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Why There Is No Point Of Having Elections in Uganda

Despite gaining her independence in 1962, Unfortunately Uganda is still not free. Uganda’s current president, Yoweri Museveni, has been in power since 1986, and it is hard to tell when the last free and fair election happened in Uganda. For those in the opposition, an attempt to run for president against President Museveni is like a death wish. Opposition leaders like Dr. Kizza Besigye and Robert Kyagulanyi have nearly lost […]

todayFebruary 15, 2026 13

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Why Winnie Odinga Is the Best Person to Run Against William Ruto in 2027

With only one year left to Kenya’s next general election and no formidable opposition candidate to unseat the incumbent, we believe that Winnie Odinga is the only candidate who would give William Ruto a run for his money. Winnie Odinga is the daughter of former prime minister and opposition leader, Raila Odinga, who passed away in 2025. But Winnie is not just Raila’s daughter. Winnie Odinga is a Political Science […]

todayFebruary 4, 2026 23 2

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Keeping Up with the Discourse: The Maraga Question

Three days ago, Shakira Wafula, one of the most recognizable younger faces inside David Maraga’s campaign secretariat, announced her resignation. Her statement cited “diverging paths on key values, priorities, and decisions.” It was brief, diplomatic, and carefully worded. But online, the reaction was immediate and intense. Within hours, speculation emerged that the public letter was a stripped-down version of a more detailed one said to reference misconduct allegations against a […]

todayNovember 21, 2025 38

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Keeping Up With the Discourse: Blood Spilled Across Border

In the sweltering heat of Ubungo, Dar es Salaam, on October 29,mere hours after Tanzania's polls closed under a shroud of blackouts and boycotts, John Okoth Ogutu, a 38-year-old teacher from Siaya County, was gunned down in the streets. He'd spent eight years molding young Tanzanian minds, sending remittances home to his wife and three children in Kenya, only to become the first confirmed Kenyan casualty in what has spiraled […]

todayNovember 7, 2025 20 1

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Compliation of Tribute Songs Released in honor of Raila Odinga

There was no Raila Odinga without music, so it is only right that even in his passing, his legacy lives forever through music. Please see below for tribute songs released in honor of Raila Odinga. May his soul rest in eternal peace, and may the lord comfort his family during this difficult period as they deal with his loss. The list is likely to be updated as more tributes are […]

todayOctober 17, 2025 113 4 4

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The Only Mistake Gachagua Made

Politics is full of secrecy. As the electorate, we only know what politicians tell us, not what they are thinking. For the first time ever, a politician is telling it all. The good, the bad, and the ugly, and we must admit that this is unprecedented. Former Deputy President, Rigathi Gachagua, has made it his life mission to expose all the lies and schemes that happened during his short stint […]

todayAugust 30, 2025 39

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Whose Job Is It To Fact Check Those Running For Office?

With two years left to Kenya’s next general elections, we have already begun to see different candidates declaring their interest in the country’s top job. The constitution of Kenya outlines very clearly what the requirements are to be eligible to run for office. Despite these requirements being enshrined in the constitution and gazetted by the Independent Election and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), every election cycle, we see many people declare their […]

todayAugust 29, 2025 32

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Dear Government, July Edition

To the Government of Kenya, We, the people, would like to inform you of what is going on in the country because you seem to be so oblivious and tone deaf to the situation. On June 25th, the people of Kenya, Gen Zote, came out both mourn and honor the living of the many Kenyan youths that have lost their lives as a result of your government’s actions. Unfortunately, the […]

todayJuly 3, 2025 66 1

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State Sanctioned Anarchy

In Greek mythology, Pandora, driven by curiosity, opened a forbidden box, unleashing plagues, sorrow, and chaos upon humanity, leaving only hope trapped inside. Once opened, the box’s evils could not be contained, a cat irrevocably let out of the bag. On June 17, 2025, the Kenyan state, through its response to protests in Nairobi and Mombasa, appeared to open its own Pandora’s box, unleashing anarchy that spiraled beyond control. The […]

todayJuly 1, 2025 28

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