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The writing is on the wall for some leaders on campaign trail

No, you only need to watch the news and see our politicians in action—many of them lost in live renditions of Nebuchadnezzar and Belshazzar, from the rooftops of their luxury cars.
By Muchiri Karanja 2026-04-17 00:00:00
There is a worrying trend where the Judiciary is glaringly effective only in cases where the government is the appellant, but that rarely will a matter filed under urgency be dealt with as such.
By Ndong Evance 2026-04-17 00:00:00
It is not merely about how resources are mobilised, but whether health systems are structurally designed to deliver sustainable, efficient, and resilient outcomes over time.
By Njeri Jomo 2026-04-17 00:00:00
The successful navigation into deep space and return is a solid indicator that humans are finally prepared for daring, complex forays, and consequent reaping of benefits of space exploration.
By Peter Theuri 2026-04-16 00:00:00
According to the World Bank, women-owned businesses account for nearly half of all MSMEs in Sub-Saharan Africa but they continue to face a disproportionately large financing gap
By Rose Kamene 2026-04-16 00:00:00
Somalia’s earlier model concentrated power, narrowed consultation, and created a culture in which decisions travelled downward faster than concerns travelled upward.
By Awale Kullane 2026-04-16 00:00:00
If someone obtains a money judgment against you, they can cause you to be jailed for up to six months should you fail to pay up.
By Newton Arori 2026-04-15 06:50:00
While the world stretches its reach with brilliance, exploring the unknown and pushing boundaries of possibility, we are evolving backwards into something far more primitive.
By Faith Wekesa 2026-04-15 06:26:00
Rising political violence and “goon” culture in Kenya could push the country towards instability unless urgent action is taken ahead of the 2027 elections.
By Kennedy G. Mureithi and Dennis Kabaara 2026-04-14 09:00:00
Rising climate-related disasters are exposing major gaps in global insurance systems, highlighting the urgent need for Kenya to rethink flood insurance as NatCat losses surge into trillions.
By Dr Hillary Wachinga 2026-04-14 09:00:00
Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is rapidly intensifying in Kenya, exposing gaps between global commitments and the lived reality of women facing escalating online abuse.
By Njahira Gitahi 2026-04-14 06:00:00
In Israel, the crisis is externally imposed and directly experienced, while in Palestine, the crisis is internally absorbed and psychologically mediated.
By Nabil Kukali 2026-04-14 00:00:00