Murkomen's blindness to Kenya's insecurity crisis is unforgivable

CS of Internal Security, Kipchumba Murkomen, has assured all and sundry that Kenya is safe, and there is no crisis in the country, in the midst of heightened public concerns over insecurity

By Editorial 7 days ago

Sports Amendment Bill chance to clean up Kenyan sport

The Sports (Amendment) Bill, 2026 offers Kenya an opportunity to tackle match-fixing, restore trust in competitions and create a stronger foundation for investment and growth.

By Editorial 9 days ago

Reveal ethnic backgrounds of 5,000 new KDF personnel

Rigathi Gachagua alleged that 3,000 of the 5,000 graduates came from President William Ruto’s community, highlighting concerns over ethnic and regional imbalance in Kenya’s public-sector recruitment.

By Editorial 12 days ago

Rogue political leaders are the real goons

Kenya faces a growing threat of political goonism and organised violence, requiring stronger investigations and accountability for both perpetrators and their sponsors.

By Editorial 13 days ago

Stem inflow of counterfeit medicines

Kenya is facing a growing public health and regulatory crisis caused by the spread of counterfeit, substandard and expired medicines.

By Editorial 14 days ago

Don't force Kenyan children into career boxes

When learners are told that STEM are the only respectable route to success, we are not guiding them. We are narrowing their dreams.

By Editorial 15 days ago

Counties must move beyond bureaucracy to deliver for Kenyans

Kenya’s 13-year devolution journey has improved services in marginalised regions, but counties must strengthen financial management and service delivery to fully realise its promise.

By Editorial 20 days ago

Devolution: Gains, gaps and Sh156b bill

Devolution@13

By Editorial 21 days ago

Road safety enforcement must respect the rule of law

Nairobi’s pedestrian safety crisis exposes gaps in footbridge security and enforcement, raising concerns over arbitrary crackdowns and the need for safer crossings.

By Editorial 21 days ago

Killer police officers must be exposed quickly

The shocking revelations surrounding the assassination of Dr Victoria Mutiso point to something far more sinister than an ordinary murder.

By Editorial 22 days ago

Make varsity education funding realistic

Education has never been an ordinary commodity. It is a public investment that fuels innovation, creates jobs, strengthens institutions and drives national development.

By Editorial 23 days ago

Ruto's State House handouts must stop

State House should remain accessible to citizens, but costly handouts and delegation spending raise accountability concerns and divert funds from essential public services.

By Editorial 24 days ago

Nairobi doesn't need an underground railway right now

Debate grows over Nairobi's proposed underground metro, with critics urging investment in existing rail, BRT and tram systems as cheaper, faster traffic solution for Urban Transport

By Editorial 25 days ago

Murkomen must stop playing politics and end North Rift terror

The piece criticises the government's response to rising insecurity, urging tougher action against banditry and terrorism to protect lives and livelihoods.

By Editorial 27 days ago

Restore discipline in the Cabinet for prosperity

Governments are elected to govern, not wage silent wars against themselves.

By Editorial 29 days ago

Kenya must act now to avert famine

Kenya faces a looming food crisis due to failed rains, crop losses, Fall Armyworm infestations, and a high-intensity El Niño threat.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Clarification and apology

Once flagged, the headline was immediately removed, and internal protocols were activated to review and address the lapse, reinforce editorial safeguards and prevent recurrence.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Explain where money for free university education will come from

Without a proper and clear management, the announcement risk being viewed as a political strategy for 2027 elections rather than realistic policy commitment.

By Editorial 1 month ago

We must protect interests and lives of gold miners

Kenya cannot continue measuring success by the value of minerals exported while ignoring the value of human life.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Gachagua's formula for picking flagbearer wrong

An opinion argues that Rigathi Gachagua’s proposal to choose the Opposition’s 2027 presidential flagbearer based on vote strength entrenches ethnic politics.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Act now to silence the drums of war

Increasing political intolerance, attacks on opposition events, and such, are creating conditions similar to those that preceded the 2007–2008 post-election violence.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Attacking journalists will not win UDA votes

Following Uda's huge loss in Ol Kalou, the party's SG hassan omar decided to vent his spleen on The Standard during a press conference.

By Editorial 1 month ago

We must protect every child beyond survival

For a child fleeing war, conflict or persecution, crossing a border should mark the end of fear, not the beginning of another nightmare.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Ensure Ol Kalou by-election is peaceful, free and fair

IEBC now has one chance to salvage its credibility. This is not merely about Ol Kalou. It is a dress rehearsal for 2027,

By Editorial 1 month ago

Kick out police commissioner over rising insecurity

With the rising violence in Kenya by the goons, the Inpsector of police Douglas Kanja should be kicked out.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Public participation forum on Imenti Forest project was a sham

Public participation over the proposed construction of the Imenti State Lodge, airstrip, and golf course in Upper Imenti Forest was manipulated.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Justice must never wear a uniform of impunity

Every victim deserves protection, dignity and access to justice regardless of the status of the perpetrator.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Voter bribery: IEBC, anti-graft agency see nothing wrong in Ol Kalou

The stream of goodies; from 'Government of Kenya' branded mattresses, gas cylinders, boreholes, food and cash, has turned a constituency mourning its late MP into an arena of State charity.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Tackle political goons with seriousness

The rise of goon culture poses a serious threat to public safety, democracy, and the rule of law.

By Editorial 1 month ago

When learners speak, society must listen

Kenya Music Festival has evolved under the Competency-Based Education (CBE) curriculum into a platform where learners use creative arts to address real societal challenges.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Heads should roll over payroll heist in Public Service

Ultimately, ghost workers are not invisible. They exist because real people create them, protect them and profit from them.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Counties must reduce their spending on travel

Counties should reduce their spending on travel

By Editorial 1 month ago

Punish hospitals denying patients emergency care

Davis Lichuma was reportedly denied treatment at Kenyatta National Hospital because he could not pay consultation fees.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Police officers were the real threat on June 25

Kenyan government's handling of the June 25, 2025 commemoration protests violated constitutional rights.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Intimidation will not silence media or suppress truth

No journalist should ever have to look over their shoulder for simply doing their job. A free press is not an enemy of the State. It is an essential pillar of democracy.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Leaders cannot keep borrowing courage of youth

Kenya does not suffer from a shortage of eloquent politicians. It suffers from a shortage of courageous leaders.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Karua's woes in Uganda make a mockery of EAC

The recent detention of Martha Karua at Entebbe International Airport is an affront not only to her as a lawyer, but to every principle the East African Community claims to uphold.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Protesters, police must behave well tomorrow

A baton charge or a stray bullet tomorrow will not end the protest movement. It will inflame it.

By Editorial 2 months ago

The Standard stands for bold, responsible and accountable journalism

The Standard tells the facts as they are, even when they are uncomfortable for those in positions of authority.

By Editorial 2 months ago

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 2 months ago