Are the Dark Days of the 1990s Back? Has the “Evil Jogoo” Reincarnated?
In the 1990s, the Kenyan masses were miserable, fearful, and desperate for hope. Inflation went one way – upwards – while personal freedoms went the other way – downwards. And when the angry, hungry masses, led by opposition leaders, hit the street to protest, the government came down hard on them: sending police […]
Women Can Make Successful Leaders: True or False?
Remember India’s Indira Gandhi, UK’s Margaret Thatcher, Liberia’s Ellen Sirleaf, andKenya’s inspiring presidential aspirant of the 1990s, Charity Kaluki Ngilu? Prime Minister Indira Gandhi of India On visualizing the history of Indian politics, the name, and for some, the image, of Prime Minister Indira Gandhi, must inevitably come up. Indians first elected Gandhi as Prime […]
What happens when you steal Government Money in the US? What about in Kenya?
Zimbabwe’s President Mugabe and Kenya’s Kamlesh Pattni. Photo courtesy of Al Jazeera Take America’s most recent fraud scandal. In January 2026, a judge in Minnesota gave the green light for the authorities to seize assets belonging to Aimee Bock, a US citizen. She is also to forfeit around $5 million she has in cash. Bock […]
Opposition Leaders: Trust Nobody! Historically, Betrayal is the Norm
Politicians should not avoid reality, no matter how harsh. After all, sooner or later, it will become clear to the world.
Kenyans: Elect a Capable President in 2027, one sensitive to the needs of the People. That way, the future will be promising: Full stomachs, good, affordable health services, and sanity in education.
East African presidents are generally like many other African presidents. Although they head democratic countries, they do not take kindly to political opposition. Many are also averse to relinquishing power, no matter the circumstances. The region has ample examples, starting with President Idi Amin Dada of the 1970s, who took office through a military coup and a few years later made himself President-for-Life. Tanzania has joined Kenya […]
What will Americans do in 2029 if Donald Trump refuses to leave the White House after the elections? Are there Lacunas in the Law that Trump can exploit?
A short time into Donald Trump’s first term as president, comedian Bill Maher warned that Trump was likely to cling to the office even if he lost in the following elections. Maher, who is also a TV host, wanted Congress to consider the danger and plan for that eventuality. Trump became the 45th US President in January 2017, following the November 2016 presidential election. Then in the 2020 […]
Over 5years of Politicking. Is the 2027 Government Likely to be any Different? Will Kenyans be better off?
Kenyans continue their political discussions 2 years before the general elections. Economic hardships seem to make thoughts of a change of government a priority; hence, Kenyans are looking forward to 2027.
Kenyan Leaders Condemn Invasion of Churches and Opposition Leaders
Leaders continue to condemn the invasion of churches and opposition leaders. Meanwhile, pposition leader, Rigathi Gachagua attends church peacefully in Murang’a.
Generally, Teachers Make Successful Leaders
Mwai Kibaki as Finance Minister Evidently, the training and exposure teachers gain over the years serve as a strong foundation for those who want to transition into politics. This is true in America as it is in Africa and elsewhere. This article highlights successful political leaders from around the world who served as respected teachers […]