What should we do when the law and morality collide?

Law, by design, is rigid. It thrives on structure, predictability and enforcement. Morality on the other hand is fluid and sensitive to context, informed by empathy, compassion and conscience.

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Candidates who hope to stay ahead must invest in controlling their narratives by authenticating their communications and engaging the public more in real time.

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Gentlemen, please speak up

It is tempting to conclude that society is biased in favour of women and quick to dismiss men’s issues but this is not entirely true.

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Why passengers are not always innocent victims of road crashes

Beyond the sporadic police crackdowns targeted at PSV drivers after every major crash, there is a need to create awareness among passengers that there is safety in their voices.

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Dear Baba, your baby ODM is no longer the political giant

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In 2025 we lost so much on the humanity front, we woke up almost every day to reports of women abused and then killed, of petty disputes among friends and partners escalating into death.

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Why government should play greater role in fight against GBV

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Illusions can't build and the damage is worse than truth

I am told of a shop in Dubai that sells carrier bags from prestigious design houses across the globe.

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Why Kalonzo should be Kenya's next president

Kalonzo has been called soft, indecisive, even lukewarm, but maybe he actually is the statesman we continue to overlook.

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Someone please bring back shame and moral sensitivity

Church leaders feel nothing defrauding peasant flocks even as political leaders shun accountability for popularity.

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Let's stop pretending that polls and democracy work in Africa

Democracy in Africa, for far too long, has been for optics.

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Raila's comrades in struggle yet to tell Kenyans his story fully

Baba spent nine long years in detention, yet the only glimpse into that dark chapter came from his brother recalling a single visit.

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The 2007 post-election violence and my enduring love for Raila

At great personal and political cost, Baba chose peace. He could have insisted on what he believed was his rightful victory, but instead, he put the country first.

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Why holding presidential elections does not make sense anymore

The Broad-Based Government just got broader with the entry of Kanu as the newest political outfit to declare their intention to work with the current administration.

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Register as voters, Gen Zs; next revolution will be on the ballot

Voter apathy is how bad leaders happen. When you fail to register or stay home on election day, you hand victory to those who fear change.

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This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan

Watching Kaluma overwhelmed on the podium and struggling to make sense of what had just happened will remain one of the most magical moments this country has witnessed.

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What should we do when the law and morality collide?

Law, by design, is rigid. It thrives on structure, predictability and enforcement. Morality on the other hand is fluid and sensitive to context, informed by empathy, compassion and conscience.

By 1 month ago

Why deepfakes will be a major headache during campaigns

Candidates who hope to stay ahead must invest in controlling their narratives by authenticating their communications and engaging the public more in real time.

By 1 month ago

Gentlemen, please speak up

It is tempting to conclude that society is biased in favour of women and quick to dismiss men’s issues but this is not entirely true.

By 1 month ago

Why passengers are not always innocent victims of road crashes

Beyond the sporadic police crackdowns targeted at PSV drivers after every major crash, there is a need to create awareness among passengers that there is safety in their voices.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Dear Baba, your baby ODM is no longer the political giant

Barely months after you rested, the movement you laboured to build through sacrifice, humiliation, tears and great personal cost stands uncertain and largely unrecognisable.

By 1 month ago

Why we should all strive to be better human beings in 2026

In 2025 we lost so much on the humanity front, we woke up almost every day to reports of women abused and then killed, of petty disputes among friends and partners escalating into death.

By 2 months ago

Why government should play greater role in fight against GBV

Still riding the wave of the just-concluded 16 Days of Activism against (GBV), the current conversation around its management has taken an unsettling turn.

By 2 months ago

Illusions can't build and the damage is worse than truth

I am told of a shop in Dubai that sells carrier bags from prestigious design houses across the globe.

By 3 months ago

Let's rein in online bullies; they have no mercy even for children

We have created a culture where we feel entitled to people’s private lives, demanding and expecting details and explanations on matters that do not concern us in the least.

By 3 months ago

Premium

Why Kalonzo should be Kenya's next president

Kalonzo has been called soft, indecisive, even lukewarm, but maybe he actually is the statesman we continue to overlook.

By 3 months ago

Someone please bring back shame and moral sensitivity

Church leaders feel nothing defrauding peasant flocks even as political leaders shun accountability for popularity.

By 3 months ago

Let's stop pretending that polls and democracy work in Africa

Democracy in Africa, for far too long, has been for optics.

By 3 months ago

Raila's comrades in struggle yet to tell Kenyans his story fully

Baba spent nine long years in detention, yet the only glimpse into that dark chapter came from his brother recalling a single visit.

By 4 months ago

The 2007 post-election violence and my enduring love for Raila

At great personal and political cost, Baba chose peace. He could have insisted on what he believed was his rightful victory, but instead, he put the country first.

By 4 months ago

Why holding presidential elections does not make sense anymore

The Broad-Based Government just got broader with the entry of Kanu as the newest political outfit to declare their intention to work with the current administration.

By 4 months ago

Premium

Register as voters, Gen Zs; next revolution will be on the ballot

Voter apathy is how bad leaders happen. When you fail to register or stay home on election day, you hand victory to those who fear change.

By 4 months ago

This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan

Watching Kaluma overwhelmed on the podium and struggling to make sense of what had just happened will remain one of the most magical moments this country has witnessed.

By 5 months ago

What should we do when the law and morality collide?

Law, by design, is rigid. It thrives on structure, predictability and enforcement. Morality on the other hand is fluid and sensitive to context, informed by empathy, compassion and conscience.

By 1 month ago

Why deepfakes will be a major headache during campaigns

Candidates who hope to stay ahead must invest in controlling their narratives by authenticating their communications and engaging the public more in real time.

By 1 month ago

Gentlemen, please speak up

It is tempting to conclude that society is biased in favour of women and quick to dismiss men’s issues but this is not entirely true.

By 1 month ago

Why passengers are not always innocent victims of road crashes

Beyond the sporadic police crackdowns targeted at PSV drivers after every major crash, there is a need to create awareness among passengers that there is safety in their voices.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Dear Baba, your baby ODM is no longer the political giant

Barely months after you rested, the movement you laboured to build through sacrifice, humiliation, tears and great personal cost stands uncertain and largely unrecognisable.

By 1 month ago

Why we should all strive to be better human beings in 2026

In 2025 we lost so much on the humanity front, we woke up almost every day to reports of women abused and then killed, of petty disputes among friends and partners escalating into death.

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