Njahira Gitahi

Stand in solidarity with taxi drivers against exploitation

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-08-06 10:00:05

Uber has responded to the strikes not by listening to the demands of the drivers but instead by prioritising the users.

Attainment of gender parity in our leadership remains far cry

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-08-13 00:00:00

The third impeachment of Governor Kawira Mwangaza shines a light on the difficulty that Kenya will continue to face in seeking gender parity within its political ranks.

KICD should mitigate harm by combing through curriculum

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-08-19 21:22:00

Perhaps it is true that the shift from the 8-4-4 system to CBC happened too fast, and without any proper rhyme and reason to it.

Use public funds in ways that take care of everyone's needs

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-08-27 17:10:00

Thanks to the temporary quashing of the movement for liberation, occasioned by the unification of government and opposition, it feels as though there is little recourse for action or improvement.

Truth and propaganda around William Ruto's tour of Nyanza

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-09-03 00:00:00

If the Luo nation was so powerful as to clinch a Presidency three years in the future simply by showing up in one place, then Raila would have been President of this great nation over a decade ago.

Create jobs for Kenyans who don't want to work abroad

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-09-17 09:56:33

President Ruto, during his trip to Germany last week, secured a deal that would allow skilled and semi-skilled Kenyans to move to Germany for work

Mt Kenya's political 'soap opera' shouldn't make us to ignore key issues

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-09-23 17:24:05

Over the past months or so, the nation has sat back and watched Mount Kenya leaders wrangling amongst themselves over who should have true leadership of the region.

It'll be easy for lawmakers to pass bad Bills after DP's impeachment

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-10-29 09:16:34

MPs who otherwise are nowhere to be found when important Bills need to be discussed, showed up in droves at the crack of dawn to ensure that Rigathi Gachagua was impeached.

Femicide: Why telling women to be more vigilant is not helpful

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-11-05 10:03:46

It is patronising to tell women who are at risk of harm to be more vigilant, when all women know is vigilance, and when the greatest threat to them exists within the walls of their own homes.

Why Trump triumphed over the Democratic candidate with ease

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-11-12 00:00:00

The election of Donald Trump as President of the United States for a second time this past week came as a surprise to many who supported the liberal policies of Kamala Harris.

Chidimma Adetshina's win reveals ugly face of xenophobia in Africa

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-11-18 17:48:44

The announcement of her shortlisting raised eyebrows when South Africans noticed that her name was not only foreign but specifically Nigerian.

What should be done to turn COP29 discussions into action

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-11-25 14:54:01

The 29th UN Climate Change Conference (COP29), held in Baku, Azerbaijan, concluded last weekend with a mix of optimism and frustration.

How poverty puts women at the risk of abuse and death

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-12-02 14:17:53

We are currently in the middle of the annual 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence. This year’s theme is, 'Every 11 Minutes, one woman is killed' and 'Unite to end Violence against Women'.

Stop blatant exploitation of Kenyans by tech companies

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-12-10 15:30:00

Artificial intelligence (AI) is celebrated as a transformative technology with the potential to revolutionise industries, enhance productivity, and address global challenges.

Dispersing anti-femicide protest suggests that State backs GBV

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-12-17 11:15:13

The women who marched in Kenya were not merely protesting against femicide but were challenging a broader system of oppression that devalues their lives.

Our liberation struggles clash with intolerance and prejudice

By Njahira Gitahi   2024-12-31 00:00:00

As 2024 comes to a close, it will go down in history as a year worth remembering for both joyful and mournful reasons. On the one hand, the endless cases of femicide and police brutality.

What it takes for a democratic states to become dictatorship

By Njahira Gitahi   2025-01-07 11:29:12

What does it take to turn a country’s leadership from democratic to dictatorial? Tell-tale signs that Kenya could be slipping to dictatorship.

California's deadly wildfires reveal US's lopsided priorities

By Njahira Gitahi   2025-01-14 06:00:00

In recent days, California’s devastating wildfires have reignited public concern over the escalating climate crisis.

Time for US to go beyond false dichotomy of two-party system

By Njahira Gitahi   2025-01-21 06:00:00

The ceasefire in Gaza is a bittersweet moment,while its immediate effects are a relief to those caught in the crossfire, it also highlights the stark failures of US foreign policy.

It is time for Africans to shed reliance on Western handouts

By Njahira Gitahi   2025-01-27 13:35:12

Foreign aid is frequently tied to political and economic conditionalities that serve the interests of donor countries, perpetuating a form of neo-colonialism.