ODM Risks Its Soul in the Struggle for Power, Proximity

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,...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

Initially devolution aimed to reduce ethnic competition at the national level but instead it has just devolved to the lower level.

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.

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...