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Why US and Europe opposed key resolution on slave trade
Last week, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity.”
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Why US and Europe opposed key resolution on slave trade
Premium
Gulf war has again exposed Africa's economic vulnerability
The Gulf conflict highlights Africa’s economic vulnerability, with Kenya facing potential fuel shortages as supplies from the Middle East are disrupted.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Gulf war has again exposed Africa's economic vulnerability
Tread carefully on privatisation of treasured national assets
Privatisation must not take a capitalist approach, as this then makes it seem like anything can be privatised if money can be found at the end of the deal.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Tread carefully on privatisation of treasured national assets
Taking care of our environment can help reduce flooding in city
Unlike in the past, the weather can now be predicted; hence, the death and destruction that we witness from floods every year are completely avoidable or, at worst, can be mitigated.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Taking care of our environment can help reduce flooding in city
US military interventions breed chaos, not peace and order
Coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel have targeted Iran, resulting in the murder, this past weekend, of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
US military interventions breed chaos, not peace and order
Why Israeli's massive land in Nakuru has raised eyebrows
A controversy over land in Kenya’s Rift Valley has captured public imagination and ignited debates about foreign investment, sovereignty, history, and geopolitics.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Why Israeli's massive land in Nakuru has raised eyebrows
Why women are not to blame for male loneliness epidemic
In recent years, headlines have warned of a growing “male loneliness epidemic,” often framing men as uniquely abandoned and romantically invisible.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Why women are not to blame for male loneliness epidemic
Nyota Fund is a political tool to reduce discontent among youth
While President Ruto had previously insisted that jobs can only be found by shipping the youth abroad, a sudden idea occurred to turn some of the unemployed youth into entrepreneurs.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Nyota Fund is a political tool to reduce discontent among youth
Kenyans deserve better than this unending political spectacle
For years now, we have been subjected to constant political drama, and it has become anecdotal that politicians will politic for the next election as soon as the previous one has been determined.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Kenyans deserve better than this unending political spectacle
Europe's hypocrisy in opposing US colonisation of Greenland
Europe’s objection to Trump's proposal to acquire Greenland has emerged primarily because this threatens it's control over a strategic territory.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Europe's hypocrisy in opposing US colonisation of Greenland
Nobel's noble intentions have been watered down over time
A number of laureates have sparked profound controversy over their subsequent political decisions in contexts where serious violence and human-rights abuses occurred.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Nobel's noble intentions have been watered down over time
Allegations of US involvement in Iran protests not unfounded
Western political rhetoric often treats violence as an acceptable price for freedom, echoing the same moral reasoning applied in Iraq, Libya, Venezuela, and elsewhere.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Allegations of US involvement in Iran protests not unfounded
US's onslaught on Venezuela targets its large oil resources
Prior to the election of Maduro in 2024, America had taken an egregious approach, by installing its own puppet President by the name of Juan Guaido between 2019 and 2023
By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago
US's onslaught on Venezuela targets its large oil resources
Why US and Europe opposed key resolution on slave trade
Last week, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity.”
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Why US and Europe opposed key resolution on slave trade
Premium
Gulf war has again exposed Africa's economic vulnerability
The Gulf conflict highlights Africa’s economic vulnerability, with Kenya facing potential fuel shortages as supplies from the Middle East are disrupted.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Gulf war has again exposed Africa's economic vulnerability
Tread carefully on privatisation of treasured national assets
Privatisation must not take a capitalist approach, as this then makes it seem like anything can be privatised if money can be found at the end of the deal.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Tread carefully on privatisation of treasured national assets
Taking care of our environment can help reduce flooding in city
Unlike in the past, the weather can now be predicted; hence, the death and destruction that we witness from floods every year are completely avoidable or, at worst, can be mitigated.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Taking care of our environment can help reduce flooding in city
US military interventions breed chaos, not peace and order
Coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel have targeted Iran, resulting in the murder, this past weekend, of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
US military interventions breed chaos, not peace and order
Why Israeli's massive land in Nakuru has raised eyebrows
A controversy over land in Kenya’s Rift Valley has captured public imagination and ignited debates about foreign investment, sovereignty, history, and geopolitics.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Why Israeli's massive land in Nakuru has raised eyebrows
Why women are not to blame for male loneliness epidemic
In recent years, headlines have warned of a growing “male loneliness epidemic,” often framing men as uniquely abandoned and romantically invisible.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Why women are not to blame for male loneliness epidemic
Nyota Fund is a political tool to reduce discontent among youth
While President Ruto had previously insisted that jobs can only be found by shipping the youth abroad, a sudden idea occurred to turn some of the unemployed youth into entrepreneurs.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Nyota Fund is a political tool to reduce discontent among youth
Kenyans deserve better than this unending political spectacle
For years now, we have been subjected to constant political drama, and it has become anecdotal that politicians will politic for the next election as soon as the previous one has been determined.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Kenyans deserve better than this unending political spectacle
Europe's hypocrisy in opposing US colonisation of Greenland
Europe’s objection to Trump's proposal to acquire Greenland has emerged primarily because this threatens it's control over a strategic territory.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Europe's hypocrisy in opposing US colonisation of Greenland
Nobel's noble intentions have been watered down over time
A number of laureates have sparked profound controversy over their subsequent political decisions in contexts where serious violence and human-rights abuses occurred.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Nobel's noble intentions have been watered down over time
Allegations of US involvement in Iran protests not unfounded
Western political rhetoric often treats violence as an acceptable price for freedom, echoing the same moral reasoning applied in Iraq, Libya, Venezuela, and elsewhere.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Allegations of US involvement in Iran protests not unfounded
US's onslaught on Venezuela targets its large oil resources
Prior to the election of Maduro in 2024, America had taken an egregious approach, by installing its own puppet President by the name of Juan Guaido between 2019 and 2023
By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago
US's onslaught on Venezuela targets its large oil resources
Why US and Europe opposed key resolution on slave trade
Last week, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the “gravest crime against humanity.”
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Why US and Europe opposed key resolution on slave trade
Premium
Gulf war has again exposed Africa's economic vulnerability
The Gulf conflict highlights Africa’s economic vulnerability, with Kenya facing potential fuel shortages as supplies from the Middle East are disrupted.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Gulf war has again exposed Africa's economic vulnerability
Tread carefully on privatisation of treasured national assets
Privatisation must not take a capitalist approach, as this then makes it seem like anything can be privatised if money can be found at the end of the deal.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Tread carefully on privatisation of treasured national assets
Taking care of our environment can help reduce flooding in city
Unlike in the past, the weather can now be predicted; hence, the death and destruction that we witness from floods every year are completely avoidable or, at worst, can be mitigated.
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Taking care of our environment can help reduce flooding in city
US military interventions breed chaos, not peace and order
Coordinated military strikes by the United States and Israel have targeted Iran, resulting in the murder, this past weekend, of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
US military interventions breed chaos, not peace and order
Why Israeli's massive land in Nakuru has raised eyebrows
A controversy over land in Kenya’s Rift Valley has captured public imagination and ignited debates about foreign investment, sovereignty, history, and geopolitics.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Why Israeli's massive land in Nakuru has raised eyebrows
Why women are not to blame for male loneliness epidemic
In recent years, headlines have warned of a growing “male loneliness epidemic,” often framing men as uniquely abandoned and romantically invisible.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Why women are not to blame for male loneliness epidemic
Nyota Fund is a political tool to reduce discontent among youth
While President Ruto had previously insisted that jobs can only be found by shipping the youth abroad, a sudden idea occurred to turn some of the unemployed youth into entrepreneurs.
By Njahira Gitahi 2 months ago
Nyota Fund is a political tool to reduce discontent among youth
Kenyans deserve better than this unending political spectacle
For years now, we have been subjected to constant political drama, and it has become anecdotal that politicians will politic for the next election as soon as the previous one has been determined.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Kenyans deserve better than this unending political spectacle
Europe's hypocrisy in opposing US colonisation of Greenland
Europe’s objection to Trump's proposal to acquire Greenland has emerged primarily because this threatens it's control over a strategic territory.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Europe's hypocrisy in opposing US colonisation of Greenland
Nobel's noble intentions have been watered down over time
A number of laureates have sparked profound controversy over their subsequent political decisions in contexts where serious violence and human-rights abuses occurred.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Nobel's noble intentions have been watered down over time
Allegations of US involvement in Iran protests not unfounded
Western political rhetoric often treats violence as an acceptable price for freedom, echoing the same moral reasoning applied in Iraq, Libya, Venezuela, and elsewhere.
By Njahira Gitahi 3 months ago
Allegations of US involvement in Iran protests not unfounded
US's onslaught on Venezuela targets its large oil resources
Prior to the election of Maduro in 2024, America had taken an egregious approach, by installing its own puppet President by the name of Juan Guaido between 2019 and 2023
By Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago
US's onslaught on Venezuela targets its large oil resources
Why US and Europe opposed key resolution on slave trade
Last week, the United Nations General Assembly adopted a landmark resolution declaring the transatlantic slave trade as the "gravest crime against humanity."
By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago
Why US and Europe opposed key resolution on slave trade
Bill seeking new health regulator sparks concern over role overlap
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