‘The Most Powerful Texts Build Bridges Between People’ Mumbi Kanyogo's First Draft
Kenyan author, Mumbi Kanyogo, is interested in the contradicting stories told about domestic workers.
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‘Sisi Pia ni Watu’ In Kenya, Domestic Workers Resist Exploitation
For many years in Nairobi, domestic work has been synonymous with exploitation. What does the future hold for Kenya’s domestic workers and their allies, who are actively organizing to transform domestic work into dignified work?
COP27: Abigael Kima’s Cautious Optimism An Interview with Climate Activist, Abigael Kima
Africa is an important voice in the climate debate, Abigael Kima argues ahead of COP27. ‘Because although we are only responsible for 0.5 per cent of historical emissions and less than 4 per cent of the global emissions at the moment, we are the most negatively impacted.’
The ‘Son of a Nobody’ That Became President William Ruto Wins Kenya’s 2022 Presidential Election
Kenya's deputy president, William Ruto, wins the 2022 presidential election amidst allegations of electoral malpractice and calls for annulment. Read more.
‘African Countries Need to Speak With One Voice’ Tabitha Mwangi’s First Draft
Lecturer and author of ‘Kremlin’s Renewed Interest: Russia’s Emerging Threat to Elections in Africa’, Tabitha Mwangi, is sceptical about foreign interest in Africa. Read our interview.
Why Facebook Has Been Accused of Poor Working Conditions in Kenya
According to a TIME investigation, Facebook content moderators in Kenya have revealed how their workplace culture is characterized by low pay, mental trauma, intimidation and the suppression of the right to unionize. Read more.
A Kenyan Court Has Recognized Housework as Paid Work
A Kenyan Court has decided to give Mary Wambui half of her marital home for the 13 years she spent doing house chores. Read more.
Students in the Struggle for Kenyan Democracy A Brief History of University Student Activism in Kenya
Student activism in Kenya is a form of protest and resistance against oppression. At its very heart, it is also a demonstration of leadership and the capacity for mass mobilization. Read more.
Gender, Anti-Colonialism and Nationalism The Anti-Colonial Legacies of African Women
That women’s participation in anti-colonial and nationalist struggles may not be as obvious in existing literature does not mean such participation was peripheral. Read more.
Fear A Survivor’s Account of Human Trafficking
A survivor’s account of human trafficking. Read more.