Latest opinion stories from across Kenya.
As the world commemorates the World No Tobacco Day 2026, Kenya faces an urgent and growing public health crisis, with tobacco use contributing to approximately 12,000 deaths annually while thousands more suffer from tobacco-related…
New York is entering a structural turning point driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure, accelerating data center development, and mounting pressure on its electricity grid. While the state is actively…
A 12 percent wage increase sounds like relief. In a moment when the cost of living continues to strain households, it feels like something has finally shifted in favour of workers. But relief is not the same as progress. When government…
By Simon Wafubwa Kenya created over 822,000 new jobs in 2025, according to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics Economic Survey 2026 released recently. At first glance, this signals a resilient economy. But the composition of those jobs…
A government that values its citizens should not wait for another country to speak first when one of its own alleges detention, torture, and sexual assault abroad. It may choose diplomatic language and avoid reckless confrontation, but it…
Equity and equality in education both impact the effectiveness of learning and ensure the provision of the same educational opportunities for the students without any discrimination. Unequal access to education refers to systemic…
A police officer’s daughter passed her Kenya Junior School Education Assessment (KJSEA) and secured admission to one of Kenya’s top schools. It should have been a moment of celebration for the family. Instead, her father sat down and…
Kenya’s grid-connected electricity capacity stands at 3,236 megawatts, with the total installed generation capacity (both captive and off-grid) hovering at about 3,812 megawatts. So-called peak demand was reported to have breached 2,439…
Modern networks bear little resemblance to the environments that traditional security architectures were designed to protect. Workloads span multiple cloud providers and on-premises data centers simultaneously. Users access applications…
As technology continues to advance at a rapid pace, the demand for electricity is rising just as fast. From industries and electric mobility to digital infrastructure and manufacturing, modern economies depend heavily on reliable and…
Look closely at the booming skylines of Nairobi, Machakos, and Athi River, and you will see the physical manifestation of Kenya’s grand development dreams. The massive push for affordable housing and infrastructure is a vital mission. When…
More than four months after a multi-storey building collapsed in Nairobi’s South C estate, killing and injuring victims trapped beneath tons of concrete and steel, families and residents say they are still waiting for justice,…
Kenya is often celebrated as the global blueprint for digital payments. And rightly so. Few markets can match the depth and everyday relevance of mobile money in the country. Today, over 47 million Kenyans actively use mobile money,…
In today’s digital world, protecting your computer is more important than ever. As cyber threats continue to grow, viruses, spyware, ransomware, and malicious software are becoming increasingly sophisticated. Many users assume that…
Making the right insurance decisions requires more than just purchasing a policy. It calls for a clear understanding of your cover, regular reviews to keep it aligned with your needs.
Business interruption insurance, if properly structured, can help cover lost profit and take care of the additional costs required to resume operations quickly.
For years, the narrative of Africa-global trade partnerships has been defined by extraction or aid dependency. Kenya has felt this acutely — supply chain disruptions, infrastructure gaps, and foreign investment that rarely reaches the…
Despite being French-designed and optimized to fit hand in glove in the European Union, the world’s first European Pressurized Reactor (EPR) to begin commercial operations was neither at Penly, Gravelines, nor Bugey. The first EPR in the…
As the Premier League season edges closer to its dramatic conclusion, the title race is shaping up to be one of the most compelling in recent years. With just a handful of fixtures left, the spotlight firmly rests on Arsenal and Manchester…
Over the past few years, Nairobi’s food scene has undergone a quiet transformation. From ramen bars and sushi spots to Thai curries and Korean-inspired meals, global flavours that were once considered niche are increasingly finding their…
African youth, who make up over 60 percent of the African continent’s population, play a significant role in achieving Sustainable Development Goal (SDG) 6 on Clean Water and Sanitation. Their contributions range from local grassroots…
AI data center bans are spreading rapidly across the United States as communities challenge the aggressive expansion of hyperscale artificial intelligence infrastructure. Local governments increasingly argue that massive facilities strain…
Many setup guides feel the same. They copy old steps. This one does not. It focuses on the 2026 changes. The Telegram app updated its install process. Old articles miss these updates. That confuses. This guide provides fresh steps. No…
The Multi-purpose Hybrid Research Reactor for High-tech Applications (MYRRHA), currently under construction at the Belgian Nuclear Research Center (SCK-CEN) in Mol Belgium, is easily the most technically ambitious reactor built in Europe…
