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April 2026
25 AprThe Standard
… And the rest of us get to pay not only through our taxes, but also by having to use unsafe and offensively ugly infrastructure. -The writer is a professor at Georgetown University Journalism can't be free because the truth demands investment. …
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Opinion

Separating business and politics serves democratic governance better

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An opinion piece examines President Ruto's argument that politicians and businesspeople operate with different skills and that business leaders should focus on their trade rather than pursue politics as an ultimate goal. The author traces Kenya's historical debate on mixing private sector practice with public office, from colonial times through the 1971 Ndegwa Commission recommendation that officially sanctioned civil servants engaging in private business.

12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 12 September

Separating business and politics serves democratic governance better
An opinion piece examines President Ruto's argument that politicians and businesspeople operate with different skills and that business leaders should focus on their trade rather than pursue politics as an ultimate goal. The author traces Kenya's historical debate on mixing private sector practice with public office, from colonial times through the 1971 Ndegwa Commission recommendation that officially sanctioned civil servants engaging in private business.
12 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 5 September

Rising insecurity requires professional response, not political opportunism
An opinion piece argues that rising insecurity—from brazen daylight muggings in Nairobi to organised cattle theft in rural areas—points to either collusion or abdication of duty by security officials, and risks eroding state legitimacy if left unaddressed through professional, rather than political, means.
5 September 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 15 August

Opinion: Kalonzo should articulate clearer policy positions
An opinion piece argues that Stephen Kalonzo Musyoka represents Kenya's best chance for a competitive 2027 presidential election based on policy substance rather than ethnic politics, but calls on him to offer a more serious campaign platform and policy articulation to match the high-minded political discourse that emerged in 2022.
15 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 8 August

Private sector should shape economic policy discourse ahead
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's private sector, facing rising costs and regulatory burdens, should actively influence economic policy through the upcoming election year by building public support and creating political incentives for pro-business policies.
8 August 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 25 July

Kenyan scholars present post-Vision 2030 economic transformation plan
Kenyan scholars and veteran policymakers presented President Ruto with a document outlining strategic guidelines for long-term national economic transformation, focusing on public sector reform, agricultural transformation, manufacturing value addition, and knowledge economy investment. The document identifies policy incoherence as a major obstacle and advocates building consensus on national development priorities and development coalitions across government, political parties, private sector, and society.
25 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 18 July

Ol Kalou by-election victory signals Mt Kenya shift away from UDA
Democracy for the Citizens Party candidate Kamau Ngotho's landslide victory in the Ol Kalou by-election demonstrates that the United Democratic Alliance has lost significant ground in Mt Kenya, the region that delivered the largest share of votes in 2022, ahead of next year's General Election.
18 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 4 July

Political class normalises militia thuggery, warns of violence
A Standard opinion column argues that Kenyan politicians have normalised command of armed goons, creating official impunity for mobilisers while foot soldiers face arrest or death. The columnist warns that the government's compensation fund for protest victims may inadvertently incentivise further political violence over the next year.
4 July 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 27 June

Opinion: Kenya needs unified opposition for competitive 2027 election
An opinion piece argues that while President Ruto polls below 30 per cent approval and majorities say Kenya is headed in the wrong direction, his incumbent advantage and a fragmented opposition could still secure his re-election, echoing patterns from the 1992 and 1997 elections when divided opposition rivals failed to coordinate.
27 June 2026 · The Standard →

Saturday 6 June

Nearly 60% of Kenyans believe country headed wrong direction
According to Afrobarometer survey data, almost 60 per cent of Kenyans think the country is headed in the wrong direction, citing failures in child protection, rising insecurity, corruption, poor service delivery, and economic hardship as reasons for their concerns.
6 June 2026 · The Standard →

Wednesday 6 May

Pope Leo XIV's first year marked by restraint then Trump tensions
Pope Leo XIV, the first US-born pope, initially adopted a measured and discreet style focused on social priorities like poverty and artificial intelligence risks, but has recently moved toward a confrontational tone with US President Trump over policy disagreements.
6 May 2026 · Citizen Digital →

Saturday 25 April

Kenya's public infrastructure lacks aesthetic design and durability
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's poor quality of public works—from ugly statues to badly designed roads with lanes that end abruptly and lacking sidewalks—reflects not poverty or corruption but a lack of self-respect and disregard for building for the future. The author contends that Kenya has the resources to build beautiful, durable infrastructure, but those in charge prioritize immediate gain over quality and lasting work.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →