By Isaac Dan Bw’onyancha Public leadership and influence take many forms. It is time to move beyond the narrow view that they are only conferred through the ballot. Across the world, individuals have assumed powerful, organic leadership roles and command admiration and loyalty that often surpass those in elective office. From music and sports to […]

By Robert Nyasato Senators, Governors at Loggerheads Over Use of Devolved Resources A storm is raging between governors and senators over the implementation of devolved functions, threatening to derail the 14-year-old devolution system, widely regarded as a success of the 2010 Constitution of Kenya. On one hand, senators aver that they are defenders of county […]

By Peter Nyong’o I write not merely as a commentator on history, but as one who stood at the birth of this Movement  the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM); as its pioneer Emeritus Secretary General; as a scholar of politics who understands that political movements are never accidents of time but products of moral necessity; and […]

By Josiah Kariuki In every generation, certain offices quietly shape a nation’s destiny. Today, one such office sits at the heart of Kenya’s digital transformation agenda: the State Department of Broadcasting and Telecommunications. When Stephen Motari Isaboke assumed office as Principal Secretary in the Ministry of Information, Communication and the Digital Economy, he stepped into […]

By Isaac Dan Onyancha A political tremor is shaking the establishment. Across towns and trading centres, in lecture halls and online spaces, a restless citizenry is finding a new rallying point. The economic squeeze and governance disquiet linked to the United Democratic Alliance administration under President William Ruto have generated more than murmurs. Inflation bites […]

By KPC Political Reporter “Matiang’i twoma! Twoma Ruto!” The chant, loosely translated: “Matiang’i push! Push Ruto!” was started a few months back by Kitutu Chache South legislator, Anthony Kibagendi, and it has quickly become his political tag. Rhythmic and defiant, half song, half political war cry, these simple words have captured the imagination of Jubilee […]

By Kurian Musa “Jogoo wa mashambani hawiki mjini,” Raila Odinga often remarked during his political life, underscoring his belief that Nairobi must first be conquered before national political power can be contemplated. Winnie Odinga’s entry onto the stage, accompanied by a song from late Nairobi pop artist titled Hamunitishi—“Vitisho vya peni mbili havinitishi mimi”—captured this […]

By KPC Sports Reporter LG Electronics (LG) East Africa, in partnership with its main Kenyan distributor, Opalnet, reinforced its commitment to cultural engagement and community partnerships by sponsoring the Korea Sports Day in Nairobi. The event, organised by the Korean Society in Kenya through the Embassy of the Republic of Korea in Kenya, brought together […]

By Nyang’au Araka In the age of instant messaging and virality, a single gesture can eclipse hours of speeches and pages of political statements. So it was when images and short clips showing Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna embracing Ida Odinga at an open gathering began circulating online like rapid fire. The moment was brief, unscripted […]

By the Idler-in-Chief Here in Nyagenke, Njaanuary creeps in chewing loudly, crunching leaf by leaf, like a determined goat that has discovered an unattended kitchen garden. After weeks of December merrymaking; when meat flowed like rumours in Nyagenke Intervillage Open Air Market and plates bent under the weight of nyama, pilau, and other festive declarations […]