By Peter Ongera As Kenya’s 2027 election season gathers pace, we are witnessing the familiar cadence of baiting and selection: economic gestures timed for political resonance, and strategic alliances carefully forged for electoral advantage. A political parable that has gained currency online, whether true or not, tells of a leader who plucks the feathers off
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua, who was impeached in 2024, has continued to declare his intention to vie for the presidency in the 2027 General Election. However, the interpretation of the constitution in Kenya has raised fundamental questions about his eligibility to vie for the presidency. Gachagua was removed from the office of Deputy President
Political analysts and social media users are increasingly pointing out the change in the political limelight in Kenya, where Sifuna is rising in popularity while Babu Owino seems to be losing influence. This has been particularly fueled by Sifuna’s ouster from the high-ranking ODM Secretary-General seat, while some of Babu Owino’s fans question his continued