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Safisha Rada Chief and all Kenyan men
Kenyan men from diverse backgrounds chose to mark Valentines Day 2025 with a new and powerful declaration.
Feb 143 min read


Scarves don't protect women
Scarves don't protect women. Parliamentary efforts needs a change of direction to effectively address femicide epidemic
Feb 13 min read

Like Roseline Odede, let's not fear death
Roseline Odede's life and legacy remind us that only those who have yet to cause a victory for humanity should fear death.
Jan 173 min read

Femicide is not homicide and we need new actions urgently
With the substantial spike in femicide cases, it is time for new agencies and actors to join the faithful feminists to stop them
Nov 16, 20243 min read


Let Kenyan feminists lead the change
What do feminist Kenyan women want and what must government leaders do in 2024?
Mar 9, 20243 min read


Why we must still demonstrate
Last Saturday’s multi-county anti-femicide demonstrations refreshed protests that took place a decade ago.
Feb 3, 20243 min read

Beware of bills that criminalise people based on their identities
Recent public taunting of the Speaker and the Presidency to have the Family Protection Bill leapfrog other laws before the National...
Nov 18, 20233 min read


Ode to National Poet Micere Githae Mugo
Professor Mĩcere Gĩthae Mũgo’s passing away on 30 June 2023 could not have been more different than her discreet departure from Kenya in...
Aug 11, 20233 min read

Post baby Sagini, families do not need more hatred
Public reaction to the sentencing of Baby Sagini’s cousin, grandmother, and aunt this week seems muffled in contrast to the widespread...
Jul 29, 20233 min read

Kenya Judiciary child rights reforms on the right track
A decade ago, I found myself on the wrong side of the law and face to face with a child rape case. Monday’s launch of new judicial...
Jul 1, 20233 min read


Tell David Sankok rape traps cannot be 'love-nests'
East African Legislative Assembly Member David Sankok earned the nation's criticism this week. Roundly accused of promoting rape culture,...
Jun 17, 20233 min read


Grace Onyang'o broke the ceiling, it's time for her daughters to rebuild the house
Wednesday was International Women’s Day. Legendary public servant Grace Onyang’o (98) chose the moment to exit the national SMS group....
Mar 11, 20233 min read
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