Kenyans may fall for populist manifestos every five years for a variety of reasons:
1. Promises of quick and easy solutions: Populist manifestos often promise simple and straightforward solutions to complex problems, offering hope…
Mornings, Mandazi, and Matatus: Living, Laughing, and Eating Kenyan
Let me tell you about a typical day in Kenya—where the sun rises with a promise, the matatu horns startle…
Unshackling Ambition: Women’s Voices Beyond Expectations
As women, we’ve been conditioned to fit into certain roles, to shrink our dreams to fit societal expectations. But what…
BRIDGING THE DIVIDE
Kenya is currently experiencing a surge in confrontations between police and angry youths ;popularly known as the Gen-Z. These confrontations happen in…
WHAT MEN ARE NOT SAYING. The silent struggles of modern masculinity
In the eyes of the society,a “real man”is tough,composed and always in control.But behind that mask, many men are silently…
The Hustler turned Incumbent: Why Young Kenyans are Disillusioned by the Ruto Presidency
When William Ruto referred to himself as “the hustler” during the 2022 election campaign, young Kenyans were excited about the…
“The Hustler turned Incumbent: Why Young Kenyans are Disillusioned by the Ruto Presidency”
When William Ruto referred to himself as “the hustler” during the 2022 election campaign, young Kenyans were excited about the…
Decoding Political Loyalty: How Cousinism Is Reshaping GEMA Identity
Introduction: A Shift in the Political Wind For decades, the GEMA community – comprising the Kikuyu, Embu, and Meru…
Father. Provider. Silent Sufferer: Rethinking Masculinity and Mental Health
The Unspoken Burden “Be a man.” A phrase that is often said lightly, but one that carries a…
Kenya’s Gen-Z: the End of Elitist Politics?
Kenya’s political landscape has, since independence, been conditioned, dominated and shaped by political elites. These elites, often commanding popular tribal…