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With dwindling global funding, Africa must chart a bold path
As East Africa’s Finance Ministers unveiled their budgets this week, the region’s top philanthropic funders met in Kigali amid growing uncertainty in global development financing. For all that gathered, it was clear that without bold, innovative action, development financing faces an uncertain future.
5 days ago3 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


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


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


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 253 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


Hanifa and Lenolkulal: A tale of two leaders
Protester Hanifa and former Samburu Governor Moses Lenolkulal offers the nation different leadership styles three years before the elections
Sep 7, 20243 min read


Why Kenya, Tanzania must step up protection of their elephants
12 August is World Elephant Day. How can Kenya and Tanzania better protect the world’s elephants? A joint reflection with Paula Kahumbu
Aug 10, 20243 min read


More reasons why our police are not ready for the Haiti mission
Recent police conduct lapses casts shadows once more on Kenya's insistence on deploying 1,000 police officers to Haiti.
Jun 15, 20243 min read


Why must we over-borrow, overspend, then tax Kenyans more?
A second round of Rutonomics has begun to play out as we approach Budget Day 2024. What does the Finance Bill offer us?
Jun 8, 20243 min read
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