https://nax.today/feed/opinion Welcome to https://nax.today feed url page Sun, 26 Apr 2026 00:36:19 +0300 en-US akika.digital@gmail.com hourly 1 10 https://nax.today/feed/opinion https://nax.today/theme/frontend/assets/img/logo.png Welcome to https://nax.today feed url page https://nax.today/opinion/article/3706/ruto-weakens-leadership-by-trading-insults https://nax.today/opinion/article/3706/ruto-weakens-leadership-by-trading-insults In March 2026, a series of increasingly personal and heated exchanges erupted between President William Ruto and leaders of the United Alternative Government. The confrontation was characterized by a shift from policy debate to direct verbal insults and b Wed, 25 Mar 2026 12:52:11 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3710/viral-rain-clip-exposes-societys-neglect-of-children https://nax.today/opinion/article/3710/viral-rain-clip-exposes-societys-neglect-of-children The clip has become more than a viral moment—it is a mirror of society’s responsibilities. Whether the queue was about food, aid, or another service, the disturbing reality is that children were left exposed in the rain. Tue, 24 Mar 2026 12:29:31 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3679/floods-expose-kenyas-serikali-saidia-culture https://nax.today/opinion/article/3679/floods-expose-kenyas-serikali-saidia-culture On March 16, 2026, during an interview on National Television, Former Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) Secretary General Wilson Sossion insisted that the solution lies in infrastructure. Kenya must rethink its urban planning, drainage systems, and Wed, 18 Mar 2026 11:57:26 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3638/safari-rally-powers-kenyas-global-spotlight https://nax.today/opinion/article/3638/safari-rally-powers-kenyas-global-spotlight One of the most exciting aspects of this year’s rally is the presence of 17 Kenyan speedsters who will compete and represent the country. Their participation highlights the growing talent in Kenya’s motorsport industry. These drivers have trained for year Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:02:01 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3613/independents-aspire-but-parties-decide-kenyas-presidency https://nax.today/opinion/article/3613/independents-aspire-but-parties-decide-kenyas-presidency Independent runs may symbolize freedom, but in practice, parties remain the engines of legitimacy, mobilization, and governance. Future aspirants must move away from ethnic mobilization toward issue‑based politics that resonate with youth and marginalized Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:42:58 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3608/power-why-global-conflicts-are-driven-by-interests https://nax.today/opinion/article/3608/power-why-global-conflicts-are-driven-by-interests The roots of modern conflict stretch further back. After World War I, Western powers carved artificial borders from the ruins of the Ottoman Empire, forcing diverse ethnic and religious groups into fragile states. Competition for power in these states has Mon, 09 Mar 2026 10:39:09 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3604/public-health-reform-demands-shared-responsibility https://nax.today/opinion/article/3604/public-health-reform-demands-shared-responsibility Muthoni spotlighted the expansion of Community Health Services as a deliberate move to bring care closer to households. Community health promoters are frontline agents of change. They detect diseases early, educate families, and refer cases before they es Sun, 08 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3605/why-wilson-airport-is-nairobis-neglected-safety-crisis https://nax.today/opinion/article/3605/why-wilson-airport-is-nairobis-neglected-safety-crisis On Thursday, August 7, 2025, an AMREF Flying Doctors air ambulance crashed into a residential building in Mwihoko, Kiambu County, shortly after taking off from Wilson Airport. The tragedy resulted in six fatalities—four on board the aircraft and two resid Fri, 06 Mar 2026 15:02:14 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3597/kenyas-health-initiative-to-strengthen-healthcare-systems https://nax.today/opinion/article/3597/kenyas-health-initiative-to-strengthen-healthcare-systems The BREHS Project, a USD 215 million five year initiative running from January 2025 to June 2029, aligns directly with this mandate. By emphasizing primary and community level care—the first point of contact for most Kenyans—the project addresses one of t Thu, 05 Mar 2026 16:59:05 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3599/why-your-next-book-purchase-might-be-a-fraud https://nax.today/opinion/article/3599/why-your-next-book-purchase-might-be-a-fraud Last year, Narrative Landscape Press announced the launch of Femi Otedola’s memoir, Making it Big, but before the official release, over 70 similar-titled AI-generated knock-offs appeared online. For any ordinary reader, distinguishing between the real bo Thu, 05 Mar 2026 14:22:54 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3586/kenya-risks-governance-collapse-in-campaign-frenzy https://nax.today/opinion/article/3586/kenya-risks-governance-collapse-in-campaign-frenzy President William Ruto rose to power on the promise of uplifting ordinary citizens through the bottom‑up economic model. Kenyans expected decisive action on the high cost of living, unemployment, and public debt. Instead, early political positioning is be Wed, 04 Mar 2026 14:36:12 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3575/the-paycheck-mirage-why-salaries-vanish-before-they-arrive https://nax.today/opinion/article/3575/the-paycheck-mirage-why-salaries-vanish-before-they-arrive The way out of this paycheck mirage is not just harder work, but smarter choices. We must build skills that open doors beyond the office desk, embrace side hustles that grow into businesses, and nurture entrepreneurship that pays us back. At the same time Mon, 02 Mar 2026 10:19:35 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3569/udas-by%E2%80%91elections-win-signals-2027-realignment https://nax.today/opinion/article/3569/udas-by%E2%80%91elections-win-signals-2027-realignment The results of the February 2026 by-elections in Isiolo South, West Kabras, Muminji, and Evurore have provided a rare moment of clarity in Kenya’s political landscape. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 11:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3562/omwoyos-iftar-appeal-demands-journalisms-moral-compass https://nax.today/opinion/article/3562/omwoyos-iftar-appeal-demands-journalisms-moral-compass Speaking at an Iftar dinner with Muslim journalists in Mombasa, Omwoyo emphasized journalism’s higher purpose. Sat, 28 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3568/why-a-passport-betrayal-threatens-the-nations-soul https://nax.today/opinion/article/3568/why-a-passport-betrayal-threatens-the-nations-soul Mwangi’s revelations reframed the issue as one of national security and constitutional integrity. A passport is not merely a travel document, it is a declaration of citizenship. When it is carried by someone who is not Kenyan, it alters how the world sees Fri, 27 Feb 2026 15:15:38 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3549/why-wealth-isnt-evil-lessons-from-rich-dad-poor-dad https://nax.today/opinion/article/3549/why-wealth-isnt-evil-lessons-from-rich-dad-poor-dad When we say money is evil, we unconsciously distance ourselves from wealth. We make peace with financial struggle because we associate wealth with moral compromise. But wealth and integrity are not enemies. Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:23:40 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3520/how-mindset-powers-wealth-in-your-early-30s https://nax.today/opinion/article/3520/how-mindset-powers-wealth-in-your-early-30s Not everyone begins at the same starting line. Some have access to capital, education, or networks that make the journey smoother. Others must fight harder for the same opportunities. Recognizing this does not weaken the mindset argument; it adds balance. Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:00:00 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3516/sifuna-babu-ignite-a-resilient-opposition-wave https://nax.today/opinion/article/3516/sifuna-babu-ignite-a-resilient-opposition-wave Kenya’s opposition is not dying; it is mutating. The vacuum left by Raila is being filled by a combative, youthful spirit determined to modernize resistance. Whether this fire burns into a cohesive national movement or remains a restless spark, one truth Mon, 23 Feb 2026 11:39:01 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3508/why-faith-based-institutions-remain-vital-partners-in-kenyas-development https://nax.today/opinion/article/3508/why-faith-based-institutions-remain-vital-partners-in-kenyas-development Across Kenya, churches, mosques, and other religious organizations have historically contributed to education, healthcare, social welfare, and community empowerment. Their reach into grassroots communities allows them to complement government efforts, amp Sat, 21 Feb 2026 09:23:19 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3507/why-border-control-protects-kenyas-people-prosperity https://nax.today/opinion/article/3507/why-border-control-protects-kenyas-people-prosperity Operating from Isebania Police Station in Kuria West Sub‑County, officers stopped a white Toyota Probox suspected of entering the country through the porous Nyang’iti border from Tanzania. The driver escaped, but police recovered 12 drums of sodium cyanid Fri, 20 Feb 2026 17:15:00 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3495/john-cw-pastor-peace-ambassador-emerging-political-voice https://nax.today/opinion/article/3495/john-cw-pastor-peace-ambassador-emerging-political-voice His transition raises enduring national questions that cut to the heart of Kenya’s democratic experiment. Should church leaders actively seek political office, or does such a move blur the line between spiritual authority and civic responsibility? Fri, 20 Feb 2026 14:58:04 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3490/jubilee-pnu-alliance-tests-faith-in-coalition-politics https://nax.today/opinion/article/3490/jubilee-pnu-alliance-tests-faith-in-coalition-politics The Jubilee‑PNU alliance introduces a new dynamic to Kenya’s opposition landscape, potentially consolidating support among voters who crave experienced leadership. Whether this partnership translates into concrete policy proposals such as tax reforms or Thu, 19 Feb 2026 11:58:16 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3453/alai-challenges-crowd-politics-as-rallies-expose-divisions https://nax.today/opinion/article/3453/alai-challenges-crowd-politics-as-rallies-expose-divisions In Mombasa, ODM party leader Oburu Oginga addressed supporters at Tononoka Grounds during a Linda Ground rally on February 15, 2026. The gathering, though spirited, drew modest numbers. Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:06:04 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3429/odm-in-fresh-turmoil-as-sifuna-ousted https://nax.today/opinion/article/3429/odm-in-fresh-turmoil-as-sifuna-ousted For many within Kenya’s opposition ranks, Sifuna’s ouster is more than a personnel change. It signals deeper power realignments inside a party searching for direction in a post‑Raila era. Thu, 12 Feb 2026 12:59:38 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3424/institutional-warfare-erodes-devolutions-promise https://nax.today/opinion/article/3424/institutional-warfare-erodes-devolutions-promise If the standoff deepens, development projects may stall. Contractors may go unpaid. Health facilities may lack medicine. County staff face delayed salaries. Citizens—especially in rural and marginalized regions—bear the brunt. Wed, 11 Feb 2026 19:13:05 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3404/judges-open-door-to-full-hearing-on-state-house-use https://nax.today/opinion/article/3404/judges-open-door-to-full-hearing-on-state-house-use The Court declined to issue interim orders in a case seeking to bar political parties from holding meetings and activities at State House. Tue, 10 Feb 2026 15:15:10 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3400/odm-risks-its-soul-in-the-struggle-for-power-proximity https://nax.today/opinion/article/3400/odm-risks-its-soul-in-the-struggle-for-power-proximity 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 frames itself as fearless, unwilling to dilute the party’s soul for comfort or Tue, 10 Feb 2026 11:24:10 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3401/faith-in-icons-wont-unite-us-kenya-needs-collective-names https://nax.today/opinion/article/3401/faith-in-icons-wont-unite-us-kenya-needs-collective-names Aspirational names like “National Arena” are timeless. They remain immune to shifting political tides. The naming of Talanta Stadium presents an opportunity to break with stale tradition. Choosing neutral, aspirational, or geographical names ensures publi Mon, 09 Feb 2026 19:03:05 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3393/nyota-rolls-out-bold-plan-will-it-bridge-kenyas-job-gap? https://nax.today/opinion/article/3393/nyota-rolls-out-bold-plan-will-it-bridge-kenyas-job-gap? Millions of graduates enter the job market annually with theoretical knowledge but little practical experience. By pairing young people with experienced professionals, NYOTA tackles a critical gap in employability: real‑world, marketable skills. Mon, 09 Feb 2026 12:40:05 +0300 https://nax.today/opinion/article/3378/can-valentines-stay-romantic-without-cash-displays? https://nax.today/opinion/article/3378/can-valentines-stay-romantic-without-cash-displays? 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, as it always has. Thu, 05 Feb 2026 16:43:29 +0300