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Columnists March 9, 20267 Mins Read

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

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

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

Columnists February 28, 2026

Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2026-03-01 00:00:00 Author: By Kamau Muthoni Source: The Standard

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, 20261 Min Read

Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2026-02-28 06:00:00 Author: By…

School bus: The unnecessary status symbol for middle class

February 25, 20262 Mins Read

When the then Cabinet Secretary for Education Dr Fred Matang’i directed that all school buses be…

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

How Sakaja's chaotic reign has invited discussion on how to run city

February 22, 2026

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

February 22, 2026

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

Columnists February 22, 2026

Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2026-02-22 08:00:00 Author: By David Odongo Source: The Standard

Mimi ndio Sifuna slogan shows people seeking political change

Columnists February 21, 20261 Min Read

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

How universities can examine their students in the age of AI

Columnists February 18, 2026

Should we celebrate falling interest rates

Columnists February 16, 2026

Columnists February 15, 20261 Min Read

Trump has brought disgrace to America like no other president

Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2026-02-16 00:00:00 Author: By Mike Kihaki Source: The Standard

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

Columnists February 15, 2026

Oburu Oginga: Tiger by the Tail

Columnists February 15, 2026

Rising lake waters and nature's fury that we should all take note

Columnists February 14, 2026

Business Weekly Round Up

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Citizens have power to change wanting quality of leadership

Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2025-05-22 00:00:00 Author: By Denis Omondi Source: The Standard

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After jobs hoax in UAE, it's fair for Kenyans to say in unison: 'Hapa hatuna nchi'

Job seekers from Nyanza region flock NITA offices grounds in Kisumu to try their lack for overseas jobs in an event presided by…

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

Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2026-01-07 00:00:00 Author: By Edwin Nyarangi Source: The Standard

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History might repeat itself as many candidates line up for 2027 contest

Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Live Published Date: 2025-10-08 00:00:00 Author: By Brian Otieno Source: The Standard

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

Columnists January 1, 20261 Min Read

Runoff election between Ruto and ODM leader likely in 2027

Columnists August 7, 20251 Min Read

'Ruto Must Go' and Foucault's 'refusal to be governed' counsel

Columnists April 3, 20258 Mins Read

Yes, Ruto is Kenya's silver bullet in political chess, buying loyalty

Columnists September 14, 20258 Mins Read

Trump is the leader scared 'New Right' that is afraid of immigrants

Columnists August 17, 20251 Min Read

Why we shouldn't vilify Ruto over his Singapore dream

Columnists January 1, 20261 Min Read

Mimi ndio Sifuna slogan shows people seeking political change

Columnists February 21, 20261 Min Read

Why informal sector remains small in developed countries

Columnists March 4, 20262 Mins Read

Economic growth: Which rate will take us to Singapore?

Columnists December 8, 20251 Min Read

Thanks to climate change, free thinkers of Nyanza have turned into sycophants

Columnists April 24, 20251 Min Read

Why Kenyans are trapped in agony that only the voter's card can treat

Columnists October 5, 20254 Mins Read

Judas' betrayal: Kenya's quest for Paradise and the lessons to be learnt this Easter season

Columnists April 20, 20251 Min Read

By working with goons, this administration has just admitted failure

Columnists June 22, 202526 Mins Read

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

Columnists February 15, 20262 Mins Read

Why growth without development keeps us stuck

Columnists August 10, 20259 Mins Read

Tales of men drunk with power, seeking reinvention of youth

Columnists July 4, 20251 Min Read

Makau taskforce must review how police handle protesters

Columnists September 6, 20258 Mins Read

Ojwang's murder, police cover-up severe assault on intelligence

Columnists June 12, 20251 Min Read

Monetising data: Africa should not be left behind

Columnists June 30, 20251 Min Read

Praise song for the dead, who clarify our purpose and meaning in this life

Columnists October 23, 20251 Min Read

Why Ruto, Raila won't protect Sakaja from 2027 city verdict

Columnists September 7, 20252 Mins Read

Migori shoe incident reflects Kenyans' growing frustration

Columnists May 8, 20251 Min Read

Tall tales from the youngest man of the house, now back from Europe

Columnists August 14, 20251 Min Read

Unintended consequences of labour disputes in varsities

Columnists November 10, 20251 Min Read