Author: Steve Mokaya (Steve Mokaya)
She Was Pulled Off a Plane. A Year Later, She Walked Onto a World Stage- Namatai Kwekweza
One year after being dragged from a plane and tortured by state agents, Namatai Kwekweza stood in a glittering Berlin hall to accept a major international prize. This is the story of the Zimbabwean activist who turned national trauma to a regional movement, betting everything on the idea that young people can lead before they are given permission.
Farewell, Befitting a King: Kenya Unites to Honor Raila Odinga
Draped in the national flag and hailed as “the People’s President,” Raila Odinga was granted a state funeral with full military honors in a farewell that brought Kenya together in mourning and remembrance.
Raila Odinga Denies Illness Reports, Accuses Gachagua of Leading Smear Campaign
Odinga’s secretariat says the opposition leader is in good health and blasts what it calls a “familiar misinformation drive” orchestrated by Gachagua and his allies.
Africa’s Gen Z Turns Anger Into Protest Movements
From Nairobi to the world with love. Young activists are borrowing Kenya’s playbook to fuel a new wave of protest.
DR Congo Military Court Sentences ex-President Joseph Kabila to Death in Absentia
Military court finds former president guilty of treason and crimes against humanity, orders billions in damages.
China Opens Door to Global Talent as US Raises H-1B Visa Barriers
The US, once the unrivaled magnet for global talent, appears to be closing its doors. China, historically cautious about foreigners, is opening them wider than ever before.
