Lawyer and political strategist Saitabao Kanchory has claimed that a political shift is already taking shape in Kenya, arguing that the country is entering a period of sustained public-driven change.

In a statement shared on X on Sunday, February 8, 2026, Kanchory framed the developments as part of a wider regional momentum that could also influence Uganda and Tanzania.

He described Kenya as already being deep into a process of change, saying revolutions unfold gradually through a chain of events rather than a single dramatic moment.

“The key difference between Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania is that the process of revolution has already kicked off in Kenya. Revolutions are not events but a series of events,” part of Kanchory’s statement reads.

He suggested that once such a process begins, it moves through stages and ultimately reaches a point where citizens assert their voices and direction in governance.

“Once that train leaves the station, it may go through different stops and stages, but the destination is certain: The people shall have their way,” Saitabao Kanchory’s statement reads.

Kanchory speaks to growing political awareness among citizens and a rising demand for leaders to respond to public concerns, especially around governance, elections, and service delivery.

Kanchory also touch on regional dynamics, where political developments in one country often influence debates in neighbouring states. Kenya, Uganda, and Tanzania share economic ties, political interests, and cross-border social connections.

Tanzania, Uganda election

Recent elections in the region have also fueled the debate Kanchory referenced. In Tanzania, President Samia Suluhu secured re-election with more than 80 percent of the vote, while in Uganda, President Yoweri Museveni defeated Bobi Wine by a margin of over five million votes. The outcomes sparked cross-border political discussion on electoral credibility, opposition strength, and the direction of democracy in East Africa, with many observers comparing public mood and political momentum across the three countries.