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Topic: Freedom

Miss Kamweru on reclaiming her voice and freedom

By Ronald Kipruto   2026-01-23 09:46:54

From Sauti Academy classrooms to the solo stage, Miss Kamweru channels campus lessons, collaborations, and growth into soulful music celebrating freedom, love and self-discovery

When creative freedom is seen as a threat to political power

By Mulang'o Baraza   2026-01-09 22:13:54

The Kenyan State resembles many governments worldwide in its congenital fear of an enlightened public.

Freedom hero Fred Kubai's widow sues State in Sh11m award dispute

By Kamau Muthoni   2026-01-09 14:57:54

The widow of Independence hero Fred Kubai, Christina Gakuhi has sued the Interior Principal Secretary in a bid to compel him to pay Sh11 million plus interest.

Ruto's Sh5 trillion promise: Path to economic freedom or political stunt?

By Dennis Kabaara   2025-12-16 08:48:44

It is fair to say that the “Bottom-Up Economic Transformation Agenda” (BETA) is still a work in progress.

Harry Thuku: Fiery freedom fighter who turned against the cause

By Kutete Matimbai   2025-12-11 20:59:46

For one to be immortalised, their contribution to the country’s fight for independence must be well documented and their deeds proportionate and commensurate with the honour.

Report warns civic freedoms in East Africa under strain

By Pkemoi Ng'enoh   2025-12-10 12:31:26

East Africa has been ranked among the most dangerous regions for civic freedoms, with human rights defenders facing growing threats including violence, intimidation and imprisonment.