2027: A reckoning for broken promises and Kenya's political realities

Kakamega residents follow proceedings of a previous political rally at Shianda market in Mumias East on August 5, 2022. [File, Standard]

The inevitability of a political bloodbath for elected State officers in the 2027 General Election is undeniable. The growing anti-government sentiments, particularly from the religious community, largely stem from the Legislature's failure to oversee the Executive effectively. This failure is evident both at the national level and within devolved government units.

During the decade-long Uhuru Kenyatta administration, the Judiciary was perceived as the last bastion of public interest, championing the rights of the wananchi. However, this trust has rapidly eroded in the two years of the Kenya Kwanza administration. To many Kenyans, the Judiciary now appears to have cozied up to President William Ruto and is no longer seen as a reliable defender of public interest.