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 …
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The Hidden Crisis: The Exploitation and Abuse of Security Guards in Kenya (+video)
April 23by Evans Ijakaa The mistreatment of security guards is an issue I never expected to witness firsthan …
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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 …
by Evans Ijakaa The mistreatment of security guards is an issue I never expected to witness firsthand. I once assumed these were just exaggerated stories—complaints from people dissatisfied with their jobs. But after a close observation, I realized the harsh reality security guards endure daily. Security guards, commonly referred to as “sojas” in Kenya—a sarcastic …
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by Cody Mitchell Just when we were getting used to there being a generation after Gen Z, a new one has been announced. Here are the unique characteristics of this cohort, according to the Australian demographic research group, McCrindle. Step aside, Gen Alpha; there is a new generation in town! The year 2025 marks the …
by Imran Bacchus Over the years Guyana has struggled to improve the standard and quality of living for its people due to political mismanagement by political parties (Ellington, 2023). Political players have meddled and cavorted with the country’s economy for their own and selfish gain resulting in corruption and lack of development across sectors. The …
by Faseeh Abbas Welcome to the first article of the Politics of Asia series, where we try to answer the question: ‘Is it possible for democracy to exist and flourish in Asia?’ Adorned with democracy as its best form of government, Asia is a very diverse continent. From absolute monarchies to constitutional monarchies and Authoritarian …
by Evans Ijakaa Kibera, the largest slum in Africa, is a place where hope and hardship coexist. Home to over 250,000 residents, it is also home to something else: over 500 non-governmental organizations (NGOs). With so many NGOs operating in such a small area, one would assume Kibera’s issues—poverty, unemployment, lack of education, gender-based violence …
by Similoluwa Ifedayo Nigeria, it’s Valentine’s Day, and guess what? I should be texting someone who treats me right, but here I am…texting you. Again. I don’t know why I do this to myself. Do you even realise how much I’ve loved you? I built my dreams around you. I imagined a future where we’d …
by Metolo Foyet While much has been said about the dangers of social media—ranging from misinformation to cyberbullying—there is another side to this online world that often goes overlooked: its potential for healing. Social media has revolutionized how we connect, share ideas, and even heal. Beneath the memes, trending topics, and hashtags lies a rich …
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by Adedoyin Ajayi “Subsidy is gone!” Never has a simple statement had such weighty aftereffects on the Nigerian economy in a long, long, time. Upon the inauguration of Bola Ahmed Tinubu as the Nigerian President on May 29, 2023, he immediately set about putting a stop to subsidizing petrol. Like yoke forced on oxen, Nigerians …