State must stop bowing to foreign interests at the expense of Kenyans

The Ruto administration is forging ahead with plans to establish a US Ebola quarantine and treatment centre in Laikipia County against a court order and the wishes of the majority of Kenyans.

By Editorial 4 days ago

Death of students in dormitory fires unacceptable

While school fires become unacceptable, investigations must go beyond establishing the cause of the fire and audit compliance with safety standards.

By Editorial 7 days ago

The President must respect the court's decision on graffiti

Matatu culture has grown offensive and increasingly lawless, and as the court ruled against matatus bearing graffiti, President Ruto refuses to honour the rulings of the court

By Editorial 11 days ago

Take action to save children from savages

The rising threat against children points to a decadent society. A society in which people inflict pain on children and the vulnerable and even kill them is rotten and in need of redemption.

By Editorial 11 days ago

Delayed laws is a life denied for special needs persons

For far too long, Kenya has perfected the art of passing progressive laws and then abandoning them at the implementation stage. 

By Editorial 12 days ago

Wandeto's murder must shame us all into rejecting hate

A young woman was allegedly hunted down, burned, and ultimately killed amid claims that her political choices and public support for President William Ruto made her a target.

By Editorial 13 days ago

It's time to rethink plea bargains in graft cases

Plea bargain in the Sh73.5 million graft case involving Okoth Obado reignites debate on whether corruption suspects are escaping justice through asset forfeiture deals.

By Editorial 15 days ago

Step up border vigilance to keep Ebola at bay

A major Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a few confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda.

By Editorial 16 days ago

Fuel protests triggered by State's insensitivity

Nationwide fuel protests exposed growing public anger over high taxes and the rising cost of living, with critics accusing the government of ignoring economic hardships facing ordinary Kenyans.

By Editorial 17 days ago

Don't force parents to pay school fees via e-Citizen

A growing backlash against the government’s push to force school fee payments through eCitizen argues the system is unconstitutional and impractical for many.

By Editorial 18 days ago

State should do what it takes to lower fuel prices

Kenyans have been pushed to the edge by runaway fuel prices that continue to trigger pain across every sector of the economy.

By Editorial 19 days ago

Foreign troops must not be allowed to set base in Kenya

The reported presence of Jubaland troops inside Kenyan territory is a dangerous and unacceptable development that threatens national sovereignty

By Editorial 20 days ago

Too many questions over police hiring exercise

The expulsion of fifty-four police officers from Kiganjo Police Training College has caused a national debate.

By Editorial 21 days ago

Macron's reprimand and why Kenya needs 'school of manners'

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a section of proceedings at the Africa Forward Summit to remind everyone present that it is rude to speak when someone else is talking.

By Editorial 22 days ago

Open border, but not at the cost of Kenyan lives

The planned reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border after years of closure due to insecurity is causing disquiet considering the previous Al-Shabaab terrorists attack.

By Editorial 24 days ago

Honour state agreements with doctors

Doctors across the country have threatened to call a nationwide strike over unpaid arrears and unfulfilled return-to-work agreements

By Editorial 25 days ago

How petty policing is silently crushing the hustle economy

Across the country, thousands of boda boda riders, taxi operators, mama mboga suppliers, and small transporters wake up every morning fearing police impounding.

By Editorial 26 days ago

Gold mine deaths expose failure in our governance

The collapse of a gold mining pit in Romos, West Pokot, that has killed at least 15 people and trapped scores more beneath the debris is not merely a tragic accident.

By Editorial 27 days ago

Leave Uhuru alone and fix what is broken in Kenya

Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey has reportedly filed a motion seeking to strip retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of his pension and retirement benefits

By Editorial 30 days ago

Political goodwill needed to end illicit brews

Illicit brews continue to devastate communities in Central Kenya due to weak enforcement and a lack of political goodwill, despite clear solutions to curb the trade.

By Editorial 1 month ago

CS Education must have full control of ministry

Kenya’s Education CS lacks sufficient authority to enforce accountability in schools, weakening governance in a sector that requires strong, centralised control.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Education CS has to take the lead against illegal fees

Mr Ogamba’s admission points to a deeper institutional paralysis within the education governance framework.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Why workers have little to celebrate this Labour Day

For the average worker, payslips tell a painful story. Wages are stagnating or worse, dwindling in real terms while the cost of living hits the roof.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Africa must own its health crisis

African countries must rethink their healthcare priorities because their overdependence on donor funding for their health dates back decades

By Editorial 1 month ago

SHA: Time State stopped burying head in the sand

Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika has revealed that the Social Health Authority owes Naivasha Level 4 Hospital Sh102 million.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Industrial sugar scandal an indictment on regulatory authorities

Millions of Kenyans stir sugar into their tea without a thought,assuming that what has been packaged and is being sold in the market is safe and fit for human consumption.

By Editorial 1 month ago

When politics turns to Goonism, democracy is in danger

Political temperatures are rising as the 2027 election approaches

By Editorial 1 month ago

Getting an ID card is your right, not a political favour

The issuance of national identity cards has quietly morphed into a contentious and deeply political issue.

By Editorial 1 month ago

KNH facing a test of leadership and genuine legacy

The poor state of Kenyatta National Hospital, the region’s largest referral facility, is one such test, and President William Ruto must face it head-on.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Stop treating education as an afterthought

Kenya’s education funding crisis exposes systemic neglect, where underfunded capitation and misplaced priorities undermine access to quality schooling.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Arresting goons is not enough, Mr Murkomen

Arresting goons and sparing their paymasters will not end the problem. As long as those who hire goons are not punished, this problem will persist.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Hold talks with teachers urgently to avert strike

Kuppet has threatened a nationwide strike over failed medical cover under the Social Health Authority scheme and delayed payment for examination marking allowances.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Make full disclosure of Kenya's debt

Concerns over Kenya’s rising debt and weak transparency have intensified after IMF reports questioned the accuracy of official records and urged full disclosure and stricter fiscal discipline.

By Editorial 1 month ago

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It's time to strongly invest into rising women's football

Unlike the men’s game, little has been done to improve the state of women’s football in the country.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Stop rogue tourists from smuggling our insects and other animals

The critical role of ants in the ecosystem cannot be ignored. Unsustainable harvesting could push some populations toward extinction.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Stop atrophy of Kenya's precious public hospital

Kenyans expect to see the same zeal the President recently put into the woes of the private Nairobi Hospital applied at KNH to improve the health of this precious public hospital. 

By Editorial 1 month ago

Visa woes affecting athletes' travel need urgent intervention

As preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games gather pace, the biggest concern remains the visa application process.

By Editorial 1 month ago

No good reason for State not to pay media houses

The National Assembly rejected a Treasury plan to settle Sh826 million owed to media houses despite approving major budget increases for State House.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Fuel shortage: Kenyans need to know the truth

A fuel shortage in Nairobi has exposed conflicting government data on fuel reserves amid global supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

By Editorial 1 month ago

MP's fresh bid to achieve gender equity in Parliament welcome

A fresh legislative push to enforce the two-thirds gender rule in Parliament has been welcomed as a renewed effort to address Kenya’s long-standing constitutional gap.

By Editorial 1 month ago