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Will 2027 be the election cycle where Kenya's political underdogs defeat the establishment? In this episode of PolitiKali Konekted, Executive Director of Siasa Place Nerima Wako-Ojiwa breaks down how shifting voter awareness, civic technology, and youth mobilization are transforming Kenyan politics.

From her early political awakening and studying Public Administration in the US to accidentally founding one of Kenya's pioneer youth civic platforms, Nerima shares her personal story and her outlook on the nation's political trajectory.

• The Journey Home: Studying in the US, public administration, and returning to Kenya to drive civic reform.

• The Birth of Siasa Place: How an unexpected idea grew into a vital space for young people to understand governance, rights, and public policy.

• June 2024 & Beyond: The historic full-circle moment for youth political participation in Kenya and the lasting impact of Gen Z mobilization.

• The 2027 Prediction: Why changing voter expectations will shock the political establishment and elevate grassroots underdogs.

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This week on PolitiKali Konekted, communication scholar and political analyst Dr. Hesbon Owilla joins us to unpack the state of Kenyan democracy — and why the local political batt les playing out right now are quietly sett ing the tone for 2027.

In this episode:

● Armed goons, real danger: The rise of localized political violence, and why it's a direct precursor to post-election instability.

● Media, meet State- The quiet, transactional relationship between Kenya's press and political power, and how the media follows political logic instead of ‘sett ing the agenda’.

● 2027 election is highly complex: Why Dr. Owilla believes the next general election is defi ned by two diverging voter motivations and a lack of substantive opposition alternatives

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Marvin Sissey, 2027 Hamisi Constituency MP aspirant and corporate communications expert, joins Politikali Konekted Episode 61 to break down the reality behind the Gen Z protests,Kenya's massive debt trap, and corruption in county spending. Is the Kenyan political culture finally changing, or are millennials still trapped in tribalism and ethnic voting? Watch as we dissect the true roles of MPs and MCAs, the failure of devolution, and the state of Kenyan education.If you want to understand how budgeting in Kenya actually works and why political coalitions keep changing, this deep-dive interview is a must-listen.

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Two years after the historic June 2024 protests, the fire for political reform in Kenya is burning brighter than ever.In this episode of Politikali Konekted, we sit down with Francy Kadide, the Organizing Secretary of Kenya’s newest and fast-growing political movement, Linda Mwananchi. As a young lawyer and outspoken activist, Francy shares her raw, unfiltered sentiments on why she believes the current government entirely lacks political goodwill with the youth of Kenya.We dive deep into the lack of sustainability in government projects, her firsthand experience navigating the rugged terrain of being a Gen Z in Kenyan politics, and what the future holds for the crucial 2027 vote. Plus, get an exclusive sneak peek into the Linda Mwananchi movement and learn why collective youth unity is the ultimate key to completely shifting Kenya’s political leadership.If you want to understand the true pulse of the Kenyan youth and where the country’s political future is headed, this is an episode you cannot afford to miss.

Are the predictions we made in January already playing out in real-time? Six months ago, Chaka Sichangi and Diana Ngao dropped a definitive episode of Politikali Konekted, warning that "The 2027 Elections Have Begun in 2026." Now, halfway through 2026, the political landscape is shifting faster than anyone expected.

In this highly anticipated sequel, Chaka and Diana return to look at the political landscape. They break down the biggest headlines from the last 6 months, analyzing the tactical alliances, subtle power plays, and backroom maneuvers that are quietly defining Kenya’s future.

But they don't just look back; they also look ahead. Prosecuting recent events strictly through a constitutional lens, Chaka and Diana issue a critical charge to every Kenyan citizen: Why staying alert right now is the only way to safeguard 2027. What happens next? Who is gaining ground, who is losing the plot, and what constitutional boundaries are being pushed to the limit? Find out in our mid-year political forecast.

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Also, looking at how things have played out over the last 6 months, what do you think happens next on the road to 2027? Are Kenyan voters alert enough to the chess moves happening right now? Drop your thoughts below! 👇

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Can Kenya truly break free from foreign debt and achieve economic sovereignty, or are we trapped by systemic policy failures? In Part 2 of this deep-dive conversation on the Politikali Konekted Podcast, we sit down again with renowned public finance expert and former KRA Chief Manager, Prof. Vincent Ongore. Moving past the immediate budget debates, Prof. Ongore unpacks the foundational economic shifts Kenya must undergo to secure its financial independence.
He draws a side-by-side parallel between Kenya and our historical peers like Singapore, breaking down the brutal discipline, institutional integrity, and visionary leadership that allowed them to leapfrog from third-world to first-world status. If you have ever wondered why Kenya’s aggressive tax reforms are yielding public outrage instead of economic transformation, this episode holds the honest, unvarnished truth just for you.
  Key Insights from This Episode:
The Path to True Economic Sovereignty: Why running a nation requires a structural shift away from commercialized politics and foreign debt reliance.
The Singapore Masterclass: What Lee Kuan Yew’s administration sacrificed to build a global powerhouse—and the specific blueprints Kenya continues to ignore.
The Cost of Progress: The uncomfortable, non-negotiable sacrifices that both citizens and the ruling class must make if Kenya is to secure its economic future.
Grading the Sitting Government's Reforms: A candid critique of the current administration’s fiscal policies. Why well-intentioned reforms are failing to translate into relief for the ordinary mwananchi.
Fixing the Leakages: Why raising taxes is useless without structural accountability, strict expenditure management, and an absolute war on institutional corruption.
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Are Kenyans justified in their rage over the Finance Bill? Absolutely. But can the country actually afford to reject it?
In this hard-hitting episode of PolitiKali Konekted, we sit down with Prof. Vincent Ongore, a heavyweight in public finance and tax administration with over three decades of experience (including senior leadership at the Kenya Revenue Authority).
Prof. Ongore pulls no punches: while he fiercely agrees that the government has failed miserably in communicating fiscal policies to its citizens, he drops a sobering truth bomb—Kenyans are simply not in a position to shoot down another Finance Bill without triggering economic catastrophe.
In this episode, we unpack:

• The Communication Failure: Why the state’s inability to explain where tax money goes is driving public outrage.
• The Economic Catch-22: The dangerous fiscal reality Kenya faces if the bill is rejected.
• Taxation vs. Representation: How the government can rebuild trust with a frustrated public.

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Stop calling them women’s issues. Femicide. Missing children. The two-thirds gender rule. These are Kenya’s problems — and Kenya cannot solve them without more women in Parliament.In this episode of Politikali Konekted, host Diana Ngao sits down with Pollyne Owoko — women’s rights advocate, Successful businesswomen and 2027 Siaya County Women’s Representative aspirant — for a conversation Kenya has been avoiding.We go into the femicide crisis, the constitutional promise Parliament has broken for 15 years, the violence and cyberbullying women face when they dare to run for office, and why more women in political leadership is not a gender debate. It is a governance one.

IS KENYA RUN BY A PRESIDENT OR BUSINESSMAN? 🤔🇰🇪Is Kenya being governed as a democratic sovereign state, or is it being managed like a private enterprise?In this highly anticipated episode of Politikali Konekted, we sit down with Kamau Mbiu—a dynamic upcoming leader and prominent member of the Wiper Democratic Movement. Together, we unpack the controversial intersection of state power and corporate interest under the current administration.We dive deep into the burning question on many Kenyans' minds: Are President William Ruto's personal and business interests derailing the country's progress? From aggressive taxation and public-private partnerships to the rising cost of living, we examine who really benefits from the current regime's policies—the ordinary mwananchi or a select corporate elite?📌 What We Discuss in This Episode:The fine line between national leadership and corporate deal-making.Is The United Opposition really united? How Kenyans resist change by resisting young leaders, and Kamau's plans in his bid for 2027 Limuru Constituency MP.

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Is Kenya being held back by its own politics? In this episode, Siaya Senate aspirant Dennis Omondi breaks down how misplaced national priorities and a culture of party obsession are stagnating progress and destroying our future— and why his vision for Siaya offers a new roadmap for the country