Government's shiny things and the things that actually matter

Such is the nature of shiny things. Sometimes they glare more than they illuminate.

By Faith Wekesa 1 month ago

Floods nightmare reminds us of need to care for environment

Long before glass and concrete towers defined its skyline, the Maasai called this place Enkare Nairobi, the place of cool waters.

By Faith Wekesa 1 month ago

Society would gain immensely if it invests more in women

For generations, women have been expected to nurture families, strengthen communities and hold together society's fabric while navigating systems that were never designed with them in mind.

By Faith Wekesa 1 month ago

Strategy that has been used for ages to demonise female leaders

A reader's feedback recently piqued my curiosity enough to revisit the story of Marie Antoinette and the French Revolution.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

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Ida appointment to UNEP is not a reward for being Raila's widow

Ida Odinga's appointment to UNEP recognises her enduring contributions behind the scenes, not her status as Raila Odinga's widow.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

Punish foreigner for exploiting and humiliating our women

Every scandal involving women is a weapon used to reinforce tired stereotypes that women are weak and poor in decision making.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

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It is not easy to find something good Ruto government has done

The truth is, finding that one thing to be genuinely grateful for is increasingly becoming an impossible hack.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

What should we do when the law and morality collide?

Law, by design, is rigid. It thrives on structure, predictability and enforcement. Morality on the other hand is fluid and sensitive to context, informed by empathy, compassion and conscience.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

Why deepfakes will be a major headache during campaigns

Candidates who hope to stay ahead must invest in controlling their narratives by authenticating their communications and engaging the public more in real time.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

Gentlemen, please speak up

It is tempting to conclude that society is biased in favour of women and quick to dismiss men's issues but this is not entirely true.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

Why passengers are not always innocent victims of road crashes

Beyond the sporadic police crackdowns targeted at PSV drivers after every major crash, there is a need to create awareness among passengers that there is safety in their voices.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

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Dear Baba, your baby ODM is no longer the political giant

Barely months after you rested, the movement you laboured to build through sacrifice, humiliation, tears and great personal cost stands uncertain and largely unrecognisable.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

Why we should all strive to be better human beings in 2026

In 2025 we lost so much on the humanity front, we woke up almost every day to reports of women abused and then killed, of petty disputes among friends and partners escalating into death.

By Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

Why government should play greater role in fight against GBV

Still riding the wave of the just-concluded 16 Days of Activism against (GBV), the current conversation around its management has taken an unsettling turn.

By Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

Illusions can't build and the damage is worse than truth

I am told of a shop in Dubai that sells carrier bags from prestigious design houses across the globe.

By Faith Wekesa 5 months ago

Let's rein in online bullies; they have no mercy even for children

We have created a culture where we feel entitled to people's private lives, demanding and expecting details and explanations on matters that do not concern us in the least.

By Faith Wekesa 5 months ago

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Why Kalonzo should be Kenya's next president

Kalonzo has been called soft, indecisive, even lukewarm, but maybe he actually is the statesman we continue to overlook.

By Faith Wekesa 5 months ago

Someone please bring back shame and moral sensitivity

Church leaders feel nothing defrauding peasant flocks even as political leaders shun accountability for popularity.

By Faith Wekesa 5 months ago

Let's stop pretending that polls and democracy work in Africa

Democracy in Africa, for far too long, has been for optics.

By Faith Wekesa 6 months ago

Raila's comrades in struggle yet to tell Kenyans his story fully

Baba spent nine long years in detention, yet the only glimpse into that dark chapter came from his brother recalling a single visit.

By Faith Wekesa 6 months ago

The 2007 post-election violence and my enduring love for Raila

At great personal and political cost, Baba chose peace. He could have insisted on what he believed was his rightful victory, but instead, he put the country first.

By Faith Wekesa 6 months ago

Why holding presidential elections does not make sense anymore

The Broad-Based Government just got broader with the entry of Kanu as the newest political outfit to declare their intention to work with the current administration.

By Faith Wekesa 6 months ago

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Register as voters, Gen Zs; next revolution will be on the ballot

Voter apathy is how bad leaders happen. When you fail to register or stay home on election day, you hand victory to those who fear change.

By Faith Wekesa 6 months ago

This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan

Watching Kaluma overwhelmed on the podium and struggling to make sense of what had just happened will remain one of the most magical moments this country has witnessed.

By Faith Wekesa 7 months ago

Stop banking on labour exports and create opportunities locally

In the wake of a shrinking international space, African countries may want to strategise to make home viable and save their citizens the indignity of being treated with contempt out there.

By Faith Wekesa 7 months ago

Kirk died due to his opinions, but he's no free speech martyr

We are not honest if we paint Charlie Kirk solely as a martyr for free expression without acknowledging the harm his rhetoric caused.

By Faith Wekesa 7 months ago

Let's allow Odhiambo to lead LSK the way she deems best

Faith Odhiambo has earned her place as a professional and a woman of principle. She deserves the benefit of the doubt.

By Faith Wekesa 7 months ago

Why the calibre of our elected leaders should not shock us

Kenyans online had a field day making fun of Kericho MCAs and their inability to communicate and articulate themselves before the Senate.

By Faith Wekesa 8 months ago

Politics is all about politicians' interest and not public interest

The drama, sparked by the President's accusation about the mode of conduct of our 'hounarable' members revealed how the House has been operating for the longest time.

By Faith Wekesa 8 months ago

Women can have the best of all worlds and still excel

The conversation is between two women: One encouraging the other to find something gainful to do to "save for a rainy day.

By Faith Wekesa 8 months ago

Winning Harambee Stars has reminded Kenyans how to smile

Harambee Stars have given us a moment and we are taking it all in. We are soaking in the beauty of victory, sharing in their joy because their story feels like ours.

By Faith Wekesa 8 months ago

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Why we should start thinking twice before having children

A man in India is suing his parents for giving birth to him. He argues that he had no say in the decision to be born. He believes he owes his parents nothing for his existence.

By Faith Wekesa 9 months ago

Women sabotage themselves when they encourage patriarchy

The past week has been brutal for women globally and right here at home.

By Faith Wekesa 9 months ago

Senators must reject National Assembly's bid to retain NG-CDF

The other day, MPs closed ranks and, in one accord, pushed through a constitutional amendment Bill to entrench the NG-CDF in law.

By Faith Wekesa 9 months ago

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How Kenyans are losing their humanity in bloody turmoil

We are not okay as a nation and this calm we are living in amidst the bloodshed and chaos should terrify us.

By Faith Wekesa 9 months ago

We'll have no regrets if we elect president with these attributes

I recently came across a clip of former US President Obama casually walking out of a restaurant. As he made his way out, diners broke into spontaneous applause.

By Faith Wekesa 10 months ago

Break the silence: Normalise hearing health care

Globally, over 430 million people suffer from hearing loss requiring rehabilitation

By Faith Wekesa 10 months ago

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High cost of thinking aloud

Malala Yousafzai once said, "let us pick our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons." In my beloved country, however, it is increasingly becoming illegal to embrace.

By Faith Wekesa 10 months ago

Don't shut down social media; promote its responsible use

The recent shutdown of X in Tanzania following the deportation and detentions of Kenyan activists stirred up the conversation around social media management and regulation.

By Faith Wekesa 11 months ago

Kibra magistrate gave Mwangi and Kenyans the wrong advice

"Go home and love your children." Two things came to mind listening to Senior Principal Magistrate Samson Temu admonish activist Boniface Mwangi. On the one hand, I could resonate.

By Faith Wekesa 11 months ago