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Kenya needs a just compensation system
Justice for the people of Owino Uhuru comes up once again in the Mombasa Environment and Land Court Monday morning. It has been the 12 years since Metal Refinery (EPZ) Ltd was closed after toxic lead poisoning changed the lives of this Changamwe community forever. What is at stake for this community’s right of redress and compensation and the nation’s right to a clean and healthy environment?
7 days ago3 min read


Humming birds: Karura Forest needs our attention
The Kenya Forest Services has just triggered a fresh controversy for the Kenya Kwanza administration by unilaterally taking control of the 93-year-old Karura Forest. Legitimate public concern now exists, and interest is mounting around who are the vested interests that have come to threaten one of Kenya’s most cherished public spaces once more.
Sep 6, 20253 min read


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.
Jun 14, 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


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


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 8, 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


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
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