In a historic philanthropic move, Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has pledged to give away 99% of his estimated $200 billion fortune — with a significant portion directed toward advancing healthcare and education across the African continent. The announcement, made during his address at the African Union headquarters in Addis Ababa, has sparked global debate and […]
Yes, It Happens — But It’s Hidden Domestic Violence Against Men in Kenya is a growing but largely hidden issue that continues to be misunderstood and underreported. While national conversations often center around the abuse of women and children — and rightly so — many men across the country are silently enduring physical, emotional, and […]
Why Are People Marrying Later in Life? It’s a question more people are asking as wedding ages inch upward and parenthood starts well past 40. Once a cultural milestone of the mid-20s, marriage is now being postponed—sometimes into the fifth or sixth decade of life. Is it about chasing careers, avoiding divorce, or simply not […]
Across many urban and peri-urban centers—particularly in African cities—public urination remains a glaring, odorous reminder of a society caught between rapid urbanization and failing civic consciousness. Walk along any major road, side street, or unguarded fence, and it’s not uncommon to see a man standing casually, often unbothered, watering the earth or concrete with little […]
In the heart of a Nairobi schoolyard, a young boy is asked a simple question by a visiting teacher: “Where do you come from?” He pauses. His parents are from two different tribes, they live in an urban suburb, and his household speaks both English and Swahili. After a moment, he answers, “I don’t know.” […]
Retirement Without a Safety Net: Marital Fallout and the Cost of Financial Unpreparedness Retirement without income is a silent crisis affecting millions of aging men worldwide. While the golden years are often romanticized as a time of peace and leisure, the harsh reality for many is far from idyllic. For men who exit the workforce […]
In recent decades, traditional marriage has undergone significant transformation. While marriage once served as the central institution for romantic unions, economic partnerships, and family formation, it is increasingly being bypassed in favor of alternative arrangements—chief among them, partnership agreements. These legally binding or informal documents allow couples to define roles, responsibilities, and financial obligations outside […]
In recent decades, marriage rates have declined across much of the developed and developing world. In countries like the United States, UK, and even parts of Africa, more men are opting out of marriage altogether. But what’s behind this quiet exodus from the altar? Why are many men refusing to marry? While there are multiple […]
