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Analyst: Matiang’i Is Rising, But It’s Not Yet Uhuru
05 Nov, 2025 01:00 PM
MATIANG’I IS RISING
“The elevation of Dr. Fred Matiang’i as the Deputy Party Leader of Jubilee is a politically strategic move for Uhuru to remain relevant in national politics, even without being dir...
“The elevation of Dr. Fred Matiang’i as the Deputy Party Leader of Jubilee is a politically strategic move for Uhuru to remain relevant in national politics, even without being dir...
Ruto Is the Acting Luo Kingpin, Says Political Analyst
29 Oct, 2025 05:19 PM
ACTING LUO KINGPIN
Raila’s final political actions paved the way for this unexpected shift. In his last days, Raila formed a close working relationship with President Ruto, moving from opposition to...
Raila’s final political actions paved the way for this unexpected shift. In his last days, Raila formed a close working relationship with President Ruto, moving from opposition to...
Is Jubilee Plotting a Comeback in 2027 Under Matiang’i?
04 Oct, 2025 01:00 PM
MATIANG’I, UHURU REUNITE
If Matiang’i were to become the presidential flagbearer, the only way to maximize their chances in 2027 would be to pick a deputy from the Mount Kenya region. However, the challeng...
If Matiang’i were to become the presidential flagbearer, the only way to maximize their chances in 2027 would be to pick a deputy from the Mount Kenya region. However, the challeng...
Expert Analysis: How Kenya’s Political Past Shapes Its Future
25 Sep, 2025 03:03 PM
HISTORY SPEAKS
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...
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...
Kalonzo: Will 2027 Deliver the Presidency or Another Deal?
20 Sep, 2025 12:17 PM
CLEAN GAMBLE
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 fron...
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 fron...
How Poverty Mentality Is Slowly Eating Ruto’s Presidency
16 Sep, 2025 03:04 PM
POVERTY MENTALITY TRAP
“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 sy...
“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 sy...
Why ODM’s Young Turks Must Chart a New Course
08 Sep, 2025 12:51 PM
ODM'S CROSSROADS
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...
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...
Gachagua’s 2027 Ambition: Can He Overcome Tribal Labels?
04 Sep, 2025 10:18 AM
REBRANDING RIGATHI
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, kn...
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, kn...
Matiang’i’s 2027 Bid: Shaky Ground and Missed Opportunities
19 Aug, 2025 03:00 PM
AMBITION IN JEOPARDY
“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 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....
Analyst: Sifuna Should Leave ODM to Grow Politically
07 Aug, 2025 12:00 PM
SIFUNA’S ULTIMATUM?
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...
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...
