Opinion

By: Linet Mutheu Since the national exams began this October, many Kenyans have been asking how the government is working to minimize cheating in exams — a question that still remains unanswered. Over the years, there have been numerous cases of candidates being caught cheating in their exams. The Kenya …

By : Amittai Maina As the 2025 KCSE exams kick off across the country, thousands of candidates are filled with a mix of excitement, anxiety, and hope. This moment marks the culmination of years of hard work, sleepless nights, and countless revisions. It is not just a test of knowledge …

By: Ajwang Meresa  As the torchbearers of the future, Gen Zs are leading the charge for change. Born between 1997 and 2012, this generation is driven by a desire for authenticity, sustainability, and social responsibility. They’re not just consumers; they’re conscious citizens who want to make a difference. From thrifting …

By: Duncan Emali Around the world, young people are increasingly disengaging from the electoral process. The steady decline in youth voter turnout has sparked growing concern about the future of democracy and whether the voices of younger generations are truly being represented. Understanding the root causes of this disconnect is …

By: Abigail Kajuju Bariu In today’s society, drug and substance abuse has become one of the biggest threats facing Kenya’s young generation. What may begin as a simple experiment — a “small try” — often turns into a lifelong battle with addiction. Behind every addict lies a story of peer …

By: David Kola Motherhood is more than just a title — it is an experience, a journey, and a calling. But what does it truly mean to be a mother? In Africa, motherhood goes beyond the act of raising children; it is a sacred duty, a powerful force, and the …

By: Nyanaciek Malual What’s happening in Kenyan universities today is deeply alarming. In just the past two months, more than a dozen students from the University of Nairobi have died by suicide. Sadly, this tragedy isn’t confined to UoN—it’s happening across the country, with increasing reports of student deaths and …

By: Purity Muthoni For generations, the church has been viewed as a haven for spiritual growth, moral guidance, and community. Yet beneath this sacred image, a controversial and often concealed reality is emerging — the presence of homosexuality among some church leaders, gospel artists, and congregants.   Despite the church’s …

By: Vincent Mumba, Our first kiss was an accident—nothing like the kind sung about in love songs. Still, there was poetry in its clumsiness. No romantic sunset, no fireworks, no cinematic slow motion—just the two of us, awkward, laughing, and realizing our mouths had bumped like lost planets. Imperfect, but …

By: Vincent Mumba He died in the season of forgetting. A year after the youth he once called his children were shot on the streets, their blood darkening the tarmac like ink, he joined hands with the very men who had ordered it. They said it was Broad-based Governance. They …