Ensure Ol Kalou by-election is peaceful, free and fair
IEBC now has one chance to salvage its credibility. This is not merely about Ol Kalou. It is a dress rehearsal for 2027,
By Editorial
2026-07-15 09:36:00
The stream of goodies; from 'Government of Kenya' branded mattresses, gas cylinders, boreholes, food and cash, has turned a constituency mourning its late MP into an arena of State charity.
By Editorial
2026-07-09 00:00:00
Ultimately, ghost workers are not invisible. They exist because real people create them, protect them and profit from them.
By Editorial
2026-07-04 09:21:00
Davis Lichuma was reportedly denied treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital because he could not pay consultation fees.
By Editorial
2026-07-01 09:55:51
No journalist should ever have to look over their shoulder for simply doing their job. A free press is not an enemy of the State. It is an essential pillar of democracy.
By Editorial
2026-06-28 08:30:00
Kenya does not suffer from a shortage of eloquent politicians. It suffers from a shortage of courageous leaders.
By Editorial
2026-06-27 06:31:00
The recent detention of Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport is an affront not only to her as a lawyer, but to every principle the East African Community claims to uphold.
By Editorial
2026-06-26 00:00:00
The Standard tells the facts as they are, even when they are uncomfortable for those in positions of authority.
By Editorial
2026-06-24 18:27:59
A baton charge or a stray bullet tomorrow will not end the protest movement. It will inflame it.
By Editorial
2026-06-24 07:35:00
From the look of things, this important tender of national importance was rushed as the bids were submitted, evaluated and awarded in a record 20 days if not less.
By Editorial
2026-06-17 06:41:00
The government is investing in non-essential projects, such as State lodges and presidential facilities, instead of addressing pressing national issues like economic hardship in the country.
By Editorial
2026-06-09 06:00:00
Kenyans are being asked to contribute more when many are earning less. Small businesses are closing under the weight of operating costs.
By Editorial
2026-06-07 07:19:00
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