The Kenyan Coast is a tapestry of foods, cultures, songs, dance and scenic seascapes. Our photojournalist Jimmy Kitiro took a walk through the southern end of the coast to capture the nuances and ...

As part of its soft power strategy, Russia focuses heavily on attracting foreign students to its educational system. The main goal is for foreign students to also study communist disciplines and shape ...

The year is 1927. The British Colonial Office has just put out an advertisement in the papers that says, “Come to the brightest jewel in the crown of the British Empire – Kenya.” In the 19 th century, ...

The Nairobi City Marathon 2024 wasn’t just a race; it was a celebration of the city’s spirit. From the vibrant atmosphere to the determined runners, the event showcased Nairobi’s passion for sports ...

Ngara an estate close to Nairobi’s Central Business District was engulfed in a fire after a gas leak accident on 1st September 2024. The residents and business premises lost property worth millions.

When it comes to the Constitution of Kenya, everyone remembers the so-called Wako Draft which was rejected in the 21 November 2005 referendum. But perhaps only a few recall Kenya’s longest serving ...

The University of Nairobi was on Monday disrupted by a wave of student echoing in protest against the government’s newly introduced University Funding Model. The students argued that the new model was ...

The recent protests have brought Kenya’s governance trajectory into sharp focus. As the dust settles, many questions are begging for answers. In this episode, Wanjiru Gikonyo breaks down how the ...

The 2010 constitution turns 14 years today and has been observed in breach more than in observance. Key among these is the implementation of the rights of people with disabilities. In this ...

The Dandora area is home to thousands of Kenyans who live and ply their trade within the vicinity. Dandora People’s Park is within a walking distance from the infamous Dandora dumpsite in North-east ...

If you were to ask 16-year-old me whether a day would come when I’d go to the streets and chant “#RejectTheFinanceBill2024”, I would probably have called you mad. The goal has only been one. To leave.

The poem is a mood in a room, it is the possibility for certain types of conversations in the lobby afterward – grown men crying, thinking about their grandmas, or something like that. The crying is ...