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The World Cup should remind us of something important: A child kicking a ball in a village in Kenya, Brazil, Morocco, Ghana, Argentina or Japan can dream of standing on the same stage as the biggest stars on earth. Few things unite rich and poor, powerful and powerless, like football. For 90 minutes, the world speaks one language. ⚽🌍

@Josh001J Let us be respectful to each other Mwalimu.

I teach English and Literature Dr. Mbiti. Also, READ MY STATEMENT AND TELL ME IF I AM WRONG! Umbwa wewe

I’m just wondering whether Kenya’s presence in this photo truly reflects an equal partnership. Diplomatically, Kenya may sit at the same table as the G7, but equality in international relations is measured not by seating arrangements or family photos, but by reciprocity. The clearest test is mobility. A French, Canadian, or German citizen can travel to Kenya like a breeze, yet a Kenyan seeking to visit those same countries often faces onerous visa requirements, high rejection rates, and extensive scrutiny. If ordinary citizens cannot move with comparable freedom across borders, can we genuinely speak of a partnership of equals? In many ways, the modern passport has become a quiet map of the global hierarchy, revealing who stands at the center of power and who remains at its periphery, regardless of the language of diplomatic partnership.

@mbiti_mwondi @amerix Utakula block Doc,tuulize😅😅😅

Oya @amerix niko na kiwezele hapa musikoma 😂😂😂

Tribal (or ethnic) voting blocs, especially in rural areas where most voters live, have shaped elections for decades. Leaders with strong "aura," patronage networks, betrayal alliances, and ethnic mobilization often win over merit. Maraga's clean record, judicial legacy (annulling the 2017 election), and focus on integrity are assets, but they don't automatically translate into votes in a system wired for ethnic arithmetic.

Kenyan politics is decided by ethnic voting blocks and financial muscle. There is no voting block known as the youth or “GenZ”. In fact trying to pander to that demographic is what led Raila to lose in 2022. Any mumu saying the contrary will have to bell the cat in 2027.

@georgediano Accurate

We have mumus pretending they don't know the nature of Kenyan politics. Factors such as ethnic affiliations, campaign resources, and grassroots mobilization often play a significant role in determining a candidate's success. It is not the responsibility of Wananchi to popularize a candidate. If a candidate lacks visibility and recognition among ordinary voters like mama mboga & boda boda riders, then that's a very WEAK candidate whose mandate is to spoil votes. Imagine wanting to become the president yet your own people don't recognize you. Hii ni Maajabu ya Musa.

@RobertAlai Shida tu ni ukipelekwa kortini utasema ata humjui na kichwa yako kama potato

Yaani the impeached Sonko who used to drug and sodomise MCAs in Nairobi is someone to take seriously? He will continue to run mad and it shows in how desperate he is to have convoys even when he has been impeached.

@mbiti_mwondi 😂😂alaaa

I a curios what you teach our students with this thought process of yours.

@nziokamul1 @jj_barak 🤣🤣🤣🤣

@jj_barak Wewe ng'ombe zikikuwa vaccinated ukue nyuma ya Ruto.

Conspiracists like Nzioka here demonize the “new world order” term like it’s back in 2005. The world is changing, it has been changing , for once William Ruto is right here.

It is humbling to consider that if we harness just 1 millionth of the Sun’s power for AI, that will be much more than a million times the intelligence of all of humanity

Tribal (or ethnic) voting blocs, especially in rural areas where most voters live, have shaped elections for decades. Leaders with strong "aura," patronage networks, betrayal alliances, and ethnic mobilization often win over merit. Maraga's clean record, judicial legacy (annulling the 2017 election), and focus on integrity are assets, but they don't automatically translate into votes in a system wired for ethnic arithmetic.

People who supported and voted for Ruto have no moral authority to lecture us on what good leadership is.

@Varticoo Those ones are busy proteectiing their jobs😂

African nations are making us proud except one country.

We all are supporting Senegal 🇸🇳 against France today right?

@AfricaFirsts Yes

Kenyan politics is still heavily influenced by tribal tendencies, especially in rural areas where most voters reside. This remains one of the biggest challenges for principled candidates like former Chief Justice David Maraga ahead of 2027.Maraga brings a strong judicial legacy — the man who annulled the 2017 presidential election in defense of the Constitution. He's positioning himself as a clean, integrity-focused leader under the United Green Movement with a clear message: Reset. Restore. Rebuild. He's been vocal against grand corruption in projects like SHA and affordable housing, and he's actively touring counties with the Ukatiba Caravan while pushing voter registration (#TukoKadi).Yet, no one is "fighting" him directly — the real disadvantage is structural. Kenyan politics often rewards ethnic machines, aura, patronage networks, betrayals, and "our turn" arithmetic over merit and character. Maraga, from the Gusii community, doesn't command one of the largest voting blocs (Kikuyu, Kalenjin, Luo, Luhya). Rural voters frequently prioritize perceived protection, resource delivery, and clan loyalty over national reform. Analysts consistently point this out: integrity alone doesn't easily win in a dirty game of backroom deals and ethnic mobilization.

Tribal (or ethnic) voting blocs, especially in rural areas where most voters live, have shaped elections for decades. Leaders with strong "aura," patronage networks, betrayal alliances, and ethnic mobilization often win over merit. Maraga's clean record, judicial legacy (annulling the 2017 election), and focus on integrity are assets, but they don't automatically translate into votes in a system wired for ethnic arithmetic.

Maraga is being bashed from all sides because he is a clean candidate. Rogue Kenyans don't like clean candidates.

In the rural areas people still have the tribal voting tendencies. Take a look at the mountain,nobody wants to here about good,progressive leadership. Tribal politics still run deep within people. A small percentage of us appreciate Maraga for his achievements,clean record and good leadership. This is the envitable truth. We are not yet there. Huku sio US ama France.

"Unpopular opinion: Kenya's presidency is about numbers, aura and charisma. Maraga lacks ALL of them." And all you do is lie for a living and your only prowess Ni kuletea politicians jackets wakiacha Kwa Gari. You only survive on handouts and you are fighting Maraga?

@AfricanHub_ It is William Ruto

"The UN is no longer fit for purpose" - Willaim Ruto (President of Kenya 🇰🇪)

Global oil prices have now dropped below $79 per barrel, hitting their lowest level since March.

@Josh001J Ata hujaosha sahani ya guacamole ushafika US🤣

From Kenya, Attending the World Cup in the USA is such a big privilege with my friend Xion Zhou from Beijing, China. Their stadiums are breathtaking and this is a college stadium😭♥️

@comrade_Xan @NaekuMercy Finya🤣🤣🤣

@NaekuMercy Uhuru attended the G7 summit twice almost a decade ago. 2017 in Italy, and 2018 in Canada. Political toddlers wameenda ya kwanza leo washaanza kuhara ujinga. Wantam!

Kenya flag stands tall at the G7 summit courtesy of Ruto. Uhuru Kazi ilikuwa ulevi no wonder hakutufikisha hapa!