Beyond Laws: Why Kenya’s Police Need a Cultural Reset, Not More Reforms
A closer look reveals that the country does not lack laws. Article 25(a) of the Constitution guarantees freedom from torture and cruel, inhuman, or degrading treatment.
Legal reforms alone cannot erase harmful mindsets; resocialization and...
Lowering University Fees Won’t Save Higher Education in Kenya
Education policy in Kenya is often driven by slogans and electoral timelines rather than by a sustained national strategy.
The government must stop treating education like a vote-harvesting gimmick. Policy must be grounded in realism...
Diplomatic Crossroads as Kenya’s Major Non-Nato Ally Status Under Scrutiny
By Obed Simiyu.
Reports from Washington D.C. suggest that the Senate's re-evaluation is driven by concerns over Kenya's evolving foreign policy.
The US sees Kenya as a key democratic partner in a strategically vital region and...
When the Body Fails but the Power Clings: A Philosophical and Psychological Discourse on...
Zombification and Political Holograms
Disclaimer: This article is a work of critical political philosophy, commentary, and social reflection. All references to real individuals, events, or governments are used purely for scholarly, journalistic, or satirical critique...
Green But Grim: The Hidden Ecological and Human Toll of Cobalt in Electric Vehicles
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), which supplies over 70% of global cobalt production, bears witness to ecological decimation on an industrial scale, with vast tracts of land stripped for mineral access and waterways...
Africa’s Moment: The Papacy and the Power of the Periphery
As an Augustinian who has ministered in Peru, the new Pope understands the complex relationship between center and periphery, between resource exploitation and justice.
In this context, the African Church’s contribution must be seen not...
Selective Activism: Civil Society’s Inconsistent Fight for Good Governance in Kenya
While the Judiciary remains riddled with corruption and inefficiencies, it receives far less scrutiny from these organisations. This selective activism undermines the credibility of Kenya's civil society movement.
Despite its constitutional mandate to uphold justice,...
The Potential Impact of President Trump’s Second Presidency on Kenya: Navigating Shocks and Benefits
Trump’s administration made immigration reform a central part of its agenda, with policies aimed at curbing illegal immigration and encouraging the repatriation of undocumented migrants.
His foreign policy has emphasized reducing U.S. military involvement in...
Action, not Promissory Notes: Salvage the Higher Education System in Kenya Now!
According to the World Bank, Higher Education systems need to be conducive to a culture and practice of lifelong learning.
The global village we live in only demands that our institutions not only get international...
Why Academia Must Adapt or Perish
Academia often dismisses those who come to learn and grow, focusing on enforcing entry requirements rather than addressing the gaps that prospective students hope to fill.
Scholarships and grants, like those from the Mastercard Foundation,...
