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Michael Ndonye

Whether he runs or not, Raila will be a major player in 2027

In his political pilgrimage wee hours, Raila Odinga might still determine President William Ruto's main competitor in 2027 election. The way things are, unless there is a significant shift in politics

By Michael Ndonye 13 days ago

Whether he runs or not, Raila will be a major player in 2027

The 'brotherhood' that makes fight against graft difficult

The 'brotherhood' that makes fight against graft difficult

By Michael Ndonye 27 days ago

Nothing wrong with president launching Uhuru's projects

Nothing wrong with president launching Uhuru's projects

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

Why coalition governments are susceptible to incompetence

Why coalition governments are susceptible to incompetence

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

It would be hard for Kenya to pass the democratic litmus test

Like previous post-election 'handshakes,' the current talks are birthed after 'questioning the legitimacy of the 2022 electoral process; failure to accept the 2022 presidential election results

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

It would be hard for Kenya to pass the democratic litmus test

Explore other options of solving presidential election disputes

Undermining the power of the SCOK is not a malady characteristic of Raila's politics only. After the 2017 General Election, Raila petitioned against the IEBC after it declared Uhuru the winner.

By Michael Ndonye 1 month ago

Explore other options of solving presidential election disputes

If demos are over cost of living, Raila-Ruto talks can't end them

Any protests over the cost of living should end up with a dialogue between the citizens and their president, not between the president and the opposition leader. It is simple logic!

By Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

If demos are over cost of living, Raila-Ruto talks can't end them

Raila repeating the same lie Ruto told during campaigns

Even in mature democracies like the United States, voters have big ears for lies, exaggerations and fake news during campaigns-it is the nature of politics.

By Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

Raila repeating the same lie Ruto told during campaigns

Can Ruto oust US dollar and then walk away scot-free?

Among the nerves of Western domination in Africa that president Dr Ruto is rattling is the privileged US dollar. Can he crack the skull, this time around?

By Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

Can Ruto oust US dollar and then walk away scot-free?

Time for Kenya Kwanza and media to bury the hatchet

The media have not accepted the 2022 election results while the government is still harbouring the pre-election coverage's pains. They are clothed in vengeance against the Fourth Estate.

By Michael Ndonye 2 months ago

Time for Kenya Kwanza and media to bury the hatchet

BBI was ex-president's undoing, Finance Bill might be Ruto's

Kenya Kwanza government must change the hustlers' perception that this bill has been forced down their throats - the same experience that they had with the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI).

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

BBI was ex-president's undoing, Finance Bill might be Ruto's

What if Ruto's housing project ends up like Uhuru's Big Five agenda?

This country is a hothouse of wastage of resources because we lack continuity of projects across regimes. If Ruto dropped Uhuru's projects, will his successor nurture the housing project?

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

What if Ruto's housing project ends up like Uhuru's Big Five agenda?

The truth and outright lies in debate on Finance Bill, 2023

From the government's deceptive explanations, to the whipping of legislators to pass the bill, there is evidence that most Kenya Kwanza politicians prioritise their political fidelities.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

The truth and outright lies in debate on Finance Bill, 2023

It's difficult to fight corruption amidst political 'wash wash'

Corruption is a red dragon, the most rooted evil of the 21st century. It is highly connected, elusive and hits back fiercely.

By Michael Ndonye 3 months ago

It's difficult to fight corruption amidst political 'wash wash'

State House media interview did Ruto more harm than good

Daring the media to pose free-style and open-ended questions regarding his administration was an uphill task.

By Michael Ndonye 4 months ago

State House media interview did Ruto more harm than good

Who will succeed William Ruto in 2032?

By the look of things, there is no Kenyan ready to receive instruments of power from William Ruto after his two terms. Thus, President Ruto will most likely hand over power to a political greenhorn.

By Michael Ndonye 4 months ago

Who will succeed William Ruto in 2032?

Raila can defeat Ruto in 2027 if he becomes patient and focused

Raila and the opposition are trying to push the government against the wall that is not hardened enough to crash it.

By Michael Ndonye 4 months ago

Raila can defeat Ruto in 2027 if he becomes patient and focused

Governors must take blame for hunger 10 years into devolution

Why are governors moving around with politicians planning for demos or attending Sunday services outside their counties?

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Governors must take blame for hunger 10 years into devolution

Raila taking advantage of Ruto's failure to speak to the hustlers

Kenya Kwanza has been speaking to the Opposition instead of the hustlers. As a result, hustlers listen to Raila Odinga because he is the only person speaking directly to them.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Raila taking advantage of Ruto's failure to speak to the hustlers

William Ruto must reject temptation to form 'handshake' government

First, Kenya Kwanza must invest resources to ensure the government is not degraded to set the country back. This way, they will break the political curse of handshake and post-election coalitions

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

William Ruto must reject temptation to form 'handshake' government

Raila has no moral authority to lead protests over cost of living

Raila Odinga's post-election mass action ends with personal gains and losses on the citizens' side.

By Michael Ndonye 5 months ago

Raila has no moral authority to lead protests over cost of living

Opposition is not fit enough to keep government on its toes

While it is their right to protect themselves against injustices, witch-hunting and revenge, it is hard to figure out why politicians are as white as snow when they are loyal to the party leader.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

Opposition is not fit enough to keep government on its toes

Francis Atwoli: A smart politician who is always close to the presidents

Those who will write Mr Atwoli's biography should state that he is Kenya's president's trade unionist and a consistent political irritant.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

Francis Atwoli: A smart politician who is always close to the presidents

It's true, Kenya Kwanza has the most shares in Government Inc

The Opposition argues that the Kenya Kwanza government should accommodate all Kenyans. While that is right, the Opposition is in a contradictory mode.

By Michael Ndonye 6 months ago

It's true, Kenya Kwanza has the most shares in Government Inc

Luo Nyanza should now break stranglehold of the old guard

What ails Luo Nyanza is the yoke from their liberators-turned-political toughs who fought for the so-called second liberation are refusing to let off the political wheels.

By Michael Ndonye 7 months ago

Luo Nyanza should now break stranglehold of the old guard

How Raila Odinga's brilliant strategy works against him eventually

Raila makes some moves that are politically correct for the present, but which ruin his prospects for the top seat. One such strategy he has been using since 1997 is refusing to accept the results.

By Michael Ndonye 7 months ago

How Raila Odinga's brilliant strategy works against him eventually

Columnists are like prophets of yore; ignore them at your peril

The columnist only asks the government to consider their thoughts and put in place measures to evade the landmines that await them.

By Michael Ndonye 8 months ago

Columnists are like prophets of yore; ignore them at your peril

There is 'political life and death', make your choice, Mr Gachagua

Gachagua must work out politically to survive the political tides to shed off this tag. No other person among the Ruto Big Six has a similar worry.

By Michael Ndonye 8 months ago

There is 'political life and death', make your choice, Mr Gachagua

Raila is the biggest obstacle on Kalonzo's road to State House

Kalonzo must listen to Prof Kivutha Kibwana’s derisive advice that “Raila Odinga is not about to retire from Azimio.”

By ["Michael Ndonye"] 8 months ago

Raila is the biggest obstacle on Kalonzo's road to State House

Raila should retire in 2023 as a gift to Kenyans

The best gift that Raila Odinga can give Kenyans in 2023 is to retire from politics; he will have assured himself a break from possible humiliation and frustrations.

By Michael Ndonye 8 months ago

Raila should retire in 2023 as a gift to Kenyans

Raila Odinga should retire in 2023 as a gift to Kenyans

Raila has served this country in his generation. He will never see the kind of change he's been agitating since 1982 through himself, but he can make it possible through others.

By Michael Ndonye 8 months ago

Raila Odinga should retire in 2023 as a gift to Kenyans

William Ruto's bid to change constitution might end in tears just like BBI

Why does our new president want to try the taste of 'null and void'? We can pardon the president only if he plans to 'handshake' Raila Odinga through a constitutional amendment.

By Michael Ndonye 8 months ago

William Ruto's bid to change constitution might end in tears just like BBI

How Raila Odinga's camp helped Ruto to beat him in top seat contest

Instead of the Azimio la Umoja team investing in the finishing power, they majored in political pomp, immature celebrations and self-aggrandisement.

By Michael Ndonye 9 months ago

How Raila Odinga's camp helped Ruto to beat him in top seat contest

Why most borrowers won't put hustler money into businesses

Hustler's government must shift quickly and find better solutions to put money in the pockets of Kenyans

By Michael Ndonye 9 months ago

Why most borrowers won't put hustler money into businesses

There is nothing wrong with Charlene hanging on her father's coattails

Charlene Ruto is privileged; her father is the president-she has the right to exploit that opportunity for her future endeavours.

By Michael Ndonye 9 months ago

There is nothing wrong with Charlene hanging on her father's coattails

Why Raila should smile every time DP hurls verbal jabs at him

If the gods plan to have Raila in 2027, they will populate every significant person in this country with his name.

By Michael Ndonye 9 months ago

Why Raila should smile every time DP hurls verbal jabs at him

Winnie Odinga best-suited to replace Raila as Luo Nyanza kingpin

Named after Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, a South African apartheid heroine, Kenyans cannot ignore the ghosts of her archetype.

By Michael Ndonye 10 months ago

Winnie Odinga best-suited to replace Raila as Luo Nyanza kingpin

Just as we have kingmakers, there are dictator makers too

The best way to groom a dictatorial regime is to have it under pressure to correct its mistakes. This includes the need to defend their weaknesses and those of their leaders.

By Michael Ndonye 10 months ago

Just as we have kingmakers, there are dictator makers too

Rigathi Gachagua has much to learn from Moi on Church, politics

A close aide of President Moi's, retired Bishop Silas Yego of Africa Inland Church (AIC), described Moi as "a devoted Christian whose endearing factor was his reluctance to mix politics with worship."

By Michael Ndonye 10 months ago

Rigathi Gachagua has much to learn from Moi on Church, politics

Give ailing public universities new lease of life, Mr President

Although the crisis should challenge public universities to have alternative ways of generating revenue, the current situation must be arrested.

By Michael Ndonye 10 months ago

Give ailing public universities new lease of life, Mr President

Why William Ruto should be wary of hustlers

It is not possible to please every person, and therefore, some are born to be insatiable. Ruto must move swiftly to remove the thorns in hustlers' flesh before they let go of their patience.

By Michael Ndonye 11 months ago

Why William Ruto should be wary of hustlers

It shouldn't surprise you if Raila Odinga supports William Ruto in 2027

In 2027 Raila might remind Luo Nyanza that Ruto supported him in 2007. That way, the insurgence between the ghosts of Luanda Magere and Koitalel arap Samoei will tumble.

By Michael Ndonye 11 months ago

It shouldn't surprise you if Raila Odinga supports William Ruto in 2027

Here's what the new 2027 voter looks like

In the August 9, 2022 elections, they had no time to queue and vote. They were busy. Although they were around polling stations, they were ferrying voters.

By Michael Ndonye 11 months ago

Here's what the new 2027 voter looks like

How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

President William Ruto has been sending signals that he is not soft and malleable. From what he has said, we can deduce that he is defining new rules of politics.

By Michael Ndonye 11 months ago

How President Ruto's style differs from his predecessor's

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