Opinion

By: Vincent Mumba If you’re reading this, you’ve probably chosen me or you’re thinking about it. Maybe you’ve already seen enough to know that I am both too much and never quite enough. Either way, here’s what I need you to know: I’m not always honest. Not because I enjoy …

By: Vincent Mumba What happens to a democracy when its watchdog forgets how to bark? In every democracy worth the name, Parliament exists to serve as a check on the Executive, a guardian of the people’s will, and a watchdog of national interest. Yet in Kenya today, that noble role …

In many workplaces, promotion is seen as the ultimate reward—a validation of talent, hard work, and potential. But what happens when an employee is promoted to a role they simply can’t handle? The result is a frustrating paradox: the very system meant to recognize excellence ends up fostering mediocrity and …

By: Vincent Mumba • What I am about to tell you does not leave this blog. It’s supposed to live here. In fact, it was never supposed to be written down at all. • I haven’t had a mumama(yet), but I’m not ruling out that option. • When I get …

By : Vincent Mumba “What do you bring to the table?” “How much do you earn?” “Will you still love me if I have nothing?” “Will you leave when I can no longer give?” These aren’t just questions. They’re the unspoken fears beneath many of today’s love stories. Is it …

By: Wamaitha Nyoike In the echo of the evening fire, under the vast African sky, stories once leapt from the mouths of griots, grandmothers, and elders, weaving generations together with words. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel These tales weren’t just entertainment they were the lifeblood of identity, memory, …

By: Abdihakim Siyad Somalia is undergoing a significant transformation in its political landscape, driven by President Hassan Sheikh Mohamud’s push for universal suffrage and the recent recognition of the SSC-Khaatumo administration in Las Anod. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel These parallel developments mark a crucial turning point in …

By: Vincent Mumba  Last week, former Attorney General and Public Service Cabinet Secretary Justin Bedan (J.B.) Muturi dropped a political bombshell. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel In a searing critique, he declared President William Ruto “unfit” for office, accusing him of entrenched corruption and a dangerous duality of …

By; Abdihakim Siyad In the ever-shifting landscape of Somali politics, few regions have embodied resistance, resilience, and identity like SSC-Khatumo. Carved from the disputed heartlands of Sool, Sanaag, and Cayn, Khatumo has long stood at the crossroads of two competing visions: Somaliland’s push for independence and Somalia’s quest for federal …

By: Abdihakim Siyad Ibrahim Gender-based violence (GBV) is a deeply rooted issue in Somali society, disproportionately affecting women and girls, limiting their rights and freedoms. Click here to join our WhatsApp Channel The most pervasive forms of abuse are forced marriages and sexual violence. This article delves into the harsh …