The Standard

117 articles in the Truth Foundry index. Each links out to the original.

• Kenya Power Moves Transformers in Nyandarua as Locals Note Power's Transient Nature · Nyandarua residents observe that government power projects are temporary and lack lasting impact.
• Kenya Ol-Kalou By-Election Campaign Features Free Food and Government Projects · Residents of Ol-Kalou receive free food and government aid ahead of a by-election.
• Kenyan Politician Warns Against Wasting Government Donations Ahead of By-Election · A Kenyan politician critiques the wastefulness of free government aid in Ol Kalou town.
• Kenya's Saba Saba Day Failed to Spark Freedom Hunger Due to Political Betrayal · Kenya's second liberation failed to deliver freedom, leading to political recycling and a lack of genuine national introspection.
• Grand Ayatollah Khamenei's Legacy Inspires African Moral Awakening · The death of Grand Ayatollah Khamenei sparks a global call for justice and moral decolonization, resonating deeply with African values.
• Political Instability Blamed for Majority of Challenges Kenyans Face Today · Political instability in Kenya is driving investor hesitation, institutional decay, and mass migration.
• Opinion: Youth Affairs Principal Secretary Should Resign Over Cecil Ouma Death · Columnist argues PS Fikirini Jacobs must resign to protect investigation integrity after Cecil Ouma's death.
• Kenya Audit Sparks Call for Meritocracy in Public Hiring · PSC audit findings on Attorney General recruitment highlight the critical need for merit-based governance in Kenya.
• Kenya Forest Service Faces Scrutiny Over Imenti Airstrip Public Participation · Activists warn Kenya Forest Service airstrip consultation may be a post-facto rubber stamp.
• Kenya's 'Goonism' Politicians Risk Creating Uncontrollable Security Monster · Op-ed warns that politicians financing violence in Kenya are creating a permanent security threat.
• Kenyan Author Reflects on Evolving Meaning of Saba Saba Beyond Raila Odinga · A Kenyan author reflects on how Saba Saba has shifted from a Raila Odinga-centric event to a broader symbol of democracy.
• Kenya's Carbon Economy Hinges on Social Contracts and Community Trust · Kenya's carbon market success depends on equitable governance and community trust rather than just technical accounting.
• Local Communities and Civil Society Crucial for Ocean Conservation, Mombasa Summit Emphasizes · The 11th Ocean Conference in Mombasa highlights the critical role of local communities and civil society in effective ocean conservation.
• Kenya's Billion Shilling Projects Expose Inverted Priorities and Wasted Wealth · Kenya's obsession with billion-shilling stadiums and roads reveals misplaced priorities over essential infrastructure.
• Kenya's Largest Factory Has No Roof: Reframing Agriculture as Manufacturing · An opinion piece argues Kenya must view its agricultural sector as a massive, integrated manufacturing factory to unlock national prosperity.
• Kenyan President Ruto Faces Growing Opposition Amidst Constitutional Challenges · President William Ruto is increasingly becoming a source of division rather than unity for Kenyan citizens.
• Citizen Capture: The Quiet Crisis Threatening Kenya's Stability · The article explores the concept of 'citizen capture' as a hidden crisis undermining Kenya's institutions.
• Kenya's Political Landscape Shaped by Nicknames Beyond Kasongo · Kenyan political identity is increasingly defined by informal nicknames rather than formal titles.
• Somali Community's Influence on Kenya's Political Landscape · A conversation suggests the Somali community in Kenya is leveraging wealth and government positions to influence the presidency.
• DRC Crisis: Without Doha Settlement, Washington Accords Are Doomed · A Congolese researcher argues the DRC-Rwanda war is internal, making the Washington Accords unworkable without a Doha peace deal.
• Kenyan Politicians Criticized for Short-Term Focus Over Long-Term Leadership · Kenyan politicians are accused of prioritizing immediate electoral gains over long-term national development and moral leadership.
• Kenya's High Court Orders Ruto to Reconstitute Cabinet for Gender Compliance · Kenya's High Court mandates President Ruto to restructure his cabinet to meet the two-thirds gender rule as per the constitution.
• Kenyan Principals Justify 42,000 Shilling School Fee Increase Amid Inflation · Senior secondary school principals argue current fees are insufficient due to inflation and operational costs.
• Pan-Africanism Fails as AU Remains Silent on Uganda's Repression · Critics argue the African Union's silence on Uganda's crackdown exposes the hollowness of Pan-African solidarity.
• Kenya Must Stop Billions in Water Losses to Achieve Universal Access · Kenya loses 13.7 billion shillings annually to Non-Revenue Water, threatening universal access.
• Kenya Must Reject EU Plan to Host Rejected Asylum Seekers · An international lawyer warns Kenya must refuse EU proposals to host rejected asylum seekers.
• Kenya's President Ruto Accuses The Standard of Extortionist Propaganda · President William Ruto clashes with The Standard newspaper over government scrutiny.
• Airlines Treat Disruption as Structural Reality Post-Pandemic · Aviation industry now manages disruption as a permanent operational feature rather than an exception.
• Kenya's Court of Appeal Rules on Tax Deductibility of Foreign Exchange Losses for Del Monte · Kenya's Court of Appeal clarifies that foreign exchange losses from operational foreign currency loans can be tax-deductible if used in revenue-generating activities.
• Kenya Church Urged to Hold Urgent Meeting Before 2027 Elections · Kenyan Church leaders urged to introspect and meet before 2027 elections following cathedral assault.