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
Gen Z protests were sparked by punitive taxes in the Finance Bill 2024. [File, Standard] When Mark Twain remarked that “a lie can travel…
Tanzania President Samia Suluhu makes his speech during the Africa climate summit 2023 Day Two at KICC on September 05, 2023. [Stafford Ondego, Standard] President Samia…
President William Ruto addressing residents after the launch of the Sogoo-Melelo-Ololung’a Road in Narok County, May 7, 2025. [Kipsang Joseph, Standard] The latest economic survey released by…
Anti-riot police keep vigil during Saba Saba protests in Kitengela. [Collins Oduor, Standard] A young Gen Z woman recently appeared on national television to…