Kenya
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“My house is crumbling”: Living in limbo along the East Africa pipeline
People along the route of the proposed 1,443 km oil pipeline talk of confusion, uncertainty and lives on hold. Following the recent signing of ... -
Why are Kenyans trolling the IMF?
Kenya’s economy is struggling, but many believe another loan will only benefit corrupt officials and leave ordinary citizens to pay off the debt. For ... -
Whether or not Kenya closes its camps, much damage has been done
Two weeks ago, Kenya issued an ultimatum for the UNHCR to present a plan for the closure of two huge refugee camps. Its deadline ... -
The seven African governments using Israeli cyberespionage tools
A recent report detected several government agencies using Circles’ platforms to snoop on texts, calls and locate private individuals. As internet penetration and smartphone ... -
How prepared is Kenya to roll out COVID-19 vaccines?
The government has been slow but, more importantly, its been left vulnerable by the competitive procurement strategies of richer countries. Kenya’s response to the ... -
“Here they’re safe”: The girls club that emerged when Kenya’s schools closed
When Kenya’s school closed, many children were left more vulnerable. Some local volunteers took it upon themselves to step in. On the first floor ... -
Seven myths about sex education debunked
Countries with more sex ed have lower teen pregnancy rates, yet policymakers in Kenya continue to push against it. Imagine firefighters approaching a burning ... -
Sex workers face a dilemma: to work or not during COVID-19
Kenyan sex workers are being forced to choose between their health and their livelihoods. Atieno* has been a sex worker for six years. A soft-spoken ... -
Nairobi evicts 8,000 people amidst a pandemic and curfew
Kenyan authorities demolished hundreds of homes last month, leaving thousands homeless and without any support. In early May, Kenyan authorities evicted more than 8,000 ...
