2023 Intake Open University of Kenya
2023 Intake Open University of Kenya

Political Analysis

Political analysis and Opinions

The future of Kenya’s leadership: A call for Emotional Intelligence and grace

Social media has become a battleground where insults are traded, and public disagreements are aired out in the open, often with little regard for the potential consequences. Young leaders, in their quest to differentiate themselves...

From Saba Saba to Sovereign Erosion: Decoding Kenya’s political turmoil

The constitutional framework of Kenya, as established by the Constitution of Kenya 2010, was intended to usher in an era of participatory democracy, devolution of power, and protection of fundamental rights. The erosion...

President William Ruto: A disappointing leader Kenya can do without

Ruto's tenure has been marred by a series of egregious actions that undermine the very fabric of democracy. The people, in granting him power, entrusted him with a sacred duty—to listen, to empathise, and to...

Executive Puppets: The rubber stamp role of Kenya’s National Assembly

The cries of the electorate, already burdened by high taxes and rising costs of living, were drowned out by the overwhelming chorus of “ayes.” In this political farce, the executive plays the role of the...
A parliamentary session in Rwanda. Women's leadership and political representation in Rwanda, the highest in Africa, should serve as an example to other African nations to believe in and support women with leadership ambitions. PHOTO/iKNOW Politics.

Africa: Is women’s political representation a fruit too lofty to pluck?

In some cases, women who manage to break through face resistance from male counterparts who are hesitant to cede power to female leaders. African countries are still far from achieving women’s equal and effective participation...

Disobeying court orders a sure road to anarchy

By S. N. Barongo Under the Kenyan legal system, Court Orders, Rulings and Judgments, form part of the law of Kenya unless and until set aside by review or appeal.  What else is needed to precipitate...
Dr. Nyatundo George Oruongo is an Adjunct Lecturer, School of Law, Africa Nazarene University and Visiting Lecturer, School of Law, Kisii University. PHOTO/Courtesy.

Kenya needs freedom and prosperity-compatible democratic practices

In Kenyan politics, the makeover has been for the worse. It is all loss. The bloom for an open-air truth has fallen under the gloom of sensationalism, deceit and misinformation. Indeed, for a political chair,...
A photo of some of the African Leaders (some of whom are now retired). Before bashing African Leaders, it is good to have a checklist of a number of issues, as discussed below. Photo/ Sebastiane Ebatamehi.

Where we miss it when bashing African leaders

Politics I have frequently come across criticism of the current African leadership, or African political leadership in general. This criticism comes from all directions, local and foreign alike. I find this criticism often harsh and unjust. Defense 1...

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...