What if the man who transformed Singapore from a corruption-ridden colonial port into one of the world’s cleanest governments were suddenly handed the keys to State House in Nairobi? It is an imaginary question, because Lee Kuan Yew died in 2015. It is also a deliberately provocative one. But it offers Kenya an unusually useful […]
Every few days, another heartbreaking headline emerges. A father hacks his wife and children before surrendering to police. A mother poisons her children and then takes her own life. A husband kills his spouse over a domestic dispute before attempting suicide. These stories dominate television news bulletins, trend across social media, and spark emotional debates […]
The Raphael Tuju saga has in recent months captured national attention, raising questions about how one of Kenya’s most prominent political figures found himself at the center of a high-stakes financial and legal storm. Once a powerful insider in government, Raphael Tuju is now battling to hold onto his wealth, reputation, and legacy amid mounting […]
Uganda’s Election 2026 has delivered a result that few found surprising but many find troubling. President Yoweri Museveni’s victory has extended his rule to nearly 40 years, making him one of the world’s longest-serving leaders. Yet the real significance of this election lies less in who won than in what it revealed: a political system […]
On January 3, 2026, the United States launched a dramatic military invasion of Venezuela, striking key sites in Caracas. Reports indicate that President Nicolás Maduro and First Lady Cilia Flores were captured and transported aboard a U.S. warship. President Donald Trump announced that Washington would temporarily “run Venezuela” to facilitate governance and economic transition. The […]
On January 3, 2026, the United States launched a dramatic military invasion of Venezuela, involving airstrikes against key strategic sites in Caracas and the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, First Lady Cilia Flores. According to official accounts, Maduro was removed from power in an overnight operation and transported aboard a U.S. […]
Why Do We Choose What’s Bad for Us? In Nairobi, like many parts of the world, you’ll often see supermarket shelves cleared of white bread while brown bread remains untouched. Broiler chicken flies off the counter while indigenous chicken—though richer in nutrients—sits in the freezer. When it comes to juice, a vibrant pack of processed […]
America Returns to the Fires of the Middle East With the recent U.S.-Israel bombing of Iranian nuclear facilities and Iran’s retaliatory missile strike on the Al Udeid Air Base in Qatar, the world is once again watching a familiar script unfold. US wars in the Middle East have become a defining feature of modern global […]
