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Sarah Elderkin

Raila orphans: False spokespersons and heirs riding on death's back

By Sarah Elderkin   2026-01-25 07:00:00

Raila cannot be resting easy. He was exploited in his lifetime and he is still being exploited now. He must be turning in his grave.

Power, pact and betrayal: Winnie, Aunt Ruth and Uncle Oburu

By Sarah Elderkin   2026-02-15 08:20:00

Raila Odinga’s death has ignited a bitter family power struggle.

Has Winnie Odinga capitulated and fallen at the first hurdle?

By Sarah Elderkin   2026-03-22 08:30:00

Observers believe Oburu and Ruto have managed to successfully tame Winnie through strategic moves that have pushed her into a tight corner.

Why Kalonzo's calm resolve and Sifuna's fire are the winning bet

By Sarah Elderkin   2026-06-21 16:05:00

The prospect of Kalonzo Musyoka–Edwin Sifuna ticket bringing together youth and energy on the one hand, and age and experience on the other, is inspiring.

Why a split opposition could hand Ruto another term in 2027 election

By Sarah Elderkin   2026-06-28 10:20:00

Opposition leaders need to give the people something credible and feasible they can actually love, something that offers real hope and inspires them anew.

Beyond 'Kasongo': How nicknames shape Kenya's political narrative

By Sarah Elderkin   2026-07-05 09:40:00

Political candidates all have their secrets and lies, and the coming General Election will no doubt offer the nickname-bestowers plenty of golden opportunities for their creativity.