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

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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

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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 Njahira Gitahi 4 months ago

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 4 months ago

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 5 months ago

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 6 months ago

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 6 months ago

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 6 months ago

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 6 months ago

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 6 months ago

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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 7 months ago

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 7 months ago

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 7 months ago

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 8 months ago

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 8 months ago

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 9 months ago

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 9 months ago

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 9 months ago

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 10 months ago

State's heavy-handedness is to blame for youths' rising anger

With the first anniversary of the June 25 demonstrations being on Wednesday, many youths are in a state of mourning, as they recognise the day when they dared to have their voices heard.

By Njahira Gitahi 10 months ago

Why it easy for public to believe misleading online information

We are taught that prisons exist for reform and rehabilitation, with those sentenced to a prison term taking the time there to understand the gravity of their actions and working to change.

By Njahira Gitahi 11 months ago

Orwoba's endless woes and the pain of female leaders in Kenya

If we are to truly support women's advancement, we must also fight the constant criticism against few women who have made it to the top.

By Njahira Gitahi 11 months ago

Let's address factors that trigger or worsen mental health issues

Rising levels of stress and anxiety, owing to the current living conditions, means that more people are suffering than ever, making it vital that we take mental health more seriously.

By Njahira Gitahi 11 months ago

Why conclave should elect a progressive Pope like Francis

Pope Francis stood up as a beacon of light, change and in his final years, he stood firm against the genocide in Gaza

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

MPs failed women by approving Cheptumo's nomination as CS

Indeed, that Cheptumo made comments that were so aligned to patriarchal grandstanding would automatically make her unqualified for the job.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

The world has allowed Israel to break international law at will

The Geneva Conventions are clear that certain groups of people, including medical staff and journalists, should not be targeted during wars.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

Kihika's US-born twins and the question of reproductive justice

Whilst women deserve to explore many options for bearing children, these conversations leave out the crucial element of who gets to access these privileges, and who does not.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

Reduce extravagant spending instead of borrowing from IMF

The government is spending billions of shillings every year on loan repayment and seeks to fix the problem by borrowing more money.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

Justice system should priotise rehabilitation, not punishment

Margaret Nduta's case is the first in recent history to bring to the fore of the Kenyan consciousness the question of how crime is dealt with, and whether the punishment befits the crime.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago