By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The political realignment between President William Ruto and opposition leader Raila Odinga has left many Kenyans disillusioned, marking what appears to be a significant betrayal of public trust. This unexpected alliance, largely seen as a self-serving pact, comes at a time when the Kenya Kwanza administration is grappling with corruption, economic […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The new found political dalliance between President William Ruto and Kenya’s longtime opposition leader Raila Odinga leaves a lot to be desired. On Friday, the two used their respective political vessels, the United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) to formally ink a power-sharing agreement, sending shockwaves across […]

By Robert Nyasato “Gusii women have consistently failed to exploit their numerical strenght to occupy political offices.” –Robert Nyasato By Robert Nyasato As we mark the International Women’s Day today, its good to take stock of how Gusii women have faired on the political space in post independence Kenya. Although the Gusii people are fairly […]

KPC Editor’s Pick What happens when a global icon revisits his roots and discovers an old mentor still working at 80? For Michael Jordan, this visit to his high school in Wilmington, North Carolina, would turn out to be far more than a trip down memory lane. Here is more: It was a sunny afternoon […]

By Godwin Mose Politics has always been dynamic and it is said that a day is a very long time in that space. It is an arena where leaders boldly step forward to advance the interests of the common people. That said, not all politicians are leaders, and not all leadership occurs within political contexts. […]

By Dan Isaac Bw’Onyancha Death is traditionally met with solemnity, a moment of communal mourning that transcends personal grievances. But when a public figure passes—especially one perceived to have betrayed the public trust—the reaction is often anything but unified. The recent death of Wafula Chebukati, former chairman of the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The unfolding situation in Uganda, particularly the treatment of opposition figure Kizza Besigye, is deeply troubling. Despite a Supreme Court ruling in his favor, Besigye continues to face persecution at the hands of the Ugandan government. This blatant disregard for the rule of law highlights the extent to which impunity has […]

By KPC Reporter It is emerging that nonmember(s) of Parliament cannot oust Speaker Moses Wetang’ula. Already, KPC has learnt that the National Assembly leadership recently dismissed an attempt by the Grassroot Oversight Initiative to initiate a motion against Wetang’ula, citing procedural limitations under parliamentary rules. In a letter dated February 7, 2025, Clerk of the […]

By Kurian Musa The African Union (AU) Ordinary General Assembly on February 15, 2025, in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, marked a pivotal moment in African diplomacy and Kenyan politics. Kenya’s former Prime Minister (PM), Raila Odinga lost his bid for the African Union Commission (AUC) Chair to Djibouti’s Youssef in the seventh round of voting. The […]

By Jackline Mwende The media plays a crucial role in shaping public understanding, attitudes, perceptions, and responses to climate change. It also influences how people engage with climate issues, the urgency they feel, and the actions they take. Media also influences how the urgency of climate change is perceived, the solutions available, and the responsibility […]