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How colonial trauma still shapes our scandals today and its costs

From global scandals to local exploitation cases, the enduring effects of colonial trauma continue to shape power, abuse, and accountability in society today.
By Henry Munene 2026-02-21 06:00:00
Folks, I heard it on the grapevine that there was a big bust-up between “retired but not tired” Prezzo Uhuru Kenyatta, aka UK, and his successor Prezzo Bill Ruto.
By Peter Kimani 2026-02-20 08:50:00
wondering if we should add Oscar Sudi to the old Highie boys’ WhatsApp group
By Peter Kimani 2026-02-20 08:50:00
Former President Uhuru Kenyatta’s name may not appear on the ballot, but his shadow will loom over every polling station in Mount Kenya—and far beyond.
By Muchiri Karanja 2026-02-20 00:00:00
Judicial Tribunal report in South Africa concerning Judge President Mbenenge offers Kenya an opportunity to reflect on how sexual harassment complaints are handled
By Ndong Evance 2026-02-20 00:00:00
Stop this smear campaign against Matiang'i
By Beauttah Omanga 2026-02-20 00:00:00
Interior Cabinet Secretary Kipchumba Murkomen has a wicked sense of humour, even though he seldom smiles.
By Peter Kimani 2026-02-20 00:00:00
 The 2013 General Election ushered in Kenya’s devolved governance structure, granting 47 counties political power, financial resources, and authority as envisioned in the 2010 Constitution.
By John Burugu 2026-02-19 20:46:53
We talk about liberation, about journeys like the current one to Singapore, about crossing rivers and entering “Canaan.” For decades, one man carried that promise on his shoulders: Raila Odinga.
By Robert Kituyi 2026-02-19 06:00:00
Last week, Ustawi-Ke and the Inter-Parties Youth Forum undertook a training for youth political leaders on countering political extremism
By Gachui Agnes Kariuki 2026-02-19 00:00:00
Recently, the High Court delivered a ruling, directing the government to purchase all locally produced rice before resorting to importation.
By Alex Ogutu 2026-02-19 00:00:00
Edwin Sifuna, has emerged as the most conspicuous standard-bearer of a renewed wave of protest, having survived an attempt to unseat him from his party post,
By Leonard Khafafa 2026-02-18 08:30:00