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 1 month 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 1 month 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 2 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 2 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 3 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 4 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 4 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 4 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 5 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 5 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 6 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 6 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 6 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 7 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 7 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 7 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 8 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 8 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 9 months 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 10 months ago

Easing economic pressure key to tackling drug abuse crisis

Statistics from local authorities and rehabilitation centres point to an alarming rise in cases of alcohol poisoning due to consumption of unsafe brews.

By Njahira Gitahi 10 months ago

Western democratic model isn't working for us; let's rethink it

What goes into the making of a functioning democracy? Among one of the most crucial factors is the running of free and fair elections.

By Njahira Gitahi 10 months ago

Why young people want a tough leader to take over after Ruto

As the country prematurely gears up for the 2027 elections, several names have been fronted as ideal candidates to run against the incumbent President William Ruto

By Njahira Gitahi 10 months ago

Why many Kenyans celebrated Raila's Addis loss

While Valetine's Day was a big celebration the world over, perhaps an even bigger day for Kenyans was the 15th of February, when the new chair of the AUC was elected in Addis Ababa.

By Njahira Gitahi 11 months ago

Media must exercise its power of influence with due diligence

The article is referring to the Israeli hostages who had been released in the past week, and appeared to look as though during their time with Hamas they had been starved.

By Njahira Gitahi 11 months ago

US should avoid past mistakes during its foreign interventions

On Sunday, US forces conducted airstrikes in Somalia's Golis Mountains, targeting IS operatives. Trump announced that these precision strikes eliminated a senior IS attack planner.

By Njahira Gitahi 11 months ago

It is time for Africans to shed reliance on Western handouts

Foreign aid is frequently tied to political and economic conditionalities that serve the interests of donor countries, perpetuating a form of neo-colonialism.

By Njahira Gitahi 11 months ago

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Time for US to go beyond false dichotomy of two-party system

The ceasefire in Gaza is a bittersweet moment,while its immediate effects are a relief to those caught in the crossfire, it also highlights the stark failures of US foreign policy.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

California's deadly wildfires reveal US's lopsided priorities

In recent days, California's devastating wildfires have reignited public concern over the escalating climate crisis.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

What it takes for a democratic states to become dictatorship

What does it take to turn a country's leadership from democratic to dictatorial? Tell-tale signs that Kenya could be slipping to dictatorship.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

Our liberation struggles clash with intolerance and prejudice

As 2024 comes to a close, it will go down in history as a year worth remembering for both joyful and mournful reasons. On the one hand, the endless cases of femicide and police brutality.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

Dispersing anti-femicide protest suggests that State backs GBV

The women who marched in Kenya were not merely protesting against femicide but were challenging a broader system of oppression that devalues their lives.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

Stop blatant exploitation of Kenyans by tech companies

Artificial intelligence (AI) is celebrated as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionise industries, enhance productivity, and address global challenges.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago

How poverty puts women at the risk of abuse and death

We are currently in the middle of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This year's theme is, 'Every 11 Minutes, one woman is killed' and 'Unite to end Violence against Women'.

By Njahira Gitahi 1 year ago