Nairobi, Kenya– May is a month of celebration in Africa, marking both Africa Day and the return to work of Kenyan doctors after a grueling strike. However, this relief exposes a deeper question: Can Africa truly thrive in the 21st…
Kisumu County, Kenya – For the past eight hours, unrelenting rain has pummeled River Nyando, turning the waterway into a raging torrent and displacing over 600 people. This deluge is just the latest chapter in a devastating flood crisis gripping…
Nairobi, Kenya – In a year marked by global turmoil, Kenya seems to have emerged as a beacon of progress, forging ahead with its ambitious development agenda. This success story, however, wouldn’t be complete without highlighting the critical role played…
Marsabit, Kenya– A pre-dawn chill hung in the air as we arrived in arrived in Heilu Manyatta ward, 772 kilometers away from Nairobi. It was early morning around 6 am and we were just in time to witness a donkey…
Port Harcourt, Nigeria– A state once enriched by vast crude oil reserves, now grapples with an environmental catastrophe – ecocide. The oil industry, once an economic engine, has become a relentless polluter, scarring landscapes and poisoning communities. This devastation began…
HARARE, Zimbabwe – A desolate scene unfolds across Zimbabwe’s communal lands. Maize fields, once vibrant with life, now stand as wilting testaments to a relentless thirst. The rains, once a reliable partner, have become erratic and unpredictable, casting a long…
NAIROBI, Kenya – In a world teetering on uncertainty, Kenya is taking a bold step forward with a newly articulated “grand strategy,” outlined by Prime Cabinet Secretary Musalia Mudavadi. This ambitious foreign policy doctrine aims to navigate a complex global…
Millions of Africans are battling a silent health crisis due to a lack of access to essential diagnostic tests. This, according to the World Health Organization (WHO), affects 1 in 10 people, leading to misdiagnoses, delayed treatment, and poorer health…
NAIROBI, Kenya – Kenyan civil society organizations are flexing their muscles, taking an active role in shaping the country’s fiscal future. Following a call from the National Assembly, the Civil Society Parliamentary Engagement Network (CSPEN) gathered its members to jointly…
In Kenya’s bustling economy, progress roars like an engine, yet the air is thick with trouble. The country’s transportation sector, a vital artery of growth, pumps out greenhouse gas emissions at a staggering 7% yearly, fueled by a fleet of…
