Michael Ndonye

Kenya, Nakuru

Opinion Columnist at The Standard (Kenya)

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Ruto can't govern a generation that he refuses to understand

1 day ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

Youths light candles in honour of victims of the Gen Z protests, in Nakuru, on June 25, 2025. [Caroline Chebet, Standard] President William Ruto must speak Gen Z’s language if he wants to rule peacefully and legitimately in their time. The nationwide Gen Z-led protests we saw ON Wednesday should serve as a wake-up call for Dr Ruto and his administration.
Kindiki-Ruku altercation sign of mistrust within government

4 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

Deputy President Prof Kithure Kindiki and Mbeere North MP Geoffrey Ruku Consult the DP Lead Kenya Kwanza leaders in a worship and Thanksgiving service at the Full Gospel Church Kamumu in Mbeere North, Embu County. The service was held at Karuari Primary School Grounds. January 5, 2025.
Kikuyu, Kalenjin in Rift are not amused by ex-DP's 'Xmas' talk

4 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

Former Deputy president Rigathi Gachagua,accompanied by Kiambu senator Paul Thangwa,Nyandarua senator John Methu,Cleopas Malala and Naivasha MP Jane Kihara and other leaders address the media at Karen Hospital after visiting Juja MP George Koimburi who is admitted after he was allegedly abducted and tortured.
Strategies that Ruto can use to 'rig' 2027 presidential election

4 weeks ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

President William Ruto and his Deputy Kithure Kindiki during the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast at Safari Park Hotel, Nairobi.
There's no Head of State who is without 'Farouk' and 'Itumbi'

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

Recently, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua decried the influence and power that Farouk Kibet and Dennis Itumbi hold in President William Ruto’s administration. Against the chagrin of many Kenyans, let us understand that no president can rely solely on ministers or, in Kenya’s case, cabinet secretaries for advice on matters involving executive or discretionary powers.
Ruto's warm reception evidence of political maturity in Mt Kenya

2 months ago | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

The reception that President Ruto has received in the Mount Kenya region this week has sparked widespread interest. Some Kenyans, driven by ill will, had hoped for hostility, fueled by narratives suggesting that the President had 'punished' the region by allegedly orchestrating Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua’s removal from office through Parliament. These sentiments were also amplified by the political campaigns that Gachagua has been conducting in the region.
Ruto will be disappointed if he is banking on Raila for support

Feb 27, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

A Kikuyu musician, the late Makibi James, advised the Kikuyu community in his song titled ‘Riua ni Twotete’ (loosely translated ‘the sun has burnt us’) to listen to his advice in the song or else, “they should wait for the hyenas that would eat them”. Should we say the same to President William Ruto? Here is the shocker!There is a high possibility of Raila Odinga ditching Ruto in 2027 for two reasons. First, as long as Raila is breathing, he will always be on the ballot.
Ruto will be disappointed if he is banking on Raila for support

Feb 27, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

A Kikuyu musician, the late Makibi James, advised the Kikuyu community in his song titled ‘Riua ni Twotete’ (loosely translated ‘the sun has burnt us’) to listen to his advice in the song or else, “they should wait for the hyenas that would eat them”. Should we say the same to President William Ruto? Here is the shocker!There is a high possibility of Raila Odinga ditching Ruto in 2027 for two reasons. First, as long as Raila is breathing, he will always be on the ballot.
Kenya needs Raila more than Africa does

Feb 20, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

Today’s most significant question is what Raila Odinga’s loss as AU chair portends for Kenyan politics. President Ruto told African leaders and the world that Raila’s loss was a “missed opportunity for Africa.” But how will this shape the political landscape moving forward? If I were an African president voting for the African Union Commission (EUC) chairperson in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2025, I would not have voted for Raila Odinga too.
Kenya needs Raila more than Africa does

Feb 20, 2025 | standardmedia.co.ke | Michael Ndonye

Today’s most significant question is what Raila Odinga’s loss as AU chair portends for Kenyan politics. President Ruto told African leaders and the world that Raila’s loss was a “missed opportunity for Africa.” But how will this shape the political landscape moving forward? If I were an African president voting for the African Union Commission (EUC) chairperson in Addis Ababa on 15 February 2025, I would not have voted for Raila Odinga too.

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Articles

Ruto can't govern a generation that he refuses to understand

Kindiki-Ruku altercation sign of mistrust within government

Kikuyu, Kalenjin in Rift are not amused by ex-DP's 'Xmas' talk

Strategies that Ruto can use to 'rig' 2027 presidential election

There's no Head of State who is without 'Farouk' and 'Itumbi'

Ruto's warm reception evidence of political maturity in Mt Kenya

Ruto will be disappointed if he is banking on Raila for support

Ruto will be disappointed if he is banking on Raila for support

Kenya needs Raila more than Africa does

Kenya needs Raila more than Africa does

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