Ukraine War: Growing nationalism within Russian federation republics, a surprise to Moscow

The Russia-Ukraine war has been nurturing the seed of nationalism among citizens of republics that previously had small voices in geopolitics.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 22 days ago

How Russia resorted to cleverly messaged communications targeting Africa after Wagner

The launch of that app was one of the many fronts that Russia has been using in its new methods of extending influence on the African continent after the killing of Yevgeny Prigozhin.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 month ago

Killing of civilians during war is not new to Russia

Human Rights Watch wrote on May 22 that "Russian attacks in Ukraine since January 2025 have killed and injured more civilians than in the same period in 2024".

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 month ago

The Circassian people's fight for justice and Russia's dark history

Once thriving in the Caucasus, the Circassians were nearly wiped out by Tsarist Russia; their descendants are now demanding recognition.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 month ago

Network transporting youthful Africans into slave-like jobs in Russia

Fresh revelations have emerged listing names and faces of individuals who work with Russian entities to facilitate the transportation of young African women to the Alabuga Start program.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 2 months ago

Russia ups publicity game online after International rights group damning report

However, GIATOC said some testimonies revealed experiences of harassment, racism, and excessive surveillance by SEZ management.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 2 months ago

Leaders pile pressure on Trump as Russia-Ukraine war enters fourth year

Kyiv still maintains support from larger Europe but has been reeling from statements made by US President Trump, a country that, under Joe Biden, was the bedrock of Ukraine's war effort support.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 5 months ago

Russia sets eyes on Georgia in uncontrolled appetite for territory

The last three years have spotted the biggest news from Eastern Europe to the world as Russia's war on Ukraine enters its fourth year after February 24, 2025.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 5 months ago

Kenyan woman in Russian propaganda denying forced labour in war factories

The Russian program launched to recruit cheap labour from Kenya started a media campaign to clean up its image after Ukraine struck.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 6 months ago

Kenyans among Africans duped into serving forced labour at Russian war factory

Fourteen Kenyan women are trapped in Russia working at a factory that makes arms being used in the war against Ukraine. The factory is set up to produce Iranian type kamikaze drones.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 6 months ago

Edward Kisiang'ani: The man who returned to bite media hand that lifted him

By directing government advertising through a single channel to only State-controlled entities, the well-schooled man is looking to be a general who leaves the field with bloodied hands.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 year ago

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Conservationists and investors big battle for gem of Laikipia plains

The 50,000-acre expanse whose strategic position between two world-famous geographical features has been whetting the appetite of conservationists and investors.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 year ago

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Security high in Ukrainian port city that is a lifeline to Kenya, other Africa countries

Russia has continued to pose threat to the Black Sea Grain Initiative that allowed a sea corridor three miles wide where ships would access Ukrainian ports, including Odesa.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 year ago

Struggle to rebuild Ukraine and unyielding spirit in aftermath of Russian aggression

Ukrainian anti-missile capabilities on Friday night intercepted 50 drones launched by Russia targeting Kyiv. Joining the EU is considered part and parcel of the elements of the plan of recovery.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 year ago

Zelensky in fresh bid to woo Africa amid pressure to protect territory

He refers to Putin's Russia as a colonialist state that has little respect for the territorial integrity of other nations.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 year ago

Former MP accuses ORPP of failing to ensure party order

Former nominated MP Hassan Aden Osman accuses ORPP of failing to validate a significant threshold that political parties must meet to receive funding.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa and Judah Ben-Hur 1 year ago

Group claims Museveni behind M23 rebels

ULIMO is calling on President Yoweri Museveni and his associates to come clean on the atrocities being perpetrated in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC).

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 1 year ago

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Did Kenya celebrate 57 or 58 years as a republic?

On Sunday Kenya celebrated 57 years after becoming. Here is the historical journey.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 3 years ago

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Raila Odinga: From a rebel who sported a stubborn Lenin goatee to ‘Baba’

From a hardliner to a man you can do business with, Raila Odinga displays considerable flexibility in political horse-trading.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 3 years ago

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Reflections of an 8-4-4 pioneer: Many misses CBC might cure

CBC may succeed where 8-4-4 failed if it identifies talent in young learners. Despite equipping students with practical skills, the old system failed.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 3 years ago

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BBI Court of Appeal Judgement: Where it all started

When Kenya got internal self-rule in December 1963, Executive authority rested with the Governor as the representative of the Queen.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 3 years ago

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Ghosts of British explorers ignite land tussle in Bunyala

The shores of Lake Victoria around Bunyala, or in the language of Morton ‘the bay of Manyara’, have seen the better part of human activity.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 4 years ago

Paradox of hefty water bills levied for dry taps

Residents outraged by a company that has been billing them yet their taps are dry.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 6 years ago

To match market needs, syllabus offered in institutions of higher learning needs review

It is early morning in Nairobi and Seth Otieno fires his motorbike ready for his usual rounds, delivering parcels from one office to another in the city.

By Wellingtone Nyongesa 10 years ago