For 54 years, he remained at the University of Nairobi, building an institution while nurturing generations of scholars.

The Kenya that won independence was not built by grey-haired patriarchs waiting patiently for their turn. It was built by young men and women in their twenties and thirties who were handed the keys to a nation and told to make it work.

Campaigns do not merely seek to influence how Kenyans think; they also leave a visible mark on what they wear.

“Uncle Fred” has remained a prominent voice in the nation’s broadcasting landscape for five decades.

The argument that early identification of a candidate would give Ruto an advantage raises an obvious question: what exactly would the President learn that he does not already know?

“I vouch for Tony Moturi with a clear conscience. The people of Nyamira can elect him with confidence, and in time they will be proud to call him their senator.”
-Silas Nyanchwani

As an arts student, Kiarie may not have known that one day he would become a politician himself and lead the National Assembly’s Departmental Committee on Communication, Information and Innovation. The committee oversees the information, communication, technology, and broadcasting sectors.

Mukwa was particularly in his element when teaching Educational Media, where humour met intellect. He constantly emphasised the importance of teaching aids and practical illustration in the classroom.

By Gadi Turuthi This week, we remember the late Hilary Boniface Ng’weno — the great Kenyan journalist, editor, publisher, historian, author and broadcaster whose death was reported to the nation around this date in July 2021. Ng’weno passed away on 7 July 2021, but for many Kenyans, the news landed heavily on 8 July — […]

By Kurian Musa As Kenya moves towards the 2027 General Election, the national debate must rise above personalities and coalition politics. The bigger question is simple: what governing philosophy will shape Kenya’s future? This debate centres on two issues. The first is President William Ruto’s governing model. The second is the political opportunity before Dr […]