Award winning journalist, @theelephant @theawjp, @AU_CIEFFA alumni, Miel Fellow '24 @pulitzercenter,Fellow '24 @risj_oxford
Nairobi, Kenya
Joined March 2019
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In my latest @theelephantinfo Gold and Grief, I explore how women in Kakamega’s artisanal gold mines are exploited by gender norms and unequal systems.
The industry is sustained by their labor, yet their voices and rights are routinely sidelined.ReadMore;theelephant.info/analysis/20…
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Why does Kenya consistently reach the brink of transformation, only to settle for consolidation rather than a complete leap? @wmnjoya asserts that Kenya lacks the intellectual foundations to produce the achievements that we want. We chase legal frameworks and optical reforms while ignoring the deep philosophical questions about our economic systems and the politics of work. What would it take for Kenya to spark genuine transformation?
Youtube: youtu.be/kMdb3It6zvY?si=k1-U…
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2/3 of kids moving to grade 10 are subpar in education standards across math, sciences, languages, and general knowledge.
#CBCIsARacket
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On the day the judicial deadline for ensuring the composition of the cabinet complies with the constitution expires, the people we pay to hold the Executive to account are instead fangirling.
Congratulations to H.E. President William Samoei Ruto @williamsruto on two major announcements for Kenya's shiny sporting future! The official renaming of Talanta Stadium to Raila Odinga International Stadium is a fitting tribute to Baba's enduring legacy, especially as we come to the end of October, the month dedicated to commemorating his life and legacy. Secondly, congratulations on the announcement that Bayern Munich will face Ajax on 5th January 2027 to officially open the stadium. This historic match will demonstrate Kenya's readiness ahead of AFCON 2027 while positioning the country as a global sports and tourism destination.
Congratulations, Mr. President!
#Tutam✌️
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Literature remains undefeated. What Ruto is doing with Talanta stadium is exactly what Mr Tumbo did in Betrayal in the city and also what Meya Majoka did in Kigogo. Organize grand events at high costs while failing to address the basic grievances of the local people
@AKUHNairobi my friend has been waiting for hours to be admitted, they told her to wait for another now it’s two hours and we have to wait for another 15 minutes. Your service delivery sucks!
Does she need to pass out for you to serve her with some urgency?!!! @AKUHNairobi
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Just a reminder that even Rose Kimanzi who was gang raped by policeman in a police station has not yet been given an OB even after writing to IPOA or DCI.
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Happening Today:
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#ClimateResilience #ClimateAction #CommunityLed #Africa
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Kenya will not survive another 5 years with Kasongo in charge. Jameni tuamke we send him to Sugoi aisweya
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if people got married & focused on stabilizing finances it would make sense. instead they get married, quickly make 2 children & start cheating. one spouse suddenly loses their income or decides to 'stay home' & ghafla the economy starts defeating the one-income family of 4
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Auditor General reveals that Sh11 billion in the Talanta Stadium project cannot be properly accounted for
She reveals that:
— Contract rose from Sh35 billion to Sh45.8 billion without explanation
— Open tender process was bypassed
— Mandatory AG approval was not sought
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I know! A 19-20 year old is a real decision maker in a power dynamic that involves their 45-year old lecturer
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According to a new report by Kenyan Wallstreet, the purchasing power of the 1,000 bob note has shrunk to just Ksh 344 (a 65.6% drop). What used to feel like a Ndovu can now barely buy you 5 smochas.
@justinewanda explains it all.
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I can't even get a simple smart DL from NTSA in 30 days. I can't get a birth certificate from the DCRS in 3 months. Heck, even getting a company's CR12 takes weeks, something that should be immediate. But your inept officers will process this in 10 days? Kuwa serious kidogo.
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Kenyan seers once advised sending the brightest youth to study colonial systems and reclaim sovereignty. Instead, those educated elites moved into the master's house.
Alienated by an education that prioritized individual status over community, they now rely on private solutions, gated walls, private schools while public systems collapse.
Did the Kenyan elite become the very obstacle to the independence they were meant to secure?
Analysis: theelephant.info/analysis/20…
@ObyObyerodhyamb @WMutunga @ReginaldOduor @jnyairo @wmnjoya @m_ogada @TheRealSmitta
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To the people complaining these sex abuse cases have created a world where men now have to think 10 times before they touch a woman.
Yes, that's the point.
It's called consent. Welcome to human decency.
