Whistleblowers in Kenya have faced retaliation, social victimisation, and intimidation, often being targeted for disclosing information without formal procedures
Some 34% of women in Kenya report suffering physical violence or abuse, according to a 2022 official report, and success puts women athletes particularly at risk
With remarkable creativity, Kenyans used technology to organise nationwide protests. The state’s digital response has been equally remarkable, but for all the wrong reasons
Leaders need to learn to listen and swiftly enter into discussions with the masses, otherwise they will face protests, which can be devastating
The youth are demanding a hand in the country’s socio-political and political decision-making. Leaders need to wake up to this to prevent a repeat of the 2007 killing of protestors
When he came in as president, he destroyed the old system but failed to build something new – and now Ruto is paying the price
A free press is an essential element of a democratic society, and in the battle for justice and accountability
The youth in particular played a role in maintaining the protests against the Finance Bill that that would increase taxes and reduce food subsidies
Citizens unite globally against tax hikes, urging economic integrity and political accountability
Peaceful marches mostly led by Gen-Z youth against tax hikes, which have since been scrapped, turned violent, with dozens injured or killed in clashes with the police