Few events in Kenya’s post-independence history have left as deep and lasting a scar as the assassination of Dr. Robert John Ouko. A brilliant diplomat, respected statesman, and one of Kenya’s most influential political figures, Ouko’s mysterious death in 1990 marked a turning point in the country’s political consciousness. His assassination exposed deep cracks within the … Read more
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