When the United Nations arrived in Kenya this week to review the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), it wasn’t just another diplomatic visit. It was a moment of truth — a mirror held up to Kenya’s democracy. Every election season brings back one question: can we trust the process? A Visit to a Shaken…
In the intricate tapestry of Kenya’s history, few figures have shaped the nation’s political destiny as profoundly as Raila Amollo Odinga. Born on January 7, 1945, in Maseno, Kisumu County, Raila grew up in the shadow of his father, Jaramogi Oginga Odinga,a stalwart of Kenya’s independence struggle and a man who never shied away from…
On 3 October 2025, President William Ruto announced a sweeping diplomatic and governance reshuffle, naming nine new ambassadors, high commissioners, and consuls general in a move aimed at strengthening Kenya’s foreign policy presence. Among the key appointments is Florence Chepngetich Bore, the former Cabinet Secretary for Labour and Social Protection, who has been appointed High…
Kenyan human rights activists Bob Njagi, Chairman of the Free Kenya Movement, and Nicholas Oyoo, its Secretary General, were reportedly abducted in Kampala, Uganda, on the afternoon of Wednesday, October 1, 2025, after joining the campaign trail of opposition leader Robert Kyagulanyi (Bobi Wine). According to witness reports, the two were with Ugandan companions and…
Madagascar President Dissolves Government Following Deadly Protests in the capital, Antananarivo. Madagascar was thrown into political turmoil after President Andry Rajoelina on Monday dissolved his government, just a day after 22 people lost their lives in violent demonstrations. The protests, led mostly by angry youths, erupted across the island nation over frequent water and electricity…
IEBC GEARS UP FOR NOVEMBER BY ELECTIONS, AS VOTER REGISTRATION RESUMES. A by-election season is upon Kenya as the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) ramps up preparations for the mini-polls scheduled for 27 November 2025. The IEBC has confirmed that a total of 23 by-elections will be held: six for National Assembly seats, one…
Absorption of Technology by IEBC in the National Voter Registration Rollout. Since the resumption or kick-off of the Continuous Voter Registration (CVR), the Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been leaning heavily on electoral technologies that it has developed over past election cycles. Key among these is the Kenya Integrated Election Management System (KIEMS)…
Corruption is a pervasive issue that affects societies worldwide, penetrating governments, businesses, and even our daily lives. According to Transparency International, over two-thirds of countries score below 50 on the Corruption Perceptions Index, indicating a serious problem. Moreover, the economic cost of corruption is staggering, with estimates suggesting that it costs the global economy around…
The Russian government has publicly distanced itself from a man accused of luring Kenyan youth to join the war in Ukraine, saying he does not represent Moscow or any of its official agencies. The disavowal follows growing concern in Nairobi after reports emerged that a foreigner linked to Russia had been actively persuading young Kenyans…
Malawi has once again demonstrated its democratic maturity following the recently concluded 2025 presidential elections, which resulted in the return to power of former president Arthur Peter Mutharika of the Democratic Progressive Party (DPP). In an election marked by high voter turnout and political tension, Malawians went to the polls determined to shape the future…
