Articles By: Evans Ijakaa

Democracy on the Edge as Goons Police the Protestors
HUMAN INTEREST, National News .

Goons, often armed with jembe sticks, crude weapons, and whips  have emerged as a terrifying new force during protests across…

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Rift widens as Kenyans lose faith in the police
HUMAN INTEREST, National News .

Just days after national outrage over the mysterious death of teacher and blogger Albert Ojwang in police custody, Kenyans, particularly…

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“IT AIN’T ME!” – How Everyone is Washing their Hands of Albert Ojwang’s Death.
HUMAN INTEREST, OPINION .

The death of Albert Ojwang’, a 31-year-old teacher and social media commentator from Homa Bay has triggered nationwide outrage, raised…

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The Myth of a United Generation: What Madaraka Day Revealed
OPINION, Politics .

When Gen Z flooded the streets last year chanting “We are tribeless!”, it felt like a new dawn. A dawn…

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Are Maraga and Omtatah Politically Toothless?
OPINION, Politics .

Since last year’s Gen Z protests, young Kenyans have been hopeful about breaking away from the status quo leadership they…

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Youth Leaders or Youth Looters?
OPINION .

A heated online debate has erupted among Kenyan youth with an increasing number of young people expressing  skepticism about youth…

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The Silent Wounds of Kenya’s Police Officers
HUMAN INTEREST, News .

The name “police” in Kenya and most parts of Sub-Saharan Africa has become so heavily associated with negativity that few…

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The Poverty Industry: How NGOs in Kibera Exploit Struggles for Profit
HUMAN INTEREST, National News .

Kibera is home to over 250,000 residents living in abject poverty. It’s also home to a staggering number of NGOs…

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Media Council of Kenya Unveils Revised Code of Conduct at 2025 Annual Media Summit
HUMAN INTEREST, News .

The Media Council of Kenya (MCK) launched a revised Code of Conduct for media practitioners on Saturday, May 25, 2025,…

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Why is Empowering the Boy Child So Controversial?
HUMAN INTEREST, OPINION .

“Boys are very easy to raise by the way.”  No, they are not. What people often mean by this statement…

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