Once regarded as a beacon of hope and stability in East Africa, Kenya now finds itself embroiled in corruption scandals and questionable government dealings. While the government pushes for development through foreign investments, many Kenyans are left questioning the true beneficiaries of…
The announcement that Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (JKIA) is about to be leased to India’s Adani Group in November has ignited widespread criticism and stirred up national debate, raising serious questions about Kenya’s future in terms of strategy and economy. This highly…
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…
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…
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…
Kenya is gradually moving from tribal affiliations to what appears to be a generational tug-of-war, following the protests initiated by Gen-Z Due to the protests against the bad governance by President William Ruto’s government, the majority of Gen-Z and Millennials have been…
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…
By Grace Otieno and Fred Oluoch Kenyans woke up to the news that the people of Raila Odinga have been incorporated into the government It is not going to be easy because Gen-Z protesters disagree with Raila the person they took as…
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…
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…
