Opinion

Expert opinions, editorials, and thought-provoking perspectives on African and Kenyan politics, society, economy, and global affairs.

OPINION: How Kenya’s Green Energy Revolution Is Attracting Global Climate Capital

The Africa Forward Summit, which recently concluded in Nairobi, focused on the responsible utilization of the continent’s vast renewable energy…

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Mbeere North folks discover ‘power’ is transient, as Kenya Power moves transformers

Lands CS Alice Wahome and Nyandarua woman rep Faith Gitau during the launch of the construction of Nyandarua University…

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OPINION | The shadow scaffolding beneath South Africa’s construction industry

South Africa’s construction industry did not become dependent on vulnerable migrant labour by accident. It emerged through years of economic…

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The Real Coup in Benin? Succession Without Political Change

Patrice Talon has now completed two terms in office, in line with Benin’s constitutional limit. As a result, he is…

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Chinese State-Owned Enterprises and Market Capture in Africa – Africa Center

Chinese SOEs serve as tools of national power—securing minerals, building alternative corridors to China’s economy, and shaping long-term influence—with far-reaching…

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Carbon Analysis: Kenya Airways’ Impending Emissions Improvement

Carbon Analysis: Kenya Airways’ Impending Emissions Improvement | Aviation Week https://aviationweek.com/themes/custom/particle/dist/app-drupal/assets/AW_logo_horizontal_small_white.svg Skip to main content William Moore July 06, 2026…

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Opinion: Unsung Heroes: Community Health Promoters bring hope to northern Kenya

The vast deserts of Northern Kenya hold a harsh beauty, yet beneath the scorching sun lies a hidden struggle. Access…

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

Revolutions have often been hailed as necessary upheavals to overthrow oppressive regimes and bring about societal change, emerging as responses…

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Anti-Intellectualism in South Africa: Populism undermines critical thinking and weakens democracy

ASSAULT ON THINKINGNco Dube|Published 2 months agoThere is a quiet but sustained assault taking place in South African public life.…

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Kenya Plans to Turn Highways Into Economic Corridors With New Roadside Station Rules

Thursday, July 02, 2026 • 2 min read Waiyaki Way in Nairobi. | Mjengo Hub AI Illustration. Proposed regulations would…

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