Gitobu Imanyara

“Some things in a nation's life should never be joked about. They are not just bricks, mortar, and steel; they are lifelines, arteries through which the country's economic and social existence flows. Unlimited access to all premium content Uninterrupted ad-free browsing experience Mobile-optimized reading experience Weekly Newsletters MPesa, Airtel Money and Cards accepted.”

“A child holds a plate. This week Kenyan media published a harrowing story with the headline "Chief Clears Orphans To Beg For School Fees." The chief's sign and blessing of such humiliation is not charity, it is abdication. This single act, replicated in villages and towns, reveals a nation that has allowed its systems to fail, its promises to erode, and its most vulnerable to be paraded as proof of benevolence rather than rescued by law and policy.”

“Future government borrowing must be tied to productivity and approved only after a clear socio-economic impact assessment. For more than a decade, ordinary Kenyans have woken up to a relentless cycle of economic tightening. They have paid higher taxes at the pump, watched their payslips shrink under new levies, and adjusted household budgets to survive the rising cost of food. The official justification from the state has remained unchanged. Kenya must pay its debts.”

“Former Deputy President Rigathi Gathagua. The most dangerous thing a court can lose is not a case. It is public confidence. Courts derive authority neither from guns nor from votes. Their power comes from trust. Citizens obey court orders because they believe judges are impartial arbiters who apply the law consistently, fairly and without fear or favour. Once confidence erodes, democracy enters dangerous territory.”

“President William Ruto inspects section 1 of the 257 km Lamu-Ijara-Garissa road (LAPSSET corridor) on February 7, 2025. [PCS] One truth should unite all citizens regardless of political affiliation. No patriotic Kenyan should wish for a bad President. The presidency is too important an institution. When a President succeeds within the Constitution, the country benefits. Investors gain confidence, businesses expand, jobs are created and institutions grow stronger.”

“IEBC Chairperson Erastus Ethekon, alongside members of the Commission, National Police Service IG Douglas Kanja and National Cohesion and Integration Commission (NCIC) Chairman Dr Kepha Omae addressed the press ahead 2 days before Olkalou by-election. July 14, 2026. [Jonah Onyango, Standard In every credible election, the most valuable asset an electoral commission possesses is not offices, technology, or budget. It is public confidence. Elections are ultimately an exercise in trust.”

“Every election cycle seems to produce a familiar political temptation, the temptation to redraw identities in pursuit of short-term electoral advantage. Today, that temptation has resurfaced in calls to split the Mt Kenya region into competing political blocs, often described as East and West. Uncover the stories others won't tell. Subscribe now for exclusive access. Subscribe now and enjoy 50% off monthly and annual plans.”