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How Machakos County Can Unlock the Potential of Climate-Smart Agriculture

By Ted Apondi Kenya’s arid and semi-arid lands (ASALs), which constitute about 80% of the country, are most affected by climate change. These regions face significant challenges, including erratic rainfall patterns, frequent droughts, and widespread soil degradation. Millions of people living in these areas rely on agriculture as their primary source of income and sustenance. […]
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Relieving the GenZ Protests – Making cents out of nonsense

By Ellian Otti We had a country! For sure, we did! It had dreams accompanied by clear and concise rules to help realize these dreams. However, the introduction of the Finance Bill 2024, a government policy aimed at increasing taxes and implementing mandatory housing levies, sparked widespread discontent. During the June protests, the streets in […]
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A recap of my Master’s degree journey

By Achieng’ Okello Beyond choosing when and where to do my Master’s Degree, I must admit that doing a Master’s is not an easy undertaking. My fervency for international relations specifically international law practice and strategy and its linkage to foreign policy was crucial in my topic choice. I settled on the topic: “The foreign […]
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How the Joint AFCON 2027 would boost regional integration

By Paul Chayuga The news for the acceptance of Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania “Pamoja bid” to host the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) was received with great jubilations in East Africa. This is because for the very first time the region will be hosting the continent’s most prestigious tournament. In addition, it will be the […]
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To be a woman in my country

By Jael Ikinya   To be a woman in my country Kenya means always keeping an eye on who’s behind you as you weave through the busy streets. The cities and neighborhoods might be alive with colors, but they also carry the weight of femicide and violence against women. It’s like wearing an invisible shield, […]
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The forgotten child of war

By Jael Ikinya   I had a name once, and I cherished it. Ayala, which means deer. In the embrace of my parents’ love, it was a name that danced on their lips like a prayer, a name that connected me to the innocence of childhood and the sacredness of our faith and moral commitment. […]
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Knowledge and Skill sets; great aides in today’s marketplace

By Umu Jalo         I recently graduated from my undergraduate studies after a 13-year break between my first and second year, and my third and fourth year. It was a beautiful Saturday morning this past October and I was grinning like a Cheshire cat all through the graduation ceremony. Finally, I was given the powers […]
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