True Story – One evening, person (X) whose name I will not disclose for security reasons, was riding a motorbike in Nairobi’s Kayole Estate, a residential area largely occupied by the middle income earners. Upon spotting his evidently new humongous…
Kibera, Kenya – In the busy streets of Kibera, the largest slum in Nairobi, lies a gigantic structure, “Hawkers market”. Inside, a small action-packed shop dealing with animal bones is noticeable. Daniel Owino, a local resident, has been in this…
The World Bank Group’s economic overview as of 22/09/2025 highlighted that Kenya sustained steady economic growth over the last two decades, resulting in increased incomes, poverty reduction, and improved well-being among citizens. Further, the report indicated that the Gross Domestic…
Nixton Ambiche, the Migori artist creating beautiful decors from used jerrycans, is holding a finished basket. Photo courtesy. Plastic waste has been a global crisis. Daily, Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, generates an estimated 2400 tonnes of solid waste, with plastic accounting…
Finished pairs of traditional Akala Sandals are displayed at the Village Creatives. Photo: Eric Oundah. Burning of tyres has been linked to long-term respiratory illnesses, cancer-related risks and widespread contamination of the food chain and groundwater. Often, worn-out tyres are…
Dr. Isaac Newton Kinity //Photo courtesy “I almost paid the price with my own life.” Kenyan-born, US-based human rights activist Dr. Isaac Kinity recalls his narrow escape to Uganda after calling out the government for corruption and the abuse of…
One People Africa founder Masilo Mafa holding the Kenyan flag and Mustapha Konvict in Eswatini just before they attend the Umhlanga-Reed Dance. One of the highlights of the One People Africa Tour 2025 //Photo courtesy. Visa rejection, visa revocation, or…
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission, headquartered in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, conducted the National Ethics and Corruption Survey in 2023 to establish the status and perception of corruption in the country. The study consisted of a representative household sample of 5100…
“Baba summoned many of us to the Serena Hotel, and asked if we wanted to proceed with the plans of ODM at 20 celebration, I didn’t know that Baba was bidding us bye,” Senator Godfrey Osotsi opened with this strikingly…
“I want us here to make a testament with Kenyans. If there is any leader here at whatever level, be you a governor, be you an MCA, whatever it is, who has looted this country, you know you stand a…