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
James Orengo addressing a rally in Kibra-Nairobi on November 16, 2017. [Willis Awandu, Standard] Watching TV the other day, I saw a group of…
US President Donald Trump meets with unseen Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu at the Blue Room of the White House in Washington, DC, on…
One of the most enduring stories I read as a youngster, which has remained etched in my mind, is Rip Van Winkle by Washington…
Council of Governors CEO Mary Mwiti at the Devolution Conference Steering Committee civil society organisations and private sector stakeholders official unveiling of the Devolution…