022, Francis Kuria Kimani broke this trend by securing re-election, signaling a...
Molo has historically been a volatile constituency, with MPs rarely serving more than one term. In 2022, Francis Kuria Kimani broke this trend by securing re-election, signaling a...
NCIC Condemns Meru Leaders Over Commissioner Transfer
18 May, 2026 05:21 PM
TRANSFER DISPUTE
The Commission stated that statements or utterances that lead to ethnic incitement constitute a violation of Section 62 of the NCIC Act, and the Commission has initiated a formal i...
The Commission stated that statements or utterances that lead to ethnic incitement constitute a violation of Section 62 of the NCIC Act, and the Commission has initiated a formal i...
Understanding Nakuru Before 2027 — Series 1: The County
16 May, 2026 12:15 PM
NAKURU POLITICS
From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in respo...
From KANU dominance to multi-party instability, then Jubilee, and now the UDA era, Nakuru has repeatedly transitioned between ruling parties.Voters often change allegiance in respo...
ODM Youth Leader Kasmuel McOure Declares Support for Broad Based Government
10 Dec, 2025 11:15 AM
BROAD FAITH
“Many attempted before us; none reached as far. Yes, I forfeited opportunities through youthful misjudgment, while chasing online applause from an audience that demands everything...
“Many attempted before us; none reached as far. Yes, I forfeited opportunities through youthful misjudgment, while chasing online applause from an audience that demands everything...
Ruto’s 2027 Playbook: Win Minds First, Ballots Later
12 Nov, 2025 06:14 PM
PSYCHOLOGICAL POLITICS
Instead of engaging opposition in open political warfare, the president and his team have chosen a more psychological, perception-based strategy, built on dominance instead of defe...
Instead of engaging opposition in open political warfare, the president and his team have chosen a more psychological, perception-based strategy, built on dominance instead of defe...
