Africa: State Fragmentation and New State Imaginaries – Maritime Access in the Horn of Africa
[African Arguments] Debating Ideas reflects the values and editorial ethos of the African Arguments book series, publishing engaged, often radical, scholarship, original and activist writing from within the African continent and beyond. It offers debat…
Kenya: Meet the Nigerian Helping Kenyan Models Excel in Global Pageantry
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Joan Okorodudu’s passion for modelling was evident when she was a little girl; however, given her beginnings in a politically charged Nigeria and a background in political science, her dream to enter the modelling world seemed u…
East Africa: Meet the Kenyan Man Shaping a Francophone Future in East Africa
[RFI] UN human rights advisor Chris Mburu turned his Kenyan hometown of Mitahato into something unexpected: a French-speaking village. After learning the language himself later in life, Mburu is determined to give local children a head start – opening …
Kenya: Ruto Gears Up for Mashujaa Day With Focus On Housing Agenda
[Nile Post] President William Ruto has reaffirmed the importance of housing in the Kenya Kwanza government’s agenda, emphasising its potential to create jobs, eliminate slums, and safeguard the country’s agricultural land.
Kenya: Trailblazer Justice Alouch Lands Rfh Healthcare Partnership for Bio-Documentary Production
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Lady Justice Joyce Aluoch has expressed optimism that an upcoming documentary detailing her life and illustrious career as one of Kenya’s distinguished legal minds will inspire future generations of leaders.
Kenya: The Business of Gaming – How African Youth Can Tap Into a $300 Billion Industry
[Capital FM] The global gaming industry is one of the fastest-growing sectors, projected to reach a staggering $300 billion by 2025. Africa, with its young and dynamic population, is poised to become a major player in this space. According to recent re…
Kenya: Java House Africa Hosts Art Exhibition, Competition for Children
[Capital FM] Nairobi — Java House hosted an art exhibit and competition for children between 6 and 11 years as it marked its 25th anniversary.
Kenya: Kenyan Street Food Businesses Thrive On Tiktok Amid Economic Challenges
[Capital FM] In a challenging economic landscape where a recent survey by credit firm Tala highlights that two-thirds of permanently employed Kenyans have turned to side hustles, street food vendors are carving out a vital niche for themselves. Leverag…
Kenya: From ‘Young Rich’ to ‘Real Housewives of Nairobi’
[Capital FM] In the ever-evolving world of Kenyan television, one name stands out: Eugene Mbugua. At just 22, he made his mark as the youngest producer with a show on national television when Young Rich premiered on K24. At the time, it was arguably on…
Kenya: Kenyan Artists Reflect Gen Z Hopes and Frustrations in New Exhibition
[The Conversation Africa] As young protesters in Kenya took to the streets in June to demand the government account for its spending of taxpayers’ money, the Wajukuu Art Project was opening a new exhibition in Nairobi.