×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands Daily
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download App
Ambitious NIF can transform our public finance and growth
Two months ago, Parliament enacted one of the most ambitious financial laws in Kenya’s recent history: the NIF Act.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Ambitious NIF can transform our public finance and growth
Premium
Justice Warsame fits the bill for our progressive Supreme Court
There is no doubt that Justice Warsame is one of the Judiciary’s good minds. He has been known for delivering pragmatic but progressive decisions.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Justice Warsame fits the bill for our progressive Supreme Court
Lessons Kenya must take from the global shocks on fuel prices
A global shock hits, pump prices jump, queues form, and Kenya scrambles to calm the market and avoid strife.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Lessons Kenya must take from the global shocks on fuel prices
Rising dementia cases call for noble, cohesive response plan
Dementia is a syndrome characterised by a decline in cognitive functions such as memory, reasoning, language, and judgment, severe enough to interfere with daily life.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Rising dementia cases call for noble, cohesive response plan
Kenya's freedoms requires constant defence, not laxity
Our duty as Kenyan citizens remains to hold power accountable, so that we never return to the dark days from which we emerged at great cost.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Kenya's freedoms requires constant defence, not laxity
Premium
Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
With the right projects strategically implemented to tell a performer story, Ruto can define a narrative that is difficult to un-tell.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Treasury should revise its approach to development and seek a healthy balance, even as we encourage continued prudence in the overall use of revenue across governments.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Within a few kilometres of exiting Nyeri town, adventure beckons.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Premium
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
I read the Court of Appeal’s judgement that resurrected the cleverly renamed “National Government” Constituency Development Fund with resigned dismay.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
or years, much of the media ignored the institutional failures, especially those of the justice department, surrounding Epstein.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 months ago
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Violence is compounded by instability in the family unit due to social change including the changing power balance as women rightfully become more empowered.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 months ago
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
Quality educational institutions should be equally available in all parts of Kenya so that deserving children can cross-pollinate in similar schools in whichever part of Kenya they are assigned.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 months ago
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
The African Union must rethink its traditional approaches and recognise that America doesn’t care anymore, unless intervention allows it to mine 'rare earths'.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 months ago
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
Ambitious NIF can transform our public finance and growth
Two months ago, Parliament enacted one of the most ambitious financial laws in Kenya’s recent history: the NIF Act.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Ambitious NIF can transform our public finance and growth
Premium
Justice Warsame fits the bill for our progressive Supreme Court
There is no doubt that Justice Warsame is one of the Judiciary’s good minds. He has been known for delivering pragmatic but progressive decisions.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Justice Warsame fits the bill for our progressive Supreme Court
Lessons Kenya must take from the global shocks on fuel prices
A global shock hits, pump prices jump, queues form, and Kenya scrambles to calm the market and avoid strife.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Lessons Kenya must take from the global shocks on fuel prices
Rising dementia cases call for noble, cohesive response plan
Dementia is a syndrome characterised by a decline in cognitive functions such as memory, reasoning, language, and judgment, severe enough to interfere with daily life.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Rising dementia cases call for noble, cohesive response plan
Kenya's freedoms requires constant defence, not laxity
Our duty as Kenyan citizens remains to hold power accountable, so that we never return to the dark days from which we emerged at great cost.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Kenya's freedoms requires constant defence, not laxity
Premium
Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
With the right projects strategically implemented to tell a performer story, Ruto can define a narrative that is difficult to un-tell.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Treasury should revise its approach to development and seek a healthy balance, even as we encourage continued prudence in the overall use of revenue across governments.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Within a few kilometres of exiting Nyeri town, adventure beckons.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Premium
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
I read the Court of Appeal’s judgement that resurrected the cleverly renamed “National Government” Constituency Development Fund with resigned dismay.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
or years, much of the media ignored the institutional failures, especially those of the justice department, surrounding Epstein.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 months ago
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Violence is compounded by instability in the family unit due to social change including the changing power balance as women rightfully become more empowered.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 months ago
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
Quality educational institutions should be equally available in all parts of Kenya so that deserving children can cross-pollinate in similar schools in whichever part of Kenya they are assigned.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 months ago
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
The African Union must rethink its traditional approaches and recognise that America doesn’t care anymore, unless intervention allows it to mine 'rare earths'.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 months ago
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
Ambitious NIF can transform our public finance and growth
Two months ago, Parliament enacted one of the most ambitious financial laws in Kenya’s recent history: the NIF Act.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Ambitious NIF can transform our public finance and growth
Premium
Justice Warsame fits the bill for our progressive Supreme Court
There is no doubt that Justice Warsame is one of the Judiciary’s good minds. He has been known for delivering pragmatic but progressive decisions.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Justice Warsame fits the bill for our progressive Supreme Court
Lessons Kenya must take from the global shocks on fuel prices
A global shock hits, pump prices jump, queues form, and Kenya scrambles to calm the market and avoid strife.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Lessons Kenya must take from the global shocks on fuel prices
Rising dementia cases call for noble, cohesive response plan
Dementia is a syndrome characterised by a decline in cognitive functions such as memory, reasoning, language, and judgment, severe enough to interfere with daily life.
By Jeckonia Otieno 1 month ago
Rising dementia cases call for noble, cohesive response plan
Kenya's freedoms requires constant defence, not laxity
Our duty as Kenyan citizens remains to hold power accountable, so that we never return to the dark days from which we emerged at great cost.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Kenya's freedoms requires constant defence, not laxity
Premium
Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
With the right projects strategically implemented to tell a performer story, Ruto can define a narrative that is difficult to un-tell.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Five predictions that will shape 2027 polls outcome and beyond
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Treasury should revise its approach to development and seek a healthy balance, even as we encourage continued prudence in the overall use of revenue across governments.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Time for Treasury to revise its definition for development
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Within a few kilometres of exiting Nyeri town, adventure beckons.
By Jeckonia Otieno 2 months ago
Kenya's gems waiting for you to find, enjoy and experience
Premium
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
I read the Court of Appeal’s judgement that resurrected the cleverly renamed “National Government” Constituency Development Fund with resigned dismay.
By Jeckonia Otieno 3 months ago
Why Kenyans and MPs are addicted to NG-CDF
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
or years, much of the media ignored the institutional failures, especially those of the justice department, surrounding Epstein.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 months ago
Epstein saga shows how power, money fuel sexual exploitation
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Violence is compounded by instability in the family unit due to social change including the changing power balance as women rightfully become more empowered.
By Jeckonia Otieno 4 months ago
The family should take up its role and halt gender violence
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
Quality educational institutions should be equally available in all parts of Kenya so that deserving children can cross-pollinate in similar schools in whichever part of Kenya they are assigned.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 months ago
Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
The African Union must rethink its traditional approaches and recognise that America doesn’t care anymore, unless intervention allows it to mine 'rare earths'.
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 months ago
My prayers and hopes for Kenya and world in the New Year
App guarantees better family planning service
The online platform, currently being piloted in five counties, seeks to curb wastage and fraud in managing family planning services
By Jeckonia Otieno 5 years ago
App guarantees better family planning service
Health spending rises by Sh37b to plug donor gap
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
52 mins ago
Mbadi's bag of goodies for teachers and lecturers
Education
By Lewis Nyaundi
52 mins ago
Lobby sues Health CS, AG for contempt in Ebola quarantine facility saga
Crime and Justice
By Kamau Muthoni
52 mins ago