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Newsroom ethics is a precondition for democracy
World Press Freedom Day and the Media Council Annual Summit this week highlighted the resilience of Kenya's fourth estate. The publication of a new media code of conduct is timely, given the regular criticism and the current challenges the industry faces.
2 days ago3 min read


What ails majority of Kenyan families and how we can fix it
On Thursday 15 May, the world marks the United Nations International Day of Families on Thursday 15 May. How can we ensure our focus remains on the challenges facing Kenyan families, rather than being diverted by narrow agendas funded by foreign interests?
May 103 min read


No, let's not "move on" from injustices
The release of BBC “Blood Parliament” documentary and the Amnesty International 2024-2025 Kenya report whipped up a political storm this week. Accusations of bad faith completely miss the point. Victim centered thinking knows, only justice, not amnesia, heals national wounds.
May 33 min read


Protecting Academic Freedoms: Lessons from the United States
While some attempted to downplay the danger of using state security agencies to muzzle the Butere High School play recently, most recognised the threat it posed to our academic and artistic freedoms. This very issue continues to play out very dramatically in the United States, a country with a long history of academic freedom, in ways we can admire and emulate.
Apr 263 min read


Has the Abuja Health Declaration been killed before it turned 24?
Millions of lives depend on public healthcare investment, stemming corruption, and protecting health as a human right. Let’s ensure preventable diseases don’t claim more lives.
Apr 213 min read


Entering its third year, let's stand firmly with Sudan
On Wednesday, one of the world’s worst conflicts entered its third year with no end in sight. Kenya Government needs to do more to demonstrate its commitment to ending the Sudan war.
Apr 193 min read


Pheroze's legacy lives on in the courage of the Butere girls
History judges harshly those who try to crush the freedom of expression in children. The scenes from Butere High School this week were appalling. The poet in Pheroze Nowrejee, who died recently, would have been incensed. I also suspect, he would also have been deeply proud of the girls’ principled stand.
Apr 153 min read


Stopping mass evictions takes courage
Recent court rulings in favor of Kibos and Mukuru kwa Njenga victims of 2021 mass evictions inspire us not to tire pushing for justice.
Apr 63 min read


Executing Nduta will not stop drug trafficking
Kenyans rallied against the death penalty and for convicted drug smuggler Margaret Nduta Macharia's life to be spared in Vietnam.
Mar 303 min read


Youth, Protest and Power: Emerging Global Narratives in Human Rights Advocacy
What can we learn from the 2024 youth led mass protests that significantly challenged state legitimacy in Bangladesh, Nigeria and Kenya?
Mar 2611 min read


From a justice perspective, was the Dutch Royal Couple's visit worth it?
Dutch royal couple Kenya visit provided another opportunity to alert the international community that justice remains unaddressed
Mar 223 min read


Protecting protesters and upholding constitutionalism in Kenya through strategic litigation
2024 saw unprecedented strategic litigation around enforced appearances, arbitrary arrests and the right to assembly and expression.
Mar 2118 min read
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