By Kamal Waikui. Diaspora Political Analyst and Senior Editor at The Diaspora Times It is regrettable that President Ruto has commissioned the construction of a lavish church within the hallowed grounds of State House. The symbolism and timing shouldn’t be lost on a country teetering on economic struggles. The president has cracked open the constitutional …

Building a Church in State House Sets a Dangerous PrecedentRead More

By Arch. Dr. D.K. Gitau, The Diaspora Times Introduction President William Ruto’s decision to construct a permanent church within the grounds of State House is not merely a personal spiritual choice—it is a profound political and constitutional misstep that threatens the very secular foundations upon which the modern Kenyan state was built. While some may …

The Unholy Precedent: Why Building a Permanent Church at State House Threatens Kenya’s Secular IdentityRead More

By Arch. Dr. D.K. GitauThe Diaspora Times Each year, as the United States bursts into celebration on the Fourth of July—commemorating its independence, freedom, and democratic ideals—Kenyan communities across the country join in the festivities in their own unique and culturally vibrant ways. For the Kenyan diaspora, the day is not merely a reflection of …

Kenyan Diaspora in the United States Marks Fourth of July with Vibrant Cultural Celebrations and a Symbolic Cruise to Mexico.Read More

By Arch. Dr. D.K. Gitau | The Diaspora Times Kenya today teeters dangerously on the precipice of political decay, economic instability, and social fragmentation. What was once hailed as an emerging democracy and regional powerhouse is fast devolving into a state gripped by authoritarian tendencies, institutional erosion, and public despair. At the heart of this …

Kenya in Freefall: How William Ruto’s Regime is Driving a Nation to the Brink of Collapse.Read More

By Arch. Dr. D.K. Gitau | The Diaspora Times Kenya stands not merely at a political crossroads but at a profound moral and constitutional reckoning—one that forces the nation to confront fundamental questions about the meaning of leadership, the integrity of democracy, and the sacred covenant between state and citizen. At the epicenter of this …

A Nation Betrayed: William Ruto and the Collapse of Presidential LegitimacyRead More

By Arch. Dr. D.K. GitauPolitical Analyst | Human Rights Crusader | Contributor, The Diaspora Times In the quiet suburbs of America, far from the red soils of Gĩkũyũ land, the sugarcane fields of Western Kenya, and the coastal winds of Mombasa, Kenyan churches in Diaspora once stood as sanctuaries of belonging—spaces where memory and faith …

When the Altars Fall: A Call to Preserve the Kenyan Church in the DiasporaRead More

A Dossier on the Gen Z Uprising and State Repression in KenyaBy Dr. Jean W. Kimani I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY On what began as a day of peaceful protest and civic engagement, thousands of Kenyan youth—most of them members of Generation Z—took to the streets in cities across the country to voice their frustrations. Dubbed the …

THE STATE VS THE FUTURE – A GOVERNMENT AT WAR WITH ITS YOUTH.Read More

By Professor Peter Ndiang’ui, Fort Myers, Florida “When the madness of an entire nation disturbs a solitary mind, it is not enough to say the man is mad.” – Ugandan proverb“It is always darkest before dawn.” – African proverb There comes a time when silence becomes complicity. When history begins to echo the darkest chapters …

The Madness of Murkomen: A Dangerous Man in Dangerous Times.Read More