Nairobi belongs to everyone; the low and mighty

Every morning, millions of Nairobians take to the streets to make a living, only to be chased, humiliated, or evicted by the very city that should protect them.

By 27 days ago

Placement chaos threatens education promise

Anxiety, stress, and feelings of helplessness are widespread, particularly among students placed far from home, in schools that cannot support their chosen pathways.

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Festive handouts and cost of transactional politics

Is it the officials’ personal money or public funds? If it is government money, how was it budgeted, and why is it being used this way instead of through formal social welfare programmes?

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Why visiting orphanages now may be harmful

Even when children appear happy during visits, the repeated cycle of bonding and loss leaves lasting emotional scars.

By 1 month ago

Africa cannot achieve peace without women

Women remain largely absent from peace negotiations, excluded from political decision-making, and chronically underfunded in conflict zones.

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My experience at SA's G20 Women's shutdown

It was a remarkable diplomatic snub, unprecedented in recent G20 history, and it intensified the already charged political atmosphere.

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What our aspirants can learn from Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani corrected Andrew Cuomo for mispronouncing his name, saying, “The name is Mamdani. M.A.M.D.A.N.I.”

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No Kenyan should die outside a hospital gate

In Kenya, if someone dies in a hospital, the remains can be detained until bills are paid, even though multiple court rulings have condemned this.

By 2 months ago

Why our teenagers should join political parties

By locking out teenagers, Kenya denies them a chance to engage with national politics at the very stage when they are forming their civic identities.

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Why only coalitions will define Kenya post 2027

This ambiguity captures the essence of Kenya’s coalition politics as the country edges toward the 2027 general election.

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Raila's farewell was Kenya's story told variously

Media coverage captured Kenya at its most united. This was not just Baba’s story, it was Kenya’s story told through many lenses.

By 3 months ago

Our peculiar negotiated democracy kills choice

Negotiated democracy narrows political space. It locks out new entrants, it entrenches elite control, turning elections into rituals of endorsement rather than exercises of choice.

By 3 months ago

Parties must address intergenerational tensions

To build a truly inclusive democracy, we should consider allowing those under 18 to join political parties. This would deepen civic engagement and nurture leadership skills early.

By 4 months ago

Nairobi belongs to everyone; the low and mighty

Every morning, millions of Nairobians take to the streets to make a living, only to be chased, humiliated, or evicted by the very city that should protect them.

By 27 days ago

Placement chaos threatens education promise

Anxiety, stress, and feelings of helplessness are widespread, particularly among students placed far from home, in schools that cannot support their chosen pathways.

By 1 month ago

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Festive handouts and cost of transactional politics

Is it the officials’ personal money or public funds? If it is government money, how was it budgeted, and why is it being used this way instead of through formal social welfare programmes?

By 1 month ago

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Why visiting orphanages now may be harmful

Even when children appear happy during visits, the repeated cycle of bonding and loss leaves lasting emotional scars.

By 1 month ago

Africa cannot achieve peace without women

Women remain largely absent from peace negotiations, excluded from political decision-making, and chronically underfunded in conflict zones.

By 1 month ago

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My experience at SA's G20 Women's shutdown

It was a remarkable diplomatic snub, unprecedented in recent G20 history, and it intensified the already charged political atmosphere.

By 2 months ago

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What our aspirants can learn from Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani corrected Andrew Cuomo for mispronouncing his name, saying, “The name is Mamdani. M.A.M.D.A.N.I.”

By 2 months ago

No Kenyan should die outside a hospital gate

In Kenya, if someone dies in a hospital, the remains can be detained until bills are paid, even though multiple court rulings have condemned this.

By 2 months ago

Why our teenagers should join political parties

By locking out teenagers, Kenya denies them a chance to engage with national politics at the very stage when they are forming their civic identities.

By 2 months ago

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Why only coalitions will define Kenya post 2027

This ambiguity captures the essence of Kenya’s coalition politics as the country edges toward the 2027 general election.

By 3 months ago

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Raila's farewell was Kenya's story told variously

Media coverage captured Kenya at its most united. This was not just Baba’s story, it was Kenya’s story told through many lenses.

By 3 months ago

Our peculiar negotiated democracy kills choice

Negotiated democracy narrows political space. It locks out new entrants, it entrenches elite control, turning elections into rituals of endorsement rather than exercises of choice.

By 3 months ago

Parties must address intergenerational tensions

To build a truly inclusive democracy, we should consider allowing those under 18 to join political parties. This would deepen civic engagement and nurture leadership skills early.

By 4 months ago

Nairobi belongs to everyone; the low and mighty

Every morning, millions of Nairobians take to the streets to make a living, only to be chased, humiliated, or evicted by the very city that should protect them.

By 27 days ago

Placement chaos threatens education promise

Anxiety, stress, and feelings of helplessness are widespread, particularly among students placed far from home, in schools that cannot support their chosen pathways.

By 1 month ago

Premium

Festive handouts and cost of transactional politics

Is it the officials’ personal money or public funds? If it is government money, how was it budgeted, and why is it being used this way instead of through formal social welfare programmes?

By 1 month ago

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Why visiting orphanages now may be harmful

Even when children appear happy during visits, the repeated cycle of bonding and loss leaves lasting emotional scars.

By 1 month ago

Africa cannot achieve peace without women

Women remain largely absent from peace negotiations, excluded from political decision-making, and chronically underfunded in conflict zones.

By 1 month ago

Premium

My experience at SA's G20 Women's shutdown

It was a remarkable diplomatic snub, unprecedented in recent G20 history, and it intensified the already charged political atmosphere.

By 2 months ago

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What our aspirants can learn from Mamdani

Zohran Mamdani corrected Andrew Cuomo for mispronouncing his name, saying, “The name is Mamdani. M.A.M.D.A.N.I.”

By 2 months ago

No Kenyan should die outside a hospital gate

In Kenya, if someone dies in a hospital, the remains can be detained until bills are paid, even though multiple court rulings have condemned this.

By 2 months ago

Why our teenagers should join political parties

By locking out teenagers, Kenya denies them a chance to engage with national politics at the very stage when they are forming their civic identities.

By 2 months ago

Premium

Why only coalitions will define Kenya post 2027

This ambiguity captures the essence of Kenya’s coalition politics as the country edges toward the 2027 general election.

By 3 months ago

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Raila's farewell was Kenya's story told variously

Media coverage captured Kenya at its most united. This was not just Baba’s story, it was Kenya’s story told through many lenses.

By 3 months ago

Our peculiar negotiated democracy kills choice

Negotiated democracy narrows political space. It locks out new entrants, it entrenches elite control, turning elections into rituals of endorsement rather than exercises of choice.

By 3 months ago

Parties must address intergenerational tensions

To build a truly inclusive democracy, we should consider allowing those under 18 to join political parties. This would deepen civic engagement and nurture leadership skills early.

By 4 months ago

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Why visiting orphanages now may be harmful

Even when children appear happy during visits, the repeated cycle of bonding and loss leaves lasting emotional scars.

By Wanja Maina 1 month ago