An Idiosyncratic Dimension of the US–Israel–Iran Escalation: Fitting Scattered Facts into Theory

KISUMU, 6th March, 2026 –In my last two reflections on the current US–Israel–Iran confrontation, I approached the crisis from two structural angles. First, I situated the escalation within the longue duration of American grand strategy in the Middle East. Analysts across Southeast Asia, particularly within ASEAN security circles, often characterise US behaviour in the region…

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Is the Fragmentations in ODM Part of Ruto’s Grand Political Strategy?

The strategy is simple: fragmentation first, absorption next, and incumbent wins KISUMU, 4th March, 2026 –In several of my earlier posts, especially written after the passing of Raila Odinga, I made a claim many considered too strong at the time: Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) party and it’s anchor micro-ideology would not outlive its founder as…

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Political Tribunal Halts Approval of ODM Nyando Branch Delegates Amid Internal Rifts

NAIROBI, 2nd March,2026 –The Political Parties Disputes Tribunal (PPDT) has temporarily halted the approval of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM) Nyando Sub-County branch delegates’ list following a dispute filed in a Nairobi court. In an injunction issued during a sitting in Nairobi, the tribunal stopped the ODM National Elections Board from endorsing a contested list…

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“Desist from Political Violence, Embrace Peaceful Co-Existence,” PS Raymond Omollo Urges Leaders, Youth

  MIGORI, February 28th –Residents of Migori County have been urged to maintain peace and reject political violence as the country prepares for the 2027 General Election. Principal Secretary for Interior and National Administration Raymond Omollo made the appeal on Saturday during a meeting with opinion leaders and elected representatives at Masara village in Suna…

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Stephen Nyandiare: The Emerging Voice in Kisumu Senatorial Race

Kisumu, 18th Feb. 2026-As the 2027 political season slowly begins to take Stephen shape, a new voice is emerging in Kisumu’s senatorial race. Stephen Ochieng Nyandiare is steady in the contest for the Kisumu Senatorial seat, positioning himself as a grassroots mobilizer with a strong connection to youth, women traders, and vulnerable families across the…

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The Politician, Electoral Economics, and the Exploitation of Kenyan Voters’ Vulnerability Towards the 2027 Polls

KISUMU, 10th February –As Kenya edges closer to the 2027 general elections, the familiar choreography of pre-electoral governance is once again on display. Across history and across regimes, moments of economic hardship often coincide with policy generosity—not necessarily because structural transformation has suddenly become possible, but because voter vulnerability has reached its peak. President William…

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