March 7, 2026
Nairobi, Kenya

Wangari Maathai

Commentary

True patriotism can anchor Kenya’s sovereignty and forge a deep sense of pride

By Billy Gichohi Kenya’s flag, featuring black, red, green and white colours carries the symbolism of our nation’s soul. So does our anthem. Both our flag and our anthem are emblems of our collective identity that should always tower above any manifestation of ethnic jingoism. No nation can ever truly prosper if ethnic divisions and

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Why patriotism and civic responsibility are pillars Kenya must embrace or perish

By Musa Maridhawa As Kenya grapples with challenges such as climate crises and dealing with economic inequality through enforcing the principles of the Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Model (BETA) there are misguided elements that seem to take patriotism and civic responsibility for granted. Yet, patriotism and civic responsibility are not optional virtues but survival imperatives. Without

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Why Kenya cannot afford to dismiss patriotism’s unifying role

By Billy Gichohi In the recent past, a troubling trend has taken root in Kenya’s public discourse – the casual vilification of the state and its institutions. While holding leaders to account is a hallmark of democracy, the growing culture of reflexive cynicism, often disguised as “woke” criticism, threatens to erode the very fabric of

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