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How Raila's bid will reconfigure politics and fate of the Opposition

Current political landscape appears poised to grant President Ruto a clear path in 2027 and position Raila Odinga as AU Commission chair in 2025.

By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago

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Raila-Ruto talks proposals will not end Kenyans' political, socio-economic problems

Initiative is largely a replica of BBI and likely to suffer same fate if no referendum is held. Azimio did not prioritise the cost of living as a decisive bargaining chip or deal breaker.

By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago

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Open disregard for court decision by president is a path to anarchy

President Ruto's recent comment on the meaning of the ceremonial sword was unfortunate. The Constitution provides the rule book of governance.

By Kivutha Kibwana 2 years ago

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How the Raila-Ruto talks can prevent electoral, governance and economic crisis

Curiously it took maandamano (demonstrations), loss of lives of predominantly young persons, destruction of property, businesses and livelihoods, for the two parties to defer to the logic of dialogue.

By Kivutha Kibwana 3 years ago

Kivutha reveals why Kenya has shrunk to midget in last 60 years

During the struggle for our country's democratisation, I lost many friends. The State had declared us pariahs. Some childhood friends distanced themselves from us.

By Kivutha Kibwana 3 years ago

Fare thee well Gideon Mutiso, a true patriot who rose above tribe

In government under both Jomo Kenyatta and Daniel Moi, he served as an assistant minister, never rising to Cabinet level. He was not a man to thoughtlessly do somebody else's bidding.

By Kivutha Kibwana 3 years ago

Kenya at a Crossroads: Time for genuine dialogue, not chest thumping

It must encompass the grassroots communities and thus be held from the ward to national levels. The Third Liberation or our socio-economic and cultural revolution cannot be delayed any longer.

By Kivutha Kibwana 3 years ago

We should defend human rights to usher in change

Lone voices speak out and stand for human rights even when it is neither convenient nor safe.

By Kivutha Kibwana 7 years ago

Why we are still an aggrieved nation despite new laws

The 2010 Constitution has not cured all the ills, let's renegotiate it

By Kivutha Kibwana 8 years ago

Whither Kenya's Democracy?

Efforts to open up the governance and economic space have yielded little or nothing

By Kivutha Kibwana 8 years ago