Resident Magistrate Immaculate Deche now finds herself at the center of a painful national conversation after the death of 24-year-old Julia Njoki in custody. Njoki, who was arrested during the Saba Saba protests on July 7 in Nanyuki, was brought before Deche for charges that remain unclear to the public. Instead of showing understanding for
The tragic death of Julia Njoki after her arrest during the Saba Saba protests in Nanyuki has once again exposed the dark side of Kenya’s law enforcement system. Julia, a young woman with a future ahead of her, died under circumstances that remain unclear, and her story has sparked anger across the country. The National
By Clement Wasike As Kenya trembles beneath the weight of tribal vitriol and political arson, our churches, mosques, and temples stand challenged for neglecting their duty to reclaim their default place as pacesetters of society’s moral compass. Once revered as sanctuaries where Kenyans knelt as equals before the divine, too many faiths have degenerated into
By Eugenia Kindaruma From the June 25th, 2025 cataclysm to the more recent Saba Saba near-apocalypse there seems to be no end to the curse of a Kenya wilfully thrust into perpetual wallowing of economic haemorrhage in the name of “peaceful demos.” What we end up dealing with during these demos is a bagful of
Eugene Wamalwa, a seasoned politician and leader of the Democratic Action Party of Kenya (DAP-K), is facing heavy criticism online after a shocking video emerged on July 10, 2025. In the video, a visibly distressed Kenyan woman claims that Wamalwa spent a night at a hotel with her and left without paying the bill, forcing
By Billy Gichohi Tourism thrives on an invisible foundation – peace. When this foundation cracks and whispers of instability or eruptions of anarchy fill the air, the prospect of tourism drains away with startling speed. Kenya’s youth are the real inheritors of this vital industry. Any hint of corrosive impact of perceived or real anarchy
By Sundeep Sharma The world now knows Kenya’s youth as pulsing with a restless energy and exuberance ready to be harnessed for the material that makes for the unforeseen yet a boon for society as a whole. With about 75% of the population under 35 and young people constituting a remarkable over 70% of the
By Wadaba Wadada As the dawn breaks on this hallowed day, the 7th of July 2025, Kenya holds her breath. Saba-Saba arrives as a date on the calendar, but also as a living testament to the courage that forged our democracy. This day is etched in the soul of Kenya as a monument to ordinary
By Cindy Kirui In an age where travellers seek sights, sensations and stories, countries that master storytelling using modern communication tools such as TikTok and Instagram will easily dominate global tourism. Already, South Korea, Iceland, and Singapore have transformed their tourism by repackaging the stories of their landscapes and cultures into compelling narratives that captivate
By Jacinta Kamene Magical Kenya’s endowments are countless and superlatively enthralling particularly to those visiting the country for the first time. Our unmatched warmth and resplendence embody Kenya’s soul yes but also bait visitors. Tourism therefore is our economic lifeblood particularly because its potential is boundless. Yet this fragile ecosystem of wonder and wealth depends