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The tensions within the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM-) party escalated on Sunday, January 18, when Winnie Odinga, a member of the East African Legislative Assembly, accused some party leaders of trying to push out their fellow members. At a rally in Kibira’s Kamkunji area, Winnie, who happens to be the youngest daughter of the late…
On January 7, President Trump signed an executive order withdrawing the United States from 66 International Institutions. This decision marks an important change to America’s Foreign Policy. One of the organizations affected is UN-Habitat; a branch of the United Nations that is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya. The withdrawal will significantly affect Kenya as it hosts…
Inside ODM today, a quiet but consequential power struggle is unfolding around Secretary General Edwin Sifuna. What appears on the surface as routine internal disagreement is in reality a deeper recalibration of interests by the party’s dominant power centers. The question being asked in private meetings is no longer whether Sifuna is competent or popular….
Industrial-Scale Fraud: How Billions Meant for Vulnerable Americans Ended Up in Kenyan Property NAIROBI, KENYA — Kenya’s luxury real estate market faces unprecedented scrutiny as United States federal authorities intensify their pursuit of assets purchased with proceeds from what prosecutors describe as “industrial-scale fraud” that may total up to $9 billion or more. The FBI,…
Agriculture has long been the backbone of Kenya’s economy, contributing 26% of GDP directly and another 27% through linkages with other sectors. It employs over 40% of the total population and sustains more than 70% of rural Kenyans. Yet despite its centrality to national life, the sector faces an existential crisis: Kenya’s youth are abandoning…
The 2026 parallel World Cup in Russia represents more than a single tournament. It’s a test of FIFA’s authority, a challenge to the existing international sporting order, and potentially a watershed moment in how global football is organized and governed. As the official World Cup kicks off in North America, the world will be watching not just the matches on the pitch but also whether anyone is watching matches on a different pitch entirely – thousands of miles away in Russia, where football, politics, and power converge in ways that will shape the sport’s future for years to come.
I. Foundation: Distinguishing the Day of Christ from the Day of the Lord (DofC vs. DofL) I.A. Defining the Rapture (Harpazo) The rapture is an instantaneous, supernatural removal of all born-again believers and children below the age of accountability from the Earth. This event, central to Dispensational Eschatology, is known by its Greek term, Harpazo,…
1. Trailblazers & Changemakers Across Africa and its diaspora, women of African descent are ascending to leadership roles once considered out of reach. From the first female vice president of an East African nation to a West African biotech CEO developing malaria‑resistant crops, their stories inspire—and remind us how far representation matters. Profiles this week…
Historical Foundations and Contemporary Implications of Monopoly Economies in Africa Monopoly economies, characterized by the dominance of a single entity or institution over an industry or sector, have played a significant role in shaping Africa’s economic structure. These monopolistic systems often emerge from historical conditions rooted in colonial exploitation and post-colonial governance strategies aimed at…
In the digital age, independent voices on YouTube have become indispensable for Kenyans seeking clear, well‑researched commentary on politics, public policy, the economy and governance. Below are the top 10 Kenyan YouTube channels—all run by independent content creators—whose insightful videos you shouldn’t miss.
