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Columnists March 9, 20267 Mins Read

Our leaders' search for extra-continental validation the bane of Africa

By Macharia Munene

Audio By Vocalize President William Ruto chairs a meeting of the Committee of African Heads of State and Government on Climate Change on the sidelines of the African Union Summit in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. [File, Standard] These are times of…

March 8, 20262 Mins Read

The Alliance: A century of shaping dreams

March 8, 20262 Mins Read

Floods remind us of the failure of Kenya's political leadership

March 8, 20262 Mins Read

US -Iran war: Fear of China is driving the new nuclear politics

March 7, 20267 Mins Read

Kenya does not lack resources, it lacks a prudent spending culture

March 7, 20262 Mins Read

IPO deal raises doubts on government's privatisation plans

March 4, 20262 Mins Read

Why informal sector remains small in developed countries

Walking the Right Rope: Will Matiangi Kisii coronation elevate him?

Columnists March 1, 2026

United Opposition principals led by Jubilee Presidential Candidate Fred Matiang’i addresses Kisii residents. [Sammy Omingo, Standard] Ethnic coronations in Kenya closely resemble ethnic profiling. Accordingly, they empower and constrain at the same time. Dr Fred Matiang’i has been crowned the…

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Echoes of WW II in row over Ukraine war

February 28, 20261 Min Read

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Political power shifts: Will morality and ethics keep pace with change?

February 28, 20261 Min Read

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Why history will judge MPs harshly on Infrastructure Fund

February 28, 20262 Mins Read

Kenya Parliament Sitting during the State of the Nation Address 2025. [PCS] Efforts by the government…

History will judge MPs harshly if they get it wrong with Infrastructure Fund

February 27, 2026

School bus: The unnecessary status symbol for middle class

February 25, 2026

We should actualise the ideals that Rev Jackson resolutely stood for

February 23, 2026

Evolving status symbols from cars to AI models

February 23, 2026

'Mimi ndio Sifuna': Why people are seeking political change

February 22, 2026

Ash consciousness: When leaders forget they are dust, nation bleeds

Columnists February 22, 2026

Bishop Cleophas Oseso marks Ash Wednesday at Christ the King Cathedral, Nakuru. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] As part of the season of Lent — the forty days leading to Easter — churches mark Ash Wednesday. It is not merely a date on the…

It is no surprise that Kenya is 'up for sale'

Columnists February 22, 20261 Min Read

Sakaja's chaotic reign over Nairobi invites fresh discussion on how best to run city

Columnists February 22, 2026

Mimi ndio Sifuna slogan shows people seeking political change

Columnists February 21, 2026

Sakaja's disastrous reign over Nairobi invites fresh discussion on how best to run the city

Columnists February 21, 2026

Ash-consciousness

Columnists February 21, 2026

Nairobi County leadership failure not isolated, its systemic problem

Columnists February 21, 2026

Why Nyong'o is a person of interest in ODM split

Columnists February 21, 2026

How the Cybercrime Act is being used to stifle political opponents

Columnists February 20, 2026

Kenya's economy exhibits unique traits and magic

Columnists February 19, 2026

Columnists February 18, 20261 Min Read

How universities can examine their students in the age of AI

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Should we celebrate falling interest rates

Columnists February 16, 2026

Trump has brought disgrace to America like no other president

Columnists February 15, 2026

Oburu's blunders as President Ruto barks wrong tree in Raila's ODM

Columnists February 15, 2026

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1966, the year independence euphoria in Africa started evaporating

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Tell 'em, Moses, we have evolved from subjects of the Queen to Lady Meg

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Tribe or democratic ideals: The tragedy of activism in Kenya

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

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Former Senator Orwoba is out and about, and she's kicking hard as ever

Columnists July 17, 20251 Min Read

Those who seek Raila's political mantle must carry his burden

Columnists October 30, 20251 Min Read

Power parades reflect Xi, Putin and Trump's battle for global influence

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Why there is no much joy during UN's 80th birthday celebrations

Columnists August 3, 20251 Min Read

Comedy of errors: Why Ruto has egg on face over jobs

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Political power shifts: Will morality and ethics keep pace with change?

Columnists February 28, 20261 Min Read

What UDA's triumph in mini polls portends for opposition

Columnists November 28, 20251 Min Read

Debate over appointment of LSK boss by Ruto misses the point

Columnists September 10, 20251 Min Read

Kenya does not need a benevolent dictator

Columnists January 24, 20261 Min Read

Wamuchomba's negative sentiment should not undermine aviation sector

Columnists January 7, 20266 Mins Read

Davos exposed discontent with Trump's leadership of Conceptual West

Columnists February 2, 20267 Mins Read

Behold, the crowning glory of a doctorate from Bus Stop Number 9, Lagos, Nigeria

Columnists September 18, 20251 Min Read

The muted return of Baba Yao and the enduring lesson of politics and accountability

Columnists November 20, 20251 Min Read

US, China should seek a consensus to avoid further economic damage

Columnists April 22, 20256 Mins Read

Letter from SA's Empangeni and lessons on urbanisation

Columnists August 11, 20251 Min Read

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

Columnists December 22, 20251 Min Read

The family should take up its role and halt gender violence

Columnists January 31, 20268 Mins Read

Raila's last wish cheated community out of exploitative burial rites

Columnists October 20, 20251 Min Read

What if Ruto is on right path, following in Kibaki's footsteps?

Columnists September 25, 20251 Min Read

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

Columnists January 11, 20261 Min Read

Let a new generation of honest leaders emerge ahead of 2027

Columnists October 4, 20257 Mins Read

Get ready, 'Soundtrack To a Coup D'etat' will simply blow your mind

Columnists May 9, 20253 Mins Read

Reliance on legal solutions won't solve all our problems

Columnists October 20, 20251 Min Read

Sakaja's disastrous reign over Nairobi invites fresh discussion on how best to run the city

Columnists February 21, 20261 Min Read