The tireless work of Canadian humanitarian and doctor James Orbinski shows what is possible to make the world a better place, writes Eric Omwanda, 23, a Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya. With more of this spirit in Africa, Eric contends, the continent can reach its true potential. James Orbinski is a living example of a …
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Environment & Climate Change | Governance | Urban Life
When Climate Change Meets Poor Governance (+ videos)
March 22by Joyce Wachau Chege On March 7 of this year, I remember sending my mum a text at 12:32 am, letting …
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Editor's Pick | Gender Equity | Health, Safety & Wellbeing | Human Rights | Peace and Justice
When Womanhood becomes a Battlefield and a Crime
July 6by Joyce Wachau Chege Yesterday was June 25. It was just a few hours ago, I keep telling myself, ove …
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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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Read morePeace is more than the absence of war, argues Brian Dan Migowe, 23, a Correspondent from Kenya, who says youth have the dreams, the social media and the influence to promote peace and make a positive change in the world. I believe in the peace that comes from sought-after unity. This is not to say that …
Teaching communities to separate politics and violence is a vital part of the peace process, writes Joshua Orawo, 24, a Correspondent from Kenya, but sometimes the lessons are short-lived. Following the 2007/08 post-election skirmishes in Kenya which left over 1,200 people dead, approximately 300,000 displaced, several houses, businesses and property looted and destroyed; a myriad …
With one year left until the target date for Millennium Development Goals, Eric Omwanda, 23, a Correspondent from Kenya takes a look at progress on implementation, especially in Kenya. Millennium Development Goals were set in the year 2000 at the United Nations Convention in New York. All of the set goals had their target and timeframe. …
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Kenya’s government has promised to reform the public service sector, but Joshua Orawo, 24, a Correspondent from Kenya, argues that the attitudes of elected representatives also need reform if the public is to see any change. I had to travel to Kisumu (my home county) a fortnight ago because I had a number of meetings …
Team Commonwealth is an apt theme for the Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, says George Stanley Njoroge, 28, a Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, who argues that teamwork – especially among the youth of Commonwealth countries – is the key to sustainable development and an equitable future. This year, as the 20th edition of the Commonwealth Games continue …
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The politics of division is a threat to harmony, writes Eric Omwanda, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nairobi, Kenya, who argues that citizens need accountability from their politicians, rather than exploitation of differences. I was born and raised in Nairobi, Kenya. I have lived to see the beauty of my country from the migration of the …
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Small Island Developing States face potential devastation from climate change even though they not major sources of greenhouse gas emission, writes Eric Omwanda, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nairobi, Kenya, who argues other countries must show leadership in limiting climate change impact. Today as we are speaking the Kyoto Protocol is in place to help …
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Kenya has created new laws to give women protection and equality, but Brian Dan Migowe, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, says gaps in legislation and lack of enforcement mean women still face hurdles. In the recent years, Kenya has put into place important legal protections for women. These include provisions of the Bill of Rights in …
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Women can help bring peace and development to Africa, writes Amina Adhan, 22, a Correspondent from Nairobi, Kenya, who reports on a forum that examined the hurdles and the opportunities for women looking for political and social empowerment. Kigali, Rwanda, recently hosted a forum sponsored by the African Union, seeking to understand the challenges for women’s …
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