Fix ethics in era of TV 'analysts' and 'experts'

Today, journalists deserve freedom to editorialise news and ask hard questions around social injustices.

By 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

Dehorned 'bullfighter' and his trampled Bill

Senate Chief Whip Boni Khalwale made a surprising retreat by withdrawing his Public Transport Bill on May 1, despite its passage in the Senate.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua messy exit makes Odinga a saint

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially exited the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), but not without staging one last mud-slinging soap opera.

By 2 months ago

Opposition's new allies, old mindset spell doom

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is a seasoned political operative who cut his teeth in the Kanu regime. His oratory and mobilisation skills merit a Nobel Prize.

By 3 months ago

Opposition's demise? New allies, old mindset

2027 race heats up as President Ruto remains the man to beat.

By 3 months ago

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Kaluma and 'KJ' are smart in their own ways

It is disgraceful when Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, Dagoretti South’s John Kiarie and a few others claim the BBC is inciting citizens against Kenya Kwanza.

By 3 months ago

Governors should have nowhere else to hide

Governors must face full accountability with no place to escape.

By 3 months ago

Government leaves nothing to chance in securing 2027 Afcon venues

Kenya has turned its attention to nuclear security in the countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.  

By 3 months ago

Easter wisdom for Samia in fight of her life

Tanzania’s ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is feeling the heat amid a moral dilemma.

By 3 months ago

Gachagua, Muturi fell short of Githongo's wit

As for Justice Muturi, speaking out too late in the day has battered his credibility. Leadership is null without the courage to safeguard public resources.

By 3 months ago

Kalonzo and allies deserve the laggards' trophy

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa lacke a solid ideological stand on Nadco and IEBC, only poking holes in these processes

By 4 months ago

Uhuru and fellow retirees can't fix the DRC

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once described diplomacy as the art of restraining power. But if mismanaged, he cautioned, it becomes an instant recipe for chaos.

By 4 months ago

MCAs are the pot calling the kettle black

MCAs have held governors to ransom at every turn. Their presence in the assemblies is characterised by graft, opulence, pointless benchmarking trips and threats of impeachment.

By 4 months ago

Why media is lame duck in Trump news era

Prioritising clicks and ratings – also called clickbait journalism – over informative reporting on Mr Trump and other loudmouths may be exciting now but will soon be costly.

By 4 months ago

Honouring benga star Musa Juma 14 years on, one of Kenya's greats

Musa Juma adeptly blended benga with Congolese Rhumba, with a timeless mix of vocals and instrumentals.

By 4 months ago

Time to recall Moi-Shikuku 'ugali' chronicles

Unlike Kenya’s usual political gang members, the senior lawyer, former Gichugu MP and now People’s Liberation Party leader Martha Karua is by all means credible for high office.

By 5 months ago

Time to recall Moi-Shikuku 'ugali' chronicles

On today’s International Women’s Day, I celebrate Kenya’s ‘Iron Lady’ Martha Wangari Karua.

By 5 months ago

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Mboya, Sakaja and the 'curse' of Nairobi city

Once upon a time, Kenya had a young trade unionist and politician called Thomas Joseph Mboya..

By 5 months ago

Fix ethics in era of TV 'analysts' and 'experts'

Today, journalists deserve freedom to editorialise news and ask hard questions around social injustices.

By 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

Dehorned 'bullfighter' and his trampled Bill

Senate Chief Whip Boni Khalwale made a surprising retreat by withdrawing his Public Transport Bill on May 1, despite its passage in the Senate.

By 2 months ago

Gachagua messy exit makes Odinga a saint

Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has officially exited the United Democratic Alliance (UDA), but not without staging one last mud-slinging soap opera.

By 2 months ago

Opposition's new allies, old mindset spell doom

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka is a seasoned political operative who cut his teeth in the Kanu regime. His oratory and mobilisation skills merit a Nobel Prize.

By 3 months ago

Opposition's demise? New allies, old mindset

2027 race heats up as President Ruto remains the man to beat.

By 3 months ago

Premium

Kaluma and 'KJ' are smart in their own ways

It is disgraceful when Homa Bay Town MP Peter Kaluma, Dagoretti South’s John Kiarie and a few others claim the BBC is inciting citizens against Kenya Kwanza.

By 3 months ago

Governors should have nowhere else to hide

Governors must face full accountability with no place to escape.

By 3 months ago

Government leaves nothing to chance in securing 2027 Afcon venues

Kenya has turned its attention to nuclear security in the countdown to the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations to be held in Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda.  

By 3 months ago

Easter wisdom for Samia in fight of her life

Tanzania’s ruling party Chama Cha Mapinduzi (CCM), is feeling the heat amid a moral dilemma.

By 3 months ago

Gachagua, Muturi fell short of Githongo's wit

As for Justice Muturi, speaking out too late in the day has battered his credibility. Leadership is null without the courage to safeguard public resources.

By 3 months ago

Kalonzo and allies deserve the laggards' trophy

Wiper leader Kalonzo Musyoka and DAP-K leader Eugene Wamalwa lacke a solid ideological stand on Nadco and IEBC, only poking holes in these processes

By 4 months ago

Uhuru and fellow retirees can't fix the DRC

Former US Secretary of State Henry Kissinger once described diplomacy as the art of restraining power. But if mismanaged, he cautioned, it becomes an instant recipe for chaos.

By 4 months ago