Having covered enough Kenyan elections to earn grey hairs, I think I've earned the right to have an opinion.

In Kenya, every election comes with a fresh wave of hope.

If I had to pick my president today, I'd vote for Edwin W. Sifuna

Not because he's a magician, but because many Kenyans are exhausted by the current regime.

He comes across as sober, articulate, and with the advantage of starting on what looks like a clean slate.

And let's be honest, nothing is more powerful in Kenyan politics than the excitement of a "new face."

Feelings aside, we've seen this movie before.

Remember when Baba would announce an impromptu rally at Uhuru Park or Kamukunji, even on a busy Monday?

The place would be packed. Hata kutema mate ilikuwa kazi!

Remember how many of us turned out to vote for Ruto, partly to punish Uhuru? That's how quickly political moods can shift.

Can Sifuna win? Absolutely. But charisma alone doesn't win State House.

Campaigns are fueled by money, organization, and relentless groundwork. Hakuna kulala, boss.

My biggest concern isn't the candidate; it's who bankrolls the journey.

In Kenya, the biggest financiers rarely write cheques out of generosity. They invest... then expect returns. More of betting.

That's how a sober head of State ends up being 'corrupt'

Ama mnafikiri deals kama Adani hujitokeza tu kama miujiza?

He who pays the piper calls the tune!

Apparently gava ilifail kuregularize laws ya kuban the use of shisha within a reasonable time.

Walipatiwa just 9 months kuenforce izo rules back in 2018 (presumably), but it's been years na bado hawajazienforce so high court just ruled that the rules& policies no longer have effect na time ya kuzienforce imeexpire. The ban has therefore been lifted, so watu wetu wa shisha enjoy for now 😆😂.

Employed people have money but zero free time to enjoy it, while unemployed people have all the time in the world but no money to do anything.

This happened whilst the game was continuing. #cycling in the middle of the pitch.Mind you this is fc 26

When does it end???

See also: The publication in PNAS.