Why Kenyan voters must reject Kenya’s ballot of division
For decades, Kenya's political elite have hypnotized their tribes-people and pushed the narrative that inclusivity, developments, economic stability, affordable health and education, justice, and democracy can only be achieved if they are elected into...
Why women’s political representation matters
Data on politics and governance has continued to paint the image of women being underrepresented at all levels of decision-making around the globe.
Women’s political representation has been dismissed for centuries, even as the debate...
Why vote-buying in Africa is old-fashioned
In his short story, “The Voter”, novelist Chinua Achebe paints the African image of the electoral process, from staging campaigns, all the way to the ballot box.
Rufus Okeke, the protagonist and a poor African,...
FLASHBACK: Was political icon George Morara ahead of his time?
He served as Member of Parliament for West Mugirango for nine months but his name is being immortalized over fifty years later.
George Justin Morara, a promising young and vibrant politician met his death in...
Meet a teacher who wants to succeed President Kenyatta
A teacher, 44, has intentions to succeed President Uhuru Kenyatta when he relinquishes power next year at the expiry of his second and last term in office.
Felix Jarongo Odeny who comes from Homa Bay says...
Youthful aspirants eye Marakwet West parliamentary seat
The battle for Marakwet West parliamentary race has started in earnest pitting the incumbent and youthful aspirants salivating for the seat.
Timothy Kipchumba, a lawyer and Benson Cheserek, a US based resident have put on...
Was BBI a road to nowhere?
The BBI Bill that was thrown out by the Court of Appeal on Friday had dominated talk amongst Kenyans for a long time.
It is not clear if the court verdict is the end of...
POLITICS: Here’s Mose’s injection for Nyamaiya ward
Riombagi spring in Nyamaiya ward, Nyamira County has been in a bad state over the years and residents have had to contend with it with pain.
The water source serves several residents who use banana...
