We'll have no regrets if we elect president with these attributes

I recently came across a clip of former US President Obama casually walking out of a restaurant. As he made his way out, diners broke into spontaneous applause.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

Break the silence: Normalise hearing health care

Globally, over 430 million people suffer from hearing loss requiring rehabilitation

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

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High cost of thinking aloud

Malala Yousafzai once said, "let us pick our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons." In my beloved country, however, it is increasingly becoming illegal to embrace.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

Don't shut down social media; promote its responsible use

The recent shutdown of X in Tanzania following the deportation and detentions of Kenyan activists stirred up the conversation around social media management and regulation.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

Kibra magistrate gave Mwangi and Kenyans the wrong advice

"Go home and love your children." Two things came to mind listening to Senior Principal Magistrate Samson Temu admonish activist Boniface Mwangi. On the one hand, I could resonate.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

Why doing PR for politicians is one of the most difficult jobs

It is impossible to manage the image of a politician who believes communication starts and ends with taking photos and posting them on social media.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

Why Kenya's working class is a step away from abject poverty

The average working class today cannot afford to live by some given formula because there is nothing structured about their finances right from the start.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Victim shaming only does one thing: Embolden perpetrators and discourage victims from seeking help.

By Brian Otieno, Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

Affirmative action appears to have triggered a gender war

The National Policy on Gender and Development (2019) provides for equal opportunities for men and women, leveling the playing field that for long disadvantaged girls and women.

By Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

Life-changing lessons that older people can learn from assertive Gen Zs

Politically, the Gen Zs are clear about their convictions and cannot be cowed from speaking up and calling out what they find mediocre

By Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Address by several female MPs in defence of Kihika who has been away from duty for a considerable period for maternity related issues couldn't have been more ill-timed.

By Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

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Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

Being a woman is tough. But being a woman married to a public figure is a different kind of burden altogether. Whether it's the First Lady, a pastor's wife, or the spouse of a local celebrity.

By Faith Wekesa 5 months ago