Six key lessons from the Trump-Putin meeting that remind us why smart diplomacy matters.

Constitution of Kenya Mona Lisa. 🇰🇪 Honoured to be invited by Nation Media to join Dr. Kipkurui Chepkwony, Irungu Houghton & Ng’ang’a Muigai on Panel 2: The Role of Institutions in Defending the Constitution. 27th Aug, Movenpick | Live on NTV.

Kenya’s devolution dream is lost as MCAs stumble through impeachments. Most of them are ‘armed’ with shaky academic credentials, while those who are well educated fail the integrity test.. Read more: rtcnews.africa/when-mcas-falt…

Tomorrow morning catch me live on Radio Generation 88.8FM for #ThePeoplesBreakfast with Mung’ala Mbuvi & CT Muga. Topic: Opposition Politics & the Emerging Youth Force.
We are not the future—we’re the present reshaping politics
#YouthPower #RadioGeneration

Alfred Makotsi: In 2027, many young people will have just finished high school, and by then they will be eligible to vote. But is the IEBC prepared enough to register them as voters? Makotsi ~ Youth Leader & Political Analyst. #ThePeoplesBreakfast #HomeOfHardTruths

Earlier today on Radio Generation 88.8FM, I called for IEBC to digitize voter registration ahead of 2027. With 8M+ unregistered youth, tech can make the process faster & inclusive—but it’s on us to register & vote.
#YouthVote #KenyaElections2027

At the U.S.–Kenya@60 Pamoja Fair alOle Sereni Hotel, Nairobi, as a panelist on “Global Leaders, Local Actions: Building Bridges for a Better Tomorrow.” #USKenyaAt60 #PamojaFair #MandelaWashingtonFellowship #YouthLeadership #SharedProsperity

Confirming participation I’ll join a panel on “Pathways to Alternative Employment Opportunities” with brilliant minds shaping the future of work. Organized by The Youth Devolution Festival, @SiasaPlace, & @KajiadoCountyGov — a platform innovation & bold conversations. @ConradKeya 👏
#YDF2025

Generation Report! Join Triciah Wayua, Alfred Makotsi and Kidi Mwaga as they break down the biggest stories shaping Kenya and beyond from 7PM – 10PM Watch live on all our platforms. Nairobi 88.8FM | Mombasa 90.7FM | rgk.co.ke #GenerationReport #HomeOfHardTruths

An engaging evening on Radio Generation -Kenya’s Weekly Round-Up with Lawyer & Manifesto Yetu Convener Kidi Mwaga, hosted by the vibrant Triciah Wayua. We unpacked key issues; from the lecturers’ strike & opposition unity to the economy, corruption, and voter registration.

I can see the future of Kenya seated #JKLive Citizen TV Kenya keep the conversation.

2025 mini polls, 2027 major stakes! The current by-elections are no village contests , they’re Kenya’s political litmus test. Shifting loyalties, new alliances & betrayals hint at 2027’s big game. Kenya’s political Netflix just dropped a new episode. rtcnews.africa/by-elections-c…

The History of Latin America If you are looking to learn about Latin America, the books by Halperín Donghi & Bulmer-Thomas offer excellent panoramic introductions to the region's political & economic history. The other two offer overviews of the role of the US in Latin America.

Venezuela is not just a Latin American story, it’s a global power game. Will share perspective on the geopolitics surrounding Venezuela Thursday 8th January, at 7:00 AM, on Radio Generation 88.8 FM, discussing “The Politics of Venezuela: Why It Matters” on #ThePeoplesBreakfast

New book

Research on Democracy These are some of the books I will be discussing in my graduate seminar on democracy this semester. Many great minds have done much to help us understand what democracy is, why it is valuable, and why countries move toward and away from democracy.

The Intelligence Intellectuals. Social Scientists and the Making of the CIA by Peter C. Grace - new book out now #BedellSmith  #ShKent, #WLLanger #MMillikan #CIG #OSS #intellbooks Georgetown University Press

3/4. PNUD, 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘢/𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘥𝘰/𝘊𝘪𝘶𝘥𝘢𝘥𝘢𝘯𝘪́𝘢: 𝘏𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘶𝘯 𝘌𝘴𝘵𝘢𝘥𝘰 𝘥𝘦 𝘺 𝘱𝘢𝘳𝘢 𝘭𝘢 𝘋𝘦𝘮𝘰𝘤𝘳𝘢𝘤𝘪𝘢 𝘦𝘯 𝘈𝘮𝘦́𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘢 𝘓𝘢𝘵𝘪𝘯𝘢 (2008). Descargar: corteidh.or.cr/tablas/28698.p…

𝗗𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗰𝗿𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗰 𝗕𝗮𝗰𝗸𝘀𝗹𝗶𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 The topic of democratic erosion or backsliding has become a focus of considerable interest among political scientists. If you want to catch up on this literature, these are some books I would recommend.👇

𝗢𝗻 𝗛𝗮𝗻𝘀 𝗞𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲𝗻 This new volume, edited by Baume and Ragazzoni, will be of interest to all those who have read Kelsen. It includes chapters by well-known theorists and legal analysts. You can also download the full book for free. Open Access: cambridge.org/core/books/han…