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Somaliland deserves support, but Israel's recognition stinks
Since 1991, Somaliland has had its own functioning government, and over three decades has been the most stable region in the recognised country (Somalia).
By 1 month ago
Somaliland deserves support, but Israel's recognition stinks
Kenya's great socio-economic divide laid bare by Oxfam report
Erosion of public provisioning, as debt servicing and opaque tax exemptions are crowding out spending on health, education and social protection.
By 1 month ago
Kenya's great socio-economic divide laid bare by Oxfam report
Dear influencers, the Christian thing to do is visit Gaza, not Israel
Many Christians today wholly support the violence that Israel continues, decades on, to mete out on Palestine.
By 1 month ago
Dear influencers, the Christian thing to do is visit Gaza, not Israel
Lopsided logic perpetuating gender inequality in Kenya
When the question of women in leadership comes up, examples of poor leadership by some women are brought up as a reason why they should not be in power.
By 2 months ago
Lopsided logic perpetuating gender inequality in Kenya
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribe
In all electoral campaigns, ethnicity has been utilised by the elites as the dividing or unifying factor to secure victory.
By 3 months ago
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribe
Shooting of mourners confirms State does not value our lives
On Friday, during the planned viewing of Raila's body at Kasarani Stadium, police opened fire on the unsuspecting public, leading to the deaths of a number of people.
By 3 months ago
Shooting of mourners confirms State does not value our lives
Planting trees on Mazingira Day will not save our environment
At the start of the year, massive logging was discovered in Karura Forest, with many people speculating that this was the work of a private investor looking to put the land to personal use.
By 3 months ago
Planting trees on Mazingira Day will not save our environment
Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priority
The ongoing doctor's strike in Kiambu County has once again exposed the dark underbelly of neglect of the Kenyan healthcare sector.
By 3 months ago
Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priority
Somaliland deserves support, but Israel's recognition stinks
Since 1991, Somaliland has had its own functioning government, and over three decades has been the most stable region in the recognised country (Somalia).
By 1 month ago
Somaliland deserves support, but Israel's recognition stinks
Kenya's great socio-economic divide laid bare by Oxfam report
Erosion of public provisioning, as debt servicing and opaque tax exemptions are crowding out spending on health, education and social protection.
By 1 month ago
Kenya's great socio-economic divide laid bare by Oxfam report
Dear influencers, the Christian thing to do is visit Gaza, not Israel
Many Christians today wholly support the violence that Israel continues, decades on, to mete out on Palestine.
By 1 month ago
Dear influencers, the Christian thing to do is visit Gaza, not Israel
Lopsided logic perpetuating gender inequality in Kenya
When the question of women in leadership comes up, examples of poor leadership by some women are brought up as a reason why they should not be in power.
By 2 months ago
Lopsided logic perpetuating gender inequality in Kenya
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribe
In all electoral campaigns, ethnicity has been utilised by the elites as the dividing or unifying factor to secure victory.
By 3 months ago
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribe
Shooting of mourners confirms State does not value our lives
On Friday, during the planned viewing of Raila's body at Kasarani Stadium, police opened fire on the unsuspecting public, leading to the deaths of a number of people.
By 3 months ago
Shooting of mourners confirms State does not value our lives
Planting trees on Mazingira Day will not save our environment
At the start of the year, massive logging was discovered in Karura Forest, with many people speculating that this was the work of a private investor looking to put the land to personal use.
By 3 months ago
Planting trees on Mazingira Day will not save our environment
Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priority
The ongoing doctor's strike in Kiambu County has once again exposed the dark underbelly of neglect of the Kenyan healthcare sector.
By 3 months ago
Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priority
Somaliland deserves support, but Israel's recognition stinks
Since 1991, Somaliland has had its own functioning government, and over three decades has been the most stable region in the recognised country (Somalia).
By 1 month ago
Somaliland deserves support, but Israel's recognition stinks
Kenya's great socio-economic divide laid bare by Oxfam report
Erosion of public provisioning, as debt servicing and opaque tax exemptions are crowding out spending on health, education and social protection.
By 1 month ago
Kenya's great socio-economic divide laid bare by Oxfam report
Dear influencers, the Christian thing to do is visit Gaza, not Israel
Many Christians today wholly support the violence that Israel continues, decades on, to mete out on Palestine.
By 1 month ago
Dear influencers, the Christian thing to do is visit Gaza, not Israel
Lopsided logic perpetuating gender inequality in Kenya
When the question of women in leadership comes up, examples of poor leadership by some women are brought up as a reason why they should not be in power.
By 2 months ago
Lopsided logic perpetuating gender inequality in Kenya
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribe
In all electoral campaigns, ethnicity has been utilised by the elites as the dividing or unifying factor to secure victory.
By 3 months ago
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribe
Shooting of mourners confirms State does not value our lives
On Friday, during the planned viewing of Raila's body at Kasarani Stadium, police opened fire on the unsuspecting public, leading to the deaths of a number of people.
By 3 months ago
Shooting of mourners confirms State does not value our lives
Planting trees on Mazingira Day will not save our environment
At the start of the year, massive logging was discovered in Karura Forest, with many people speculating that this was the work of a private investor looking to put the land to personal use.
By 3 months ago
Planting trees on Mazingira Day will not save our environment
Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priority
The ongoing doctor's strike in Kiambu County has once again exposed the dark underbelly of neglect of the Kenyan healthcare sector.
By 3 months ago
Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priority
Kenya's great socio-economic divide laid bare by Oxfam report
Erosion of public provisioning, as debt servicing and opaque tax exemptions are crowding out spending on health, education and social protection.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Kenya's great socio-economic divide laid bare by Oxfam report
Dear influencers, the Christian thing to do is visit Gaza, not Israel
Many Christians today wholly support the violence that Israel continues, decades on, to mete out on Palestine.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Dear influencers, the Christian thing to do is visit Gaza, not Israel
Lopsided logic perpetuating gender inequality in Kenya
When the question of women in leadership comes up, examples of poor leadership by some women are brought up as a reason why they should not be in power.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Lopsided logic perpetuating gender inequality in Kenya
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribe
In all electoral campaigns, ethnicity has been utilised by the elites as the dividing or unifying factor to secure victory.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
We mustn't allow selfish leaders to divide us on the basis of tribe
Shooting of mourners confirms State does not value our lives
On Friday, during the planned viewing of Raila's body at Kasarani Stadium, police opened fire on the unsuspecting public, leading to the deaths of a number of people.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Shooting of mourners confirms State does not value our lives
Planting trees on Mazingira Day will not save our environment
At the start of the year, massive logging was discovered in Karura Forest, with many people speculating that this was the work of a private investor looking to put the land to personal use.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Planting trees on Mazingira Day will not save our environment
Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priority
The ongoing doctor's strike in Kiambu County has once again exposed the dark underbelly of neglect of the Kenyan healthcare sector.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Provision of quality healthcare should be counties' top priority
Premium
Assata Shakur: The revolutionary is gone, but the struggle lives on
Her repeated disobedience of the law made her a target, a fact that she did not deny.
By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago
Assata Shakur: The revolutionary is gone, but the struggle lives on
It's strange that Kenyans loved man who hated Black people
Perhaps the least likely place where you would expect to find supporters of Kirk would be in Africa, considering how often he spoke ill of Black people.
By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago
It's strange that Kenyans loved man who hated Black people
The imperfections of latter-day pan-Africanist Ibrahim Traore
Since he took over in October 2022, Burkina Faso leader, Captain Ibrahim Traore has stood firm against the influence of the French in the region, which has been strong since independence
By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago
The imperfections of latter-day pan-Africanist Ibrahim Traore
Kindiki is wrong on High School students with sporting talent
Deputy President Kindiki last week said that there is no need for a person with sports talent to waste years of high school developing mathematical skills or learning history.
By Njahira Gitahi 5 months ago
Kindiki is wrong on High School students with sporting talent
Let's do away with Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
The Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act 2018, has come under scrutiny as it is being used by the government to target critics utilising online spaces and apps.
By Njahira Gitahi 5 months ago
Let's do away with Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act
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 Njahira Gitahi 6 months ago
Africa must learn to stand on its own after donor funding cuts
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 6 months ago
Bangladesh, Kenya protests and crimes against humanity
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 6 months ago
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal and Trump's ulterior motive
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 6 months ago
How the State manufactured consent to murder protestors