The African Trumpet

Kwame Owino: Fuel Hikes and False Promises: An Economy That Refuses to Grow for the People

Kenya’s economy stands at a crossroads: outwardly resilient, with projected growth hovering around 4.5–5.0 percent and a relatively stable macro‑environment, yet weighed down by persistent fiscal fragility, high debt‑servicing costs, and a stubbornly weak labour market. The question “Whither the economy?” cuts to the core of whether the country can translate this modest growth into broad‑based jobs, inclusive industrialisation, and genuine citizen‑facing prosperity—or remain trapped in a cycle of debt‑led spending and uneven structural transformation. Kwame Owino tells us why.

Trevor Munga: Consequence of Elite Failure in Kenya

What happens to younger folks when society fails to account for and plan long-term? How does the consequence compound over time, and who pays the price? The Elephant in conversation with Trevor Munga.

Andréas Otieno: The Generational Vote Takes Shapes

There is a generational conversation to be had that points to a generational split in the potential youth vote; millennials versus Gen Z. How is it likely to play out in the next 15 months? The Elephant in Conversation with Andréas Otieno.

Dr Willy Mutunga - Kenya's Baronial Class: Architects of Perpetual Backwardness

Kenya's baronial class—a tight-knit elite of political dynasties, business moguls, and landed gentry—has entrenched itself since independence, perpetuating backwardness through systemic plunder. The Elephant in conversation with Chief Justice Emeritus, Willy Mutunga.

Prof. Wandia Njoya: Kenya's Crisis: Our Elites Are Not Organic to Society

Kenya's crisis stems from elites disconnected from our societal roots. Imported from global neoliberal templates, they prioritize foreign debt traps, IMF dictates, and elite capture over organic, people-driven solutions. This alienation fuels inequality, erodes trust, and stifles authentic African agency—demanding we reclaim leadership grounded in our lived realities.