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Equity in education calls for a debate devoid of ethnicity

In his usual blunt style, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua this week raised an issue whispered in many circles, particularly in Central Kenya. In the view of the former DP, supported by a significant constituency, national schools located in the region were “our schools” and majority of stud

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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Ruto Reappoints Dr Stephen Mairori as NACADA Chairman

President William Ruto has reappointed Reverend Dr Stephen Mairori, EBS, as the Non-Executive Chairperson of the National Authority for the Campaign Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (NACADA) for a three...

By Antony Waweru Jan 10, 2026

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Parents have a right to question schools' quality

A cultural commitment to education is as Kenyan as it gets. From investments in Harambee schools in decades past, to parents willing to pull all stops to get their children higher education, we believe education is a ticket to a better future.Now, reality does not always align with this belief. The 

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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When creative freedom is seen as a threat to political power

On Friday, March 21, 2025, at the Goethe-Institut Nairobi, a team of thespians led the audience in a public reading ofParliament of Owls, a play by my friend Adipo Sidang’. Exactly a week later, in the company of Sidang’ and rapper Juliani at the University of Nairobi’s Taifa Hall, I sat through a t

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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Azimio saboteurs belong in jail or Hollywood

If I were among the politicians or strategists who caused Azimio la Umoja coalition’s loss in 2022, I’d shut up and wait upon the Lord to forgive my sins or Lucifer to burn me to ashes.Truth be said, it defies logic that anyone who participated in Raila Odinga’s campaign but failed to do their job p

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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Why 2026 marks a turning point for Africa's clean energy

This year, Africa’s solar story is entering a new and decisive chapter. What was once seen as slow and incremental progress has begun to transform into something far more dynamic.The continent’s solar capacity, which reached 19.2 GW by the end of 2024, has grown steadily across utility-scale, commer

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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Is it me, or is everyone I date allergic to commitment?

Hi Chris,I date lots of exciting new guys, but sooner or later, they all let me down. Why’s that, and what am I doing wrong?Let DownChris says,Hi, Let Down!Follow The Standard channel on WhatsAppYou’re not doing anything wrong!

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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Office politics no one warns you about

No matter which corporate environment you step into, there are two sides to that company. The first is the one you see on the website and social media or when you walk into their offices and everything is set in place.The second is the invisible web of influence, favours, pushbacks and unspoken alli

By The Standard Jan 10, 2026

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