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Anxiety, stress, and feelings of helplessness are widespread, particularly among students placed far from home, in schools that cannot support their chosen pathways.
Every morning, millions of Nairobians take to the streets to make a living, only to be chased, humiliated, or evicted by the very city that should protect them.
The current Grade 10 placement exercise is revealing concerning patterns for learners with disabilities.
One major obstacle to party institutionalisation is personalisation of politics.
What if the success of our democracy depended as much on voters as on leaders?
Kenya faces a real temptation. Democracy can be slow and messy, while obedience appears faster. But democratic institutions prevent abuse and correct mistakes.
In Kenyan politics, young women often bring energy and vision to the race, yet without guidance, that energy can be misdirected.
The war between Tehran, Washington, and Tel Aviv has escalated sharply in 2026
The WHO describes obesity as a chronic disease requiring long-term, structured care.
This hidden form of GBV often begins before physical violence, gradually eroding a woman’s independence, self-confidence, and ability to make decisions.
“Sometimes going back is moving forward.” That Ghanaian proverb captures the tension that hung over the Africa Forward Summit in Nairobi.
Kenya’s 2027 General Election is already shaping up to be another high-stakes political contest.
Mental health remains one of the most underfunded areas, while the treatment gap remains as high as 75 per cent, meaning most people who need care never receive it.
Kenya’s challenge is not the absence of constitutional clarity, but the absence of mechanisms to convert constitutional intent into political compliance.
Kenya’s proposed Ebola facility has sparked debate on devolution, rights, and health priorities amid concerns over governance, trust, and system preparedness.
Australia has implemented a world-first law banning under-16s from major social media platforms with stiff penalties for companies that fail to comply and the UK is preparing similar restrictions
Kenya does not need a Church that competes for political influence. It needs one whose integrity, independence and prophetic courage remain beyond question.
The internal contradictions within Kenya’s united opposition spilled into the public square last week, exposing a coalition held together more by a common opponent than a shared governing vision.
Young women conclude that participating online is simply not worth the abuse. This growing phenomenon, often described as "radio silencing", is more than an online safety concern.
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