President William Ruto during the Groundbreaking for the construction of Narok International Airport project. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] In George Orwell’s Animal Farm, there is a character named Squealer, a pig whose sole purpose is to serve as the regime’s chief propagandist. With a nimble command of language and a disregard for truth, Squealer convinces the other animals that their failing memories are in fact evidence of sheer progress, and that Napoleon, their leader, is the sole saviour from crises they never knew existed. He completely rewrites history, manipulates statistics, and turns the regime’s most blatant failures into triumphant success. Watching…
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(L to R) US Middle East envoy Steve Witkoff, Secretary of State Marco Rubio, National Security Advisor Mike Waltz, Saudi Arabia’s Foreign Minister Prince Faisal bin Farhan al-Saud, National Security Advisor Mosaad bin Mohammad al-Aiban, the Russian president’s foreign policy advisor Yuri Ushakov, and Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov attend a meeting together at Riyadh’s Diriyah Palace on February 18, 2025. [AFP] In some of the strongest language yet, the US has said that the paramilitary Rapid Support Forces (RSF) waging war in Sudan are entirely dependent on foreign backers for their weapons, with a top official stating that the…
Tanzania’s President and ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM) party candidate Samia Suluhu Hassan. [AFP] Tanzania rises from the rubble, but at what cost to regional integration? The air in the once beacon of calm is still thick with fear and unspoken grief. Once an island of internal stability, Tanzania briefly lost its sobriety, gripped by a sudden delirium of chaos — and now staggers back from the brink, its public trust shattered and social order in tatters. .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255, 255, 0), rgba(255, 255,…
Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan takes the oath of office during her inauguration in Dodoma, on November 3, 2025. [Courtesy] When Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan, 65, took the oath of office for her second term on Monday, the scene was a stark departure from the hopeful celebrations that marked her first swearing-in four years ago. Gone were the cheering crowds, bright flags, and songs of unity that once filled the air. Uncover the stories others won’t tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access Unlock the Truth Now 》 Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading…
Tanzanian police officers detain a man accused by electoral officials of attempting to taint the voting process at a polling station in Stone Town, on October 29, 2025. [AFP] Voting in Tanzania’s General Election has been disrupted in several parts of the country, with reports of violence, internet shutdowns, and low voter turnout overshadowing what was expected to be a decisive test of President Samia Suluhu Hassan’s leadership. In Dar-es-Salaam, multiple polling stations in Ubungo, Kimara, and near Mlimani City Mall were reportedly attacked and set ablaze by unidentified groups in on Wednesday. Witnesses and independent bloggers said voting had…
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta visits the grave of former Prime Minister Raila Amolo Odinga at Opoda Farm, Kang’o ka Jaramogi in Bondo, Siaya County, on October 20, 2025. [Courtesy] As the nation slowly emerges from five solemn days of mourning and reflection — a rare collective pause to honour Raila Amolo Odinga, the man many fondly called Baba, the father of modern democracy — the country once again finds itself confronted with uncomfortable questions about the meaning of honour and integrity. .fade-out-overlay { position: absolute; top: -80px; left: 0; width: 100%; height: 60px; z-index: 1; background: linear-gradient(to bottom, rgba(255, 255,…
ODM Leader Raila Odinga dances during the Azimio la Umoja National Convention on December 10, 2021 at Kasarani Stadium. [Boniface Okendo, Standard] Today, Kenya stands at a historic political crossroads. The nation holds its breath as Raila Odinga is laid to rest; the air is thick with genuine grief and political uncertainty. Across cities and villages, from the busy streets of Nairobi to the quiet shores of Lake Victoria, Kenyans from all walks of life are united in mourning. The man who defined Kenyan politics for generations is gone, and the elaborate State funeral ceremonies playing out across the country…