By Shem Onderi Oh, Dispensary Bench, if you were human,So wide, so strong, your presence is proven.Built for comfort, you await with grace,As patients sit, in this quiet space. Placed by the wall, near the block,Not far from the doctor or the pharmacist’s walk,You rest in the hallway, often alone,Unnoticed at dusk, when the day’s […]

By Godwin Mose To those who have never known the real meaning of financial hardship, money means security, comfort, and the ability to enjoy life. But to those who have fought their way out of poverty, money is more than just a means to an end; money is survival itself. It is a fragile lifeline […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha The trial and incarceration of Kizza Besigye in the UPDF martial courts exemplify the growing crisis in Uganda’s judicial system under President Yoweri Museveni’s prolonged rule. Besigye, a civilian, is being tried in a military court, a clear violation of the 2005 Supreme Court ruling that declared such trials unconstitutional. This […]

By Arnold Ageta The African-led HIV Control Working Group (AHCWG) added its voice on American President Donald Trump’s decision to halt critical foreign aid to developing countries. In particular, the group took issue with the suspended Presidents Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The 90-day freeze, implemented as from January 20th, 2025, has sent shockwaves […]

By OMBOKI MONAYO Sharp reactions have greeted American government’s decision to withdraw the Centres for Disease Control (CDC) research papers pending review. Experts say the directive will have significant implications for public health research, particularly in the context of long-term effects on scientific integrity, funding, and global health communication. In Kenya, the CDC conducts research […]

By Elias Moturi It is exciting that Kereri Girls’ High School is clocking 60 in style. Already, preparations are on top gear as the big day, 16th February draws nigh. The institution opened its doors in 1965 as a Girls Secondary School, having been established by the Pentecostal Assemblies of God-(PAG-K). The church has its […]

Bý Godwin Mose Gambling has infiltrated our social public and does not discriminate anyone on the basis of age, gender, religion or level of education. Sadly, it has emerged as one of the biggest problems in today’s society. It is no more a game; instead, it is an addiction that break families, trigger depression and […]

By Isaac Dan Bw’Onyancha American President Donald Trump who took the oath of office last month is on a mission and his actions are sending shock waves across the world. Trump’s hurried withdrawal of international aid programs, such as USAID, has raised significant concerns about the long-term impact on America’s global influence and superpower status. […]

By Raphael Tora The issue of climate change sounded alien and distant to millions of people at the turn of the 21st century. As the phenomenon started to sink, many noticed that climate had started to act like a character in a suspense novel, full of twists and turns that scientists and policymakers struggled to […]

By Nyang’au Araka It is said that a good picture is worth a thousand words, but what if the images are two or more, and are complimentary? This is the question that pops up when one looks at a collage that has been circulating online, comprising of two images taken several years apart. The collage […]