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Break this cycle of floods deaths and destruction

The tragic loss of more than 25 lives and property during the weekend downpour raises another red flag over our disaster preparedness as a nation.

By Editorial 2026-03-08 13:17:40

Break this cycle of floods deaths and destruction

On US-Israel war with Iran, world leaders have displayed epic hypocrisy

By Editorial 2026-03-05 09:43:40

CSs should quit if they can't stop politicking

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, promised Kenyans that henceforth, they would be the only politicians in a Cabinet where CSs would be apolitical technocrats.

By Editorial 2026-02-26 00:00:00

Absentee governors have betrayed our devolution dream

Absentee governors are accused of undermining Kenya’s devolution agenda, which was meant to bring resources, opportunity and dignity closer to marginalised communities.

By Editorial 2026-02-21 01:00:00

Absentee governors have betrayed our devolution dream

Ruto and Sakaja deal on city good, but get it right

Street lights must work, water must flow, garbage must be collected and roads must be passable. If the national government has the wherewithal and the money to steady the city.

By Editorial 2026-02-19 00:00:00

Ruto and Sakaja deal on city good, but get it right

Rid Kenya and Africa of counterfeit cancer drugs

Revelations that fake or highly ineffective cancer drugs are being administered to patients in four African countries, including Kenya, are alarming.

By Editorial 2026-02-16 15:47:20

Rid Kenya and Africa of counterfeit cancer drugs

Yes, it's not right to detain bodies over unpaid bills

Kenya’s healthcare system has carried out a silent, shameful stain of detaining patients and dead bodies over unpaid medical bills for several decades.

By Editorial 2026-02-14 15:59:50

Yes, it's not right to detain bodies over unpaid bills

Probe extortion claims against Senate team

Legislators in this and past Parliaments have been accused of taking bribes, including in the toilets, in order to pass contentious motions, most of which are against public interest.

By Editorial 2026-02-11 08:34:00

Probe extortion claims against Senate team

Nutritionists body has no powers to starve the media

KNDI’s letter to MCK is an unconstitutional attempt to silence the media.

By Francis Wanyonyi and Editorial 2026-02-07 11:12:13

Nutritionists body has no powers to starve the media

Neglect of less fortunate Kenyans shameful

Society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable people. On this score, the government of Kenya ranks poorly.

By Editorial 2026-02-04 06:00:00

Neglect of less fortunate Kenyans shameful

Boda boda crisis turns livelihood into lawlessness

Born out of necessity to fill gaps left by a poor public transport system, boda boda sector created informal jobs for thousands of youth as well as a lifeline for commuters across towns and villages.

By Editorial 2026-02-01 08:06:07

Boda boda crisis turns livelihood into lawlessness

President's directive will worsen woes in schools

Headteachers already struggling to keep their schools operational now have the additional burden of accepting students without fees and other prerequisites for admission.

By Editorial 2026-01-28 06:34:00

President's directive will worsen woes in schools

Back-door public jobs hold back our growth prospects

As schools buckle under inadequate funding, Kenyans must ask: who benefits from illegal appointments, and who pays the price? The answer is painfully clear.

By Editorial 2026-01-24 13:05:37