top of page
Search


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


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


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


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


What challenges does Kenya face post-aid cuts?
Global aid is flickering. 2025 could write its obituary. Is the broad based Kenya government prepared to navigate the financial drought?
Mar 83 min read


Lets draw lessons from the #FreeBesigye rally success
Convened to demand the release of Dr. Kizza Besigye and all Ugandans unlawfully detained for holding a political conscience, Monday's...
Mar 13 min read


Fill the gaps left by USAID freeze to combat healthcare challenges
The blanket USAID funding ban is the most abrupt in the entire history of development assistance. How can Kenya fill the gap left?
Feb 223 min read


End the impunity in the Democratic Republic of Congo
Photo Courtesy: News 24 As Heads of States meet in Dar es Salaam today for a joint Summit of the East African Community and Southern...
Feb 83 min read


The world must seek justice for Palestinians suffering genocide
The 2024 December Amnesty report provides empirical and irrefutable evidence that a genocide has taken place in Gaza. What must happen next
Dec 15, 20243 min read


Refoulement most foul: Is Kenya safe for refugees?
What implications does the refoulement of 4 refugees as a bilateral Türkiye-Kenya deal pose for Kenya Kwanza administration’s refugee policy
Oct 26, 20243 min read


What Kenya must do after joining the UN Human Rights Council
With Kenya now a member of the UN Human Rights Council, how could the Kenyan state use this role if it wanted to?
Oct 19, 20243 min read


Ikaweba gave his all for progress and human rights for all Africans
Few have lived a life as transformative and bold as Dr Ikaweba Bunting (74). As he is laid to rest, what can we learn from his life
Oct 14, 20243 min read
bottom of page