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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 10, 20253 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 3, 20253 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 21, 20253 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 15, 20253 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 6, 20253 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 21, 202518 min read


Four takeaways from Duterte's ICC arrest
What signal does former Filipino President Duterte's arrest send other authoritarians world-wide?
Mar 15, 20253 min read


Safisha Rada Chief and all Kenyan men
Kenyan men from diverse backgrounds chose to mark Valentines Day 2025 with a new and powerful declaration.
Feb 14, 20253 min read


Scarves don't protect women
Scarves don't protect women. Parliamentary efforts needs a change of direction to effectively address femicide epidemic
Feb 1, 20253 min read


Grace Mulei wants SHA to work, don't criminalise her
Both Grace Mulei and the Social Health Insurance Fund are trending again, but advocating for improved public health services is not a crime.
Jan 25, 20253 min read


Public pressure led to release of 5 abductees, now let police account
Justice Jairus's ruling on ex-Police IG Japhet Koome’s culpabilityand next week's "Baby Pendo" hearing could be pivotal for police reforms
Jan 17, 20253 min read


The tragic climax of enforced disappearances looms
The national crisis over the enforced disappearances unfolded dramatically in three courts, what might be the climax of this Kenyan tragedy?
Jan 4, 20253 min read
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