By Dr. Martin Serube, University of Texas NAIROBI-KENYA. In a move that has already sparked widespread skepticism and political unease, Kenya’s President William Ruto has approved the appointment of a new chairperson and commissioners to head the country’s Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC), according to a legal notice released this week. The appointments, which …

Kenya’s 2027 Elections Already Raising Concerns as President Ruto Appoints New Electoral Team.Read More

Mr. Kanja, the choice is yours and history will remember. By Arch. Dr. D.K. Gitau In June 2020, the United States faced one of its most turbulent periods in recent memory when then-President Donald Trump reportedly ordered his Secretary of Defense, Mark Esper, to deploy military forces and even shoot protesters in the legs during …

When Power Commands Violence—Can Kenya’s Police Leadership Learn from the Esper Doctrine?Read More

By Professor Peter Ndiangu’i, Senior Diaspora Times reporter, Fort Myers Florida Kenya is bleeding. What began as peaceful protests against the spiraling cost of living, joblessness, and betrayal of campaign promises has escalated into a national crisis. The government of President William Ruto is not simply responding with heavy-handedness—it is actively weaponizing state power against …

William Ruto: A President at War With His PeopleRead More

A man can fail many times, but he isn’t a failure until he begins to blame somebody else. John Burroughs By Joe Mwisigua-Uganda In a breathtaking display of arrogance and detachment, President William Ruto has insulted the intelligence of the very people he once courted with promises of hope and economic revival. Reduced to asking …

Clueless and Cornered: Ruto’s Blame Game Insults the Intelligence of KenyansRead More

By Dr. Jean Kamau- Diaspora Times Kenya Senior Editor NAIROBI, Kenya — Kenya stands at a dangerous crossroads. In recent weeks, the country has witnessed a harrowing surge in police brutality, with officers accused of indiscriminate shootings, fatal beatings, and the use of excessive force against largely peaceful demonstrators. The spark that ignited this wave …

When the Police Become the Enemy: Kenya’s Descent into State-Sanctioned ViolenceRead More

Newspaper Editorial: Is Kenya Repeating Caligula’s Dream? Power, Corruption, and the Theatre of Control Is Kenya today silently repeating the mistakes of one of history’s most notorious rulers—Caligula, the Roman emperor known for corruption, cruelty, and abusing power for personal pleasure? This question, once reserved for historians, is now shockingly relevant as we observe the …

The Diaspora Times Editorial: Echoes of Empire: From Roman Excess to Nairobi’s Elite.Read More

NAIROBI-KENYA-Smoke still hangs over Nairobi’s central avenues where supermarkets were stripped bare and storefronts lie in charred heaps after the latest round of anti-government protests. Reuters counts at least ten buildings torched in one night and dozens of shops looted, even as county crews sweep up the glass and ash the following morning . Why, …

Smoke and Mirrors: The Shadow Games Behind Kenya’s Violent Protests.Read More

Luanda / Nairobi – July 8, 2025 Angolan literature continues to shine on the African literary stage as two books by distinguished Angolan authors have been named finalists for the prestigious 10th edition of the Sankofa Book Awards Kenya 2025. The award ceremony, set to take place on September 26 in Nairobi, Kenya, is one …

Two Angolan Books Among Finalists of the Sankofa Book Awards Kenya 2025Read More

USA Title Delivery & Investment Tour with Optiven Hello Diaspora Family! Optiven Limited—Kenya’s most trusted and award-winning real estate brand—is currently on a high-impact tour across the United States, meeting Kenyans, delivering title deeds, and opening doors to lucrative investment opportunities back home. We are committed to delivering on our promises and ensuring that every …

Optiven: Your Trusted Real Estate Partner is Bringing Kenya Closer to the Diaspora!Read More

London, United Kingdom – July 7, 2025 Steve Ombati, Senior Diaspora Times Reporter, London. LONDON-Kenyans living in the United Kingdom gathered today in a peaceful demonstration to stand in unwavering solidarity with their brothers and sisters back home in Kenya, where the streets have once again been stained with blood in the wake of escalating …

Kenyans in the UK Hold Peaceful Demonstration in Solidarity with Protesters in Kenya: Mourning the Dead, Demanding JusticeRead More