Opinion
Youth during Saba Saba protests in Kitengela, on July 7, 2025. The government has announced plans to compensate victims of protests. [File, Standard] Last week’s announcement by the government that it will compensate victims of protests dating back to 2017…
Unlike his other unsubstantiated self-appropriated successes against his predecessors, President William Ruto rightfully earns the bragging rights for pulling through hosting rights for major continental sporting events into Kenyan soil. The thrilling exploits of the national team, Harambee…
I was recently shocked to learn that a friend’s daughter had been beaten black and blue…
Most Kenyans I’ve met seem to harbour fond memories of their high school days – especially…
President William Ruto during the Hustler Fund launch on November 30, 2022 in Nairobi. [File, Standard]…
President William Ruto speaking during the Presidential Private Sector Roundtable at Ole Sereni, on August 6, 2025. [PCS] In July last year, the government directed all Cabinet secretaries (CSs) to reduce their advisory teams by half, effective immediately. In a letter…
President William Ruto’s aide, Farouk Kibet and leaders allied to Kenya Kwanza during funds drive in aid of women groups at Chebos Primary School grounds…
Weekly Opnions Round Up
Plain cloth police officers arrest a protester along Kenyatta avenue while protesting against the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang’ while in police custody, protesters…
Gold coins fall out of the golden tap. [Courtesy, iStock] I write this week’s Green Message column with immense joy and profound gratitude, still…
The Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja (left) and The current chairman of the Independent Policing Oversight Authority (IPOA) Ahmed Issack Hassan briefing the…
Treasury CS John Mbadi before the Senate’s Finance Committee to deliberate on matters of 2025 Budget Policy Statement and also to Consider the Public Finance Management (Amendment) Bill (National Assembly Bills No. 45 of…