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A nation where insults speak louder than policies ever could

When leaders at the highest level describe opponents using crude references—especially to body parts—and offer no apology, something fundamental shifts.
By Rev Edward Buri 2026-03-22 09:00:00
Here is the uncomfortable truth. Our leaders are not visitors from another planet. They are a mirror. We elected them.
By Isaac Kalua Green 2026-03-22 07:40:00
Kenya urgently needs infrastructure to unlock growth. But the question is not whether infrastructure financing is necessary.
By Gitobu Imanyara 2026-03-22 06:30:00
History teaches us that the most dangerous moment for any republic is when political power becomes indistinguishable from private wealth.
By Justin Muturi 2026-03-15 08:20:00
Auditor General Nancy Gathungu delivers impactful reports through numbers and data, quietly shaking the nation without speeches or fanfare.
By Rev Edward Buri 2026-03-15 08:10:00
A government that spends lavishly on itself sends a different message: power has become an end in itself.
By Gitobu Imanyara 2026-03-15 07:00:00
William Ruto’s assent to the National Infrastructure Fund Act settles a legal question but debate continues over its legitimacy and place in Kenya’s development history.
By Patrick Muinde 2026-03-14 07:10:00
Kenya Pipeline Company’s IPO may have raised significant funds, but doubts remain over whether it achieves the government’s broader economic and legitimacy goals.
By Patrick Muinde 2026-03-07 07:20:00
As political power shifts, questions arise over whether morality and ethics can keep pace, especially when ousted party members are expected to vanish from the scene.
By Rev Edward Buri 2026-03-01 07:00:00
As the proposed Infrastructure Fund gains traction and the Kenya Pipeline Company IPO appears oversubscribed, MPs face mounting scrutiny over how they handle the initiative.
By Patrick Muinde 2026-02-28 07:00:00
Ash Wednesday marks the beginning of Lent with a solemn call to repentance and reflection, symbolised by the tracing of ash and the reminder of human mortality.
By Rev Edward Buri 2026-02-22 07:00:00
Kisumu Governor Anyang’ Nyong’o has emerged as a key figure in the ODM split, with his strategic political style drawing fresh scrutiny.
By Mark Oloo 2026-02-21 08:00:00