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 7 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 8 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 10 days 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 11 days 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 12 days 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 13 days ago

Improving mental health is key to ending suicide cases

Suicide is usually linked to poor mental health

By Editorial 14 days 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 17 days 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 18 days 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 20 days 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 21 days 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 22 days 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 25 days ago

Government's silence could fuell spread of Mpox

Effective disease control depends on an informed and cooperative public.

By Editorial 26 days 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 27 days 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 28 days ago

Moi University cannot retrench its way out of crisis

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

By Editorial 29 days 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month 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 1 month ago

Stem inflow of counterfeit medicines

Kenya is facing a growing public health and regulatory crisis caused by the spread of counterfeit, substandard and expired medicines.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Don't force Kenyan children into career boxes

When learners are told that STEM are the only respectable route to success, we are not guiding them. We are narrowing their dreams.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Counties must move beyond bureaucracy to deliver for Kenyans

Kenya’s 13-year devolution journey has improved services in marginalised regions, but counties must strengthen financial management and service delivery to fully realise its promise.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Devolution: Gains, gaps and Sh156b bill

Devolution@13

By Editorial 1 month ago

Road safety enforcement must respect the rule of law

Nairobi’s pedestrian safety crisis exposes gaps in footbridge security and enforcement, raising concerns over arbitrary crackdowns and the need for safer crossings.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Killer police officers must be exposed quickly

The shocking revelations surrounding the assassination of Dr Victoria Mutiso point to something far more sinister than an ordinary murder.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Make varsity education funding realistic

Education has never been an ordinary commodity. It is a public investment that fuels innovation, creates jobs, strengthens institutions and drives national development.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Ruto's State House handouts must stop

State House should remain accessible to citizens, but costly handouts and delegation spending raise accountability concerns and divert funds from essential public services.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Nairobi doesn't need an underground railway right now

Debate grows over Nairobi's proposed underground metro, with critics urging investment in existing rail, BRT and tram systems as cheaper, faster traffic solution for Urban Transport

By Editorial 2 months ago

Murkomen must stop playing politics and end North Rift terror

The piece criticises the government's response to rising insecurity, urging tougher action against banditry and terrorism to protect lives and livelihoods.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Restore discipline in the Cabinet for prosperity

Governments are elected to govern, not wage silent wars against themselves.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Kenya must act now to avert famine

Kenya faces a looming food crisis due to failed rains, crop losses, Fall Armyworm infestations, and a high-intensity El Niño threat.

By Editorial 2 months ago