by Louis Kariuki and Evans Ijakaa There is a recurring mistake we make when talking about young peop …
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by 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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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 …
"Silencing the guns in Africa by 2020: women's role" Read More »
The majority of people live under policies made by a minority, writes Eric Omwanda, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, who says the injustices that can result must be remedied. Today as I walk down the streets of Mathare slums, I am touring part of my beloved country. I know that I should never …
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Young people in Africa have many ideas for community development, but Joshua Orawo, 24, a Correspondent from Kenya, argues that consolidating those ideas is an important step in turning plans to action. A fortnight ago, I received a phone call from a young Kenyan with a passion to impact his community through certain developmental initiatives. He is lost …
A disturbing trend in gender based violence is the use of social media in the crime, writes Brian Dan Migowe, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, who argues for laws to tackle the problem and protect human rights. Gender based violence, and more particularly gender based violence against women, is on the increase. The UN General Assembly on …
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Kenya has started the process of changing to a more localised system of government, writes Eric Omwanda, 23, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nairobi in Kenya, who says that once implemented, devolution has the potential to benefit local communities. Devolution in simple terms means bringing resources and governance closer to the people through smaller units of government headed …
Sustainable Development Goals give the world’s youth new roles in 2015, says Joshua Orawo, 24, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Kenya, who challenges youth to be ready for the opportunity. As the world marked the end of 2014, as it has always been at the end of every year and beginning of another, we, the world’s citizens, were thrown into a …
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The disappearance of an important witness has raised important questions about the country’s committment to pursuing justice, writes Judith Akoth, 23, a Correspondent from Kisumu in Kenya. The disappearance of International Criminal Court ‘witness’ Meshack Yebei has raised many questions about the level of commitment by the Kenyan Government to provide witness protection as a State …
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Youth entrepreneurs are powering Africa’s growth, writes Amina Adhan, 22, a Commonwealth Correspondent from Nairobi, Kenya, as she describes one innovator’s challenges, success and vision. Africa’s dynamic growth is not only driven by established companies but also by innovative youth led entrepreneurship. From ingenious social ventures that address social economic problems to businesses that reignite the …
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Shocking cases of public land-grabbing are one just aspect of corruption, writes Judith Akoth, 23, a Correspondent from Kisumu in Kenya, who says courts and the media offer means of countering the problem. Land is one of the basic natural resources that we have and its value appreciates over time. Due to this lucrative factor, it is …
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