In the early 1990s, Kenya’s politics changed forever. The return of multiparty democracy did not simply introduce new political parties—it triggered a complete transformation of how elections were run, how loyalty was bought, and how power was protected. At the heart of this transformation was a shadowy but highly organised youth outfit known as Youth for KANU … Read more
Prof. George Saitoti is remembered as one of Kenya’s most influential leaders — a mathematician, academic professor, long-serving cabinet minister, and one of the longest-serving Vice Presidents in the country’s history. His contributions to Kenya’s politics, internal security systems, and economic reforms remain deeply felt even after his sudden and tragic death. Early Life and … Read more
The history of Kenya is marked by moments of political tension, land disputes, and community struggles. One of the most notorious insurgencies in the early 2000s was the Sabaot Land Defense Force (SLDF)—a militia led by Wycliffe Matakwei Kirui, a man whose name became synonymous with the violence and conflict that engulfed parts of Mount Elgon. This … Read more