An avid reader from South Africa recently wrote to us highlighting a lingering concern about the … UIF: South Africa’s Lifeline That Too Often Comes Too LateRead more
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PHOTOS: Fishing on Lake Turkana – Scenes from Kalokol in Turkana County
After a long journey north along the Kitale–Lodwar highway, Kenya’s landscape slowly begins to change. The … PHOTOS: Fishing on Lake Turkana – Scenes from Kalokol in Turkana CountyRead more
Inside the Cosmetic Surgery Boom in Nigeria
Nigerian women are caught up in an escalating beauty arms race, chasing confidence and happiness through … Inside the Cosmetic Surgery Boom in NigeriaRead more
How Kenyan MPs Are Sitting Ducks for Cyber Attacks Ahead of 2027 Polls
From phishing and fake Zoom calls to deepfake videos and data brokers, lawmakers face unprecedented digital … How Kenyan MPs Are Sitting Ducks for Cyber Attacks Ahead of 2027 PollsRead more
The Galana Floodplains of Kilifi: Where the River Gives and Takes
The Galana is an unusually quiet river, flowing from its Gatamaiyu Forest catchment in the Aberdare … The Galana Floodplains of Kilifi: Where the River Gives and TakesRead more
Data Collection: Why Training, Not Technology, Breaks NGO Projects
A few months ago, I negotiated what looked on paper like a straightforward mobile data collection … Data Collection: Why Training, Not Technology, Breaks NGO ProjectsRead more
Philip Kinisu’s First Taste of State Opulence in The Interrupted Accountant
On October 3rd, 2025, Kenyan readers and financial sector enthusiasts welcomed a remarkable new autobiography by … Philip Kinisu’s First Taste of State Opulence in The Interrupted AccountantRead more
Madobe Meets Ruto at a Garissa Wedding Amid Jubaland Tensions
Jubaland leader Ahmed Mohamed Islam (Madobe) jetted into Kenya on Saturday, November 29th, to attend a … Madobe Meets Ruto at a Garissa Wedding Amid Jubaland TensionsRead more
Tracing the Origins of Mlango Kubwa Estate with Dr. Ashraf Sheikh
Long before Mlango Kubwa became a densely populated residential and commercial hub, it was the site … Tracing the Origins of Mlango Kubwa Estate with Dr. Ashraf SheikhRead more
Lee Funeral Home: Behind the Doors of Kenya’s Prominent Morgue
Lee Funeral Home is Kenya’s premier sanctuary for the departed elite, a spot where the country’s … Lee Funeral Home: Behind the Doors of Kenya’s Prominent MorgueRead more