It's time to address rising cases of online gender-based violence

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is rapidly intensifying in Kenya, exposing gaps between global commitments and the lived reality of women facing escalating online abuse.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago

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Political theatre is distracting citizens from serious issues

Kenya’s political landscape, marked by events like the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua, is increasingly seen as a theatrical distraction that diverts public attention from pressing issues.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago

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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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

It's time to address rising cases of online gender-based violence

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is rapidly intensifying in Kenya, exposing gaps between global commitments and the lived reality of women facing escalating online abuse.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago

Premium

Political theatre is distracting citizens from serious issues

Kenya’s political landscape, marked by events like the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua, is increasingly seen as a theatrical distraction that diverts public attention from pressing issues.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 4 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

It's time to address rising cases of online gender-based violence

Technology-facilitated gender-based violence is rapidly intensifying in Kenya, exposing gaps between global commitments and the lived reality of women facing escalating online abuse.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago

Premium

Political theatre is distracting citizens from serious issues

Kenya’s political landscape, marked by events like the impeachment of Rigathi Gachagua, is increasingly seen as a theatrical distraction that diverts public attention from pressing issues.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 month ago

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 2 months ago

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 2 months 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 2 months 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 2 months 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 months ago