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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 and dignity.
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 and dignity.
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 of opposition over the years in Kenya.
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 of opposition over the years in Kenya.
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 time is now. No excuses.
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 time is now. No excuses.
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 lazy, we are intelligent, but we lack experience." His statement resonated w
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 lazy, we are intelligent, but we lack experience." His statement resonated w
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 being remembered not as a groundbreaking solution, but as another rebrande
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 being remembered not as a groundbreaking solution, but as another rebrande
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 synonymous with affluence, excluding the very hustlers who propelled him to p
“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 synonymous with affluence, excluding the very hustlers who propelled him to p
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 73 of the Kenyan Constitution outlines the ethical compass for public office
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 73 of the Kenyan Constitution outlines the ethical compass for public office
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 spin on it.
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 spin on it.
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 happening in the country.” Dr. Ndonye stated.
“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 happening in the country.” Dr. Ndonye stated.
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 responsibility, it is a reshaping of it.
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 responsibility, it is a reshaping of it.
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, however, is not yet a Kisii kingpin and has also not sought advi
“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, however, is not yet a Kisii kingpin and has also not sought advi
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 last week if you do not plan the week strategically.
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 last week if you do not plan the week strategically.
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 further opportunities for EAs to professionalize their skills.
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 further opportunities for EAs to professionalize their skills.
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 feelings of belonging, boost mood, and strengthen resilience.
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 feelings of belonging, boost mood, and strengthen resilience.
From FM Dials To Streams: Why Podcasts Are The New Radio
07 Aug, 2025 04:00 PM
NATURAL EVOLUTION
Today, you don’t have to wait for scheduled interviews with political analysts on media houses, you can just stream it online on various podcast platforms and get just what you are looking for.
Today, you don’t have to wait for scheduled interviews with political analysts on media houses, you can just stream it online on various podcast platforms and get just what you are looking for.
Expert Insight: You Don’t Need Perfect Habits to Thrive
07 Aug, 2025 08:42 AM
WELLNESS WISDOM
The mental health also matters, though usually neglected. WHO encourages people to maintain a good emotional state through proper rest, daily contact with loved ones, and moments of awareness.
The mental health also matters, though usually neglected. WHO encourages people to maintain a good emotional state through proper rest, daily contact with loved ones, and moments of awareness.
Ruto’s July Diary Sets Kenya on Fast Track to Transformation
05 Aug, 2025 12:50 PM
TRANSFORMATION AGENDA
Religious leaders, who are often left out of the policymaking table, found a firm seat at Ruto’s State House. On July 30, he met officials from the Anglican Church and emphasized moral leadership, saying, "We are working closely with religious leaders to
Religious leaders, who are often left out of the policymaking table, found a firm seat at Ruto’s State House. On July 30, he met officials from the Anglican Church and emphasized moral leadership, saying, "We are working closely with religious leaders to
Surface Wins Won’t Solve Kenya’s Drug Problem
04 Aug, 2025 01:00 PM
CRIMINAL NETWORKS
Drug trafficking is not a victimless crime. It destroys lives, undermines communities, and erodes the moral fabric of society. We must shift from reactive measures to preventive strategies, starting in schools, families, and local institutions.
Drug trafficking is not a victimless crime. It destroys lives, undermines communities, and erodes the moral fabric of society. We must shift from reactive measures to preventive strategies, starting in schools, families, and local institutions.
African- American Migration to Kenya Is Reshaping Identity
02 Aug, 2025 10:00 AM
COMING HOME
As the world becomes increasingly fragmented, the act of returning—of claiming space in a land where one’s ancestors may have once walked—is a powerful declaration. It communicates a strong message that, 'We were never lost.'
As the world becomes increasingly fragmented, the act of returning—of claiming space in a land where one’s ancestors may have once walked—is a powerful declaration. It communicates a strong message that, 'We were never lost.'
The UN Is Coming to Kenya: What Does It Really Mean for Us?
31 Jul, 2025 11:50 AM
NOT ENTIRELY ROSY
Kenya is no stranger to rising to the occasion. But in welcoming the world, we must ensure we are not just a venue, but a voice. One that shapes the future of global governance—not from the sidelines, but from the center.
Kenya is no stranger to rising to the occasion. But in welcoming the world, we must ensure we are not just a venue, but a voice. One that shapes the future of global governance—not from the sidelines, but from the center.
A Nation at Risk: When Free Education Stops Being Free
30 Jul, 2025 01:01 PM
EDUCATION CRUMBLE
Yes, Kenya is facing economic challenges, but that is no reason to roll back our commitment to the most vulnerable. Instead of scaling back on education, the government should cut wastage, trim unnecessary expenditures, seal corruption loopholes and reinv
Yes, Kenya is facing economic challenges, but that is no reason to roll back our commitment to the most vulnerable. Instead of scaling back on education, the government should cut wastage, trim unnecessary expenditures, seal corruption loopholes and reinv
Passaris Recall Bid Proves Who’s Really in Charge: The People
29 Jul, 2025 03:30 PM
CIVIC CONTROL
Whichever way the process goes, a wake-up call has already been dialled, and Passaris is just its pioneer. Kenya is looking at an imminent reality where passive citizenship is a thing of the past, and citizens are actively demanding accountability
Whichever way the process goes, a wake-up call has already been dialled, and Passaris is just its pioneer. Kenya is looking at an imminent reality where passive citizenship is a thing of the past, and citizens are actively demanding accountability
Gen Z Conclave? Analyst Says Raila Is Just Rebranding Himself
28 Jul, 2025 02:51 PM
SURVIVAL TACTICS
Responding to Raila’s recent claims of neutrality—his ability to speak to the government while simultaneously engaging the opposition Dr. Ndonye compared him to “the church of Laodicea in the Bible, which is neither hot nor cold.”
Responding to Raila’s recent claims of neutrality—his ability to speak to the government while simultaneously engaging the opposition Dr. Ndonye compared him to “the church of Laodicea in the Bible, which is neither hot nor cold.”
Will Kenya Escape the "Curse" of Violent Incumbent Elections in 2027?
27 Jul, 2025 11:03 AM
BLOODY BALLOT
Right now, Kenya teeters on a knife’s edge, politically. But again, Knowledge is Power. By unravelling the layers of electoral power play, we may carve out a bolder, safer path toward the looming elections ahead.
Right now, Kenya teeters on a knife’s edge, politically. But again, Knowledge is Power. By unravelling the layers of electoral power play, we may carve out a bolder, safer path toward the looming elections ahead.
Why We Are Quietly Losing The Reading Culture In Kenya
26 Jul, 2025 11:14 AM
REDISCOVERING READING CULTURE
Reading teaches us to sit still. To focus. To imagine. It builds empathy in ways that headlines and hashtags can’t. A novel lets you live inside someone else’s skin. A biography teaches you the weight of another life.
Reading teaches us to sit still. To focus. To imagine. It builds empathy in ways that headlines and hashtags can’t. A novel lets you live inside someone else’s skin. A biography teaches you the weight of another life.
