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Let's not let the GBV Taskforce gather dust, too many lives depend on it
With the Aga Khan University's study on femicide related media coverage can we ask why the Gender-Based Violence Technical Working Group Report remains shelved in the Office of the Deputy President?
Nov 13 min read
How Kenya could act on the child sex trade
The BBC Africa Eye “Madams: Exposing Kenya’s Child Sex Trade” documentary is classic investigative journalism. Given the gravity of the findings and the public call for action to be taken to stop the trade in women and girls, the Interior Cabinet Secretary’s reaction was unexpected. How big a problem does Kenya have and what could be done to better protect them?
Aug 163 min read
Tanzania on the global justice radar
The detention, torture, and deportation of Boniface Mwangi and Agather Atuhaire have spotlighted the Tanzanian government's pre-election authoritarian tactics, sparked international condemnation and concern and ignited a broader discussion on the role and necessity of international trial observers and defense counsel.
May 243 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
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 143 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 13 min read
Like Roseline Odede, let's not fear death
Roseline Odede's life and legacy remind us that only those who have yet to cause a victory for humanity should fear death.
Jan 173 min read
Femicide is not homicide and we need new actions urgently
With the substantial spike in femicide cases, it is time for new agencies and actors to join the faithful feminists to stop them
Nov 16, 20243 min read
Let Kenyan feminists lead the change
What do feminist Kenyan women want and what must government leaders do in 2024?
Mar 9, 20243 min read
Why we must still demonstrate
Last Saturday’s multi-county anti-femicide demonstrations refreshed protests that took place a decade ago.
Feb 3, 20243 min read
Beware of bills that criminalise people based on their identities
Recent public taunting of the Speaker and the Presidency to have the Family Protection Bill leapfrog other laws before the National...
Nov 18, 20233 min read
Ode to National Poet Micere Githae Mugo
Professor Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo’s passing away on 30 June 2023 could not have been more different than her discreet departure from Kenya in...
Aug 11, 20233 min read
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