As secondary schools across the country confront a worrying resurgence of student unrest, experts are calling for an immediate shift away from reactive policing toward a proactive, dignity-centered framework that simultaneously addresses physical security, psychological well-being, community engagement, and the…
By Job Maangi As Africa marked Africa Day, environmental organisations across the continent renewed calls for urgent action against what they describe as “waste colonialism” — the continued export of hazardous waste from wealthy nations to African countries. The statement,…
A compelling and transformative counter-cultural movement is sweeping across the African continent, quietly disrupting centuries of deeply ingrained colonial mindsets and challenging the relentless pursuit of urban-centric corporate validation. As major metropolitan areas grapple with the heavy burdens of hyper-congestion,…
In a world increasingly driven by the frantic pace of rapid urbanization and the relentless pursuit of corporate milestones, an quiet yet profound counter-cultural movement is beginning to take root across the African continent. This shift is not merely about…
The transformation of contemporary agriculture is increasingly being driven by a highly educated, tech-savvy generation of youth who are redefining farming as a sophisticated, corporate enterprise rather than a labor-intensive fallback for the un-employed. Across East Africa, and particularly within…
In the fertile plains of Mwea, Kirinyaga County, an agricultural revolution is quietly unfolding, driven not by traditional lifelong farmers, but by an unlikely duo: a mechanical engineer and a literature graduate. Sam and Kellen, the founders of “The Edibles,”…
For years, conversations around agriculture in Kenya have largely focused on one disturbing reality — the widespread use of toxic pesticides and their impact on human health, soil fertility, biodiversity, and food safety. Reports by scientists, environmental groups, and public…
In farms across Kenya, a quiet but dangerous crisis is unfolding—one that rarely makes headlines yet affects millions every day. From the lush vegetable fields of Nakuru to the sprawling farms of Kirinyaga and Murang’a, the widespread use of toxic…
The outbreak of hantavirus aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship has triggered global concern, not only because of the tragic loss of life but also due to the possibility of human-to-human transmission in a confined environment. The World Health Organization…
The morning mist still hung lightly above the waters of River Sagana when we arrived at the border of Murang’a and Kirinyaga counties, where rows of thriving green crops stretched across the landscape beneath the soft glow of the rising…