Tag Archives: Africa
The Black Poet in the Era of Precarity: A Prolegomenon
Jun 16, 2026 at 05:56 PM
By Dr. Justus Wanjohi Makokha Who are we who are poets and Black in this new century upon this mother continent of ours? To me, a Black poet is the tongue and ears of society. His mind is the pulse of the community. His third eye is the portal to the metaverse of things. As […]
OPINION: The Paradoxical Success of the Africa Forward Summit
May 17, 2026 at 05:04 PM
By Ken Bosire The two-day Africa Forward Summit closed yesterday in Nairobi with two irreconcilable verdicts. Inside the Kenyatta International Convention Centre, a communiqué spoke of co-investment, partnership of equals, and €23 billion in pledges to reshape Africa’s economic trajectory. Outside, on the pavement, the air carried a different message: tear gas and chants of […]
Isaboke Warns of Rising AI Weaponisation Threats at Connected Africa Summit
Apr 28, 2026 at 07:44 AM
By Isaiah Kariuki Principal Secretary for Broadcasting and Telecommunications, Stephen Isaboke, has warned that the growing weaponisation of artificial intelligence poses a serious threat to democratic stability and public trust across Africa. Speaking at the Connected Africa Summit 2026, Isaboke said AI is already reshaping economies, governance, and information systems, placing African countries at a […]
Toxic E-Waste Dumping Leaves Kenyan Communities Paying the Price
Mar 30, 2026 at 11:28 AM
By Nyang’au Araka A landmark policy brief has laid bare the growing crisis of electronic waste in Kenya and Ghana, warning that toxic dumping disguised as donations and recycling is endangering lives and ecosystems. In Kenya, where about 70 percent of electronic equipment is imported, much of it arrives near the end of its useful […]
Ignorance and Poor Governance: Africa’s Deepest Crisis
Mar 08, 2026 at 11:02 AM
By Josiah Kariuki The biggest threat facing Africa is not floods, hunger, lack of education, or even poor governance. Africa suffers from ignorance—a deficiency in knowledge and the application of wisdom. Look at our cities. In Nairobi, every rainy season brings the same spectacle: flooded streets, stranded motorists, families wading through murky water, and businesses […]
Kenya Takes Helm of Continental Youth Jobs Initiative
Mar 03, 2026 at 05:56 PM
By KPC Sports Reporter Kenya has assumed the Chairmanship of the Jobs for Youth in Africa Community of Practice (CoP), pledging to drive measurable action in tackling youth unemployment across the continent. The leadership transition from the Republic of Rwanda was announced during the CoP Knowledge Exchange Summit in Nairobi. The platform brings together 20 […]
Africa Confronts HIV Vaccine Research Crisis Amid Deepening Funding Cuts
Nov 20, 2025 at 05:52 PM
By Janet Nyamwamu A new regional advocacy series on HIV vaccine development has warned that Africa risks losing decades of scientific progress, infrastructure, and public trust if it does not urgently reinforce and lead its own HIV vaccine research agenda. The alarm was raised during the first session of a four-part virtual series titled New […]
My Sister, President Suluhu Hassan: You Are Betraying the Dreams of African Women
Nov 03, 2025 at 02:05 PM
By Linda Tsungirirai Masarira I am a woman leader. I believe, with every fibre of my being, in the power of women to heal our nations, to lead with compassion, and to build a more inclusive and just Africa. It is precisely because of this belief that I can not remain silent as a sister […]
𝐏𝐒 𝐈𝐬𝐚𝐛𝐨𝐤𝐞 𝐜𝐚𝐥𝐥𝐬 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐡𝐚𝐫𝐦𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐞𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐨𝐟 𝐜𝐫𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐛𝐨𝐫𝐝𝐞𝐫 𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐥 𝐬𝐞𝐫𝐯𝐢𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐢𝐧 𝐀𝐟𝐫𝐢𝐜𝐚
Apr 22, 2025 at 11:03 AM
By KPC Reporter and Courtesy Broadcasting and Telecommunications Principal Secretary (PS), Stephen Isaboke is rooting for harmonization and enhancement of cross border postal services on the continent. Isaboke reiterated the importance of the postal service, when he opened the second edition of the Universal Postal Union Africa Postal Leaders Forum in Nairobi. The two day […]
Homestretch: Focus on Raila Odinga As He Faces Continental Hurdle
Feb 15, 2025 at 08:21 AM
By Kurian Musa The African Union Commission (AUC) leadership transition happening this weekend has attracted huge continental attention never seen in recent times. In particular, all eyes are on Raila Odinga, the seasoned Kenyan opposition leader and former Prime Minister. Odinga has declared his interest to be the next Chairperson of the Commission. With his […]