KNH facing a test of leadership and genuine legacy

The poor state of Kenyatta National Hospital, the region’s largest referral facility, is one such test, and President William Ruto must face it head-on.

By Editorial 5 days ago

Stop treating education as an afterthought

Kenya’s education funding crisis exposes systemic neglect, where underfunded capitation and misplaced priorities undermine access to quality schooling.

By Editorial 6 days ago

Arresting goons is not enough, Mr Murkomen

Arresting goons and sparing their paymasters will not end the problem. As long as those who hire goons are not punished, this problem will persist.

By Editorial 9 days ago

Hold talks with teachers urgently to avert strike

Kuppet has threatened a nationwide strike over failed medical cover under the Social Health Authority scheme and delayed payment for examination marking allowances.

By Editorial 9 days ago

Make full disclosure of Kenya's debt

Concerns over Kenya’s rising debt and weak transparency have intensified after IMF reports questioned the accuracy of official records and urged full disclosure and stricter fiscal discipline.

By Editorial 10 days ago

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It's time to strongly invest into rising women's football

Unlike the men’s game, little has been done to improve the state of women’s football in the country.

By Editorial 13 days ago

Stop rogue tourists from smuggling our insects and other animals

The critical role of ants in the ecosystem cannot be ignored. Unsustainable harvesting could push some populations toward extinction.

By Editorial 14 days ago

Stop atrophy of Kenya's precious public hospital

Kenyans expect to see the same zeal the President recently put into the woes of the private Nairobi Hospital applied at KNH to improve the health of this precious public hospital. 

By Editorial 15 days ago

Visa woes affecting athletes' travel need urgent intervention

As preparations for the 2028 Los Angeles Olympic Games gather pace, the biggest concern remains the visa application process.

By Editorial 19 days ago

No good reason for State not to pay media houses

The National Assembly rejected a Treasury plan to settle Sh826 million owed to media houses despite approving major budget increases for State House.

By Editorial 20 days ago

Fuel shortage: Kenyans need to know the truth

A fuel shortage in Nairobi has exposed conflicting government data on fuel reserves amid global supply disruptions linked to tensions in the Strait of Hormuz.

By Editorial 21 days ago

MP's fresh bid to achieve gender equity in Parliament welcome

A fresh legislative push to enforce the two-thirds gender rule in Parliament has been welcomed as a renewed effort to address Kenya’s long-standing constitutional gap.

By Editorial 22 days ago

Fuel saga: The buck stops with Opiyo Wandayi

Energy CS Opiyo Wandayi faces mounting pressure to take responsibility after senior officials in his ministry were arrested and resigned over a fuel scandal.

By Editorial 23 days ago

Integrity of school games will only be restored if real culprits are punished

To stop punishing students, the ministry must work closely with the Teachers Service Commission and start holding individuals accountable.

By Editorial 26 days ago

Take Trump's warning on corruption seriously

A US report under Donald Trump warns that entrenched corruption in Kenya is harming trade relations and investor confidence.

By Editorial 27 days ago

Keep State projects off revered cultural sites

Concerns grow as state projects threaten culturally significant sites, sparking calls to protect heritage land.

By Editorial 28 days ago

Unbridled appetite for debt is driving Kenya to ruin, not prosperity

Daily debt servicing under Ruto now averages Sh3 billion, seven and a half times what it cost Kibaki each day. We are paying Sh3 billion every 24 hours simply to stand still.

By Editorial 29 days ago

State House should not fund political activities

Concerns have been raised over allegations that State House may have funded an ODM convention, sparking debate about the misuse of public resources for political activities.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Why we must step up protection of learners while in institutions

The tragic death of a pupil in Nakuru has renewed calls for stronger safety measures to protect learners in Kenyan schools.

By Editorial 1 month ago

There is no excuse now for Gen Zs not to register as voters

Gen Zs must be reminded that the fight for a better Kenya will not be won on the streets and on social media. A better Kenya will only be born through the ballot in August 2027.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Slavery: The West must pay for its past crimes

Moral debt does not lapse. The Netherlands is the only European country that has issued a formal apology for its role in slavery.

By Editorial 1 month ago

It is highly unlikely that Tuju was running away from his own shadow

Raphael Tuju’s dramatic disappearance and resurfacing raises serious concerns about the rule of law, personal security, and governance in Kenya.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Conflict in the Gulf fast turning into a war against world economy

The conflict in the Gulf is rapidly threatening the global economy as coordinated US and Israeli strikes on Iran have triggered widespread retaliation.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Rescue universities from the looming financial collapse

Ten universities are effectively insolvent and most of them are drowning in over Sh100 billion in debt, should not just alarm policymakers; it should prick the conscience of every Kenyan.

By Editorial 1 month ago

Public institutions are not corridors of deals, but service

The revelation that top government offices have been turned into corridors for billion-shilling deals is not just another scandal

By Editorial 1 month ago

Break this cycle of floods deaths and destruction

The tragic loss of more than 25 lives and property during the weekend downpour raises another red flag over our disaster preparedness as a nation. 

By Editorial 1 month ago

On US-Israel war with Iran, world leaders have displayed epic hypocrisy

The launch of a joint attack on Iran by the United States and Israel, under the so-called Operation Epic Fury, ought to have sparked epic outrage across the globe, but it hasn't.

By Editorial 1 month ago

CSs should quit if they can't stop politicking

President Uhuru Kenyatta and his deputy, William Ruto, promised Kenyans that henceforth, they would be the only politicians in a Cabinet where CSs would be apolitical technocrats.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Absentee governors have betrayed our devolution dream

Absentee governors are accused of undermining Kenya’s devolution agenda, which was meant to bring resources, opportunity and dignity closer to marginalised communities.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Ruto and Sakaja deal on city good, but get it right

Street lights must work, water must flow, garbage must be collected and roads must be passable. If the national government has the wherewithal and the money to steady the city.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Rid Kenya and Africa of counterfeit cancer drugs

Revelations that fake or highly ineffective cancer drugs are being administered to patients in four African countries, including Kenya, are alarming.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Yes, it's not right to detain bodies over unpaid bills

Kenya’s healthcare system has carried out a silent, shameful stain of detaining patients and dead bodies over unpaid medical bills for several decades. 

By Editorial 2 months ago

Probe extortion claims against Senate team

Legislators in this and past Parliaments have been accused of taking bribes, including in the toilets, in order to pass contentious motions, most of which are against public interest.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Nutritionists body has no powers to starve the media

KNDI’s letter to MCK is an unconstitutional attempt to silence the media.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Neglect of less fortunate Kenyans shameful

Society is judged by how it treats its most vulnerable people. On this score, the government of Kenya ranks poorly.

By Editorial 2 months ago

Boda boda crisis turns livelihood into lawlessness

Born out of necessity to fill gaps left by a poor public transport system, boda boda sector created informal jobs for thousands of youth as well as a lifeline for commuters across towns and villages.

By Editorial 2 months ago

President's directive will worsen woes in schools

Headteachers already struggling to keep their schools operational now have the additional burden of accepting students without fees and other prerequisites for admission.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Back-door public jobs hold back our growth prospects

As schools buckle under inadequate funding, Kenyans must ask: who benefits from illegal appointments, and who pays the price? The answer is painfully clear.

By Editorial 3 months ago

Surrogacy: Act to end our women's exploitation

In Kenya, surrogate mothers are paid between Sh200,000 and Sh1 million per pregnancy, while surrogate mothers in America earn about Sh10 million per pregnancy.

By Editorial 3 months ago

2027 election technology must be beyond reproach

With the latest revelations about Smartmatic Technology systems, the questions we have all along been avoiding must be confronted.

By Editorial 3 months ago