Daniel Okiro
The festive season should be a time of joy and connection, not preventable loss caused by avoidable lapses in personal safety and security.
From social media habits and travel decisions to digital transactions and public gatherings, personal responsibility remains the strongest first line of defense against festive season risks.
Awareness, restraint, and deliberate choices can transform the festive season from a...
Kenya’s street families, including thousands of children, face extreme deprivation, and society’s neglect fuels survival-driven behaviors often mistaken for criminality.
Lack of compassion and support from citizens, parents, and authorities worsens their plight, straining social cohesion and creating potential lawlessness.
Collective action through empathy, resource sharing, and targeted initiatives can protect street families, uphold human dignity, and strengthen Kenya’s social fabric.
According...
A closer look reveals that the country does not lack laws. Article 25(a) of the Constitution guarantees freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
Legal reforms alone cannot erase harmful mindsets; resocialization and cultural transformation within the NPS are essential.
I dedicate this piece to the families and friends of those who lost their lives unjustly in the pursuit...
