Why we don’t need 349 Members of Parliament
BY AUSTINE OGOLA: The recent vote on the Finance Bill 2026 has reignited an important national conversation: Does Kenya need as many elected leaders...
Shadow over our shrines of learning: the rising, tragic tide of femicide in Kenya
BY GISEL WANGECHI: A dark cloud hangs over Kenya’s higher education institutions and residential estates.
Over the past few months, an alarming surge in...
Kenya’s road safety crisis demands more than seasonal crackdowns
BY RODNEY NGAO: Every week, families across Kenya are plunged into mourning, their loved ones suddenly stolen by the predictable tragedy of road accidents.
Reckless...
Squeezed by the City: growing pressure threatens the future of Nairobi National Park
By MARY NDIRITU: Concerns are mounting over the long-term future of the Nairobi National Park as intensifying debates over urban expansion, infrastructure development, and...
Silent struggles: confronting the mental health crisis among Kenya’s University students
BY BRENDA MAKENA: At Mount Kenya University in Thika, many students are quietly battling mental health challenges that often go unnoticed.
According to learners...