Opinion
Next week, on August 12, will be the International Youth Day, a moment of reflection when the world acknowledges the vital role young people play as agents of change. Across Kenya and much of Africa, a generation is stepping forward,…
I come from a small village, “Konyango,” in the Western Part of Kenya (Kisumu County) along the Lake Victoria region where HIV is one of the most significant pandemics. Kisumu has the highest HIV prevalence, significantly above Kenya’s…
President William Ruto inspects the completed works at the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project in Kilifi and Tana River…
President William Ruto speaking during the Presidential Private Sector Roundtable at Ole Sereni, on August 6,…
Activist Kebaso Morara (center) with Eldama Ravine MP Musa Sirma (right) and other leaders ,during a church service at…
Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti during the launch of the Devolution Conference 2025 registration website at Movenpick Hotel, Nairobi, on 3rd April 2025. [David Gichuru, Standard] The Devolution Conference, 2025, themed: For the People; For Prosperity: Devolution as a…
Hilton slums near Gioto dumpsite in London Ward, Nakuru County, on June 18, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] Last week, I accompanied a friend and his…
Weekly Opnions Round Up
President William Ruto. [PCS] The order to stop the live coverage and the subsequent switching off TV stations by the Communications Authority of…
Kenya Vision 2030 Director General Kenneth Mwige. [Jonah Onyango, Standard When President Mwai Kibaki took office in 2003, he launched the Economic Recovery Strategy…
Youth during Saba Saba protest in Kitengela, on July 7, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] In a functioning democracy, leaders and citizens share the solemn…
New study finds colour-coded food labels help consumers quickly spot healthier product options. [iStockphoto] Diet-related health conditions, such as diabetes, hypertension and obesity, are on the rise in…