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Vienna forum pushes global nuclear agenda
Robust resolutions are expected this week as the 69th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference enters a crucial phase in Vienna, Austria.
By 20 days ago
Vienna forum pushes global nuclear agenda
The dam is done but justice in Tigray isn't
Attention has quickly turned to Ethiopia – Africa’s second-most populous nation – following the inauguration of a $5 billion dam on the Blue Nile River.
By 25 days ago
The dam is done but justice in Tigray isn't
Orengo's metamorphosis replete with lessons
Siaya Governor James Orengo has a way with words and makes difficult battles seem simple.
By 1 month ago
Orengo's metamorphosis replete with lessons
Kenya Moja, Kalonzo and their one-leg dance
In December 2019, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison took a family holiday to Hawaii. The premier was on vacation while his country battled bushfires.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Moja, Kalonzo and their one-leg dance
Why the media needs more friends like Raila
Corruption can behave much like climate change. It spreads at a terrific speed, has ruthless outcomes and sparks endless blame games.
By 1 month ago
Why the media needs more friends like Raila
We must get street and road names right
In April, Governor Gladys Wanga issued a notice inviting public participation on road naming. She explained the names would honour prominent leaders, cultural landmarks.
By 1 month ago
We must get street and road names right
Like Egyptians, we should fire up our brand
Whoever said ‘seeing is believing’ couldn’t be more right. This week, I got an opportunity to immerse myself in Arab culture during a trip to Cairo, the Egyptian capital.
By 2 months ago
Like Egyptians, we should fire up our brand
Recalling clumsy MPs is all smoke and no fire
The talk about recalling non-performing MPs is a classic case of becoming suddenly very clever.
By 2 months ago
Recalling clumsy MPs is all smoke and no fire
Why Matiang'i must get off his high horse
Has anyone noticed how the sunken eyes of the nation have turned to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Okeng’o Matiang’i?
By 2 months ago
Why Matiang'i must get off his high horse
Saba Saba: Editors or relics of a bygone era?
CNN correspondent Larry Madowo alleged in a chilling social media video that a plot had been hatched to harm him on Saba Saba Day.  
By 2 months ago
Saba Saba: Editors or relics of a bygone era?
Fix ethics in era of TV 'analysts' and 'experts'
Today, journalists deserve freedom to editorialise news and ask hard questions around social injustices.
By 2 months ago
Fix ethics in era of TV 'analysts' and 'experts'
No, Passaris, start by fixing our lazy parenting
There’s this running joke about the ‘men’s conference’ that supposedly takes place every February.
By 3 months ago
No, Passaris, start by fixing our lazy parenting
No spin can justify greed among school heads
A recent High Court ruling has thrown a hot spanner in the works for school administrators guilty of imposing hefty but illegal levies on poor parents.
By 3 months ago
No spin can justify greed among school heads
Tell Zambia, bullying the dead is un-African
My heart goes out to Zambians following the passing of Dr Edgar Lungu, man who was president for seven years after the death of ‘King Cobra’ Michael Sata in 2014.
By 3 months ago
Tell Zambia, bullying the dead is un-African
This is how IG Kanja can wipe our tears
While Deputy President, William Ruto cracked ribs when he claimed Kenya had the most incompetent Police Inspector General in the world.
By 3 months ago
This is how IG Kanja can wipe our tears
Souls of burnt chicks won't let neighbour rest
Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong’o has joined his ancestors. As we honour his legacy, we must remember his philosophy that true integration begins with decolonising the mind.
By 4 months ago
Souls of burnt chicks won't let neighbour rest
Vienna forum pushes global nuclear agenda
Robust resolutions are expected this week as the 69th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference enters a crucial phase in Vienna, Austria.
By 20 days ago
Vienna forum pushes global nuclear agenda
The dam is done but justice in Tigray isn't
Attention has quickly turned to Ethiopia – Africa’s second-most populous nation – following the inauguration of a $5 billion dam on the Blue Nile River.
By 25 days ago
The dam is done but justice in Tigray isn't
Orengo's metamorphosis replete with lessons
Siaya Governor James Orengo has a way with words and makes difficult battles seem simple.
By 1 month ago
Orengo's metamorphosis replete with lessons
Kenya Moja, Kalonzo and their one-leg dance
In December 2019, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison took a family holiday to Hawaii. The premier was on vacation while his country battled bushfires.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Moja, Kalonzo and their one-leg dance
Why the media needs more friends like Raila
Corruption can behave much like climate change. It spreads at a terrific speed, has ruthless outcomes and sparks endless blame games.
By 1 month ago
Why the media needs more friends like Raila
We must get street and road names right
In April, Governor Gladys Wanga issued a notice inviting public participation on road naming. She explained the names would honour prominent leaders, cultural landmarks.
By 1 month ago
We must get street and road names right
Like Egyptians, we should fire up our brand
Whoever said ‘seeing is believing’ couldn’t be more right. This week, I got an opportunity to immerse myself in Arab culture during a trip to Cairo, the Egyptian capital.
By 2 months ago
Like Egyptians, we should fire up our brand
Recalling clumsy MPs is all smoke and no fire
The talk about recalling non-performing MPs is a classic case of becoming suddenly very clever.
By 2 months ago
Recalling clumsy MPs is all smoke and no fire
Why Matiang'i must get off his high horse
Has anyone noticed how the sunken eyes of the nation have turned to former Interior Cabinet Secretary Fred Okeng’o Matiang’i?
By 2 months ago
Why Matiang'i must get off his high horse
Saba Saba: Editors or relics of a bygone era?
CNN correspondent Larry Madowo alleged in a chilling social media video that a plot had been hatched to harm him on Saba Saba Day.  
By 2 months ago
Saba Saba: Editors or relics of a bygone era?
Fix ethics in era of TV 'analysts' and 'experts'
Today, journalists deserve freedom to editorialise news and ask hard questions around social injustices.
By 2 months ago
Fix ethics in era of TV 'analysts' and 'experts'
No, Passaris, start by fixing our lazy parenting
There’s this running joke about the ‘men’s conference’ that supposedly takes place every February.
By 3 months ago
No, Passaris, start by fixing our lazy parenting
No spin can justify greed among school heads
A recent High Court ruling has thrown a hot spanner in the works for school administrators guilty of imposing hefty but illegal levies on poor parents.
By 3 months ago
No spin can justify greed among school heads
Tell Zambia, bullying the dead is un-African
My heart goes out to Zambians following the passing of Dr Edgar Lungu, man who was president for seven years after the death of ‘King Cobra’ Michael Sata in 2014.
By 3 months ago
Tell Zambia, bullying the dead is un-African
This is how IG Kanja can wipe our tears
While Deputy President, William Ruto cracked ribs when he claimed Kenya had the most incompetent Police Inspector General in the world.
By 3 months ago
This is how IG Kanja can wipe our tears
Souls of burnt chicks won't let neighbour rest
Literary giant Ngugi wa Thiong’o has joined his ancestors. As we honour his legacy, we must remember his philosophy that true integration begins with decolonising the mind.
By 4 months ago
Souls of burnt chicks won't let neighbour rest
Vienna forum pushes global nuclear agenda
Robust resolutions are expected this week as the 69th International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) General Conference enters a crucial phase in Vienna, Austria.
By 20 days ago
Vienna forum pushes global nuclear agenda
The dam is done but justice in Tigray isn't
Attention has quickly turned to Ethiopia – Africa’s second-most populous nation – following the inauguration of a $5 billion dam on the Blue Nile River.
By 25 days ago
The dam is done but justice in Tigray isn't
Orengo's metamorphosis replete with lessons
Siaya Governor James Orengo has a way with words and makes difficult battles seem simple.
By 1 month ago
Orengo's metamorphosis replete with lessons
Kenya Moja, Kalonzo and their one-leg dance
In December 2019, Australian Prime Minister Scott Morrison took a family holiday to Hawaii. The premier was on vacation while his country battled bushfires.
By 1 month ago
Kenya Moja, Kalonzo and their one-leg dance
Why the media needs more friends like Raila
Corruption can behave much like climate change. It spreads at a terrific speed, has ruthless outcomes and sparks endless blame games.
By 1 month ago
Why the media needs more friends like Raila
We must get street and road names right
In April, Governor Gladys Wanga issued a notice inviting public participation on road naming. She explained the names would honour prominent leaders, cultural landmarks.
By 1 month ago
We must get street and road names right
Like Egyptians, we should fire up our brand
Whoever said ‘seeing is believing’ couldn’t be more right. This week, I got an opportunity to immerse myself in Arab culture during a trip to Cairo, the Egyptian capital.
By 2 months ago
Like Egyptians, we should fire up our brand
Recalling clumsy MPs is all smoke and no fire
The talk about recalling non-performing MPs is a classic case of becoming suddenly very clever.
By 2 months ago
Recalling clumsy MPs is all smoke and no fire
Scars of brutality: Survivors' trauma of 2023 police crackdown
Courts
By Harold Odhiambo
14 mins ago
Sh12 trillion debt: State borrows Sh95.5b in five months
Politics
By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o
19 mins ago
JKIA's cocaine trail: London police seek answers
National
By Standard Reporter
19 mins ago
New push for universal social security policy
Business
By Graham Kajilwa
2 hrs ago
5,000 schools yet to get capitation as closing date nears
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
2 hrs ago