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…
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 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
President William Ruto addresses rally at Bungoma bus terminus on January 24, 2025. [Benjamin Sakwa, Standard] As we edge closer to the 2027 General Election, one truth is becoming…
President William Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga at the official opening of the Sub-County Headquarter Offices in Rangwe, Homa Bay county. [HIRAM…
President William Ruto at Lumumba Estate Affordable Housing in Kisumu. [Michael Mute, Standard] “Image is everything”. Despite this saying, it is practically impossible to…
Catherine Muyeka Mumma. [Courtesy/cathymumma.com] This year is shaping up to be Kenya’s darkest yet in the war against gender-based violence (GBV) and femicide. In…