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Secretary General Edwin Sifuna reinforces this stance, insisting that the much publicized 10 point agenda agreement was never a coalition, only a contract of issues. This wing fram...
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Can Valentine’s Stay Romantic Without Cash Displays?
05 Feb, 2026 04:43 PM
MONEY MATTERS
Experiences may replace displays. Dinners may replace decorations. Travel, gifts, digital transfers, and personal moments may become the new symbols of affection. Love will adapt,...
Experiences may replace displays. Dinners may replace decorations. Travel, gifts, digital transfers, and personal moments may become the new symbols of affection. Love will adapt,...
Emotional Truth: Can We Truly Forgive Without Forgetting?
04 Feb, 2026 06:11 PM
HEALING QUESTION
Memories are part of who we are good or bad shape our identity and tell our stories. They cannot simply be erased, and that is why forgetting will always be harder than forgiving.
Memories are part of who we are good or bad shape our identity and tell our stories. They cannot simply be erased, and that is why forgetting will always be harder than forgiving.
Arimi Bridge Tragedy Exposes Nakuru’s Road Safety Crisis
03 Feb, 2026 01:12 PM
NAKURU CRISIS
Residents of Molo and Njoro described the bridge as a “black spot”—a location notorious for deadly accidents. Last year alone, at least 12 people lost their lives at the same point...
Residents of Molo and Njoro described the bridge as a “black spot”—a location notorious for deadly accidents. Last year alone, at least 12 people lost their lives at the same point...
Youth 47 Movement Threatens Old Politics, But Is Kenya Ready?
21 Jan, 2026 07:00 PM
YOUTH POWER
The Youth 47 Movement, unveiled by Eric Omondi, rose like a flare against Kenya’s weary political sky, carrying with it a promise that this time, change would not be whispered but...
The Youth 47 Movement, unveiled by Eric Omondi, rose like a flare against Kenya’s weary political sky, carrying with it a promise that this time, change would not be whispered but...
Resolutions Collapse Under Bad Eating Habits
31 Dec, 2025 01:07 PM
EATING SMARTER
Healthy eating should be part of New Year’s resolutions because it boosts energy, prevents disease, and supports long‑term wellbeing. It is one of the most practical, sustainable c...
Healthy eating should be part of New Year’s resolutions because it boosts energy, prevents disease, and supports long‑term wellbeing. It is one of the most practical, sustainable c...
How Parents Juggle Festive Joy with January Bills
22 Dec, 2025 10:00 AM
CHRISTMAS ON A BUDGET
This December, economic predicaments serve as an eye‑opening reminder that while celebrations bring joy, they also expose household and national vulnerabilities. For most Kenyans,...
This December, economic predicaments serve as an eye‑opening reminder that while celebrations bring joy, they also expose household and national vulnerabilities. For most Kenyans,...
Why Reporting Through the Holidays Is Real Heroism
21 Dec, 2025 10:00 AM
YEAR REFLECTION
Now, I am a journalist. And as soon as I finish writing this, I know I’ll be thinking about my next headline, scrolling through X to see what’s happening in the world. For people l...
Now, I am a journalist. And as soon as I finish writing this, I know I’ll be thinking about my next headline, scrolling through X to see what’s happening in the world. For people l...
Why Technology Is Accelerating Global Language Change
09 Dec, 2025 10:46 AM
VOCAB BOOM
Cambridge’s word of the year, “para-social,” reflects another new dimension of human experience: the illusion of intimacy between audiences and celebrities, influencers, or content...
Cambridge’s word of the year, “para-social,” reflects another new dimension of human experience: the illusion of intimacy between audiences and celebrities, influencers, or content...
Beyond the Promise: Why Kenya Should Rethink Devolution
07 Dec, 2025 10:00 AM
REVISITING DEVOLUTION
Initially devolution aimed to reduce ethnic competition at the national level but instead it has just devolved to the lower level.
Initially devolution aimed to reduce ethnic competition at the national level but instead it has just devolved to the lower level.
Baringo Heads to the Polls as UDA Faces Growing Backlash
21 Nov, 2025 04:24 PM
UDA'S BIG TEST
Chemitei, the President’s preferred candidate, enters the final days with strong party machinery behind him but faces perceptions of being imposed on the electorate.
Chemitei, the President’s preferred candidate, enters the final days with strong party machinery behind him but faces perceptions of being imposed on the electorate.
How ODM Balances Power with Protest—and Why It Matters
18 Nov, 2025 12:21 PM
LUO NATION POLITICS
Like her late father, Winnie appears reluctant to fully trust the government even while inside the same government, a similar position seemingly shared by her uncle Dr. Oburu Oding...
Like her late father, Winnie appears reluctant to fully trust the government even while inside the same government, a similar position seemingly shared by her uncle Dr. Oburu Oding...
Stop Apologizing for Ambition and Start Celebrating It
15 Nov, 2025 10:00 AM
COURAGE TO WANT
Asking for better is not arrogance. Desiring growth is not disrespect. Colonialism may have taught us to apologize for dreaming, but we don’t have to keep learning the same lesson.
Asking for better is not arrogance. Desiring growth is not disrespect. Colonialism may have taught us to apologize for dreaming, but we don’t have to keep learning the same lesson.
Ruto’s 2027 Playbook: Win Minds First, Ballots Later
12 Nov, 2025 06:14 PM
PSYCHOLOGICAL POLITICS
Instead of engaging opposition in open political warfare, the president and his team have chosen a more psychological, perception-based strategy, built on dominance instead of defe...
Instead of engaging opposition in open political warfare, the president and his team have chosen a more psychological, perception-based strategy, built on dominance instead of defe...
Tanzania: Why The Truth Suffers When The Internet Dies
10 Nov, 2025 02:40 PM
INTERNET SHUTDOWN
Internet shutdowns violate the freedom of expression enshrined in international law and hinder the right to access information: both of which are fundamental pillars of democracy.
Internet shutdowns violate the freedom of expression enshrined in international law and hinder the right to access information: both of which are fundamental pillars of democracy.
Why Is Justice for Assaulted Journalists Still Delayed?
04 Nov, 2025 04:13 PM
MEDIA FREEDOM
Journalists are the light bearers of the masses and keep them informed while they watch over government organizations and leaders to account. However, journalists have been attacke...
Journalists are the light bearers of the masses and keep them informed while they watch over government organizations and leaders to account. However, journalists have been attacke...
What Kenya’s Response to Tanzania’s Poll Reveal
04 Nov, 2025 12:11 PM
DIPLOMACY OR MISCALCULATION?
By giving tacit acceptance to a neighbours heavily criticized poll, Kenya signals that legitimacy is optional, that stability can trump fairness. That sets a dangerous precedent no...
By giving tacit acceptance to a neighbours heavily criticized poll, Kenya signals that legitimacy is optional, that stability can trump fairness. That sets a dangerous precedent no...
Why Democracy Trembles When Journalists Are Silenced
03 Nov, 2025 07:00 PM
MEDIA RIGHTS
When journalists face harassment, the cost is not only personal. It affects the depth of our public conversations, the strength of our institutions, and the credibility of our demo...
When journalists face harassment, the cost is not only personal. It affects the depth of our public conversations, the strength of our institutions, and the credibility of our demo...
The CT Scan in Nakuru Is a Win, Now Scale It Nationwide
02 Nov, 2025 01:00 PM
AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE
Most of Kenya's healthcare facilities have been short of the right equipment to handle different health issues that may arise thus referring patients abroad to receive further trea...
Most of Kenya's healthcare facilities have been short of the right equipment to handle different health issues that may arise thus referring patients abroad to receive further trea...
Why Most Problems Aren’t as Big as They Seem
02 Nov, 2025 10:00 AM
CALM IN PANIC
Panic makes everything look ten times worse than it really is. It tricks you into believing there is no way out. But when you calm down, you start seeing options and solutions that...
Panic makes everything look ten times worse than it really is. It tricks you into believing there is no way out. But when you calm down, you start seeing options and solutions that...
The Silent Crisis: Why HIV Is Still A Major Global Public Health Issue
01 Nov, 2025 01:00 PM
HIV/AIDS AWARENESS
According to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.3 million people got infected with HIV in 2024 alone. That’s 1.3 million lives that changed in just one year.
According to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.3 million people got infected with HIV in 2024 alone. That’s 1.3 million lives that changed in just one year.
Domestic Inequality: Why Gender Justice Starts in the Kitchen
01 Nov, 2025 10:00 AM
UNEQUAL SPACES
When counting unequal spaces, one has to think of our very own homes. Women from different countries continue to shoulder the majority of domestic labor even in households where bo...
When counting unequal spaces, one has to think of our very own homes. Women from different countries continue to shoulder the majority of domestic labor even in households where bo...
When Universities Go Quiet, Students Suffer Loudly
31 Oct, 2025 01:11 PM
EDUCATION CRISIS
Kenya’s public universities have fallen silent as the lecturers’ strike continues. Lecturers demand full payment of KSh 7.9 billion while students’ frustration grows.
Kenya’s public universities have fallen silent as the lecturers’ strike continues. Lecturers demand full payment of KSh 7.9 billion while students’ frustration grows.
Marriage: Why Some Men Are Rethinking the Institution
29 Oct, 2025 06:08 PM
UNSEEN STRAIN
Most men argue conversely that although marriage exists in a legal and a cultural way, they are now viewing the institution as a burden, as it tends to oppress them.
Most men argue conversely that although marriage exists in a legal and a cultural way, they are now viewing the institution as a burden, as it tends to oppress them.
Relationships: Choose Safety Over Survival in Love
28 Oct, 2025 03:25 PM
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Emotional safety is the foundation of everything. In relationships, a partner who makes you feel emotionally safe creates space for vulnerability and a real connection.
Emotional safety is the foundation of everything. In relationships, a partner who makes you feel emotionally safe creates space for vulnerability and a real connection.
Childhood Interrupted: Why Ending Child Marriage Must Be a Global Priority
14 Oct, 2025 04:44 PM
CHILD BRIDES
Child marriage will not end overnight. But it will not end at all if we treat it as someone else’s problem. Each child married before adulthood is a life shortened of opportunity a...
Child marriage will not end overnight. But it will not end at all if we treat it as someone else’s problem. Each child married before adulthood is a life shortened of opportunity a...
20 Years of ODM: Tracing Kenya’s Opposition Through Time
12 Oct, 2025 10:00 AM
OPPOSITION LEGACY
So, as ODM celebrates their 20th anniversary, we as Kenyans celebrate with them while walking down memory lane to their importance and growth, while reflecting on the development o...
So, as ODM celebrates their 20th anniversary, we as Kenyans celebrate with them while walking down memory lane to their importance and growth, while reflecting on the development o...
No Voters Card, No Change: Why The Youth Must Register Now
11 Oct, 2025 01:00 PM
VOTER'S REGISTRATION
Kenya’s youth have made it clear that they are tired of broken promises, rising rate of unemployment, high costs of living, and leadership that feels they are not included. The tim...
Kenya’s youth have made it clear that they are tired of broken promises, rising rate of unemployment, high costs of living, and leadership that feels they are not included. The tim...
