

In Kenya’s political landscape, party politics often resemble a rickety matatu swerving wildly without a steering wheel – plagued by infighting, fragile alliances and a near-total absence of ideological consistency.
As the country inches closer to the 2027 general election, political formations across the board are embroiled in internal power struggles, raising a fundamental question: Do Kenyan political parties thrive on ideals, or are they merely vehicles for personal ambition?