By Kurian Musa The recent meeting between ODM leader Dr. Oburu Oginga and Bomet senatorial aspirant Chepkirui Kones offered more than a glimpse into local political strategy. It reflected a larger conversation that Kenya’s political class can no longer avoid: the urgent need for generational transition in leadership. Chepkirui Kones represents a new wave of […]

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 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 Prof Olola Achieng Oneko Original title: The Raila I’ve Known Since Childhood Owadwa Wuod Nyalego (My brother, son of the daughter of Alego), when we spoke on the morning of your departure to India, you were upbeat and confident we would meet at a later date to continue with our usual engagements. I have […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The election of Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Djibouti’s Foreign Minister, as the new Chairperson of the African Union Commission (AUC) has reignited debate surrounding the Anglophone-Francophone divide within the organization. Youssouf’s victory, especially over strong contenders such as Kenya’s Raila Odinga, a leading Anglophone figure, highlights the continued dominance of Francophone nations […]