Kenya in Crisis: The Season of Exposure and the High-Stakes Presidency

The ongoing turmoil in Kenya has left many citizens deeply concerned, with countless questions flooding in via email, SMS, and other channels. The primary worry is whether the Gen Z-led protests will eventually fizzle out, leading the nation back to "business as usual." This fear stems from a history of unaddressed issues and patterns of political stagnation. However, the current state of the presidency under William Ruto is anything but normal.

The truth, stark and unvarnished, is that this presidency is in a critical state—akin to a patient in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU). Historically, political "patients" in such a condition rarely recover. The situation has escalated due to events like the unsettling discovery of bodies in a quarry in Mukuru Kwa Njenga. This incident, coupled with a rushed and questionable investigation by the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI), has further eroded public confidence in the government.

In a desperate move akin to a "Hail Mary" pass in American football, the government attempted to shift focus and provide swift resolutions. However, such efforts backfired, exposing the administration's vulnerabilities. The political climate has grown more volatile, with nationwide protests disrupting normalcy every Tuesday and Thursday, effectively paralyzing economic activities and tax collection.

The much-anticipated dialogue between the opposition and the government, scheduled for July 15th, has only added to the confusion. While President Ruto continues to advocate for dialogue, opposition leader Raila Odinga has backtracked, leaving the public uncertain about the nation's political trajectory. Meanwhile, mounting pressures, including calls to dissolve Parliament and cabinet restructuring, have made governance increasingly untenable.

This turmoil unfolds in what many believe to be a "season of judgment and exposure," where long-hidden truths and injustices are surfacing. From past atrocities in Kenya's judicial system to recent scandals, the era seems to demand accountability—not just for current misdeeds but for the sins of the past.

As the nation holds its breath on pivotal days like July 16th, one thing is clear: the protests and public dissent will not dissipate easily. This marks the beginning of profound changes, driven by a collective demand for a better Kenya. Whether these events lead to meaningful reform or further instability remains to be seen, but the season of exposure spares no one.