KISUMU, Kenya, November 1st –Kenya stands at a turning point in its fight against HIV. For more than two decades, this country has been a leader in Africa in controlling the epidemic. Strong partnerships between government, communities, and donors have saved millions of lives. Through this shared effort, new infections have dropped, more people are…
KISUMU, Kenya, October 14th –As the number of aspirants for the Kisumu Central Parliamentary seat continues to grow, the six-million-dollar question is who will be the next area Member of Parliament (MP) for this highly cosmopolitan area? Located along the shores of Lake Victoria, the legislative seat has evolved over the years from Kisumu Town…
In his pursuit of national unity, Dr Ruto continues to confound both allies and adversaries as the 2027 election plebiscite approaches. KISUMU, Kenya, October 12th – In the complex and often murky realm of politics, it is often said that there are no permanent enemies or friends, but rather permanent interests shaped by the current…
Prof Obel could have been feted for attempting to develop Kemron and Pearl Omega to wrestle a killer that still roams like an albatross in our midst. KISUMU, Kenya, October 9th -As Kenyans continue to mourn the late researcher, Professor Arthur Othieno Killion Obel, here is a man who will go down in the annals…
NAIROBI, Kenya, October 8th –When displacement strikes, the world’s attention often turns to visible needs, including shelter, food, water, and legal protection. Yet beneath the surface, a quieter, more complex crisis unfolds: the psychological toll of uprooted lives. Behind every statistic are individuals and families living with grief, fear, uncertainty, and the trauma of loss….
Why the Laikipia bond remains a bold template for subnational fiscal transformation and what other counties can learn from it. KISUMU, Kenya, October 5th -As Kenya’s counties face widening infrastructure gaps, growing development backlogs, and over-reliance on national transfers, the question arises: how can devolved units fund transformational projects sustainably? In 2021, Laikipia County, under…
KISUMU, Kenya, September 28th –If recent global events are anything to go by, then the United States and its allies, under the aegis of the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO) and to some extent the European Union (EU), must be wary wherever they are. United States President Donald Trump has, in recent times, attempted to…
It would be a learning ground, a source of pride, and a job creation engine. It would allow the youth to build their country—literally—and believe again in the promise of nationhood. KISUMU, Kenya, September 26th –For decades, Kenya has stood at a crossroads, with our greatest potential often overshadowed by hesitation and short-term thinking. Our…
Prof Mutharika will join a list of octogenarian leaders who are still in power KISUMU, Kenya, September 25th – The election of Prof Arthur Peter Mutharika as the 7th President of Malawi ominously represents a growing list of leaders in Africa who are not yet ready to relinquish power to the younger generation. Making a…
No mother should ever breastfeed on an empty stomach. No life living with HIV should be lost because hunger makes treatment impossible. KISUMU, Kenya, September, 24th –In Marsabit, hunger has become the cruellest epidemic, a crisis that medicine cannot cure. People living with HIV (PLHIV) and TB are taking their medication faithfully, but on an…