Despite a court order that required the government to halt any development on the Lamu refinery until the case before it is heard and determined, Prezzo Bill Ruto inaugurated the project on Wednesday.

Returning children, civilians, and prisoners of war is both a humanitarian priority and an important part of a future peace process between Russia and Ukraine.

Has Ruto's approach to fossil fuels changed, and is the Lamu oil-refinery project compatible with Kenya's stated commitment to green energy and environmental protection?

AU official lost his position, and just before he critisised Ruto's remarks of foreigners taking Kenyan's jobs. The dillema is, could the remarks be the cause of it.

Kenya should welcome investment but still follow the Constitution, environmental laws, and public-participation requirements.

Kenya Power should support renewable energy instead of discouraging people from using it.

Women leaders face political challenges but must push harder for greater representation.

The piece questions the competing political agendas ahead of 2027, focusing on Ruto's record and opposition demands for integrity, accountability and constitutional values.

The opinion piece urges Kenyan voters to look beyond political noise, identity and campaign promises and examine leaders through integrity, accountability, justice and their vision for the country.

Kenya needs stronger campaign-finance transparency so voters can see who funds political campaigns, how much is spent and whether public resources influence elections.

Ethnic rhetoric by political leaders and public officials risks inflaming tensions and underscores the need for credible enforcement of laws against incitement.

AI can help Kenya anticipate problems such as changing weather and stock demand, but institutions need better data, human oversight and faster action to turn insights into results.