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Who will not get old? Junet defends Oburu amid ODM leadership wrangles

Suna East MP Junet Mohamed has defended veteran ODM leader Dr Oburu Odinga against criticism over his age, saying leadership should be judged on experience and ideas rather than years.Speaking at Mabole Groundsin Kakamega County during a tense ODM delegates’ meeting, Junet dismissed claims by the me

By The Standard Jan 18, 2026
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Why do Kenyans applaud their ruin, reward bad governance?

There is a hard truth about Kenya that many pastors, politicians, and intellectuals avoid because it is uncomfortable: we are not only governed badly, but we also reward bad governance. Our crisis is not just one of leadership failure; it is a crisis of civic character.A society that applauds medioc

By The Standard Jan 18, 2026
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What defines a good school in my book

Most parents with Grade 10 children are running from one school to another, one county to another, looking for a “good school.”One parent visited more than 10 schools before finally securing a place for their child in one of them.A mysterious “approval” is causing more anxiety as parents wait. What 

By The Standard Jan 18, 2026
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Kenya merely leaking prosperity and we mistakenly call it scarcity

One morning in Dar es Salaam, a radio host shared a story so funny that the studio burst into laughter. A man hurried onto a dala dala (Matatu), eager to reach town and see his sick mother, but he had no money.Each time the conductor asked for fare, he calmly said he would pay soon. As the vehicle s

By The Standard Jan 18, 2026
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