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Why Somalia's human rights chief question on freedoms has ignited national debate

Commissioner Dr Maryan Kasim said that human rights are given by God and that they should not be viewed solely through international conventions adopted in 1948.

By Ali Kassim 2026-02-13 15:24:16

Why Somalia's human rights chief question on freedoms has ignited national debate

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Why Ruto will likely lose election, then emerge winner in run-off

By Kevin Maina 2026-02-13 08:50:00

Radio remains at the heart of Kenyan communities

What if the voice that woke you this morning could do more than play music or read the news?

By David Omwoyo 2026-02-13 00:00:00

Career secrecy is bad for employees, employers, and the future of work

About 20 or 30 years ago, career progression was more of a communal affair.

By Nyambura Muhoro 2026-02-13 00:00:00

Career secrecy is bad for employees, employers, and the future of work

Public, not judiciary, is the ultimate judge of journalism

Contemporary scholarship converges on a central insight: journalism stands at a crossroads shaped by commercialisation, political hostility, digital disruption, and an empowered public sphere.

By Ndong Evance 2026-02-13 00:00:00

Public, not judiciary, is the ultimate judge of journalism

Radio practitioners should adopt AI ethically, transparently

Each year on February 13, the world marks World Radio Day, a celebration of radio’s enduring role as a medium of information, education, and entertainment.

By Abraham Mariita 2026-02-13 00:00:00

Radio practitioners should adopt AI ethically, transparently

'Sisi ni Sifuna' heralds generational shift that eclipses ODM's future

The long-expected ouster of Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna from the helm of the Orange Democratic Movement

By Peter Kimani 2026-02-13 00:00:00

'Sisi ni Sifuna' heralds generational shift that eclipses ODM's future

Somebody tell Mbadi we're sick and dying as a nation, so let's die in private dignity

John Mbadi, the Treasury Cabinet Secretary, is the maverick who has reportedly cast a magic wand on the economy

By Peter Kimani 2026-02-13 00:00:00

Somebody tell Mbadi we're sick and dying as a nation, so let's die in private dignity

Rare Valentine's shopping outing marred by a mannerless little girl

By shopping, I mean patiently pushing the trolley and trailing the woman of the house (yes, it’s Valentine’s season, so I can disclose that I can be meek and submissive).

By Peter Kimani 2026-02-13 00:00:00

Rare Valentine's shopping outing marred by a mannerless little girl

Plato was spot on; democracy mostly rewards liars, not the honest

Plato once warned that democracy does not select the best leaders; it selects the best persuaders.

By Justin Muturi 2026-02-12 00:00:00

Plato was spot on; democracy mostly rewards liars, not the honest

What should be done to reduce high cases of police brutality

Cases of ruthless police brutality have been rampant in the country for a long time and are considered part and parcel of the history of the Kenya Police Service.

By John Onyango Omboto 2026-02-12 00:00:00

What should be done to reduce high cases of police brutality

Counties must champion robust agriculture programmes to combat food insecurity

Agriculture remains the backbone of our economy and is essential to food security in Kenya, where millions of families are currently in dire need of relief food as a result of famine.

By Kimani Wamatangi 2026-02-12 00:00:00