Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts

Following the announcement by the United Kingdom that it will cut its foreign aid to Third World countries, fresh fears have arisen over what this means for social programmes in Kenya.

By 1 month ago

Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity

President William Ruto has had enough of the Gen Z demonstrations and asked police to shoot protestors in the leg.

By 2 months ago

The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive

Before running for the office of President of the United States, Donald Trump had fashioned himself as an astute businessman, one who understood The Art of the Deal.

By 2 months ago

How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors

In as much as there is the law abiding protestor and a law breaking militia member, there is also the angry, hungry Kenyan out to make a statement.

By 2 months ago

State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger

With the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations being on Wednesday, many youths are in a state of mourning, as they recognise the day when they dared to have their voices heard.

By 3 months ago

Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information

We are taught that prisons exist for reform and rehabilitation, with those sentenced to a prison term taking the time there to understand the gravity of their actions and working to change.

By 3 months ago

Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts

Following the announcement by the United Kingdom that it will cut its foreign aid to Third World countries, fresh fears have arisen over what this means for social programmes in Kenya.

By 1 month ago

Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity

President William Ruto has had enough of the Gen Z demonstrations and asked police to shoot protestors in the leg.

By 2 months ago

The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive

Before running for the office of President of the United States, Donald Trump had fashioned himself as an astute businessman, one who understood The Art of the Deal.

By 2 months ago

How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors

In as much as there is the law abiding protestor and a law breaking militia member, there is also the angry, hungry Kenyan out to make a statement.

By 2 months ago

State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger

With the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations being on Wednesday, many youths are in a state of mourning, as they recognise the day when they dared to have their voices heard.

By 3 months ago

Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information

We are taught that prisons exist for reform and rehabilitation, with those sentenced to a prison term taking the time there to understand the gravity of their actions and working to change.

By 3 months ago

Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts

Following the announcement by the United Kingdom that it will cut its foreign aid to Third World countries, fresh fears have arisen over what this means for social programmes in Kenya.

By 1 month ago

Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity

President William Ruto has had enough of the Gen Z demonstrations and asked police to shoot protestors in the leg.

By 2 months ago

The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive

Before running for the office of President of the United States, Donald Trump had fashioned himself as an astute businessman, one who understood The Art of the Deal.

By 2 months ago

How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors

In as much as there is the law abiding protestor and a law breaking militia member, there is also the angry, hungry Kenyan out to make a statement.

By 2 months ago

State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger

With the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations being on Wednesday, many youths are in a state of mourning, as they recognise the day when they dared to have their voices heard.

By 3 months ago

Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information

We are taught that prisons exist for reform and rehabilitation, with those sentenced to a prison term taking the time there to understand the gravity of their actions and working to change.

By 3 months ago

Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity

President William Ruto has had enough of the Gen Z demonstrations and asked police to shoot protestors in the leg.

By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago

The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive

Before running for the office of President of the United States, Donald Trump had fashioned himself as an astute businessman, one who understood The Art of the Deal.

By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago

How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors

In as much as there is the law abiding protestor and a law breaking militia member, there is also the angry, hungry Kenyan out to make a statement.

By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago

State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger

With the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations being on Wednesday, many youths are in a state of mourning, as they recognise the day when they dared to have their voices heard.

By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago

Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information

We are taught that prisons exist for reform and rehabilitation, with those sentenced to a prison term taking the time there to understand the gravity of their actions and working to change.

By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago

Orwoba's endless woes and the pain of female leaders in Kenya

If we are to truly support women's advancement, we must also fight the constant criticism against few women who have made it to the top.

By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago

Let's address factors that trigger or worsen mental health issues

Rising levels of stress and anxiety, owing to the current living conditions, means that more people are suffering than ever, making it vital that we take mental health more seriously.

By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago

Why conclave should elect a progressive Pope like Francis

Pope Francis stood up as a beacon of light, change and in his final years, he stood firm against the genocide in Gaza

By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago

MPs failed women by approving Cheptumo's nomination as CS

Indeed, that Cheptumo made comments that were so aligned to patriarchal grandstanding would automatically make her unqualified for the job.

By Njahira Gitahi 5 months ago

The world has allowed Israel to break international law at will

The Geneva Conventions are clear that certain groups of people, including medical staff and journalists, should not be targeted during wars.

By Njahira Gitahi 5 months ago

Kihika's US-born twins and the question of reproductive justice

Whilst women deserve to explore many options for bearing children, these conversations leave out the crucial element of who gets to access these privileges, and who does not.

By Njahira Gitahi 5 months ago

Reduce extravagant spending instead of borrowing from IMF

The government is spending billions of shillings every year on loan repayment and seeks to fix the problem by borrowing more money.

By Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago

Justice system should priotise rehabilitation, not punishment

Margaret Nduta's case is the first in recent history to bring to the fore of the Kenyan consciousness the question of how crime is dealt with, and whether the punishment befits the crime.

By Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago

Easing economic pressure key to tackling drug abuse crisis

Statistics from local authorities and rehabilitation centres point to an alarming rise in cases of alcohol poisoning due to consumption of unsafe brews.

By Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago

Western democratic model isn't working for us; let's rethink it

What goes into the making of a functioning democracy? Among one of the most crucial factors is the running of free and fair elections.

By Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago

Why young people want a tough leader to take over after Ruto

As the country prematurely gears up for the 2027 elections, several names have been fronted as ideal candidates to run against the incumbent President William Ruto

By Njahira Gitahi 7 months ago

Why many Kenyans celebrated Raila's Addis loss

While Valetine's Day was a big celebration the world over, perhaps an even bigger day for Kenyans was the 15th of February, when the new chair of the AUC was elected in Addis Ababa.

By Njahira Gitahi 7 months ago

Media must exercise its power of influence with due diligence

The article is referring to the Israeli hostages who had been released in the past week, and appeared to look as though during their time with Hamas they had been starved.

By Njahira Gitahi 7 months ago

US should avoid past mistakes during its foreign interventions

On Sunday, US forces conducted airstrikes in Somalia's Golis Mountains, targeting IS operatives. Trump announced that these precision strikes eliminated a senior IS attack planner.

By Njahira Gitahi 7 months ago

It is time for Africans to shed reliance on Western handouts

Foreign aid is frequently tied to political and economic conditionalities that serve the interests of donor countries, perpetuating a form of neo-colonialism.

By Njahira Gitahi 7 months ago

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Time for US to go beyond false dichotomy of two-party system

The ceasefire in Gaza is a bittersweet moment,while its immediate effects are a relief to those caught in the crossfire, it also highlights the stark failures of US foreign policy.

By Njahira Gitahi 8 months ago

California's deadly wildfires reveal US's lopsided priorities

In recent days, California's devastating wildfires have reignited public concern over the escalating climate crisis.

By Njahira Gitahi 8 months ago