Spread the loveAnalysing Fred Matiang’i’s Chances of Becoming Kenya’s President in 2027 As Kenya gears up for the 2027 General Election, one name has emerged as a formidable contender: Dr. Fred Matiang’i, the former Interior Cabinet Secretary. Known for his assertive governance style and significant reforms during his tenure under President Uhuru Kenyatta, Matiang’i has…
Spread the loveNairobi’s streets were alive on June 25, 2024. The air thrummed with chants, the beat of protest anthems, and the defiant spirit of Kenya’s youth. Thousands of Gen Z Kenyans, joined by parents, workers, and students, flooded the Central Business District, their faces painted with the colours of the Kenyan flag—red, green, and…
Spread the loveThe sun hung low over the arid expanse of northern Mali, casting long shadows across the dunes near Kidal. It was 2013, and I, Captain Amadou Traoré—not my real name, for reasons that will soon become clear—stood shoulder-to-shoulder with my Malian brothers-in-arms, rifles in hand, sweat beading down our foreheads. Beside us were…
Spread the loveIn 2011, the world watched as Libya descended into chaos during the Arab Spring. Muammar Gaddafi’s brutal crackdown on protesters sparked a civil war, prompting a NATO-led military intervention that changed the course of the country’s history. Authorized by UN Security Council Resolution 1973, the operation aimed to protect civilians but ended with…
Spread the loveAll these courtesy of France Burkina Faso, a nation at the heart of the Sahel, has once again made headlines this week with a series of dramatic events that underscore its volatile political, security, and economic landscape. From a foiled coup attempt to a deadly terrorist attack and a landmark nuclear deal with…
Spread the love Raila-Orengo Fallout and 2027 Kenyan Elections The reported tensions between Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) leader Raila Odinga and Siaya Governor James Orengo over the formation of a broad-based government with President William Ruto’s United Democratic Alliance (UDA) reflect deeper ideological and strategic divisions within ODM. These divisions could significantly influence the Kenyan…
Spread the loveKey Points Economic Impacts Imperialism devastated Africa’s economies by extracting resources like gold, diamonds, and rubber, often through forced labor. This created dependency on exporting raw materials, hindering industrialization and leaving many countries economically vulnerable today. Social and Cultural Effects Colonialism disrupted African societies by imposing European languages, religions, and education, eroding indigenous…
Spread the loveImagine a world where the United States, the economic and military powerhouse of the West, goes bankrupt. It’s a scenario that seems unthinkable—yet not impossible. With U.S. public debt exceeding $33 trillion and global financial systems deeply intertwined, a default or severe financial restructuring in the U.S. would send shockwaves across the globe….
Spread the love The Art of Deception: Comparing Pathological Lying in Leadership – Ruto, Trump, and Historical Lessons Introduction Leadership demands trust, but what happens when leaders habitually distort the truth? In recent years, Kenya’s President William Ruto and former U.S. President Donald Trump have faced accusations of pathological lying, with critics arguing their falsehoods…
Spread the loveRuto Claps Back: “You’re New to Politics!” – President Schools Salasya on SHA and Housing Tax Mumias, Kakamega County – January 21, 2025 – In a fiery exchange that captured the attention of the nation, President William Ruto gave Mumias East MP Peter Salasya a lesson in political longevity and policy understanding at…
