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…
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…
Unlike his other unsubstantiated self-appropriated successes against his predecessors, President William Ruto rightfully earns the bragging…
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 inspects the completed works at the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project in Kilifi and Tana River counties. He said that the completion of construction works at the Galana-Kulalu Food Security Project’s siltation basin and water canal marks a significant milestone in actualising the…
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…
Weekly Opnions Round Up
Police lob teargas at journalists covering the protest to demand justice for the killing of blogger Albert Ojwang’ in police custody, in Nairobi, on…
Construction of Kenol-Sagana-Marwa highway on May 31, 2022. [File, Standard] Kenya has achieved substantial advancements in expanding and enhancing its road infrastructure in the…
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei. [AFP] For years, Iran has defied international oversight, expanded its ballistic missile arsenal, and issued open threats to…
Mr Erastus Ethekon when he appeared before the selection panel in Nairobi on March 25, 2025. [Collins Oduor, Standard] Some things can only happen in…