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A PAINFULL TURNING POINT FOR THE KENYAN HISTORY; RAILA ODINGA TRIBUTE

Raila Odinga (1945–2025): Kenya Mourns the Passing of a Political Titan Kochi, India — Wednesday, October 15, 2025Former Kenyan Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader Raila Amolo Odinga has died in India at the age of 80. Odinga, fondly known across the nation as “Baba”, passed away on Wednesday morning while receiving treatment at an…

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The story of General Jeremiah Mutinda Kianga cannot be told in isolation.

His rise to the very summit of Kenya’s military hierarchy was not merely a personal triumph but the flowering of a tradition—the enduring martial heritage of the Kamba people, a community long regarded as the backbone of the country’s armed forces. From the dusty ridges of Kitui to the scrublands of Machakos, generations of Kamba…

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THE POLITICAL HISTORY OF LIBERIA SINCE INDEPENDENCE TO MODERN DAY DEMOCRACY

Liberia’s political history since independence in 1847 is a remarkable yet turbulent journey that reflects both the promise of self-rule and the challenges of nation-building. On July 26, 1847, Liberia became the first independent republic in Africa, established primarily by freed African Americans and formerly enslaved people resettled under the American Colonization Society. Joseph Jenkins…

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Forgoten kingdoms:The Lost Civilisation That Shaped Our World

When people think of history, they often imagine great empires like Rome, Egypt, or Greece. But hidden beneath the sands of time are forgotten kingdoms that once thrived with innovation, culture, and power. Though their names may not dominate school textbooks, their influence still ripples through modern society. The Kingdom of Kush: Africa’s Ancient PowerhouseSouth…

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