Kenya Digest Opinion features expert commentary, editorials, and perspectives on Kenyan news, politics, and society, offering insights that spark informed discussions
By Deborah Barasa In the wake of the tragedy that has befallen the Chesongoch community of Elgeyo Marakwet County, my heart is heavy with woe. Saturated by the relentless rains…
By Melchizedek Makhanu On this Mashujaa Day, as Kenya gathers to honour her heroes, we pay special tribute to a man who was, himself, an institution of Kenyan politics. That…
By Jackie Adhyambo Today, we bid a final farewell to Raila Amolo Odinga, one of Africa’s most resilient, and determined political reformers, in a state funeral that marks the end…
Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja once stood before a grieving family and made bold promises. He pledged to educate the son of the late blogger Albert Ojwang, to support his parents,…
A latest finding by one of Kenya’s leading research firms Mwelekeo Insights has shown that the country’s youth are set to play a defining role in shaping Kenya’s development in…
It is sickening for almost every Kenyan to imagine that they cannot enjoy their hard-earned money without MPESA getting away with a portion. For years, Kenyans have trusted MPESA as…
Many Kenyans are hurting. Prices of food and fuel have gone up. Jobs are scarce. Families are struggling to survive. People are tired of broken promises from those in power.…
By: Mwalimu Kiama In a bold and commendable move, Kenya’s Director of Public Prosecutions (DPP) Renson Ingonga has taken a firm stand by prosecuting billionaire lawyer Guy Spencer Elms –…
By Pinocchio Kombamwiko The forest held its breath as the hare, sleek and silver-tongued, gestured toward the TukTuk perched precariously on the ridge. “Why plod?” he declared, ears twitching with…
By Jacinta Kamene Kenya’s true seismic force is her young men and women under 35 years standing at 75 per cent of the entire population. This demographic tsunami holds the…