Stop destruction of Imenti Forest

Kenyan government's ongoing construction of a State lodge, airstrip, and golf course inside the Imenti Forest in Meru County ignores public opposition, conservation concerns, and a court order.

By Editorial 4 days ago

Leave no stone unturned in Molo violence probe

Unless those who recruit and sponsor goons are punished, political violence will continue.

By Editorial 5 days ago

It is wrong to eschew journalists' questions

Political leaders who aspire to govern should respect the media's role and engage with journalists openly.

By Editorial 8 days ago

JKIA: State yet to learn from Adani mistakes

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 10 days ago

Take action to stop sale of Kenyan identity documents

In Kenya,foreign nationals are allegedly obtaining Kenyan identity cards and passports through corruption within the Immigration Department and the National Registration Bureau (NRB).

By Editorial 11 days ago

Governance-by-goons must come to an end

The use of hired goons to disrupt lawful public gatherings and discussions in Kenya undermines constitutional freedoms, democratic accountability, and the rule of law.

By Editorial 12 days ago

Don't make funerals political campaign fora ahead of polls

Utumishi Girls burial should have been a moment of mourning, but leaders are criticised for turning the tragedy into political rivalry instead of seeking solutions.

By Editorial 13 days ago

Respect citizens' right to hold demonstrations

The more Kenyans condemn police brutality, the more insensitive the officers become.

By Editorial 15 days ago

Gachagua: High Court has set a bad precedent

The court made an inconsistent decision by acknowledging a violation of Gachagua's constitutional right to a fair hearing during the Senate impeachment, yet allowing the impeachment to stand.

By Editorial 17 days ago

Building new State lodge should not be a priority

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 18 days ago

Consider sending students home for early mid-term break

The current wave of unrest has claimed the lives of 16 students and led to the closure of more than 30 secondary schools.

By Editorial 19 days ago

Finance Bill 2026 should ease tax burden on Kenyans

Kenyans are being asked to contribute more when many are earning less. Small businesses are closing under the weight of operating costs.

By Editorial 20 days ago

Matatu anarchy should not hold Nairobi hostage

Several families have been plunged into grief, leaving a painful reminder that Kenya’s roads, particularly in Nairobi, have become killing fields.

By Editorial 21 days ago

Changing police culture is more important than creating new police units

Instead of establishing another police service and spending public funds on study trips, the government should first address the long-standing problems within Kenya's existing police system.

By Editorial 22 days ago

Do everything to keep Ebola outside Kenya

There has been panic in the country over Ebola in the last few days, although the disease has yet to be detected locally.

By Editorial 23 days ago

Weed out rogue officers selling Kenyan ID cards

The problem of issuance of Kenyan ID cards, passports and birth certificates to foreigners is not new.

By Editorial 24 days ago

School fires: Time for parents to take matters into their own hands

Due to the continuous fire breakouts in schools and the government's failure to take any serious measures, parents are left to handle the situation on their own.

By Editorial 26 days ago

State must stop bowing to foreign interests at the expense of Kenyans

The Ruto administration is forging ahead with plans to establish a US Ebola quarantine and treatment centre in Laikipia County against a court order and the wishes of the majority of Kenyans.

By Editorial 26 days ago

Death of students in dormitory fires unacceptable

While school fires become unacceptable, investigations must go beyond establishing the cause of the fire and audit compliance with safety standards.

By Editorial 29 days ago

The President must respect the court's decision on graffiti

Matatu culture has grown offensive and increasingly lawless, and as the court ruled against matatus bearing graffiti, President Ruto refuses to honour the rulings of the court

By Editorial 1 month ago

Take action to save children from savages

The rising threat against children points to a decadent society. A society in which people inflict pain on children and the vulnerable and even kill them is rotten and in need of redemption.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Delayed laws is a life denied for special needs persons

For far too long, Kenya has perfected the art of passing progressive laws and then abandoning them at the implementation stage. 

By Editorial 1 month ago

Wandeto's murder must shame us all into rejecting hate

A young woman was allegedly hunted down, burned, and ultimately killed amid claims that her political choices and public support for President William Ruto made her a target.

By Editorial 1 month ago

It's time to rethink plea bargains in graft cases

Plea bargain in the Sh73.5 million graft case involving Okoth Obado reignites debate on whether corruption suspects are escaping justice through asset forfeiture deals.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Step up border vigilance to keep Ebola at bay

A major Ebola outbreak has been reported in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), with a few confirmed cases in neighbouring Uganda.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Fuel protests triggered by State's insensitivity

Nationwide fuel protests exposed growing public anger over high taxes and the rising cost of living, with critics accusing the government of ignoring economic hardships facing ordinary Kenyans.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Don't force parents to pay school fees via e-Citizen

A growing backlash against the government’s push to force school fee payments through eCitizen argues the system is unconstitutional and impractical for many.

By Editorial 1 month ago

State should do what it takes to lower fuel prices

Kenyans have been pushed to the edge by runaway fuel prices that continue to trigger pain across every sector of the economy.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Foreign troops must not be allowed to set base in Kenya

The reported presence of Jubaland troops inside Kenyan territory is a dangerous and unacceptable development that threatens national sovereignty

By Editorial 1 month ago

Too many questions over police hiring exercise

The expulsion of fifty-four police officers from Kiganjo Police Training College has caused a national debate.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Macron's reprimand and why Kenya needs 'school of manners'

French President Emmanuel Macron interrupted a section of proceedings at the Africa Forward Summit to remind everyone present that it is rude to speak when someone else is talking.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Open border, but not at the cost of Kenyan lives

The planned reopening of the Kenya-Somalia border after years of closure due to insecurity is causing disquiet considering the previous Al-Shabaab terrorists attack.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Honour state agreements with doctors

Doctors across the country have threatened to call a nationwide strike over unpaid arrears and unfulfilled return-to-work agreements

By Editorial 1 month ago

How petty policing is silently crushing the hustle economy

Across the country, thousands of boda boda riders, taxi operators, mama mboga suppliers, and small transporters wake up every morning fearing police impounding.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Gold mine deaths expose failure in our governance

The collapse of a gold mining pit in Romos, West Pokot, that has killed at least 15 people and trapped scores more beneath the debris is not merely a tragic accident.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Leave Uhuru alone and fix what is broken in Kenya

Nandi Senator Samson Cherarkey has reportedly filed a motion seeking to strip retired President Uhuru Kenyatta of his pension and retirement benefits

By Editorial 1 month ago

Political goodwill needed to end illicit brews

Illicit brews continue to devastate communities in Central Kenya due to weak enforcement and a lack of political goodwill, despite clear solutions to curb the trade.

By Editorial 1 month ago

CS Education must have full control of ministry

Kenya’s Education CS lacks sufficient authority to enforce accountability in schools, weakening governance in a sector that requires strong, centralised control.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Education CS has to take the lead against illegal fees

Mr Ogamba’s admission points to a deeper institutional paralysis within the education governance framework.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Why workers have little to celebrate this Labour Day

For the average worker, payslips tell a painful story. Wages are stagnating or worse, dwindling in real terms while the cost of living hits the roof.

By Editorial 1 month ago