Voter bribery: IEBC, anti-graft agency see nothing wrong in Ol Kalou

The stream of goodies; from 'Government of Kenya' branded mattresses, gas cylinders, boreholes, food and cash, has turned a constituency mourning its late MP into an arena of State charity.

By Editorial 8 days ago

Tackle political goons with seriousness

The rise of goon culture poses a serious threat to public safety, democracy, and the rule of law.

By Editorial 10 days ago

When learners speak, society must listen

Kenya Music Festival has evolved under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum into a platform where learners use creative arts to address real societal challenges.

By Editorial 11 days ago

Heads should roll over payroll heist in Public Service

Ultimately, ghost workers are not invisible. They exist because real people create them, protect them and profit from them.

By Editorial 13 days ago

Counties must reduce their spending on travel

Counties should reduce their spending on travel

By Editorial 14 days ago

Punish hospitals denying patients emergency care

Davis Lichuma was reportedly denied treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital because he could not pay consultation fees.

By Editorial 16 days ago

Police officers were the real threat on June 25

Kenyan government's handling of the June 25, 2025 commemoration protests violated constitutional rights.

By Editorial 18 days ago

Intimidation will not silence media or suppress truth

No journalist should ever have to look over their shoulder for simply doing their job. A free press is not an enemy of the State. It is an essential pillar of democracy.

By Editorial 19 days ago

Leaders cannot keep borrowing courage of youth

Kenya does not suffer from a shortage of eloquent politicians. It suffers from a shortage of courageous leaders.

By Editorial 20 days ago

Karua's woes in Uganda make a mockery of EAC

The recent detention of Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport is an affront not only to her as a lawyer, but to every principle the East African Community claims to uphold.

By Editorial 21 days ago

Protesters, police must behave well tomorrow

A baton charge or a stray bullet tomorrow will not end the protest movement. It will inflame it.

By Editorial 23 days ago

The Standard stands for bold, responsible and accountable journalism

The Standard tells the facts as they are, even when they are uncomfortable for those in positions of authority.

By Editorial 22 days ago

Stop destruction of Imenti Forest

Kenyan government's ongoing construction of a State lodge, airstrip, and golf course inside the Imenti Forest in Meru County ignores public opposition, conservation concerns, and a court order.

By Editorial 24 days ago

Leave no stone unturned in Molo violence probe

Unless those who recruit and sponsor goons are punished, political violence will continue.

By Editorial 25 days ago

It is wrong to eschew journalists' questions

Political leaders who aspire to govern should respect the media's role and engage with journalists openly.

By Editorial 28 days ago

JKIA: State yet to learn from Adani mistakes

From the look of things, this important tender of national importance was rushed as the bids were submitted, evaluated and awarded in a record 20 days if not less.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Take action to stop sale of Kenyan identity documents

In Kenya,foreign nationals are allegedly obtaining Kenyan identity cards and passports through corruption within the Immigration Department and the National Registration Bureau (NRB).

By Editorial 1 month ago

Governance-by-goons must come to an end

The use of hired goons to disrupt lawful public gatherings and discussions in Kenya undermines constitutional freedoms, democratic accountability, and the rule of law.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Don't make funerals political campaign fora ahead of polls

Utumishi Girls burial should have been a moment of mourning, but leaders are criticised for turning the tragedy into political rivalry instead of seeking solutions.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Respect citizens' right to hold demonstrations

The more Kenyans condemn police brutality, the more insensitive the officers become.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Gachagua: High Court has set a bad precedent

The court made an inconsistent decision by acknowledging a violation of Gachagua's constitutional right to a fair hearing during the Senate impeachment, yet allowing the impeachment to stand.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Building new State lodge should not be a priority

The government is investing in non-essential projects, such as State lodges and presidential facilities, instead of addressing pressing national issues like economic hardship in the country.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Consider sending students home for early mid-term break

The current wave of unrest has claimed the lives of 16 students and led to the closure of more than 30 secondary schools.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Finance Bill 2026 should ease tax burden on Kenyans

Kenyans are being asked to contribute more when many are earning less. Small businesses are closing under the weight of operating costs.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Matatu anarchy should not hold Nairobi hostage

Several families have been plunged into grief, leaving a painful reminder that Kenya’s roads, particularly in Nairobi, have become killing fields.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Changing police culture is more important than creating new police units

Instead of establishing another police service and spending public funds on study trips, the government should first address the long-standing problems within Kenya's existing police system.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Do everything to keep Ebola outside Kenya

There has been panic in the country over Ebola in the last few days, although the disease has yet to be detected locally.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Weed out rogue officers selling Kenyan ID cards

The problem of issuance of Kenyan ID cards, passports and birth certificates to foreigners is not new.

By Editorial 1 month ago

School fires: Time for parents to take matters into their own hands

Due to the continuous fire breakouts in schools and the government's failure to take any serious measures, parents are left to handle the situation on their own.

By Editorial 1 month ago

State must stop bowing to foreign interests at the expense of Kenyans

The Ruto administration is forging ahead with plans to establish a US Ebola quarantine and treatment centre in Laikipia County against a court order and the wishes of the majority of Kenyans.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Death of students in dormitory fires unacceptable

While school fires become unacceptable, investigations must go beyond establishing the cause of the fire and audit compliance with safety standards.

By Editorial 1 month ago

The President must respect the court's decision on graffiti

Matatu culture has grown offensive and increasingly lawless, and as the court ruled against matatus bearing graffiti, President Ruto refuses to honour the rulings of the court

By Editorial 1 month ago

Take action to save children from savages

The rising threat against children points to a decadent society. A society in which people inflict pain on children and the vulnerable and even kill them is rotten and in need of redemption.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Delayed laws is a life denied for special needs persons

For far too long, Kenya has perfected the art of passing progressive laws and then abandoning them at the implementation stage. 

By Editorial 1 month ago

Wandeto's murder must shame us all into rejecting hate

A young woman was allegedly hunted down, burned, and ultimately killed amid claims that her political choices and public support for President William Ruto made her a target.

By Editorial 1 month ago

It's time to rethink plea bargains in graft cases

Plea bargain in the Sh73.5 million graft case involving Okoth Obado reignites debate on whether corruption suspects are escaping justice through asset forfeiture deals.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Step up border vigilance to keep Ebola at bay

A major Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a few confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Fuel protests triggered by State's insensitivity

Nationwide fuel protests exposed growing public anger over high taxes and the rising cost of living, with critics accusing the government of ignoring economic hardships facing ordinary Kenyans.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Don't force parents to pay school fees via e-Citizen

A growing backlash against the government’s push to force school fee payments through eCitizen argues the system is unconstitutional and impractical for many.

By Editorial 1 month ago

State should do what it takes to lower fuel prices

Kenyans have been pushed to the edge by runaway fuel prices that continue to trigger pain across every sector of the economy.

By Editorial 2 months ago