Violence Against Women Fuels Kenya’s HIV Crisis
Sexual and gender‑based violence is fueling Kenya’s HIV epidemic, especially among adolescent girls and young women. New UNAIDS data show that 4,000 girls worldwide acquire HIV each week, with 3,300 in sub‑Saharan Africa, and Kenya reports 44‑55 new female infections daily, 80% of which are in girls. Weak justice systems and punitive laws prevent survivors from accessing care, leaving many, like the Nairobi rape survivor, untreated and HIV‑positive. In response, Kenya’s 2024 national plan aims to eliminate the triple threat of HIV, teenage pregnancy and gender‑based violence by 2027.
IG Kanja Condemns the Coordinated Attacks on Officers and State Infrastructure
Kenya’s Inspector General of Police, Douglas Kanja, issued an urgent statement condemning a wave of coordinated attacks on police stations, officers, and critical infrastructure across several counties. He described the incidents as a grave assault on national security and pledged...
Cooking Gas Prices Surge by Sh390 in Nairobi
Cooking gas (LPG) prices in Nairobi jumped up to Sh 390 ($3.6) per 13‑kg cylinder as the Middle East conflict drove global propane and butane costs higher. Rubis Energie Kenya now charges Sh 3,530 ($32.5) and TotalEnergies Marketing Kenya Sh 3,510 ($32.4), roughly a 12%...
Why Trump’s Latest Threat Could Turn a Crisis Into an Emergency
President Donald Trump announced that the U.S. Navy could block vessels from Iranian ports in the Strait of Hormuz, reviving a high‑risk escalation in a six‑week conflict. The threat sent Brent crude futures up roughly 8%, to $102.80 a barrel,...
Conviction over Knowledge: The Missing Link in Behaviour Change
The article argues that information alone is insufficient for lasting behavior change, emphasizing the need for personal conviction. It uses a personal anecdote of a friend who reverted to unhealthy eating despite detailed meal‑planning advice to illustrate this gap. The...
When Equality Meets Divorce: Can a Husband Claim Maintenance?
In March 2015 a Kenyan High Court ordered a university professor to pay her unemployed ex‑husband Sh20,000 (~$150) per month in maintenance after their divorce. The ex‑wife appealed, and the Court of Appeal unanimously overturned the order, finding insufficient evidence...
Why Society Must Avoid Bias Against Women Raising Children Alone
Single mothers in Kenya represent a growing demographic, heading 34% of households, yet they face entrenched stigma and limited support. The 2022 census, recent GBV case data, and adolescent pregnancy figures illustrate the scale of the challenge. While the 2023...
Zimbabwe Push to Extend President Rule Risks Elite Rifts, Weakened Democracy
Zimbabwe’s ruling party ZANU‑PF has introduced a constitutional amendment bill that would extend the presidential and parliamentary terms by two years, allowing President Emmerson Mnangagwa to stay in office until 2030. The proposal also seeks to abolish direct presidential elections,...
Mohamoud Dagane: Tackle Governance to Restore Nairobi
A new Sh80 billion (~$530 million) cooperation agreement between Nairobi and Kenya’s national government aims to overhaul the city’s transport, water, waste and market systems. The deal emphasizes structural governance reforms, institutional clarity and sustained political will over sheer funding levels. Past...
Falling Maize Prices to Spell Doom for Farmers
Kenya is confronting a record maize harvest of roughly 70 million 90‑kg bags, the largest in recent history. The surplus has driven farmgate prices down from about $30 per bag to under $16, squeezing farmers’ ability to recoup high input costs....
When Snoring Is a Signal of Health Risks
Snoring, often dismissed as a harmless nuisance, can be a warning sign of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a condition where the airway collapses repeatedly during sleep. Persistent, loud snoring is linked to reduced oxygen levels, triggering stress hormones and elevating...
For Secure 2027 Polls, Spare the Police Political and Operational Interference
Kenya’s 2027 general election security hinges on an independent National Police Service command, led by Inspector‑General Douglas Kanja. The 2010 Constitution insulates the police from political meddling, a safeguard born from the 2007 electoral violence. With a police‑to‑population ratio of...
Kisumu Court Halts Knut Elections Meant for Friday
The Employment and Labour Relations Court in Kisumu issued a temporary injunction halting the Kenya National Union of Teachers (KNUT) elections slated for April 2‑3, 2026. The order follows a notice of motion filed by George Anyona Arek and will remain in...
Matatu Owners Push for Fuel Subsidies
Kenyan Matatu Owners Association urged the government to reinstate fuel subsidies if global price shocks raise local fuel costs. The association warned that higher fuel prices would be passed to commuters, straining household budgets and sector profitability. MOA President Albert...
CAF General-Secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba Quits Amid Turbulent Times for African Football
Confederation of African Football (CAF) general secretary Veron Mossengo-Omba announced his resignation on Sunday, ending a 30-year tenure amid mounting criticism and a crisis of confidence. His departure follows controversy over CAF’s decision to strip Senegal of the Africa Cup...