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Youthful political leaders who believe Kibaki's good times can return

By Phares MutembeiJanuary 25, 20260

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If you are in control, actions and calmness speak louder than you

By Philip MuasyaJanuary 24, 20260

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Wetang'ula's unmaking and the system that consumes its own

By Philip MuasyaJanuary 24, 20260

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US broke the law by abducting, charging Maduro

By Irungu HoughtonJanuary 24, 20260

Demonstrators hold signs in support of ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse on…

Kenya does not need a benevolent dictator

By Okumu ModachiJanuary 24, 20260

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Letter from Mogadishu: Government meets opposition on forthcoming polls

By David OkwembahJanuary 24, 20260

Somalia President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud. [FILE] The legislative arm of the regional economic bloc, the East African Community, is now…

Technology, brick-and-mortar progress should never 'trump' human dignity

By Nancy GitongaJanuary 23, 20260

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National interest rules, everyone else bows: Trump's lessons from Davos

By Nancy GitongaJanuary 23, 20260

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What you need to know about CBC pathways

By Esther NyamburaJanuary 23, 20260

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Binyavanga stood shoulders above his peers and wrote ahead of his time

By Esther NyamburaJanuary 23, 20260

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What we all must know about CBC pathways at senior secondary school

By Ronald KiprutoJanuary 23, 20260

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Ruto's high tolerance for failure in the education sector is a problem

By Fred KagonyeJanuary 23, 20260

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Don't build on that empty land! You will thank me later

By Leonard KhafafaJanuary 20, 20260

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Don't build on that empty land!

By Leonard KhafafaJanuary 20, 20260

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Gentlemen, please speak up

By Kamau MuthoniJanuary 20, 20260

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Has economic focus already shifted to the 2027 elections?

By Nancy GitongaJanuary 19, 20260

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ODM is suffering from serious leadership and ideological paucity

By Omelo JulietJanuary 19, 20260

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1966, the year independence euphoria in Africa started evaporating

By Mary ImenzaJanuary 18, 20260

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Gatekeeping the struggle: The quiet tragedy of activism in Kenya

By Herman ManyoraJanuary 18, 20260

Anti-riot police officers rough up a protester during the anti-government protests in Mathare on July 19, 2023. [File, Standard] In…

How Oburu is driving Raila's dying party to its grave

By Irene GithinjiJanuary 17, 20260

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A litany of theft yet no one accounts for it

By Irene GithinjiJanuary 17, 20260

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Ndindism shows calm, competent leadership can beat political drama

By Irene GithinjiJanuary 17, 20260

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Tribe or democratic ideals: The tragedy of activism in Kenya

By AFPJanuary 17, 20260

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Oburu is driving Raila's dying party to its grave

By AFPJanuary 17, 20260

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Irony of spending billions in top seat campaigns to earn millions

By Rosa AgutuJanuary 15, 20260

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Northern Kenya is not alone, all county governments have failed

By Kamau MuthoniJanuary 14, 20260

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The new allure of the fast-growing countryside

By Nancy GitongaJanuary 13, 20260

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It's more than oil in the fight for the soul of Venezuela

By Denis OmondiJanuary 12, 20260

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Voters should punish politicians who disappear after winning polls

By Patrick BejaJanuary 12, 20260

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Gachagua lost, Lamu Woman Rep gained from 'tutam' booing incident

By Mike KihakiJanuary 11, 20260

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The Luhya moment at Jirongo's funeral that we must be alive to

By Standard TeamJanuary 11, 20260

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Why Venezuela became pawn in Trump's global power play era

By Macharia MuneneJanuary 11, 20260

US President Donald Trump speaks to journalists from the Oval Office of the White House in Washington, DC, on January…

China, Russia sway pushing Trump to alter world order

By Barrack MulukaJanuary 11, 20260

Demonstrators hold signs in support of ousted Venezuelan president Nicolas Maduro outside the Daniel Patrick Moynihan United States Courthouse on…

Nairobi belongs to everyone; the low and mighty

By Okumu ModachiJanuary 10, 20260

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We should not believe blindly or trust without questioning

By Standard TeamJanuary 10, 20260

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Why faith and science must stand together to heal and advance life

By Caroline ChebetJanuary 10, 20260

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God: For Medicine and Above Medicine

By Kelvin KaraniJanuary 10, 20260

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Why politicising schools risks long-term harm to the economy

By Patrick MuindeJanuary 10, 20260

Kakamega Primary KJSEA candidates during rehearsals on October 24, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] As learners return to school for the…

Azimio saboteurs belong in jail or Hollywood

By Lewis NyaundiJanuary 10, 20260

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Parents have a right to question schools' quality

By Lewis NyaundiJanuary 10, 20260

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Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity

By Lewis NyaundiJanuary 10, 20260

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How Nick Rambo told stories of the unheard through bold films

By Nancy GitongaJanuary 9, 20260

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Let us develop the country's potential for literary tourism

By Maureen WanjikuJanuary 9, 20260

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Politicising schools is dangerous and risks long-term harm to the economy

By Ronald KiprutoJanuary 9, 20260

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Literary criticism is not about trashing other people's intellectual effort

By David NjaagaJanuary 9, 20260

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Brace yourself, season of anomie is upon us, again, like it really never ended

By Mate TongolaJanuary 8, 20260

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Near 'poetic justice' as MP Babu looks down the barrel of Alai's misfiring gun

By Stephen RuttoJanuary 8, 20260

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Pains of growing up and old, then retreating into the twilight in these lean times

By Stephen RuttoJanuary 8, 20260

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Premature political campaigns and their many downsides

By Stephen RuttoJanuary 8, 20260

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Why general elections leave our country polarised and fragile

By Denis OmondiJanuary 7, 20260

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With perfect weather, we can make Kenya a fruit country

By XN IrakiJanuary 7, 20260

A fruit vendor in Kisii town. [File, Standard] A visit to South Africa is incomplete without a visit to the…

Wamuchomba's negative sentiment should not undermine aviation sector

By Leonard KhafafaJanuary 7, 20260

Market movements reflect the interplay of sentiment and fundamentals. Sentiment captures the prevailing mood: investors’ collective confidence or anxiety…

Dear Baba, your baby ODM is no longer the political giant

By Edwin NyarangiJanuary 6, 20260

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Trump's military adventurism poses threat to global peace and order

By Alexander ChagemaJanuary 6, 20260

A supporter of ousted Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro holds a banner during a demonstration as they watch a session of…

It's not only Somaliland, Israel is equally desperate for recognition

By Emmanuel KipchumbaJanuary 4, 20260

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Let's prioritise quality learning this year

By Stephen NziokaJanuary 3, 20260

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Kenyans should firmly reject Mudavadi's referendum push

By Stephen NziokaJanuary 3, 20260

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Kenya in 2026: Drought, debt and politicians itching for a referendum

By Mate TongolaJanuary 2, 20260

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Change knocks when the old self becomes utterly unbearable

By Mate TongolaJanuary 2, 20260

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Luo 'kingpin' Babu is skating on melting ice

By Mate TongolaJanuary 2, 20260

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No road can fix a broken culture

By Mate TongolaJanuary 2, 20260

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Arrest of Turkish citizen has put Kenya under the microscope again

By Denis OmondiJanuary 2, 20260

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Command publishing and the need for creative awakening

By Mike KihakiJanuary 2, 20260

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My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year

By Mike KihakiJanuary 2, 20260

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Let's change our mindset, focus on things that matter

By Gitile NaituliJanuary 2, 20260

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Those thinking that Ruto can be 'wantam' are daydreamers

By Gitile NaituliJanuary 2, 20260

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Of command publishing, creative process and the sleeping beauty of language

By Okumu ModachiJanuary 2, 20260

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Reflections on the things and events that will shape our 2026 socio-economic order for the country

By Mary Imenza and Benard LusigiJanuary 2, 20260

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African governments must be firm on Turkey's political extraditions

By Mary Imenza and Benard LusigiJanuary 2, 20260

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I'm a phone call away, so keep dialling even when network claims I am 'mteja'

By Denis OmondiJanuary 1, 20260

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A torch-bearer, yes, a hawker is bit of a stretch, after failing at first attempt

By Denis OmondiJanuary 1, 20260

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With the New Year, let's try a little gentleness to survive these hard times

By James OmoroJanuary 1, 20260

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Why we shouldn't vilify Ruto over his Singapore dream

By Martin NdiemaJanuary 1, 20260

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What we can do differently as we begin 2026

By Kamau MuthoniDecember 31, 20250

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As we begin, today, 2026

By Daniel ChegeDecember 31, 20250

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And The Hustler of the Year 2025 Award goes to

By Okumu ModachiDecember 30, 20250

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2025: A year of premium economic tears all around

By Edwin NyarangiDecember 29, 20250

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How negatives outweighed positives in 2025

By Macharia MuneneDecember 29, 20250

Gen Z protesters gather in Nairobi’s CBD on June 26, 2025. [Boniface Okendo, Standard Unlock the Full Story — Join Thousands…

Would social market economic model take Kenya to Singapore?

By XN IrakiDecember 28, 20250

President William Ruto with Singapore Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong at State House.[FILE,Standard] The popular view is that the Singapore dream will…

Infrastructure fund: What of debt and brains funds too?

By XN IrakiDecember 23, 20250

President William Ruto. [Jonah Onyango, Standard] Five trillion Kenyan shillings is not a lot of money. It’s about half our…

Why destruction of trees will likely lead to fights over water resources

By George Sayagie and Peter KipkemoiDecember 22, 20250

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Why Ruto and Trump are in a unique political pod

By Macharia MuneneDecember 22, 20250

President William Ruto and US President Donald Trump after the signing of a peace deal between the DRC and Rwanda…

Why Kenya's Ruto and America's Trump are in a unique political pod

By David NjaagaDecember 21, 20250

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Kalonzo respects public office not as a means to private gain

By Barrack MulukaDecember 21, 20250

Wiper Party Kalonzo Musyoka. [File, Standard] Public service is an obligation and not an opportunity or a ladder for personal enrichment.…

How Opposition miscalculation has reinforced Ruto's prowess

By Barrack MulukaDecember 21, 20250

President William Ruto. [File, Standard] Is President William Ruto trudging on, not because he is strong, but rather because the Opposition is…

The aftermath of Bondi Beach attack

By XN IrakiDecember 21, 20250

Floral tributes and a note are laid for victims on a small bridge where gunmen had stood during a mass…

Road to Singapore: Ruto's wheelbarrow gains wings to fly

By Peter KimaniDecember 19, 20250

President William Ruto during a fund drive in aid of a women’s group and boda boda sacco in Mathira, Nyeri…

Ruto's wheelbarrow gains wings to fly, so sights are firmly set on Singapore

By Nancy GitongaDecember 18, 20250

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Yes, Kenyans should rejoice if dust tracks lead to Kalonzo's rural home

By Nancy GitongaDecember 18, 20250

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Gatundu weeps for a generation of sons who see their future in drinking day and night

By Nancy GitongaDecember 18, 20250

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Like Uhuru, Ruto now knows presidency is not a bed of roses

By The ConversationDecember 18, 20250

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Identify and elect legacy leaders instead of powerful candidates

By Kamau MuthoniDecember 17, 20250

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Why councils of elders shouldn't abdicate core responsibilities for politics

By James WanzalaDecember 15, 20250

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Social media ban: Should we follow the Aussie example?

By James WanzalaDecember 15, 20250

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How Christianity became a religion in conflict with itself and with other beliefs

By James OmoroDecember 14, 20250

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Flawed polls put EAC leaders' legitimacy into huge question

By Barrack MulukaDecember 14, 20250

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan during her inauguration in Dodoma, on November 3, 2025. [Courtesy] Flawed elections and absence of…

If Ruto's good overshadows evil, 2027 poll victory will be his prize

By Mate TongolaDecember 11, 20250

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If Ruto's good overshadows evil, 2027 will be his prize

By Ronald KiprutoDecember 11, 20250

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Government should rescue our university education from doldrums

By Kelvin KaraniDecember 8, 20250

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Economic growth: Which rate will take us to Singapore?

By Daniel ChegeDecember 8, 20250

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