Editorials and analysis, clearly labeled.
A Standard columnist argues that recent discourse around the Talanta project avoids substantive engagement with questions about its escalating costs.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard columnist argues that recent discourse around the Talanta project avoids substantive engagement with questions about its escalating costs.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
Columnist Peter Kimani contrasts former US President Barack Obama's ability to campaign for Democrats in midterm elections without losing pension or security, with the treatment of retired Kenyan leaders who face frozen pensions and restricted movement.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that courts are required to maintain official, authoritative records of proceedings, but judicial officers—particularly at the magistracy level—are increasingly either recording events that did not occur or failing to submit actual records, undermining the appeal process and the integrity of the legal system.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
Kenya's Communications Authority reported 11.12 billion detected cyber-threat events in the financial year ended June 2026, a 29% increase year-on-year, with system vulnerabilities and malware-related threats rising. As organisations accelerate digital transformation, cybersecurity vigilance is essential to protect against operational disruptions, data breaches, and reputational damage.
30 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that seven in ten Kenyans research brands on social media before buying, yet most corporate pages operate as noticeboards rather than engaging platforms. The writer notes that organic online activism—exemplified by Kenyans on X responding to a US host's comment about their city—demonstrates the power of real-time community engagement that companies are failing to harness.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
An opinion piece argues that the gap between technology capabilities organisations have and those their strategy requires is a boardroom risk, not merely an HR issue. Two studies at Moringa—one surveying 166 Kenyan executives and another tracking 350 graduates—show that while 72% of organisations prioritise digital transformation, 73% remain at early or developing stages of readiness.
30 October 2026 · Citizen Digital →
This opinion piece argues that Opposition figures should unite behind Edwin Sifuna as their flag bearer, citing his appeal to younger voters and potential to break cycles of political patronage among dominant ethnic groups.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Washington's plan to publicly livestream the execution of Nidal Hasan by firing squad this December transforms justice into a media spectacle, degrades human rights standards, and risks placing America outside the pale of civilised nations and alienating global allies.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece reflecting on the first anniversary of Raila Odinga's death and tensions within the ODM party, examining who controls his political legacy and questioning the commitment of current party leaders to Raila's vision.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
A CNN report from September 2026 documents Ukrainian military specialists supporting local rebel forces in Mali and Ukrainian operations in Libya and Sudan. An opinion article warns African governments that the Russia-Ukraine war's expanding geopolitical reach risks drawing African countries into a conflict not theirs to fight.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues Kenya has focused too much on training numbers rather than assessing whether learners can solve problems and create value for employers, emphasising that certificates should be a starting point, not the final measure of success.
29 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece explores how Kenyan small and medium enterprises, despite being profitable on paper, often struggle with cash flow and supplier payments—and suggests invoice financing as an alternative to traditional bank lending.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
The Standard editorial argues that the collapse of talks between Kenya's government and university staff unions on Monday reflects poor governance of public university education. The government's inconsistent offers—Sh9.76 billion initially, then Sh12 billion, then Sh11.96 billion—lack the comprehensive documentation needed to resolve the strike that began October 2.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that patriarchy has persuaded some women to become its enforcers, illustrated by an incident where women pushed a female political aspirant off a podium for holding a different political view while male leaders looked on.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that voter education ahead of Kenya's 2027 elections should focus on women, who constitute a majority of the population and likely a large share of voters, to ensure elections reflect the true will of the people.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues Kenya wastes valuable experience by not systematically engaging retired diplomats in policy work, contrasting this with other countries that channel former ambassadors into research institutes, teaching, and advisory roles.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya's food insecurity stems not from production shortages but from middleman costs and inefficiencies in the supply chain between farmers and consumers, leaving producers with low margins and buyers unable to afford nutritious meals.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that Kenya faces a widespread micronutrient deficiency crisis: 18 per cent of children suffer stunted growth, one in three children are anaemic, 36 per cent of women are iron deficient, 42 per cent of pregnant women are anaemic, and over 70 per cent of the population suffers zinc deficiency, according to recent health surveys.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
An analysis in The Standard argues that while artificial intelligence has made corporate customer service faster and cheaper, the shift away from human interaction removes genuine empathy and emotional connection that customers value. Executives face a tension between operational efficiency and maintaining authentic customer devotion.
28 October 2026 · The Standard →
The author laments that Kenya's "between elections" period is dominated by permanent campaigns rather than focused nation-building, with politicians claiming they are only "meeting the people" despite the official campaign window being 10 weeks away.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece examines how Chinese philosophical traditions—including Confucian, Buddhist, and Taoist teachings on endurance and suffering—shape China's approach to negotiation and relationships, and suggests bridging cultural differences is essential for stronger Africa-China ties.
27 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece criticizes ODM politicians for using Raila Odinga's death to settle political scores, arguing that Treasury CS John Mbadi's public rebuke of Mama Ida Odinga—who asked for decency after leaders boycotted her husband's first anniversary—was disrespectful to a grieving widow.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
Seasonal forecasts for October–December 2026 indicate increased likelihood of above-normal rainfall across parts of the Greater Horn of Africa. Kenya's priority is to translate climate information into timely, coordinated action while strengthening resilience beyond the current rainy season, considering catchment conditions, infrastructure, land use and community vulnerability.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
A UN Trust Summit in Nairobi examined widespread loss of trust in governments at national and international levels, attributed to irresponsible leadership. The symposium focused on strategies to restore trust and renew multilateralism, with Kenya's Foreign Affairs PS and the UN Deputy Secretary-General discussing the challenges.
26 October 2026 · The Standard →
A Standard opinion column by Barrack Muluka examines the contradiction of a nation celebrating its freedom fighters while simultaneously restricting contemporary dissent and free expression.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that the Church must actively condemn deaths occurring under religious authority—such as Shakahola—with the same moral force it applies to state killings, and cannot allow its solidarity with faith communities to become complicity with wrongdoing.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
Following the collapse of a building under construction in Eastleigh where eleven people remain unaccounted for, The Standard's opinion writer argues that Kenya's planning and building laws are inadequate. The piece identifies gaps including silent approval of permits after 60 days, lack of clarity on occupation certificates, and counties' inability to prosecute violations without the Director of Public Prosecutions.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that when leaders join government, their home communities should not be expected to automatically grant political loyalty; public office creates a duty to serve citizens, not a debt of political allegiance.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece argues that a functionally illiterate county executive, though struggling with English, has not been implicated in scandals, and is therefore preferable to educated superiors who may be engaged in corruption or misappropriation.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →
An opinion piece questions whether the third Russia–Africa Summit will deliver tangible benefits to African nations, noting that Russia's economic contribution to Africa remains minuscule—trade reached only $18 billion by 2022, missing Putin's 2019 pledge to double it to $40 billion within five years, and Russian investment accounts for less than 1% of foreign direct investment into the continent.
25 October 2026 · The Standard →