By Kepher Otieno As Kenya heads toward the 2027 general elections, the country stands at a critical crossroads—not just politically, but morally. At the heart of our democracy lies a…
BY KEPHER OTIENO Every five years, as Kenyans head to the ballot, anxiety grips the nation. The one institution that holds the hopes and fears of millions is the Independent…
By Kepher Otieno In today’s fast-paced, pluralistic world, the importance of socialization in the development of children is indisputable. From early childhood, human beings are wired to connect, interact, and…
By Adede Owala Derep Ruoth (On Facebook) In East Kano, we have a clan called Sidho which are technically assimilated Bantus. Sidho clan is an hybrid of three communities, Abarondo…
BY MUKURIMA X MURIUKi (On Facebook) Reciprocity and Saving Face Matter for Any Deal Between Russia-Ukraine. The Russia-Ukraine war, now in its third year as of March 2025, looks like…
BY ARAP DOYO (On Facebook) Yesterday, while walking through Nairobi’s bustling streets, I witnessed something that made my blood run cold. There, in the shadow of the KICC’s iconic silhouette,…
BY LEVIN OPIYO Omar Al-Bashir maintained a very tight grip on Sudan. The key features of his rule were a highly centralised state, oppression, and big man syndrome. With his …
BY SALIM ODENY (On Facebook) This is for my friend and ODM Secretary General Hon. Edwin Sifuna whom I always fondly refer to as ‘Omwami’ meaning chief or king in…
