Rachel Strohm, Author at African Arguments

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Rachel Strohm

Rachel Strohm is a social policy analyst based in Nairobi, Kenya. She is also the co-founder of the Mawazo Institute, a non-profit research institute which supports East African women launching careers in academia.

Economy Kenya Top story

By Rachel Strohm
September 13, 2022
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Kenya: What future for social assistance under Ruto?

The new president’s manifesto shows awareness of the need for more social assistance but is light on specific commitments. The rising cost of living in Kenya ...

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Covid-19 Economy

By Rachel Strohm
April 2, 2020
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Africa’s corona response rests on two things: markets and money transfers

African countries can’t just copy rich countries’ responses to COVID-19. Here’s what they can do instead. Read all our COVID-19 coverage As the coronavirus pandemic has ...

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Kenya Society

By Rachel Strohm
December 6, 2018
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30% of trips in Nairobi are made by minibus. Why were they banned?

While other major cities are blocking private cars to encourage the use of buses, Nairobi is moving in the opposite direction. Commuting to work in Kenya’s ...

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