Utajua Haujui – The Year Kenya Fought Back
Community has been the lifeblood of this movement, binding us in ways that go beyond political unrest. From memes that gave us relief amid despair to cultural events honoring the fallen, art became both a balm and a battle cry. Musicians turned grief into protest anthems, plays like Too Early for Birds rekindled our collective memory of resistance, and poets gave words to our shared frustrations.
People, Power, and Protests: Reflecting on the Kenyan Protests and the Political Landscape
And yet, caring even more is what we must continue to do, if any of this is to stop. The only way we knew who was being taken was because we were documenting it, and their names, online and offline, constantly. The only way we were writing against these bills, whether or not they were enforced and implemented, was caring enough to write templates and become our mothers and aunties, sending it to any WhatsApp group that would listen.
This Is How Nairobi Is Fed.
Tom looks like a man whom you’d trust to feed you. He has a warm welcoming smile, and a very calm manner about him, like someone who knows what he needs to know and he is okay with that. And what Tom knows, is onions. He has his set up at Marikiti Market, the source of most of the food that Nairobi and its close environs eat.
Ghetto Classics
When you walk into the compound where Ghetto Classics in Korogocho is located, an energetic joy hits you. It’s loud and lively, and a large number of people in the compound are young, aged between pre-teens to early adulthood.
The Cycle of Narcissistic Abuse: Lessons for Relationships and Governance in Kenya
Kenya is grappling with a femicide crisis, over 130 women have been murdered since January and no case has been successfully prosecuted yet. There’s a striking parallel between the cycles of narcissistic abuse in relationships and the dynamics of governance between citizens and their leaders. Recognizing these patterns is crucial for addressing both forms of abuse and fostering a vigilant, informed society.
Watu wa Nai Waliungana
There’s a lot of ways to be with each other, and the Kenyan protests in June and July — started by the a rejection of the Finance Bill 2024, but also encompassing all the other issues we face, from lack of proper and affordable healthcare, education, staggering levels of corruption, steep taxation, and many more — served as a testament to what it truly means to be with each other.
Rethinking Suicide Reporting: A Journalist’s Journey from Grief to Responsibility
When my former university classmate and good friend sadly passed away by suicide in 2022, I was devastated.
Changes on Reporting Suicide are Welcome, but Slow.
In September 2022, the Baraza Media Lab with guidance from the Centre on Suicide Research and Intervention published a report that looked at how broadcast stations report on suicide on social media. Its contents were sobering.
Data Protection from a Gender Perspective: Why we Should Care About Digital Stalking in Domestic Relationships
I have gone back and forth debating on whether I should tell my story publicly because, as the story title suggests, I like my privacy.
Satire: The Power of Laughter in a Divisive World
Satire often plays the role of shaping public opinions. It’s intended to spark conversations and court participation. Satirists have a massive responsibility to entertain and educate.
Story Brainstorming at the Africa Media Festival.
Journalism is crucial for a functional democratic society, but not all media is equal. Journalists rely on storytelling to humanize news stories, yet many African stories are told by foreign media, leaving gaps in coverage.
‘Fake news’ and the need for speed
Misinformation. Disinformation. Malinformation. Collectively, Kenyans call these terms ‘fake news’, and are extremely familiar with the concept.