Unfolding of Power: A Reflection on Succession and the Cycles of Leadership
The answers lie not just in political science, but in the lessons of history. For those who seek to understand Uganda’s future, one must first dissect the patterns of power—how it is acquired, how...
The Potential Impact of President Trump’s Second Presidency on Kenya: Navigating Shocks and Benefits
Trump’s administration made immigration reform a central part of its agenda, with policies aimed at curbing illegal immigration and encouraging the repatriation of undocumented migrants.
His foreign policy has emphasized reducing U.S. military involvement in...
The Populism Trap: Why Kenya’s Future Demands a Shift from Populist Ideologies
We must prioritise credible leadership over populist narratives to address our socio-economic challenges, strengthen our democratic institutions, and reclaim our position as a regional leader.
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s ascent to power in 2013 leaned...
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...
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...
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,...
