Kenyan Bill of Rights Under Threat

Kenyan Bill of Rights Under Threat

September 2, 2024

Kenya’s Constitution, established in 2010, is hailed as one of the most progressive in Africa.  Its Bill of Rights enshrines essential civil liberties and freedoms, which are the bedrock of democracy, ensuring that every Kenyan is afforded dignity, equality, and the ability…

The Dicey Copyright Debate in Kenya

The Dicey Copyright Debate in Kenya

August 24, 2024

M-Pesa, the mobile money service that revolutionised financial transactions in Kenya and beyond, represents one of the most impactful innovations in fintech history. Since its launch in 2007 by Safaricom in collaboration with Vodafone, M-Pesa has provided financial services to millions who previously…

Kenya: From cramming to competence?

Kenya: From cramming to competence?

August 19, 2024

Embracing the Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC): A Path to Kenya’s Educational Future The Competency-Based Curriculum (CBC) programme is pivotal in Kenya’s education system, implemented for almost eight years. Teachers, parents, and legislators are divided on the CBC, which was introduced to transform the…

Kipchumba Murkomen: From Transport to Youth Affairs – A Test of Character?

Kipchumba Murkomen: From Transport to Youth Affairs – A Test of Character?

July 27, 2024

In a notable political manoeuvre, President William Ruto has nominated Onesmus Kipchumba Murkomen as Cabinet Secretary (CS) for Youth Affairs, Creative Economy, and Sports. Murkomen’s new “role”, described by some as a “den of lions,” places him in a difficult position, where…

Kenyan Music: Changing Face of Hip-Hop

Kenyan Music: Changing Face of Hip-Hop

July 23, 2024

There is debate on why Kenyan hip-hop music is changing. New artists, technology, and new messages are changing the narrative.  The Gen Z protest music Anguka Nayo (Fall with it) has mobilisesd youth and given a political dimension to hip-hop. Kenya’s hip-hop music has evolved…

The Generation Divide in Kenya

The Generation Divide in Kenya

July 17, 2024

Before the protests by Generation Zoomers almost a month ago, Kenyans were divided on ethnic lines, which was effectively exploited by politicians since independence in 1963.  Now Kenyans are experiencing competition between Gen Z and the Millennials on one side versus Generation…