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Few figures in Kenya’s political history have inspired as much admiration, controversy, and curiosity as Raila Odinga. Loved, feared, and endlessly analyzed, he remains the puzzle that every election tries, and fails, to solve. Table of Contents The making of the enigma Born into power but schooled in rebellion Opposition firebrand and constitutional reformer Perennial presidential candidate Master of handshake politics Handshakes as crisis management and self‑preservation Ho

Introduction The 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 80) convened in New York from 22–30 September 2025 . Marking eight decades since the UN was founded in the aftermath of World War II, the session carried the theme “Better together: 80 years and more for peace, development and human rights” [1] . Secretary‑General António Guterres and President Annalena Baerbock of the General Assembly underscored that today’s global challenges—climate change, pandemic

My name is Penny. I was thirty-one when I met Lex, and nothing in my life prepared me for what loving him would mean. It’s past midnight. Lex is asleep beside me, breathing softly, one arm flung possessively over my waist, just like he has a right to be here. Like I belong here. The familiar scent of his expensive cologne, mingled with sleep, usually soothes me. Tonight, it chokes. He’d been distant lately. More trips, fewer calls. Missed connections. Excuses that sounded pla

Following the rejection of privatization agenda after public participation and legislative review, the choice of leasing of government sugar factories has come with its fair share of challenges in western Kenya. Questions pertaining to how, to who and for how long remain unanswered. In this writing though, I delve into the why it's necessary. The year is 1999 and our 10-acre cane farm, a ratoon of 1997, has overgrown beyond 24 months and the whole village has descended upon i

The election of a pope is more than a religious event - it’s a moment where history, faith, and global attention collide. Few ceremonies carry the same weight of tradition, secrecy, and spiritual significance as the papal conclave, where cardinals gather to choose the next leader of the world’s 1.3 billion Catholics. Whether you’re a devout believer, a history enthusiast, or simply curious about one of the oldest continuous institutions in the world, the conclave offers a ra

Africa’s economic potential has long been overshadowed by its inability to translate vision into tangible progress. Kenya, often regarded as East Africa’s most dynamic economy, exemplifies this paradox - boasting ambitious plans yet struggling with systemic inefficiencies that stifle growth. Meanwhile, Asian nations like Vietnam and Singapore have surged ahead by prioritizing execution over rhetoric. At the heart of Kenya’s development conversation lies a contradiction: energ