Opinion

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Gender Based Violence Is a National Crisis

Gender-Based Violence Is a National Crisis, Not Just a Women’s Issue Gender-based violence (GBV) affects women, men, and children in Kenya on a...

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Why We All Win When We Celebrate Men

This November 19th, as the world marks International Men’s Day, a predictable murmur often arises: why do men, who have historically held societal...

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The Wrong Path: How New US Visa Restrictions Hurt Kenyans and Undermine American Interests

The heart-wrenching story of Samuel Kangethe, who made the difficult decision to “self-deport” after 16 years building a life in the United States,...

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Why the December Holidays Inflate Our Cost of Living

Why does the December holiday season consistently bring a sharp increase in the cost of living? The answer lies in a predictable collision...

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Gender-Based Violence in Kenya: 7 Powerful Reasons It Must Be Declared a National Emergency

Gender-based violence (GBV) affects women, men, and children in Kenya on a daily basis. Most likely violence has been rooted in our national...

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Why President Ruto’s Controversial Decision to Lift the Logging Ban Could Harm Kenya’s Environment

When President William Ruto announced that the ban on tree logging was lifted, I couldn’t help but pause. For a moment, it sounded...

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Why Raila Jr Will Struggle to Unite the Luo Nation Ahead of 2027

As the country moves closer to the 2027 general election, the political temperature in Luo Nyanza is rising. The passing of Raila Amollo...

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A Controversial Political Shift: Why the Luo Community Might Vote for William Ruto in 2027

As Kenya prepares for the 2027 elections, some big changes are happening in the political scene. One of the most interesting things is that the Luo community, which has usually supported the opposition, might start backing President William Ruto. This might seem surprising, but there are some reasons behind this possibility. For a long time, the...