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President's angry outbursts and why he is his own worst enemy

Ruto’s angry rhetoric risks alienating voters and strengthening his opponents.

By Alexander Chagema 2026-10-20 06:00:00

President's angry outbursts and why he is his own worst enemy

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The presidency is way out of reach for Mudavadi, Wetang'ula

By Alexander Chagema 2026-10-13 06:20:00

A Kalonzo ticket could easily clear the path for Ruto's re-election in 2027

While Kalonzo offers the Opposition unity and stability, his establishment profile, cautious style, and regional limitations give Ruto the exact opponent he is structurally equipped to defeat.

By Alexander Chagema 2026-10-06 00:00:00

Greedy 'churchpreneurs' make the need for church regulation extremely urgent

Some religious leaders have transformed faith, prayer and charitable giving into mechanisms for financial extraction and psychological dependence.

By Alexander Chagema 2026-09-29 06:10:00

Greedy 'churchpreneurs' make the need for church regulation extremely urgent

Ruto's opponents using his insults as ammunition for counterattack

Political movements cannot be dismissed through insults or unsubstantiated accusations.

By Alexander Chagema 2026-09-22 06:00:00

Ruto's opponents using his insults as ammunition for counterattack

Abducting journalists won't stop the government's date with comeuppance

The abduction of a Standard journalist underscores the growing pressure on Kenya’s media, but history shows that silencing journalists rarely suppresses scrutiny.

By Alexander Chagema 2026-09-08 06:00:00

Abducting journalists won't stop the government's date with comeuppance

Architecture of patronage and political rewards is holding Kenya hostage

Political patronage and loyalty-based appointments are undermining constitutional accountability, professionalism, institutional independence, and public trust.

By Alexander Chagema 2026-08-25 06:00:00

Architecture of patronage and political rewards is holding Kenya hostage

From principled outsider to agenda-setter: Edwin Sifuna's unplanned political ascent

Edwin Sifuna has emerged as a significant force in Kenyan politics, with his principled opposition to the broad-based government unexpectedly elevating his national profile.

By Alexander Chagema 2026-08-18 06:00:00

From principled outsider to agenda-setter: Edwin Sifuna's unplanned political ascent

Mudavadi, Wetang'ula political stock trading at an all-time low

President William Ruto’s political standing in Western Kenya is weakening as voter frustration grows over poor leadership, stalled development, and economic hardship.

By Alexander Chagema 2026-08-11 06:00:00