Category: History

Kenya, a country known for its stunning landscapes and vibrant culture, is facing a multitude of social issues that threaten the well-being of its citizens. From poverty and corruption to unemployment and gender-based violence, these challenges are deeply intertwined and require a comprehensive approach to resolve. Poverty is a pervasive issue in Kenya, with approximately…

When we talk about politics, leadership and governance in Africa, two voices often rise above the rest. One is that of the seasoned political veteran who remembers the long nights of liberation and the fragile dawn of independence. The other is that of the youth who questions systems that seem designed to protect power instead…

We talk about freedom as if it arrived on schedule. As if flags went up and chains fell off in a single breath. But freedom in Africa was not a gift wrapped by history. It was fought for in forests, classrooms, and dusty streets by people whose names rarely appear in our books. They were…

Every nation has a story it prefers not to tell. Kenya’s story lies buried beneath our pride, hidden in the soil that once drank the sweat of those who fought for a freedom we sometimes treat like an inheritance not a miracle. Listen closely and you might still hear it in the whispers of those…

From the early days of independence Africa’s story has been interrupted again and again by the echo of marching boots and gunfire in the capital. Across decades and regions the same script keeps unfolding, a promise of salvation from chaos followed by a quiet return to the same old frustrations. The Birth of Military Power…

I keep asking myself a question. What would Nkrumah think if he could see Africa today? Would he smile at the African Union or AfCFTA or would he scroll through Instagram and wonder how hashtags became the new rallies? Would Haile Selassie nod at young Africans organizing across borders or shake his head at the…

More than half a century after independence Africa still wrestles with the political ghosts of its past. The shape of its power the silence in its bureaucracy and the rhythm of its elections all carry echoes of an empire that never quite left. This piece traces how the colonial blueprint continues to cast long shadows…