June 16
Kenya: The Algorithm Will See You Now - Deepfake Doctors and the Commodification of Care in Kenya
A few months ago, I was scrolling through TikTok when I came across a video. In a brightly lit room with brown décor, a doctor in a checkered shirt was discussing PCOS, a… Read more »
Kenya: Beyond the Headlines, Does Kenya Have the Political Will to End Femicides?
On June 1st, as Kenya marked Madaraka (self-governance) Day, a different kind of freedom match took place on the streets of Nairobi. Women's rights organizations, civil society… Read more »
May 29
Kenya: The Going Away of Silence - a Tribute to Ngugi
One year after his passing, how should we remember Ngugi? Read more »
May 11
Africa: In a World of Blocs, France and Kenya Chose the Middle
Why Nairobi? A lot of ink has already been spilled to explain the choice of Kenya to host the upcoming Africa France summit, the first gathering of heads of state from the… Read more »
November 20, 2025
Africa: Without Work Permits, Refugee Women in Nairobi Face Exploitation and Hardship
Many refugee women in Nairobi lack official work permits, forcing them into precarious, informal jobs where they face low pay, exploitation, and no legal protection. Although… Read more »
September 15, 2025
Africa: Karura Forest and the Politics of Community-Based Conservation in Kenya
Karura Forest is a 1,041 hectare urban sanctuary located in Kenya's capital, Nairobi. It serves as one of the city's largest remaining green spaces and sits in the northern part of… Read more »
