Why is the US ultra-right turning to Rhodesia as their model for a white supremacist state?

Years ago, I was much taken by a story, The Wave by Francisco Goldman, about the journey halfway around the world of the wave that he so tragically encountered in Oaxaca, on the Pacific coast of ...

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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 sun had set for the villagers gathered near Baghdad village in the Lower Shabelle region of Somalia. About 50 of them had gathered at Jaffey farm to break their iftar, the evening meal with which ...

It has been 30 years since one of the most sensational court cases in the history of modern Kenya took centre stage at the High Court in Nairobi. The feud over Olympic Boxing gold medallist Robert ...

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 ...