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Tanzania: Why The Truth Suffers When The Internet Dies
10 Nov, 2025 02:40 PM
INTERNET SHUTDOWN
Internet shutdowns violate the freedom of expression enshrined in international law and hinder the right to access information: both of which are fundamental pillars of democracy.
Internet shutdowns violate the freedom of expression enshrined in international law and hinder the right to access information: both of which are fundamental pillars of democracy.
Why Is Justice for Assaulted Journalists Still Delayed?
04 Nov, 2025 04:13 PM
MEDIA FREEDOM
Journalists are the light bearers of the masses and keep them informed while they watch over government organizations and leaders to account. However, journalists have been attacke...
Journalists are the light bearers of the masses and keep them informed while they watch over government organizations and leaders to account. However, journalists have been attacke...
What Kenya’s Response to Tanzania’s Poll Reveal
04 Nov, 2025 12:11 PM
DIPLOMACY OR MISCALCULATION?
By giving tacit acceptance to a neighbours heavily criticized poll, Kenya signals that legitimacy is optional, that stability can trump fairness. That sets a dangerous precedent no...
By giving tacit acceptance to a neighbours heavily criticized poll, Kenya signals that legitimacy is optional, that stability can trump fairness. That sets a dangerous precedent no...
Why Democracy Trembles When Journalists Are Silenced
03 Nov, 2025 07:00 PM
MEDIA RIGHTS
When journalists face harassment, the cost is not only personal. It affects the depth of our public conversations, the strength of our institutions, and the credibility of our demo...
When journalists face harassment, the cost is not only personal. It affects the depth of our public conversations, the strength of our institutions, and the credibility of our demo...
The CT Scan in Nakuru Is a Win, Now Scale It Nationwide
02 Nov, 2025 01:00 PM
AFFORDABLE HEALTHCARE
Most of Kenya's healthcare facilities have been short of the right equipment to handle different health issues that may arise thus referring patients abroad to receive further trea...
Most of Kenya's healthcare facilities have been short of the right equipment to handle different health issues that may arise thus referring patients abroad to receive further trea...
Why Most Problems Aren’t as Big as They Seem
02 Nov, 2025 10:00 AM
CALM IN PANIC
Panic makes everything look ten times worse than it really is. It tricks you into believing there is no way out. But when you calm down, you start seeing options and solutions that...
Panic makes everything look ten times worse than it really is. It tricks you into believing there is no way out. But when you calm down, you start seeing options and solutions that...
The Silent Crisis: Why HIV Is Still A Major Global Public Health Issue
01 Nov, 2025 01:00 PM
HIV/AIDS AWARENESS
According to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.3 million people got infected with HIV in 2024 alone. That’s 1.3 million lives that changed in just one year.
According to new data from the World Health Organization (WHO), 1.3 million people got infected with HIV in 2024 alone. That’s 1.3 million lives that changed in just one year.
Domestic Inequality: Why Gender Justice Starts in the Kitchen
01 Nov, 2025 10:00 AM
UNEQUAL SPACES
When counting unequal spaces, one has to think of our very own homes. Women from different countries continue to shoulder the majority of domestic labor even in households where bo...
When counting unequal spaces, one has to think of our very own homes. Women from different countries continue to shoulder the majority of domestic labor even in households where bo...
When Universities Go Quiet, Students Suffer Loudly
31 Oct, 2025 01:11 PM
EDUCATION CRISIS
Kenya’s public universities have fallen silent as the lecturers’ strike continues. Lecturers demand full payment of KSh 7.9 billion while students’ frustration grows.
Kenya’s public universities have fallen silent as the lecturers’ strike continues. Lecturers demand full payment of KSh 7.9 billion while students’ frustration grows.
Marriage: Why Some Men Are Rethinking the Institution
29 Oct, 2025 06:08 PM
UNSEEN STRAIN
Most men argue conversely that although marriage exists in a legal and a cultural way, they are now viewing the institution as a burden, as it tends to oppress them.
Most men argue conversely that although marriage exists in a legal and a cultural way, they are now viewing the institution as a burden, as it tends to oppress them.
Relationships: Choose Safety Over Survival in Love
28 Oct, 2025 03:25 PM
EMOTIONAL WELLNESS
Emotional safety is the foundation of everything. In relationships, a partner who makes you feel emotionally safe creates space for vulnerability and a real connection.
Emotional safety is the foundation of everything. In relationships, a partner who makes you feel emotionally safe creates space for vulnerability and a real connection.
Childhood Interrupted: Why Ending Child Marriage Must Be a Global Priority
14 Oct, 2025 04:44 PM
CHILD BRIDES
Child marriage will not end overnight. But it will not end at all if we treat it as someone else’s problem. Each child married before adulthood is a life shortened of opportunity a...
Child marriage will not end overnight. But it will not end at all if we treat it as someone else’s problem. Each child married before adulthood is a life shortened of opportunity a...
20 Years of ODM: Tracing Kenya’s Opposition Through Time
12 Oct, 2025 10:00 AM
OPPOSITION LEGACY
So, as ODM celebrates their 20th anniversary, we as Kenyans celebrate with them while walking down memory lane to their importance and growth, while reflecting on the development o...
So, as ODM celebrates their 20th anniversary, we as Kenyans celebrate with them while walking down memory lane to their importance and growth, while reflecting on the development o...
No Voters Card, No Change: Why The Youth Must Register Now
11 Oct, 2025 01:00 PM
VOTER'S REGISTRATION
Kenya’s youth have made it clear that they are tired of broken promises, rising rate of unemployment, high costs of living, and leadership that feels they are not included. The tim...
Kenya’s youth have made it clear that they are tired of broken promises, rising rate of unemployment, high costs of living, and leadership that feels they are not included. The tim...
Touching Grass: Why The Ground Beneath Our Feet Still Heals
11 Oct, 2025 10:00 AM
GROUNDED LIVING
Touching grass is not about abandoning technology. It is about remembering that the world exists beyond it and that life still hums softly outside the scroll.
Touching grass is not about abandoning technology. It is about remembering that the world exists beyond it and that life still hums softly outside the scroll.
Fahad’s Coastal Crusade: Gen Z’s Bold Bid to Reclaim Mombasa Politics
05 Oct, 2025 10:00 AM
NEW WAVE
In the interview, Fahad did not shy away from controversial topics. He strongly disagreed with a panelist's claim that people living along the coast are lazy, saying, "We are not l...
In the interview, Fahad did not shy away from controversial topics. He strongly disagreed with a panelist's claim that people living along the coast are lazy, saying, "We are not l...
Modern Love: How Situationships Took Over Dating Culture
04 Oct, 2025 04:00 PM
ALMOST RELATIONSHIPS
That ambiguity is not just trivia; it is widespread. Research suggests roughly half of people aged 18 to 29 report having been involved in a situationship at some point.
That ambiguity is not just trivia; it is widespread. Research suggests roughly half of people aged 18 to 29 report having been involved in a situationship at some point.
SHA Needs Swift Reform to Regain Public Confidence
23 Sep, 2025 01:00 PM
TRUST EROSION
For SHA to succeed, it must expand its financial base, improve operational efficiency, and rebuild trust among citizens and healthcare workers. Without immediate reforms, SHA risks...
For SHA to succeed, it must expand its financial base, improve operational efficiency, and rebuild trust among citizens and healthcare workers. Without immediate reforms, SHA risks...
How Poverty Mentality Is Slowly Eating Ruto’s Presidency
16 Sep, 2025 03:04 PM
POVERTY MENTALITY TRAP
“Ruto himself cannot believe,” Dr. Ndonye argued, “that a poor person can hold high office without stealing.” This subconscious bias perpetuates a cycle where leadership becomes sy...
“Ruto himself cannot believe,” Dr. Ndonye argued, “that a poor person can hold high office without stealing.” This subconscious bias perpetuates a cycle where leadership becomes sy...
Image Over Impact: Has Ruto’s Leadership Prioritized Optics?
13 Sep, 2025 08:55 AM
IMAGE POLITICS
Leadership, by its very nature, demands more than ceremonial gestures—it calls for moral clarity, institutional accountability, and a deep respect for the people’s voice. Article 7...
Leadership, by its very nature, demands more than ceremonial gestures—it calls for moral clarity, institutional accountability, and a deep respect for the people’s voice. Article 7...
Why Cake For Supper Makes More Sense Than You Think
06 Sep, 2025 04:00 PM
SWEET CHAOS
Part of what makes girl dinner so relatable is how freeing it is. Instead of worrying about balance or nutrition, it gives you permission to just enjoy. Everyone puts their own spi...
Part of what makes girl dinner so relatable is how freeing it is. Instead of worrying about balance or nutrition, it gives you permission to just enjoy. Everyone puts their own spi...
Democracy on Trial: What Gachagua’s Allegations Reveal
06 Sep, 2025 11:27 AM
POLITICS VS DEMOCRACY
“When Gachagua discloses such secrets, it paints him as a person who cannot be trusted in the future. However, such information is not always bad it helps us understand what is hap...
“When Gachagua discloses such secrets, it paints him as a person who cannot be trusted in the future. However, such information is not always bad it helps us understand what is hap...
Why Adopting a Cat Beats Raising Children for Many Young Adults
31 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
REDEFINING FAMILY
Young people today are unwilling to bring children into the world unless they feel genuinely ready to nurture them. Choosing pets over children is not an abandonment of responsibil...
Young people today are unwilling to bring children into the world unless they feel genuinely ready to nurture them. Choosing pets over children is not an abandonment of responsibil...
Matiang’i’s 2027 Bid: Shaky Ground and Missed Opportunities
19 Aug, 2025 03:00 PM
AMBITION IN JEOPARDY
“Matiang’i has no votes in Kenya, yet he is going to look for votes in the diaspora. Gachagua has votes from the mountain, and that is why he is seeking additional support abroad....
“Matiang’i has no votes in Kenya, yet he is going to look for votes in the diaspora. Gachagua has votes from the mountain, and that is why he is seeking additional support abroad....
Sunday Is Your Superpower, Use It to Win Monday
17 Aug, 2025 04:00 PM
MINDSET SHIFT
You have probably started panicking that it is Monday again, and are all stressed out that this coming week will be like the last. I dare you to be careful because it can be like l...
You have probably started panicking that it is Monday again, and are all stressed out that this coming week will be like the last. I dare you to be careful because it can be like l...
Kabarak’s PR Courses Give Aides Power to Manage Public Image
11 Aug, 2025 03:00 PM
AIDE EVOLUTION
Under the leadership of Dr. Michael Ndonye, the university’s School of Music and Media is also exploring a Master’s program in Mass Communication and Public Relations, opening furt...
Under the leadership of Dr. Michael Ndonye, the university’s School of Music and Media is also exploring a Master’s program in Mass Communication and Public Relations, opening furt...
How to Use Social Media Without Losing Yourself in It
10 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
CHOOSING BALANCE
Staying connected to the real world is not a nostalgic longing — it’s essential for our emotional health. Studies have consistently shown that in-person interactions increase feeli...
Staying connected to the real world is not a nostalgic longing — it’s essential for our emotional health. Studies have consistently shown that in-person interactions increase feeli...
