by Evans Ijakaa The name “police” in Kenya and most parts of Sub-Saharan Africa has become so heavily associated with negativity that few want to be linked with it. The perception is so tarnished that no positive connotations are willingly attached to the institution. This mistrust didn’t start yesterday. Kenya’s policing system was never built …
by Imran Bacchus Diplomacy remains an important facet in today’s volatile and complex world. Diplomacy has helped shape The Caribbean’s and the Western hemisphere’s policies and frameworks that ensure security and foster economic development. This crucial component of international relations has contributed to the shared values and interests in the region. Through its various approaches, …
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by Metolo Foyet “After nearly eight (8) years of service as a Commonwealth Correspondent, I think it is time for me to pass the torch and create space for fresh voices and perspectives. This journey has been incredibly meaningful — from amplifying youth voices to exploring global issues through storytelling and adjusting to what AI …
by Evans Ijakaa “Boys are very easy to raise, by the way.” No, they are not. What people often mean by this statement is: boys are very easy to neglect. The statement really means, we don’t pay as much attention to boys. They’re called “easy” because no one is asking them how they feel, what …
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by Jada Chambers Too young to know better, too old to not know enough Staying in the village was a very parlous decision But life in the shelter was just as rough We were heaped in the auditorium of a school, and the dome was out of sight My mother warned me not to leave …
by Imran Bacchus Recently, the entire country of Guyana united in sadness and outrage after an 11-year-old girl was found dead in a hotel swimming pool under suspicious circumstances. There have been questions about the initial handling of the girl’s disappearance by the police, with some accusing them of collusion and lack of integrity. On …
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by Ruhamah Ifere I am writing this from both a research and personal perspective based on recent happenings. I attempted to draft an article using the pen and what sight I beheld! I wondered aloud if I was being chased with a cutlass or if a bomb had detonated close by. Whatever the case, I …
by Jyasi Murray The private sector has an amazing opportunity in the modern era to be champions of environmental sustainability, by integrating sustainable management principles into their operations, while also achieving their bottom line (making profits). Amongst many others, there are three unique ways in which businesses can achieve this. Prioritising Sustainable Waste Management Improper …
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by Evans Ijakaa “Attend that event by the way, it’s got a lot of big people and it’s a huge opportunity to network!” We’ve all heard this line and honestly, most of us have fallen for it more times than we can imagine. The idea sounds promising and very exciting. But one day, I paused …
by Similoluwa Ifedayo When Will Women Be Treated Fairly and Equally in Nigeria? In 2025, if Kate, a British woman, marries a Nigerian man, she can become a Nigerian citizen within a year. But if I, a Nigerian woman, marry a foreign man, the law says he must live in Nigeria for at least 15 …