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Njahira Gitahi

Femicide: Why telling women to be more vigilant is not helpful

It is patronising to tell women who are at risk of harm to be more vigilant, when all women know is vigilance, and when the greatest threat to them exists within the walls of their own homes.

Femicide: Why telling women to be more vigilant is not helpful

It'll be easy for lawmakers to pass bad Bills after DP's impeachment

It'll be easy for lawmakers to pass bad Bills after DP's impeachment

Mt Kenya's political 'soap opera' shouldn't make us to ignore key issues

Mt Kenya's political 'soap opera' shouldn't make us to ignore key issues

Create jobs for Kenyans who don't want to work abroad

Create jobs for Kenyans who don't want to work abroad

Truth and propaganda around William Ruto's tour of Nyanza

If the Luo nation was so powerful as to clinch a Presidency three years in the future simply by showing up in one place, then Raila would have been President of this great nation over a decade ago.

By 2 months ago

Truth and propaganda around William Ruto's tour of Nyanza

Use public funds in ways that take care of everyone's needs

Thanks to the temporary quashing of the movement for liberation, occasioned by the unification of government and opposition, it feels as though there is little recourse for action or improvement.

By 2 months ago

Use public funds in ways that take care of everyone's needs

KICD should mitigate harm by combing through curriculum

Perhaps it is true that the shift from the 8-4-4 system to CBC happened too fast, and without any proper rhyme and reason to it.

By 2 months ago

KICD should mitigate harm by combing through curriculum

Attainment of gender parity in our leadership remains far cry

The third impeachment of Governor Kawira Mwangaza shines a light on the difficulty that Kenya will continue to face in seeking gender parity within its political ranks.

By 2 months ago

Attainment of gender parity in our leadership remains far cry

Stand in solidarity with taxi drivers against exploitation

Uber has responded to the strikes not by listening to the demands of the drivers but instead by prioritising the users.

By 2 months ago

Stand in solidarity with taxi drivers against exploitation

Party coalitions indicate lack of ideology in Kenyan democracy

This is not the first time that the opposition has been absorbed by the ruling power, and it speaks to a flaw in our democratic system.

By 3 months ago

Party coalitions indicate lack of ideology in Kenyan democracy

Ruto must look beyond serving optics and go for complete overhaul

The representation of minoritised voices is important in pushing a country forward, and especially a developing democracy.

By 3 months ago

Ruto must look beyond serving optics and go for complete overhaul

In times like these, Church must decide whom to stand with

It’s time the church took a long hard look into its politics, as morals are political after all, and decide whom it stands with.

By 4 months ago

In times like these, Church must decide whom to stand with

Of Generation Z protests and State officials' deflection tactics

Revolution is not a one-day event; it takes generations for incremental change to be made, and the youth cannot do it on their own.

By 4 months ago

Of Generation Z protests and State officials' deflection tactics

Lawmakers' disregard of public views making Kenyans restless

Tuesday's protest is the inevitable result of Kenyans feeling unseen and unheard by both their elected leaders and the government at large.

By 4 months ago

Lawmakers' disregard of public views making Kenyans restless

The dark side of Kenya's new 'major non-NATO ally' status

Kenya’s new status as an MNNA, a first for a country in sub-Saharan Africa, will ensure that the United States and its allies protect their interests in the larger Eastern African region.

By 5 months ago

The dark side of Kenya's new 'major non-NATO ally' status

Fear of US could have made ICC prosecutor less tough on Israel

In a show of great bravery, the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court announced last week its intentions to institute proceedings regarding the Israel-Palestine situation.

By 5 months ago

Fear of US could have made ICC prosecutor less tough on Israel

Public participation is a charade but give your opinion on this Bill

Regardless of the potential of public participation being futile, Kenyans must nevertheless continue to publicly voice their displeasure for the sake of the historical record.

By 5 months ago

Public participation is a charade but give your opinion on this Bill

Women would rather encounter bears instead of men in forests

The killing of women has wracked Kenya for several years, with a marked increase in 2024.

By 5 months ago

Women would rather encounter bears instead of men in forests

ICC should prove critics wrong by dealing with Israel fearlessly

The ICC must also show honesty and bravery as it investigates the crimes being committed in Gaza.

By 5 months ago

ICC should prove critics wrong by dealing with Israel fearlessly

County government out of order on Uhuru Park entry conditions

In spite of the reopening, Uhuru and Central parks remain as much in jeopardy as they have since their initial opening in 1969.

By 6 months ago

County government out of order on Uhuru Park entry conditions

Rwanda genocide, Gaza killings and the hypocrisy of United States

The behaviour of the powers that be during the worst of genocide and the subsequent changing of tune down the line is what should concern us as world citizens.

By 6 months ago

Rwanda genocide, Gaza killings and the hypocrisy of United States

As long as poverty is widespread, fight against graft will be in vain

There is no solving the problem of corruption without healing the economic conditions of the poorest.

By 7 months ago

As long as poverty is widespread, fight against graft will be in vain

Truth and propaganda around William Ruto's tour of Nyanza

If the Luo nation was so powerful as to clinch a Presidency three years in the future simply by showing up in one place, then Raila would have been President of this great nation over a decade ago.

By 2 months ago

Truth and propaganda around William Ruto's tour of Nyanza

Use public funds in ways that take care of everyone's needs

Thanks to the temporary quashing of the movement for liberation, occasioned by the unification of government and opposition, it feels as though there is little recourse for action or improvement.

By 2 months ago

Use public funds in ways that take care of everyone's needs

KICD should mitigate harm by combing through curriculum

Perhaps it is true that the shift from the 8-4-4 system to CBC happened too fast, and without any proper rhyme and reason to it.

By 2 months ago

KICD should mitigate harm by combing through curriculum

Attainment of gender parity in our leadership remains far cry

The third impeachment of Governor Kawira Mwangaza shines a light on the difficulty that Kenya will continue to face in seeking gender parity within its political ranks.

By 2 months ago

Attainment of gender parity in our leadership remains far cry

Stand in solidarity with taxi drivers against exploitation

Uber has responded to the strikes not by listening to the demands of the drivers but instead by prioritising the users.

By 2 months ago

Stand in solidarity with taxi drivers against exploitation

Party coalitions indicate lack of ideology in Kenyan democracy

This is not the first time that the opposition has been absorbed by the ruling power, and it speaks to a flaw in our democratic system.

By 3 months ago

Party coalitions indicate lack of ideology in Kenyan democracy

Ruto must look beyond serving optics and go for complete overhaul

The representation of minoritised voices is important in pushing a country forward, and especially a developing democracy.

By 3 months ago

Ruto must look beyond serving optics and go for complete overhaul

In times like these, Church must decide whom to stand with

It’s time the church took a long hard look into its politics, as morals are political after all, and decide whom it stands with.

By 4 months ago

In times like these, Church must decide whom to stand with

Of Generation Z protests and State officials' deflection tactics

Revolution is not a one-day event; it takes generations for incremental change to be made, and the youth cannot do it on their own.

By 4 months ago

Of Generation Z protests and State officials' deflection tactics

Lawmakers' disregard of public views making Kenyans restless

Tuesday's protest is the inevitable result of Kenyans feeling unseen and unheard by both their elected leaders and the government at large.

By 4 months ago

Lawmakers' disregard of public views making Kenyans restless

The dark side of Kenya's new 'major non-NATO ally' status

Kenya’s new status as an MNNA, a first for a country in sub-Saharan Africa, will ensure that the United States and its allies protect their interests in the larger Eastern African region.

By 5 months ago

The dark side of Kenya's new 'major non-NATO ally' status

Fear of US could have made ICC prosecutor less tough on Israel

In a show of great bravery, the Office of the Prosecutor at the International Criminal Court announced last week its intentions to institute proceedings regarding the Israel-Palestine situation.

By 5 months ago

Fear of US could have made ICC prosecutor less tough on Israel

Public participation is a charade but give your opinion on this Bill

Regardless of the potential of public participation being futile, Kenyans must nevertheless continue to publicly voice their displeasure for the sake of the historical record.

By 5 months ago

Public participation is a charade but give your opinion on this Bill

Women would rather encounter bears instead of men in forests

The killing of women has wracked Kenya for several years, with a marked increase in 2024.

By 5 months ago

Women would rather encounter bears instead of men in forests

ICC should prove critics wrong by dealing with Israel fearlessly

The ICC must also show honesty and bravery as it investigates the crimes being committed in Gaza.

By 5 months ago

ICC should prove critics wrong by dealing with Israel fearlessly

County government out of order on Uhuru Park entry conditions

In spite of the reopening, Uhuru and Central parks remain as much in jeopardy as they have since their initial opening in 1969.

By 6 months ago

County government out of order on Uhuru Park entry conditions

Rwanda genocide, Gaza killings and the hypocrisy of United States

The behaviour of the powers that be during the worst of genocide and the subsequent changing of tune down the line is what should concern us as world citizens.

By 6 months ago

Rwanda genocide, Gaza killings and the hypocrisy of United States

As long as poverty is widespread, fight against graft will be in vain

There is no solving the problem of corruption without healing the economic conditions of the poorest.

By 7 months ago

As long as poverty is widespread, fight against graft will be in vain

Truth and propaganda around William Ruto's tour of Nyanza

If the Luo nation was so powerful as to clinch a Presidency three years in the future simply by showing up in one place, then Raila would have been President of this great nation over a decade ago.

By 2 months ago

Truth and propaganda around William Ruto's tour of Nyanza

Use public funds in ways that take care of everyone's needs

Thanks to the temporary quashing of the movement for liberation, occasioned by the unification of government and opposition, it feels as though there is little recourse for action or improvement.

By 2 months ago

Use public funds in ways that take care of everyone's needs

KICD should mitigate harm by combing through curriculum

Perhaps it is true that the shift from the 8-4-4 system to CBC happened too fast, and without any proper rhyme and reason to it.

By 2 months ago

KICD should mitigate harm by combing through curriculum

Attainment of gender parity in our leadership remains far cry

The third impeachment of Governor Kawira Mwangaza shines a light on the difficulty that Kenya will continue to face in seeking gender parity within its political ranks.

By 2 months ago

Attainment of gender parity in our leadership remains far cry

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