Opinion
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Media freedom must be defended, but journalism must also remain accountable
The shocking public spat between President William Ruto and Standard Media Group may appear at first glance to be yet…
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Barricading a city is not policing, it is collective punishment
On Thursday, June 25, 2026, Nairobi awoke not to a city under attack, nor to a declared state of emergency,…
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State House spending surge sparks debate on national priorities
By Patrick Wachira The budget for Kenya’s various State Houses and lodges for the current financial year has almost doubled…
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Why Kenya must enforce compliance among registered societies
Issuance of a 60-day ultimatum by Kenya’s Registrar of Societies requiring all registered societies to file overdue annual returns or…
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Press Freedom under siege as journalists silenced globally
By Patrick Wachira The World Press Freedom Day was marked today, on May 3 against the backdrop of an inhospitable…
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Pope Leo’s slamming of ‘tyrants’ in rare global rebuke of world leaders timely
Pope Leo’s latest intervention on the global stage lands with unusual force and unmistakable urgency. In a world increasingly shaped…
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Kenya’s 2027 elections: Every vote must count
As the country heads toward the 2027 General Election, the nation faces a critical test of its democracy. The responsibility…
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Cracking down on the menace of substandard fuel: No room for complacency
The recent arrest of Petroleum Principal Secretary Liban Mohamed, Kenya Pipeline Company Managing Director Joe Sang, and Energy and Petroleum…
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Rail infrastructure: The missing link in Africa’s trade transformation
Africa stands a t a critical juncture in its economic evolution. With economies expanding at an average of about 4…
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Protecting institutions: The case for professional autonomy with accountability
The ongoing standoff surrounding The Nairobi Hospital underscores a critical issue facing Kenya’s institutions, that is, the delicate balance between…
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