A survey by Mwelekeo Insights has revealed mixed views among Kenyan men aged 18 to 45 about the bride price tradition. This study, based on interviews and focus group discussions across urban and rural areas, aimed to understand how men perceive this long-standing practice and how it fits within today’s society. The survey was conducted
By Jacinta Kamene Kenya’s true seismic force is her young men and women under 35 years standing at 75 per cent of the entire population. This demographic tsunami holds the latent power to catapult Kenya into an era of unprecedented prosperity. With close to 800,000 young Kenyans entering the job market annually and working-age citizens
Former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has spoken out on the contentious debate over education funding. Gachagua has accused President William Ruto and Deputy President Kithure Kindiki of squandering funds designated for the sector. During his visit to the United States, Gachagua chastised Ruto for breaching a promise he made to Kenyans when he was still
Residents of Basuba village in Lamu County spent a night filled with fear and uncertainty after more than 60 suspected Al-Shabaab militants stormed the area late on Friday. The attack began at around 9pm when the heavily armed group opened fire without targeting anyone in particular, sending villagers into panic. According to reports from people
New information about the death of Toto Touch CEO Susan Kamengere Njoki has left many Kenyans in shock, raising questions about the events leading up to her final moments. According to six pathologists who spoke on July 22, Njoki died from manual strangulation caused by severe pressure to the neck. This pressure blocked oxygen from
By Eugenia Kindaruma As we engage in unending politicking and mudslinging across our political divides, a quiet youth-led revolution is slowly unfolding. In Nairobi’s innovation hubs, Mombasa’s historic alleys, and the highlands of Eldoret, young Kenyans are picking up cameras, microphones, and keyboards to document their view of the Kenya they envisage and yearn for.
Eyewitnesses in Dar es Salaam have come forward with chilling details about the abduction of Kenyan activist Mwambili Mwagodi. According to people who were present near a butchery close to the scene, officers believed to be Tanzanian police gave them a direct warning not to release any CCTV footage or video showing how Mwambili was
John Mbadi’s time as Treasury Cabinet Secretary has attracted criticism, especially over how the government is handling the education sector. His recent move to reduce secondary school capitation by KSh 5,344 per student has raised concern among parents, teachers, and political leaders. Many now believe Mbadi is working hand in hand with President Ruto to
Nairobi chief officer Geoffrey Mosiria is really facing it tough from the city hawkers. His job of managing the streets and ensuring order is becoming more difficult by the day. Every attempt to restore sanity in areas where hawkers operate has been met with resistance, and not all traders are willing to cooperate. Some people
Susan Njoki was murdered inside Chiromo Hospital Group in Nairobi, and detectives from the Directorate of Criminal Investigations (DCI) have now confirmed the exact time it happened. According to their findings, she was killed between 12:30 PM and 1 PM on July 15. This was a time when most of the hospital staff and patients