DEMOCRACY’S INTELLECTUAL CLASS
Why Those Best Positioned to Shape Public Thinking Often Remain on the Political Margins When we think about democracy, we […]
WHY POLITICS MATTERS MOST TO THOSE WHO HAVE THE LEAST
Understanding the Political Relationship Between Poverty and Power Every election tells two stories. The first is about citizens deciding who
BEYOND IGNORANCE:WHY VOTERS SOMETIMES CHOOSE THE LEADERS THEY CRITICISE
Few statements are repeated more often in political discussions than the claim that citizens get the leaders they deserve. The
FROM PROFESSIONAL EXCELLENCE TO POLITICAL LEADERSHIP: THE CHALLENGES FACING INSTITUTIONAL REFORMERS IN DEMOCRATIC POLITICS – THE MARAGA CASE STUDY
David Maraga is widely regarded as one of Kenya’s most respected public figures. As a former Chief Justice, he became
WHY SOME POLITICIANS TREND – BUT NEVER FEEL PRESIDENTIAL
The Psychology of Presidential Legitimacy: What Kenyan Voters May Really Be Looking For in 2027 A recent conversation with a
KENYA, FRANCE, WEST AFRICA AND THE RESPONSIBILITY OF CIVIC EDUCATION IN A GLOBAL ERA.
Recent debates surrounding Emmanuel Macron’s engagement with Kenya, the Africa Forward Summit and Kenya’s relationship with France have exposed a
MAINSTREAMING THE RIGHTS OF ETHNIC MINORITIES AND MARGINALISED COMMUNITIES IN KENYA
The government, through Executive Order No. 2 of 2023 has established the Minorities and Marginalized Affairs Unit to protect the
POLITICAL INDOCTRINATION; MY MEMORIES OF FORMER PRESIDENT DANIEL ARAP MOI
I hold fond memories of former President Moi, or at least I did. He was a towering figure with broad
HITS AND MISSES IN KENYA’S QUEST FOR AU LEADERSHIP
The month of February 2025, was characterized by intense emotions as many Africans looked forward to the outcome of the