Raila's memorial was not for political opportunists

Raila's contribution to Kenya’s democratic journey cannot be erased by the ambitions of those now scrambling to inherit his political constituency.

By Editorial 9 days ago

Cut fuel taxes to ease pain for Kenyans

The government should temporarily scrap the Sh5.40-per-litre Petroleum Development Levy and review fuel taxes to ease the rising cost of living for Kenyans.

By Editorial 10 days ago

Commemorating Raila without honouring his ideals is an empty tribute

Raila was more than a politician. He was a fighter for democratic space, multiparty politics, electoral reforms, social justice and devolution.

By Editorial 11 days ago

Find, punish officers who have been aiding illegal conscription by Russia

The government must investigate and prosecute officials implicated in the illegal recruitment of Kenyans to fight for Russia.

By Editorial 13 days ago

Stop making excuses and pay Samburu herders

The government is urged to compensate Samburu herders for livestock killed by security forces and establish a clear framework for accountability.

By Editorial 14 days ago

Do not allow cartels to turn Ebola into cash cow

Kenya must prevent corrupt cartels from diverting Ebola response funds, as happened during Covid-19, and ensure every shilling reaches the frontline of the public-health crisis.

By Editorial 17 days ago

Resolve lecturers' strike to end suffering among students and parents

The government and UASU should urgently resolve their differences over university funding and the 2025–2029 CBA to end the lecturers’ strike and spare students and families further disruption.

By Editorial 18 days ago

Act with speed to avert spread of Ebola

The government must immediately initiate public awareness campaigns to inform members of the public about what is expected of them.

By Editorial 19 days ago

Ethiopia cannot afford another deadly war

Examination on the renewed conflict in Ethiopia and the growing risk of a wider Horn of Africa crisis following the breakdown of the fragile peace established by the 2022 Pretoria Agreement.

By Editorial 21 days ago

Clear suspicion over AU adviser's sudden exit

AU official lost his position, and just before he critisised Ruto's remarks of foreigners taking Kenyan's jobs. The dillema is, could the remarks be the cause of it.

By Editorial 24 days ago

Let's restore dignity and decency to our politics

When politicians rely on character assassination and vulgar stunts, it signals an inability to articulate coherent solutions for economic pressure, unemployment, or public service delivery.

By Editorial 25 days ago

Let's restore dignity and decency to our politics

Kenya’s political leaders should reject vulgarity, personal attacks, and reckless rhetoric, and restore dignity, substantive debate, and respect for constitutional standards to public life.

By Editorial 26 days ago

Treat allegations of plot to rig elections with the seriousness they deserve

There are allegations that Ugandan citizens are being issued Kenyan identity cards and subsequently registered as voters ahead of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.

By Editorial 27 days ago

Abductions won't cow Kenyans into silence

After the abduction of a senior Standard Group last month, the public outrage that followed should have made those behind the abductions to slow down. But they haven't.

By Editorial 28 days ago

Diplomacy is not luxury paid for by Kenyans

Kenya cannot afford a culture in which official travel becomes an entitlement rather than a carefully justified public investment.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Address concerns over potential AI threats

AI has potential to improve scientific research, healthcare and productivity, but it has it's own immediate risks.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Leave no room at all for mischief in 2027 polls

With fresh claims about the 2022 election and a new High Court ruling on presidential tallying, Kenya needs transparent, enforceable electoral safeguards well before the 2027 polls.

By Editorial 1 month ago

CBE cannot survive more administrative missteps

The Competency-Based Education (CBE) model was introduced as a bold vision to transform learning from rote memorisation into real-world skill development.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Improving mental health is key to ending suicide cases

Suicide is usually linked to poor mental health

By Editorial 1 month ago

Academic papers are not up for sale or for decorations

The controversy over Didmus Barasa’s academic qualifications highlights the need for transparent verification and equal standards of academic accountability for public officials.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Safaricom deal: State has shot itself in the foot again

High Court’s decision to declare the Kenyan government’s 15% Safaricom stake sale null and void, is another setback for Kenya Kwanza administration.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Observe rules to ensure smooth general election

IEBC Chairman Erastus Ethekon's warning against violence and intimidation is welcome but must be more than rhetoric.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Kenya doesn't need an election defined by suspicion

UDA Secretary General Hassan Omar and other political leaders that have raised concerns about the credibility and integrity of Kenya’s 2027 General Election.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Let's stop normalising political violence now

The increased rate of political violence in Kenya should alarm every Kenyan who still believe in the rule of law.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Plug loopholes in our immigration department

Kenya must use the 90-day regularisation window to tackle the deeper corruption and systemic loopholes enabling foreign nationals to obtain fraudulent identity documents and passports.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Government's silence could fuell spread of Mpox

Effective disease control depends on an informed and cooperative public.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Avert full-blown crisis in the health sector

Kenya's nurses have now been on strike for 44 days, and the country's health system is paying the price.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Be careful not to trigger South Africa-like xenophobia

President William Ruto’s remarks on foreign traders risk fuelling xenophobia in Kenya.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Moi University cannot retrench its way out of crisis

Moi University’s financial crisis cannot be solved through retrenchment alone.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Kenya must stop sending investors away with pack and go sign

When a multinational investor that has operated in Kenya for decades suddenly finds itself staring at closure, other investors inevitably take notice.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Hospital deaths expose pain of nurses' strike

At least 11 patients have died at Nakuru Level Five Hospital in the past 24 hours as the nurses’ strike cripple health services across public facilities.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Rising debt burden will hurt present and future generations

Kenya’s rising public debt is putting pressure on government finances and essential services today while leaving future generations with heavier taxes and repayment obligations.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Listen to Nairobi traders' concerns over taxes

Nairobi traders’ protests against the Kenya Revenue Authority’s decision to increase the minimum tax yield on 40-foot containers of consolidated general cargo from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Mr President walk the talk of Katiba Day speech

President William Ruto’s Katiba Day message against the realities of constitutional implementation in Kenya, highlights gap between 2010 constitution rights and today's reality.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Universities need funds urgently, not another policy reset

Ruto’s student-centred university funding model was meant to fix higher education financing, but persistent funding shortfalls and growing university debts suggest the crisis has worsened.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Children don't go to school to waste time

Kenya’s education system is facing a serious foundational learning crisis, with many learners struggling with basic reading and numeracy despite spending years in school.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Murkomen's blindness to Kenya's insecurity crisis is unforgivable

CS of Internal Security, Kipchumba Murkomen, has assured all and sundry that Kenya is safe, and there is no crisis in the country, in the midst of heightened public concerns over insecurity

By Editorial 2 months ago

Sports Amendment Bill chance to clean up Kenyan sport

The Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 offers Kenya an opportunity to tackle match-fixing, restore trust in competitions and create a stronger foundation for investment and growth.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Reveal ethnic backgrounds of 5,000 new KDF personnel

Rigathi Gachagua alleged that 3,000 of the 5,000 graduates came from President William Ruto’s community, highlighting concerns over ethnic and regional imbalance in Kenya’s public-sector recruitment.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Rogue political leaders are the real goons

Kenya faces a growing threat of political goonism and organised violence, requiring stronger investigations and accountability for both perpetrators and their sponsors.

By Editorial 2 months ago