A recent study by Mwelekeo Insights has revealed that very few women in Nairobi consider marriage an essential life goal. The research examined the perceptions of women toward marriage, exploring the factors that influence their decisions, such as career ambitions, financial independence, social expectations, and religious beliefs. The findings indicate a major shift in attitudes,
In Kenya, as they say, there is no dull moment. Even in the calmest of times someone emerges from the blues with some form of activism or claim that disrupts the prevailing social order. In some cases, some Kenyans have risen to prominence courtesy of engaging in perpetual activism. In fact, the current Senator for
Morara Kebaso, a Gen Z Civic Educator and Inject Party Leader, has brought fresh concerns about the integrity of the 2022 general election results, particularly in Juja Constituency. In a TikTok video shared via his X handle, Kebaso highlighted a serious miscalculation in the vote count that suggests possible manipulation of figures. He pointed out
By Jackie Adhyambo For days on end, Brian Odhiambo’s disappearance story has become a permanent fixture in Kenya’s news and especially in social media spaces. The story has also become a curious fixation among human rights activists. The fact that Brian’s disappearance happened in a season when abductions of pesky provocateurs poking their fingers into
Francis Gaitho has raised concerns about the increasing presence of mainstream media content, especially from Citizen TV, on social media platforms. He recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to express his surprise at the growing number of accounts posting clips and updates from the station. According to him, social media should be a place where
Kenya’s decision to commit KSh 259 million ($2 million) to humanitarian efforts in Sudan raises serious concerns, especially given the dire economic conditions Kenyans are facing. At a time when citizens are struggling with high taxation, skyrocketing food prices, and worsening unemployment, the government’s choice to send millions abroad instead of addressing local suffering seems
Ahmednassir Abdullahi, a prominent figure in Kenya’s legal and political circles, has recently found himself on the headlines for what many are calling selective action in his fight against corruption. Known for his sharp critiques and no-nonsense approach, Ahmednassir has often directed his energy toward attacking leaders from the Mt. Kenya region and Chief Justice
The African Union (AU) election process has once again brought leaders together in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, to select a new Commission Chairperson. This position carries significant responsibilities, including serving as the Chief Executive Officer, legal representative, and chief accounting officer of the AU. The Chairperson oversees administration, finances, and the implementation of the AU’s objectives
A tragic incident occurred in Riat Village, Rachuonyo subcounty, Homa Bay County, where a nine-year-old Grade 4 student took his own life on Wednesday. The young boy, a pupil at Aolo Primary School, was found hanging from a mango tree using a nylon rope. The heartbreaking discovery was made by a neighbor who noticed the
Have Kenyans been made to appreciate why wildlife conservation and park protection are critical to the economy?
By Clement Wasike For days on end the case of the disappearance of Brian Odhiambo in Nakuru has caught the attention of Kenyans. Any matter involving the disappearance of a human being easily becomes sensational attracting sadness especially among family and friends. I join Brian’s kin and kith in looking forward to his return in