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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

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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

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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

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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!

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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

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Easy recipe: Fish pakoras

Whether you’re looking for a zesty appetiser or a crunchy snack to pair with your afternoon tea, this simple recipe delivers a satisfying crunch and a burst of warm spices in every bite.Ingredients:500g deboned, filleted fish1.5 cups of gram flour1 sliced onionFollow The Standard

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Why many New Year resolutions fail and how to make yours stick

The New Year is a time of renewal for many, often prompting people to set resolutions. Yet keeping them is a challenge on its own, as they often fade into distant memory within weeks.The most common goals people struggle to achieve include eating healthier, exercising more, reading regularly, spendi

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Literary criticism is not about trashing other people's intellectual effort

We live in interesting times, a period in which almost everything in political and national discourse is reduced to low-level biases, ranging from tribe to personal weaknesses, amplified to put down, embarrass or belittle one’s perceived adversaries. It is unfortunate that this fallacious streak has

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