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Kenyans were served with something ice-cold in the past week, and it came from a man who has a say in the country’s liquidity.

Treasury CS Mbadi unbottled a now infamous way of showing that Kenya’s economy is doing so well he deserves an award – that the consumption of soda has gone up. https://nation.africa/kenya/weekly-review/is-john-mbadi-an-expert-deserving-a-soda-for-his-miracles--5559344#story
Lethal combination of sudden financial ruin and community shaming often drives athletes toward substance abuse and psychological crises. https://nation.africa/kenya/sports/running-in-the-shadows-sports-stars-and-invisible-battle-with-mental-health-issues--5559542#story
Makau Mutua: In this piece, I want to explore why the marriage between President William Ruto’s UDA and the late Raila Odinga’s ODM is likely to transform Kenya’s political landscape for decades.

Read more here: https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion/odm-uda-pact-reshapes-politics-5559032#story
Hanifa: When a traumatised nation sees someone who documented its suffering sharing a lighthearted moment with an establishment associated with that suffering, it may not see a complex social interaction. It can feel like betrayal of a collective sacrifice.

Read more: https://nation.africa/kenya/blogs-opinion/opinion/beyond-cancel-culture-we-remain-a-grieving-nation-5559052#story
There is a beautiful trend taking root in Kenya’s music industry of artistes who have spent years building careers and legacies, increasingly marking their milestones not just with cake and champagne, but with concerts. https://nation.africa/kenya/life-and-style/showbiz/how-kenyan-artistes-are-raking-in-millions-from-hosting-anniversary-concerts-5559668#story