Like Uhuru, Ruto now knows presidency is not a bed of roses

President Ruto, who once seemed to suggest that governing Kenya was straightforward, now treads the same lonely path-insulted daily, doubted constantly, and expected to deliver miracles.

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

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If Ruto's good overshadows evil, 2027 poll victory will be his prize

President William Ruto must ensure that his government's good governance and service outweigh perceptions of greed and corruption.

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

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Costly, corruption-riddled and violent elections are not worth it

Kenya's by-elections are our own golden apple: Contests of muscle-flexing where millions of shillings are spent, projects stall, and citizens gain little in return

By Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

Those who seek Raila's political mantle must carry his burden

Raila Odinga mastered a rare political art of being the government's fiercest critic while remaining its most indispensable insider.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

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Why Kalonzo Musyoka should consider joining Ruto's camp

To President Ruto, Kalonzo is the only political figure who can give him a blessing of a second term and bring no sorrow because he is loved in Raila's orphaned nation.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

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What pact between President and Gideon means for Kalonzo

The recent union between President Ruto and Kanu Chairman Gideon Moi (GM) is a realignment that will shape the politics of Uhuru Kenyatta and Kalonzo Musyoka leading up to 2027.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

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Why Matiang'i will most likely be Ruto's running mate in 2027

The recent claim by Jubilee Party Secretary General Jeremiah that Rigathi Gachagua is bullying Fred Matiang'i and sidelining him during opposition meetings signals a strategic distancing.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

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Ruto will get his second term due to Uhuru, clerics' prayers

After 2013, former President Uhuru Kenyatta publicly declared that he would serve a 10-year term, and his deputy Ruto would follow with an additional 10 years.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

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What if Ruto is on right path?

Kibaki's style was technocratic, his speech sparse, and his war on inefficiency was misread as indifference, but he was laying foundations, that would later be hailed as visionary.

By Michael Ndonye 4 months ago

Gen Zs will be disadvantaged by Kenya's outdated voting system

The KNBS estimates that over 14 million Gen Z Kenyans will be eligible to vote, representing a 79.4 per cent increase from 2022, however, youth turnout in the 2022 election was dismal.

By Michael Ndonye 4 months ago

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Why ODM leader might support Ruto's re-election bid in 2027

In 2027, supporting President William Ruto will not be a betrayal; it will be a matter of survival for Raila Odinga.

By Michael Ndonye 4 months ago

Let counties focus on wealth creation, not just extraction

Kenyan counties, it seems, are drifting toward this model, building digital toll booths for extracting revenue from the economy while neglecting innovations that empower the "cow" that they milk.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Why Kenyans' search for perfect president will be elusive for long

Voting patterns reflect ethnic loyalty or financial influence rather than ideology or integrity, a culture that undermines democratic accountability and reinforces a cycle of disappointment.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Runoff election between Ruto and ODM leader likely in 2027

Personal ambition and pride among presidential hopefuls will prevent the emergence of a unified opposition candidate.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

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Why Kenya's sixth president will be chosen long before Election Day

Gubernatorial, senatorial, or parliamentary contests are accessible to all, but the presidency is guarded by forces designed to produce very specific outcomes.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

Why ODM, Raila are part and parcel of Ruto's government

ODM underrates the citizens' ability to see its presence in Ruto's broad-based government, which emerged in the aftermath of the 2024 Gen Z protests.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

Why President's response to 'Ruto must go' is interesting

When Ruto responded to chants of "Ruto must go," he didn't merely dismiss them, he challenged his critics to match and surpass his political strategy and plan.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

Ruto can't govern a generation that he refuses to understand

Unless the government urgently rethinks its approach, the protests will only grow more organised, more defiant, and more politically charged.

By Michael Ndonye 7 months ago

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If they deliver, even military leaders gain public acceptance

Those familiar with my political philosophy know that I am not a political puritan. Political puritans demand strict adherence to ideological principles, often rejecting compromise.

By Michael Ndonye 7 months ago

Kindiki-Ruku altercation sign of mistrust within government

Sophocles, the ancient Greek tragedian, once observed, 'Trust dies but mistrust blossoms.' His words encapsulate the destructive power of deception and that follows when trust is eroded.

By Michael Ndonye 8 months ago

Kikuyu, Kalenjin in Rift are not amused by ex-DP's 'Xmas' talk

After the 2007-2008 post-election violence, the Kikuyu and Kalenjin leaders came together to promote peace, urging their people to focus on shared interests rather than political divisions.

By Michael Ndonye 8 months ago

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Strategies that Ruto can use to 'rig' 2027 presidential election

In 2027, Ruto and his government will be 'audited' using the quality management systems that they have already provided.

By Michael Ndonye 8 months ago

Migori shoe incident reflects Kenyans' growing frustration

Leadership is not just about promises but about action, accountability, and earning people's trust through meaningful change.

By Michael Ndonye 8 months ago

There's no Head of State who is without 'Farouk' and 'Itumbi'

Recently, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua decried the influence and power that Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi hold in President William Ruto's administration

By Michael Ndonye 9 months ago

What David Maraga should do, not do if he wants to become president

Mr Maraga stands a chance of becoming the President of this country at a time when the voting pattern has changed.

By Michael Ndonye 9 months ago

Ruto's warm reception evidence of political maturity in Mt Kenya

These sentiments were also amplified by the political campaigns that Gachagua has been conducting in the region.

By Michael Ndonye 9 months ago

Our president isn't God-chosen as God no longer picks leaders

Kenyans confuse a Christian leader and a leader chosen by God, forgetting that God is not a democrat, and he is not involved at all in electing leaders.

By Michael Ndonye 10 months ago

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Politicians' enmity is fake; they are just playing games on voters

Kiharu MP Ndindi Nyoro, considered one of President William Ruto's staunchest allies during the 2022 elections, has now turned his guns on his former boss.

By Michael Ndonye 10 months ago

Kenyans can no longer bank on Raila to take them to 'Canaan'

It is time for the nation to move beyond relying on Raila to deliver the 'Canaan' he has long promised-if such a place ever truly existed.

By Michael Ndonye 10 months ago

President, Kalonzo and Raila are 'cousins' and should unite

When Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and his allies' ask Raila to ditch Ruto and join them, it reflects the interconnected and often self-serving nature of political alliances.

By Michael Ndonye 10 months ago

Ruto will be disappointed if he is banking on Raila for support

Political pundits agree that President William Ruto will likely repeat the same mistakes that his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta made in 2022-believing in Raila Odinga's glittering political career.

By Michael Ndonye 11 months ago

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Why Raila will ditch Ruto in 2027

Political pundits agree that Ruto will likely repeat the same mistakes that his predecessor Uhuru Kenyatta made in 2022-believing in Raila's glittering political career.

By Michael Ndonye 11 months ago

Kenya needs Raila more than Africa does

Raila's return marks the beginning of a new chapter in Kenyan politics, where his influence and leadership will again be pivotal

By Michael Ndonye 11 months ago

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Strategy that gave Ruto victory will be used against him in 2027

Unless the President changes his stance on some issues affecting ordinary citizens, the central ideology in 2027 will be "remove Ruto", and it could succeed.

By Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

What Ruto presidency might be like during Trump's second term

For Kenya to align with the ideological leanings of the United States Supreme Court, we might be forced to have a CJ that will be openly and visibly conservative.

By Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

Do everything possible to turn struggling universities around

The President's call for universities to seek partnerships with the private sector and to monetise their assets is extremely grey.

By Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

Let leaders act now to counter AI-driven election disruptions

The reality is that Gen Z, with its tech-savvy edge and growing political clout, will play a pivotal role in shaping the outcome of elections.

By Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

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Why Kalonzo should quit opposition, join Ruto

Another concern Kenyans should have with Kalonzo leading them as opposition leader is his close political relationship with Ruto. Politically, Kalonzo is closer to Ruto than Raila is.

By Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

Why Ruto's election victory has not translated into satisfactory governance

The unwinking disillusionment that hit Kenya in the Jubilee and now Kenya Kwanza government is the question of how a government can have the best campaign strategy and then, after victory, stall.

By Michael Ndonye 1 year ago

Political alliances based on tribe might end after Ruto leadership

Impending political collaborations between Ruto, Uhuru and Raila will satiate the country in the name of all tribes being included, but the interests are political.

By Michael Ndonye 1 year ago