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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 co-opted into KANU, silenced, or jailed.

Dr. Ndonye noted that Gachagua is unlikely to endorse Kalonzo for the presidency and suggested the coalition currently taking shape is more like “water and oil” than a unified front. “They are together now, but they cannot mix, it’s actually easier for Ga

“Ruto himself cannot believe,” Dr. Ndonye argued, “that a poor person can hold high office without stealing.” This subconscious bias perpetuates a cycle where leadership becomes synonymous with affluence, excluding the very hustlers who propelled him to p

For Dr. Ndonye, the solution lies in transition. He argued that ODM’s younger generation of leaders, such as Babu Owino and Saboti MP Caleb Amisi, must recognize the shifting tides and begin carving out a fresh path.

According to Dr. Ndonye, Gachagua knows President William Ruto’s weaknesses but he does not fully understand his strengths. He emphasizes that politics is like a war; therefore, knowing only an opponent’s weaknesses is not enough. To succeed, Gachagua mus

“Matiang’i has no votes in Kenya, yet he is going to look for votes in the diaspora. Gachagua has votes from the mountain, and that is why he is seeking additional support abroad. Matiang’i, however, is not yet a Kisii kingpin and has also not sought advi

Dr. Ndonye pointed out that Sifuna has been under the political wing of ODM party leader Raila Odinga for years—a political apprenticeship that has undoubtedly shaped him but maybe now is inhibiting his own personal political growth.