Breaking the Silence: Navigating Menopause in Kenya
Veronica Nyakoboke laughs as she imagines her “menopause party”—a celebration of what many consider a dreaded transition. “I see it as a powerful new chapter,” she says. But her upbeat attitude wasn’t always there. Like
Critical decision: To adopt or reject GMOs?
Kenya stands at a pivotal moment in its agricultural development as the debate over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) enters its second decade. While scientists present compelling evidence of GMOs’ potential to address chronic food insecurity,
‘We can’t eat roads’: Human cost of Kenya’s debt
On paper, Kenya’s debt is meant to fuel development and improve lives. In reality, a significant portion of borrowed funds goes toward repaying previous loans, borrowing from Peter to pay Paul, rather than funding essential
Kenya’s Climate Agenda and the Question of National Sovereignty
A little over a month after Kenya adopted the amended Climate Act, the government evicted the residents of Sasimwani, Narok County, from their homes. David Ndaraiya, a leader of the forest-dwelling Ogiek community, recounts the
Building an Inclusive Media: Overcoming Barriers and Fostering Change
In a world where media plays a crucial role in shaping narratives and perceptions, fostering an inclusive media environment is critical. For journalists, inclusion is more than just a concept but a commitment to creating
A SPECIAL REPORT by Emiene Erameh
Gender-Based Violence (GBV), according to the UNHCR, can include sexual, physical, mental and economic harm inflicted in public or in private. It also includes threats of violence, coercion and manipulation. Gender-based violence can take many
Booster Vaccines
With news of new emerging Covid-19 variants even as the vaccine roll out programs are ongoing it is expected for people to wonder if there is a need to get booster vaccines as the present
A violent path to motherhood
Womens’ voices are heard rarely in many developing countries like Nigeria. In some communities, women must speak through a man – either their son, nephew or any other male relative— no matter their wealth and
Scarred for Life: The untold stories of GBV survivors
Gender-Based violence is a severely traumatic experience that disproportionately affects women and girls during the last COVID-19 lockdown. The unfortunate aspect of it is that survivors continue to live with the pains inflicted on them
Rape: When silence impedes Justice
Womens’ voices are heard rarely in many developing countries like Nigeria. In some communities, women must speak through a man – either their son, nephew or any other male relative— no matter their wealth and