When the world welcomed the youngest nation—South Sudan—in July 2011, the international community hailed it as a monumental achievement for peace and self-determination. But behind that victory lay years of complex negotiations, military interventions, and silent sacrifices.…
Former British soldier Robert James Purkiss. [Courtesy] Justice Alexander Muteti’s order on September 16, 2025 for…
Youth during Gen Z protest in Nairobi. [File, Standard] Concerned that it’s not enough to click,…
President William Ruto and French President Emmanuel Macron on the sidelines of United Nations General Assembly…
Weekly Opnions Round Up
Protestors demand justice for the late teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang, along Waiyaki Way, Nairobi, on June 17, 2025. Ojwang died in custody at…
Malawi President Lazarus Chakwera. [Agencies] Comparisons have been drawn between Malawi’s recently concluded presidential election and Kenya’s upcoming poll, scheduled for August 2027. Some…
Over time, the world has become increasingly interconnected. The Role of Customs administrations in safeguarding national borders and protecting societies from harmful products cannot…
Pupils in class during a lesson. [File, Standard] It’s been “back to school” preoccupation since last week, but back to school to study what?…