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OPINION: Trump should rise above partisanship and censure a stop in Iran-Israel war- ANTONINE

BY ANTONINE AWUOR Over the past week, the world has watched in shock as Israel and Iran plunged into open conflict. Israeli forces launched a series of major airstrikes on…

OPINION: Gen Z like me only heard of Nyayo House torture chambers until police, Ruto came with a déjà vu on Albert Ojwang’s death- OYUGI

By MICHAEL OYUGI What Albert Ojwang’s death has shown the Gen Z generation like me is that stories of Nyayo House torture under former President Daniel Moi regimes have come…

OPINION: Why Fathers should be celebrated always, not only in special days- KYULE

BY TONNY KYULE Today, June 15, 2025, is Father’s Day, a time to honor not only biological fathers but also stepfathers, grandfathers, and any other father figure, including deceased fathers,…

OPINION: How Kenyans can safeguard democracy through technology- MIJUNGU

BY BILLY MIJUNGU In Kenya’s fast-evolving democratic space, a new force is emerging: Generation Z. These digital natives are rewriting the rules of civic engagement. Frustrated by opaque electoral processes…

OPINION: Why Kenyans, especially Luo politicians should support and let Raymond finish his Job under Ruto- MIJUNGU

BY BILLTY MIJUNGU In the shifting sands of Kenyan politics, positions come and go with tides of favour, factionalism, and regional calculations. But some positions carry weight beyond mere politics….

OPINION: Albert Ojwang’ death a wake up call for Kenyan on need for a socila media ‘rule book’- MIJUNGU

BY BILLY MIJUNGU Albert Omondi Ojwang is gone. A 31-year-old teacher, a young father, a passionate Kenyan, and a relentless voice for accountability, silenced in the most brutal fashion. His…

OPINION: Why Kalonzo still smells like a deputy president material and not the opposition flag bearer for ’27- MIJUNGU

BY BILLY MIJUNGU As Kenya inches toward the 2027 General Election, political formations are beginning to crystallize in fascinating, if not unpredictable, ways. One name, however, keeps resurfacing at the…

OPINION: Bwana Atwoli, you can’t be Secretary General of COTU for life, retire!- MIJUNGU

BY BILLY MIJUNGU The Central Organization of Trade Unions in Kenya was created to protect the rights of workers. It was meant to be a strong voice for the common…