Author: Amina Boru

Opinion: Northern Kenya deserves real projects, not mere promises Aug 24, 2024

Successive governments have made grand promises to uplift the region, pledging to improve infrastructure, education, healthcare, and economic opportun...

Opinion: Cabinet vetting did little to placate a frustrated public Aug 17, 2024

Members of the vetting committee were expected to show impartiality and a commitment to ensuring that nominees met the highest standards of integrity.

Opinion: Act decisively to end mining-related conflicts in Isiolo, Marsabit Aug 10, 2024

The use of harmful chemicals like mercury and cyanide poses significant health risks to uninformed miners and the surrounding community. These tragic...

Opinion: Beauty of embracing our natural skin colour Aug 03, 2024

Colourism – the preference for lighter skin over darker shades – has deep roots in colonial history and continues to influence societal standards of b...

Opinion: Negligence by healthcare workers greatly undermines public trust Aug 01, 2024

There needs to be a robust mechanism for monitoring and evaluating healthcare practices to ensure that standards are upheld.

Opinion: Why northern Kenya experienced subdued anti-Finance Bill protests Jul 13, 2024

While protests were witnessed in various towns across the country, northern Kenya seems to have been left out of the history-making moment of a revolu...

Opinion: Kenya’s Gen-Z movement must avoid mistakes in some African countries Jul 06, 2024

The Kenyan Gen-Z must be cautious not to cross the threshold into a full-scale revolution, avoiding the potential hijacking of their good cause by opp...

Opinion: Gen Zs have spoken; let’s now build an inclusive nation Jun 29, 2024

It is crucial for Gen Zs not to allow their movement to be hijacked by selfish politicians or individuals with ulterior motives. The government has ac...

OPINION: Socio-economic evolution good for northern Kenya’s stability Jun 22, 2024

The shift from pastoralism to economic activities among Kenya’s Cushitic communities exemplifies broader socio-economic trends influenced by environme...

Opinion: Men, it’s time to speak up and break the silence Jun 16, 2024

The reluctance to seek help for mental health issues is deeply rooted in societal norms that wrongly equate emotional expression with weakness.

Opinion: Unsung Heroes: Community Health Promoters bring hope to northern Kenya Jun 08, 2024

CHPs serve as the eyes and ears of the healthcare system in remote areas. They monitor disease outbreaks, report health trends, and facilitate timely...

OPINION: Muguka ban not enough to address drug abuse menace May 31, 2024

In northeastern Kenya, the situation is dire. The region is grappling with widespread drug abuse, with substances like bhang, cocaine, shisha, and mir...

OPINION: Removing school feeding funds from budget is ill-advised May 25, 2024

Without the school feeding programme, vulnerable children are more likely to drop out and face various forms of exploitation, including child labour,...

OPINION: Northern Kenya must speak out against SGBV May 18, 2024

The silence surrounding SGBV due to fear, shame, and social stigma further entrenches the problem. The community believes in settling matters using th...

OPINION: Flood crisis needs urgent action to protect lives and livelihoods May 11, 2024

There is a need for the construction of dams and retention ponds to reduce flood peaks and provide a more stable water source during the dry season.

OPINION: Doctors’ strike points to urgent need for health reforms May 06, 2024

Kenya is grappling with a significant healthcare crisis as workers continue to strike, demanding better working conditions.

OPINION: Northern Kenyans deserve equal access to IDs Apr 20, 2024

In northern Kenya, a striking discrepancy exists in the ease of obtaining IDs compared to the rest of Kenya.

OPINION: How we have lost Ramadan traditions over time Apr 03, 2024

The present trend has prompted various organisations, including the government, to take action and provide relief food to the poor to aid in fasting,...

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