Kenya’s Population Surge – A Ticking Time Bomb Kenya, often celebrated for its natural beauty and economic potential, is facing a silent yet devastating crisis—overpopulation. With a current population of approximately 57 million and rising at an annual rate of over 2.3%, Kenya stands at a critical juncture. While population growth may seem like a sign of national vitality, in reality, it has become a looming threat to the country’s economic development, environmental sustainability, and social welfare. The pressure on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and job markets is overwhelming. More mouths to feed, more people to house, more youth to educate, and fewer resources to go around—this is the daily reality. Without urgent action in regulating population growth and promoting effective family planning, Kenya risks plunging deeper into poverty, inequality, and social unrest. Now more than ever, this East African nation must re-evaluate its demographic path and commit to sustainab...
Kenya’s winner‑take‑all presidential elections have frequently ignited ethnic tensions and unrest, as seen in the 2007–08 and 2017 polls, where disputes along tribal lines led to violence and displacement Wikipedia Council on Foreign Relations . The Rotational Presidential System (RPS) would mandate that the presidency rotate among Kenya’s major regions—such as Coast, Rift Valley, Nyanza, Western, Central, Eastern, Nairobi, and North Eastern—with only candidates from the designated region eligible to contest each election Wikipedia . Furthermore, having the Deputy President (DP) hail from a different region—ideally from a contrasting ethnic bloc like Luo‑Nyanza when the Coast supplies the President—would foster regional balance and encourage cross‑regional partnerships Wikipedia . All other elective posts (Governor, Senator, MP, MCA, Women Rep) would continue under the existing popular‑vote system. This proposal aims to lessen ethnic polarization, guarantee inclusivity for marginali...
