×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Join Thousands of Readers
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now

Why the 60th anniversary of our Uhuru seems muted

President William Ruto makes his way to Parliament buildings for the State of the Nation Address on November 9, 2023. [PCS]

The zoom effect seems to have become a permanent feature of our economy, mostly muting. Why is the 60th anniversary of our uhuru (independence) so muted?

Have you seen any billboards? Strangely, it's not just the government that is mute on this anniversary, even the private sector.

Get Full Access for Ksh299/Week
Fact‑first reporting that puts you at the heart of the newsroom. Subscribe for full access.
  • Unlimited access to all premium content
  • Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience
  • Mobile-optimized reading experience
  • Weekly Newsletters
  • MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted
Already a subscriber? Log in
Rugby
Chase for playoffs slots, individual gongs take shape in Kenya Cup
Football
Rising Starlets step up preparations for 2026 World Cup qualifier
Football
Champs Kenya Police Bullets tackle Zetech Sparks
Football
Focus on relegation battle in SPL