×
App Icon
The Standard e-Paper
Truth Without Fear
★★★★ - on Play Store
Download Now
Kindiki is wrong on High School students with sporting talent
Deputy President Kindiki last week said that there is no need for a person with sports talent to waste years of high school developing mathematical skills or learning history.
By 1 month ago
Kindiki is wrong on High School students with sporting talent
Let's do away with Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018, has come under scrutiny as it is being used by the government to target critics utilising online spaces and apps.
By 1 month ago
Let's do away with Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts
Following the announcement by the United Kingdom that it will cut its foreign aid to Third World countries, fresh fears have arisen over what this means for social programmes in Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts
Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity
President William Ruto has had enough of the Gen Z demonstrations and asked police to shoot protestors in the leg.
By 2 months ago
Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive
Before running for the office of President of the United States, Donald Trump had fashioned himself as an astute businessman, one who understood The Art of the Deal.
By 3 months ago
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive
How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors
In as much as there is the law abiding protestor and a law breaking militia member, there is also the angry, hungry Kenyan out to make a statement.
By 3 months ago
How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors
State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger
With the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations being on Wednesday, many youths are in a state of mourning, as they recognise the day when they dared to have their voices heard.
By 3 months ago
State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger
Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information
We are taught that prisons exist for reform and rehabilitation, with those sentenced to a prison term taking the time there to understand the gravity of their actions and working to change.
By 4 months ago
Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information
Kindiki is wrong on High School students with sporting talent
Deputy President Kindiki last week said that there is no need for a person with sports talent to waste years of high school developing mathematical skills or learning history.
By 1 month ago
Kindiki is wrong on High School students with sporting talent
Let's do away with Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018, has come under scrutiny as it is being used by the government to target critics utilising online spaces and apps.
By 1 month ago
Let's do away with Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts
Following the announcement by the United Kingdom that it will cut its foreign aid to Third World countries, fresh fears have arisen over what this means for social programmes in Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts
Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity
President William Ruto has had enough of the Gen Z demonstrations and asked police to shoot protestors in the leg.
By 2 months ago
Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive
Before running for the office of President of the United States, Donald Trump had fashioned himself as an astute businessman, one who understood The Art of the Deal.
By 3 months ago
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive
How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors
In as much as there is the law abiding protestor and a law breaking militia member, there is also the angry, hungry Kenyan out to make a statement.
By 3 months ago
How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors
State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger
With the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations being on Wednesday, many youths are in a state of mourning, as they recognise the day when they dared to have their voices heard.
By 3 months ago
State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger
Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information
We are taught that prisons exist for reform and rehabilitation, with those sentenced to a prison term taking the time there to understand the gravity of their actions and working to change.
By 4 months ago
Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information
Kindiki is wrong on High School students with sporting talent
Deputy President Kindiki last week said that there is no need for a person with sports talent to waste years of high school developing mathematical skills or learning history.
By 1 month ago
Kindiki is wrong on High School students with sporting talent
Let's do away with Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018, has come under scrutiny as it is being used by the government to target critics utilising online spaces and apps.
By 1 month ago
Let's do away with Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts
Following the announcement by the United Kingdom that it will cut its foreign aid to Third World countries, fresh fears have arisen over what this means for social programmes in Kenya.
By 2 months ago
Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts
Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity
President William Ruto has had enough of the Gen Z demonstrations and asked police to shoot protestors in the leg.
By 2 months ago
Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive
Before running for the office of President of the United States, Donald Trump had fashioned himself as an astute businessman, one who understood The Art of the Deal.
By 3 months ago
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive
How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors
In as much as there is the law abiding protestor and a law breaking militia member, there is also the angry, hungry Kenyan out to make a statement.
By 3 months ago
How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors
State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger
With the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations being on Wednesday, many youths are in a state of mourning, as they recognise the day when they dared to have their voices heard.
By 3 months ago
State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger
Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information
We are taught that prisons exist for reform and rehabilitation, with those sentenced to a prison term taking the time there to understand the gravity of their actions and working to change.
By 4 months ago
Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information
Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity
President William Ruto has had enough of the Gen Z demonstrations and asked police to shoot protestors in the leg.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive
Before running for the office of President of the United States, Donald Trump had fashioned himself as an astute businessman, one who understood The Art of the Deal.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive
How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors
In as much as there is the law abiding protestor and a law breaking militia member, there is also the angry, hungry Kenyan out to make a statement.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors
State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger
With the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations being on Wednesday, many youths are in a state of mourning, as they recognise the day when they dared to have their voices heard.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger
Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information
We are taught that prisons exist for reform and rehabilitation, with those sentenced to a prison term taking the time there to understand the gravity of their actions and working to change.
By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago
Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information
Orwoba's endless woes and the pain of female leaders in Kenya
If we are to truly support women's advancement, we must also fight the constant criticism against few women who have made it to the top.
By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago
Orwoba's endless woes and the pain of female leaders in Kenya
Let's address factors that trigger or worsen mental health issues
Rising levels of stress and anxiety, owing to the current living conditions, means that more people are suffering than ever, making it vital that we take mental health more seriously.
By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago
Let's address factors that trigger or worsen mental health issues
Why conclave should elect a progressive Pope like Francis
Pope Francis stood up as a beacon of light, change and in his final years, he stood firm against the genocide in Gaza
By Njahira Gitahi 5 months ago
Why conclave should elect a progressive Pope like Francis
MPs failed women by approving Cheptumo's nomination as CS
Indeed, that Cheptumo made comments that were so aligned to patriarchal grandstanding would automatically make her unqualified for the job.
By Njahira Gitahi 5 months ago
MPs failed women by approving Cheptumo's nomination as CS
The world has allowed Israel to break international law at will
The Geneva Conventions are clear that certain groups of people, including medical staff and journalists, should not be targeted during wars.
By Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago
The world has allowed Israel to break international law at will
Kihika's US-born twins and the question of reproductive justice
Whilst women deserve to explore many options for bearing children, these conversations leave out the crucial element of who gets to access these privileges, and who does not.
By Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago
Kihika's US-born twins and the question of reproductive justice
Reduce extravagant spending instead of borrowing from IMF
The government is spending billions of shillings every year on loan repayment and seeks to fix the problem by borrowing more money.
By Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago
Reduce extravagant spending instead of borrowing from IMF
Justice system should priotise rehabilitation, not punishment
Margaret Nduta's case is the first in recent history to bring to the fore of the Kenyan consciousness the question of how crime is dealt with, and whether the punishment befits the crime.
By Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago
Justice system should priotise rehabilitation, not punishment
Easing economic pressure key to tackling drug abuse crisis
Statistics from local authorities and rehabilitation centres point to an alarming rise in cases of alcohol poisoning due to consumption of unsafe brews.
By Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago
Easing economic pressure key to tackling drug abuse crisis
Western democratic model isn't working for us; let's rethink it
What goes into the making of a functioning democracy? Among one of the most crucial factors is the running of free and fair elections.
By Njahira Gitahi 7 months ago
Western democratic model isn't working for us; let's rethink it
Why young people want a tough leader to take over after Ruto
As the country prematurely gears up for the 2027 elections, several names have been fronted as ideal candidates to run against the incumbent President William Ruto
By Njahira Gitahi 7 months ago
Why young people want a tough leader to take over after Ruto
State borrows Sh95.5b in five months as public debt hits Sh12 trillion
Politics
By Irene Githinji and Josphat Thiong'o
5 hrs ago
DCI grills JKIA cocaine suspects as London police seek answers
National
By Standard Reporter
5 hrs ago
Inside Kenya's push for clear green building guidelines
Real Estate
By Graham Kajilwa
5 hrs ago