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An opinion piece marks International Seed Day by examining seed access challenges across Africa and arguing that building inclusive, locally driven seed systems—particularly those involving youth and women—is essential for food security in the face of geopolitical disruptions to global agricultural commodity supply chains.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
An opinion piece marks International Seed Day by examining seed access challenges across Africa and arguing that building inclusive, locally driven seed systems—particularly those involving youth and women—is essential for food security in the face of geopolitical disruptions to global agricultural commodity supply chains.
2 hours ago · Capital News →
This opinion piece argues that Kenya's progress depends not on electoral cycles or leadership changes, but on activating the judiciary as a force for constitutional accountability. The author contends that courts can enforce transparency, timelines, and resource protection where the executive and parliament have failed, and that citizens must view litigation as a tool for national transformation rather than a last resort.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that traditional European and American film models are in crisis due to unstable cinemas, reduced streaming budgets, shrinking commissioning, tighter public funding, and fragmented audiences, and suggests Africa should build sustainable film business systems rather than rely only on talent and artistry.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An Amnesty International analysis of global human rights trends finds deterioration in peace, justice, and rule of law, with Kenya reflecting patterns of unlawful force against protesters and repression through counterterror laws and state-sponsored intimidation. The writers argue that citizens, civic groups, and courts must collectively challenge structural corruption and elite impunity through mass protest, accountability mechanisms, and sustained multilateral pressure to rebuild state legitimacy and prevent further decline.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
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 →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's exposure to global fuel shocks demands long-term reforms: strategic petroleum reserves, diversified supply sources, transparent price-stabilization rules, and accelerated transport electrification—rather than repeated emergency measures.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's National Infrastructure Fund should focus on digital infrastructure as a foundational investment for the future, alongside climate resilience and early-warning systems, to bridge the digital gap and unlock fiscal space for other public goods.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece in The Standard criticizes President Ruto's comments comparing Kenya's fuel prices to those of EAC neighbours, arguing that his insinuations are diplomatically unjustifiable and amount to bullying of regional allies, a pattern the columnist says has repeated itself.
25 April 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's 2026 National Drama and Film Festival, which included over 120,000 learners and formal Grade 10 assessment, should develop a "creator playbook" covering financial management, taxation, intellectual property, and online safety to convert creative talent into economic outcomes and sustainable livelihoods.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that digital payment systems designed with women entrepreneurs' needs in mind—including low transaction fees, simple onboarding, and secure features—can help women-led businesses in informal economies scale, access credit, and formalize operations, potentially increasing global GDP by 20% if gender digitization gaps are closed.
24 April 2026 · Citizen Digital →