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…
Most Kenyans I’ve met seem to harbour fond memories of their high school days – especially…
I was recently shocked to learn that a friend’s daughter had been beaten black and blue…
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
May is Mental Health Awareness Month, providing us with an opportunity to discuss mental illness openly and candidly. More than any other illnesses, mental…
Like a running stomach, no single individual, business or government can escape the wrath of fiscal indiscipline. Not long ago, this column argued that…
President William Ruto during the Hustler Fund launch on November 30, 2022 in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Once again, the Kenyan government is selling hope…
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua,during an interview with KTN at his Karen Residence on April 7,2025. [Benard Orwongo,Standard] Whoever whispered to President William Ruto…