It is one thing to know that you are poor but being reminded that you are poor takes poverty to a new level! This new level boarders your privacy and dignity. However poor you are, you can afford to be dignified! Even though poverty won’t allow the poor to lift -up their head; dignity won’t [&hel ...
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5 Sinister Roles of the Education System in Kenya
Apathy among Kenyans is a huge problem. It can be traced back to a defective, colonial, educational system, which gradually shapes people’s thoughts into collective consciousness by transferring an approved version of unquestioned culture and history. ...
Who will Aggrieved Customers vote for in 2020 Ghana Elections?
Statistically, a high number of aggrieved customers means a hungry and angry block of citizens will be voting in Ghana’s 2020 general elections. What does that mean for NDC and NPP? ...
Vegetable Consumption in Kenya Before and During Covid-19 – Survey
Market survey on Vegetable Consumption in Kenya before and during COVID-19 epidemic. It is done by youth in Kenya who are getting more involved in Agriculture, and taking charge of food security and production. ...
Vagina Monologues – Almost Banned in Zimbabwe Theatre
In Zimbabwe, the word Vagina is either too sacred, too powerful or too scary. Vagina Monologues, almost banned in Zimbabwe ended up on stage with a different name. But why all the censorship and conservativeness? Some women go months or even years without looking at it. Looks like people want the ...
Role of Social Media in Nation Building and not tearing it down
Since the introduction of the digital age, the role of social media in nation building has been key in the development of public opinion. With a growing importance of perception within democratic countries, social media is now a very powerful tool. It can either be used as a tool to ignite destru ...
Smallz Lethal – Young Artist and Activist Arrested in Kisii for Dissent
Smallz Lethal, Africa’s Young Emerging Music Artist and Activist Arrested in Kisii for dissent and being offended by the state of the nation. ...
Food Security and Nutrition in Africa amid Covid-19 Crisis – 2020
The state of #FoodSecurity2020 and nutrition in Africa during the COVID-19 crisis goes beyond affordability, that’s just one factor. Food security means availability of nutritious food and ability for people to access it. This was agreed on during the World Food Summit, 1996 and still stand in 20 ...
Coronavirus in Africa: Visualised Statistics and Updates (27th April 2020)
Cases of coronavirus in Africa have been confirmed in 52 territories on the continent. One day ago, Egypt had the highest numbers in Africa but as at 25th April, South Africa recorded the highest numbers with 4,220 Confirmed cases, 1,473 Recovered and 79 Deaths. Countries yet to report a confirme ...
Forced Quarantine used as Punishment by Kenya Police
Like Eko Dydda, many Kenyans are at risk of inhumane isolation and forced quarantine by the Kenya police which is enforcing the national Covid-19 curfew rules. Because of forced quarantine, a sick Sylvia Dydda has been left alone with two children, after her husband was forced into quarantine by ...