Opinion

Was Ruto ever a ‘chicken seller’?

It is acknowledged that media and free expression are cornerstones of democratic societies. Nevertheless, in order to preserve a healthy media landscape, democratic societies regularly...

How Kisumu disappointed naysayers

Few days to the August 9, the US Embassy dropped a travel advisory to its citizens over risks of traveling to Kisumu. The advisory pointed...

How Supreme Court legitimized our democracy, amid ethnic tension

It is an indubitable truth than the Supreme Court verdict was clear, firm and ex cathedra. The apex court pronounced itself on the nine issues...

Is Cleophas Malala the Simon Makonde of Kakamega county

Cleophas Malala can now be described as the proverbial Simon Makonde of Kakamega county. According to John Ruganda’s book ‘the burdens’ too much political ambitions...

How lack of BUS FARE could derail turnout among first time voters

Last week, I engaged a friend over the upcoming polls, asking how prepared he was for the election. He was well versed with the election...

Women politicians deserve better, if not safe space to chase their dreams

I was barely 10 years old when it happened. I remember everything – how the crowd chanted and booed as a female politician who...

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This video of people chanting ‘Sifuna’ during Mashujaa Day celebration is altered!

This video on different  social media platforms with a background of people chanting SIFUNA! SIFUNA! while the president...

LIFE IN WIDOWHOOD: Homa Bay men open up on scars of remarrying after death of spouses

In 2026, James (not his real name) lost his wife of 20 years. At the time of her death,...

PS Ouma Oluga visit to Jaramogi Hospital quells anxiety after days of public uproar

Dust has finally settled after a week of public uproar targeting service delivery at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching...

How my mum’s chama loan secured me a place at Safaricom’s Capture the Good Awards

There was a point in Dishon Amanya’s career when everything seemed to be falling apart. The dream of building...

Kisumu County now has Mental Health Workplace Policy

Mental Health care in Kisumu is expected to improve following the launch of Kisumu Mental Health Workplace Policy. The...

After Africities and FESTAC, Kisumu open doors for World Talent Conference 2026

At least 10, 000 people have shown interest to participate in the World Talent Conference (WTC) 2026 set...