Opinion
President William Ruto and Tanzania President Samia Suluhu during the 24th Ordinary Summit of EAC Heads of State in Arusha. [File, Standard] There are moments in a nation’s life when it must choose between appearing strong and being wise. President…
Most Kenyans I’ve met seem to harbour fond memories of their high school days – especially the set books they studied for their final-year exams. Whether at the local pub, in Parliament, in courtrooms or other public spaces,…
President William Ruto during the Hustler Fund launch on November 30, 2022 in Nairobi. [File, Standard]…
US President Donald Trump during an event with Apple CEO Tim Cook in the Oval Office…
Workers packaging flowers at Oserian Flowers in Naivasha. [File, Standard] Kenyan floriculture industry, a jewel in…
Youth during Gen Z protests in Nairobi, on June 25, 2025. [File, Standard] In July 2025, US Senator James Risch introduced a bold amendment in Congress proposing the reconsideration of Kenya’s designation as a Major Non-NATO Ally (MNNA). This privileged…
A teacher giving a math lesson in a classroom. [Courtesy, GettyImages] In today’s demanding educational climate, self-care is no longer a luxury. It is a…
Weekly Opnions Round Up
Nairobi Gen protester in action during June 25th protest anniversary. [Collins Oduor/ Standard] The youth are shaking the foundations of the status quo and…
Portrait of an arithmetic math teacher holding a pointer stick. [Courtesy, iStock] There are many ways to destroy a nation — but few are…
A protester being roughed up by anti-riot police during the Justice for Albert Ojwang demonstrations. [Edward Kiplimo, Standard] When Francis Fukuyama described the…
Activists Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire narrating their harrowing experiences in the hands of Tanzanian Authorities. June 3, 2025. [Benard Orwongo, Standard] As opposition gets muzzled in East African countries, the torture of…