Ngugi wa Thiong’o, one of Africa’s revered literary kings, passed away aged 87 on Wednesday, May 28th. He leaves behind an indelible towering mark as a novelist, scholar and a no-holds-barred advocate for African languages and liberation. Ngugi whose works incisively pierced colonialism, neo-colonial betrayal, and the resilience of the oppressed, breathed his last, his…
In the world of international child development and orphan care, it’s not uncommon for children with families to declare themselves orphans. In fact, this practice can be traced back to precolonial times in Kenya. Andreana Prichard has done research on the practice in Kenya. We asked her to share her insights into it. Why do…
The Kenyan government launched a big attempt in 2015 to promote gender equality in and through the education sector. This was guided by principles of equal participation and inclusion of women and men, and girls and boys in national development. The Education and Training Sector Gender Policy is aligned with national, regional and global commitments….
It’s all systems go as the lakeside city of Kisumu is poised to host President William Ruto as he kickstarts his four-day whirlwind development tour of the Nyanza region tomorrow. Dr Ruto and former Prime Minister Raila Odinga will commission Phase 1 of the Sh3.5 billion Local Authorities Pensions Fund (LAPFUND) Makasembo Affordable Housing Project….
In Kenya, people living with both a disability and HIV face a crisis that remains dangerously overlooked. Despite our constitutional commitment to uphold the rights of all Kenyans and years of progress in the fight against HIV and stigma, this group remains twice invisible. First in disability discourse, and again in HIV programming. Our national…
Burkina Faso’s 34-year-old President Ibrahim Traoré is not just governing a landlocked West African nation; he is attempting to lead a continental awakening. In fiery speeches and bold policy proclamations, Traoré has called out foreign media and global powers for what he terms the “institutionalized narrative of neocolonialism”—a persistent portrayal of Africa as a continent…
A section of youths from the Nyanza region have lauded President William Ruto for the development projects he has undertaken in the region since he assumed office in 2022. This, they further noted, has been exacerbated by the creation of a broad-based government between the ruling party, United Democratic Alliance (UDA) and ODM. Led by…
The Ministry of Education is facing strong condemnation for its mishandling of three critical matters affecting the education sector. Firstly, the improper disbursement of Sh22 billion as a capitation for term two to aid learners in all public schools. Public schools’ management remains at a crossroads on how to adequately spend the ‘meagre amounts’ to…
In any functioning democracy, it is right and necessary to raise concerns, debate policies, and challenge those in leadership. Constructive criticism fuels progress, holds leaders accountable, and gives voice to public concerns. Let’s make an effort to aim at good for our country. Let’s not be nihilistic all the time. It is important that we…
The National Fund for the Disabled of Kenya (NFDK) has donated Sh14 million to Persons with Disabilities (PWDs) and learning institutions with disabled students across the Nyanza region. This includes the provision of grants, mobility aids, assistive devices and tools of trade. Speaking during the launch, NFDK Chairperson, Prof Julia Ojiambo said that they have…