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A heatwave, stocktake of our future
This week, as London hosted the largest Climate Action Week in its eight-year history (over 1,000 ev…
What the Pope Actually Said About AI, and Why It Reaches Everyone - • 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝑖𝑠ℎ
Two posts from Pope Leo XIV’s account raced past six million views this week. In them, he says artif…
NMG’s live coverage of June 25 told deeper story of state of democracy
What you need to know: - To effectively record the day’s events, NMG brought out its full arsenal, d…
Vinii, Father of the House of Revlon: 'Voguing is about liberation and freedom'
The King of the Paris Voguing scene tells FRANCE 24 how the art form is about your own liberation an…
Amnesty International: Libyan authorities 'are more and more violent towards migrants'
NGOs are accusing the European Union of being "complicit in horrific violations and abuses in Libya"…
Opinion: Why protest victims’ compensation by government is a welcome reprieve
Editor’s Note: Ahead of the June 2024 Gen Z protests' anniversary, governance expert Javas Bigambo c…
Redefining the narrative: How Gen Z protests ended govt's one-way communication
Editor’s Note: In this article, Brian Sengeli, a Programs Officer at The Youth Agenda, interrogates …
Pocket Jackpots: The Rise of Mobile-First Casino Game Providers - Kahawatungu
Online gaming once revolved around desktop browsers, but a profound shift is underway as studios des…
Why Nairobi's Slums Will Vote Sakaja Back: The Dishi na County Factor - Kahawatungu
When Nairobi Governor Johnson Sakaja launched the Dishi na County school feeding program in 2023, fe…
'No one in the UK seems happy over Brexit': Reporter Clovis Casali
As the UK marks a decade since the Brexit vote that took it out of the European Union, our reporter …
"Choose a side": Ndindi Nyoro's neutrality raises questions of true leadership
Editor’s Note: In this article, Maliba Arnold Nyajayi, a public policy analyst and Executive Directo…
'Ballet brings me so much joy and I want to spread it': Kadeem En Pointe
A male ballet dancer is on a mission to encourage more male dancers to take up the more traditional …
The Real Problem Behind NTSA's Plate Backlog Isn't Production. It's Where Your Money Goes - • 𝐭𝐞𝐜𝐡-𝑖𝑠ℎ
A week ago, NTSA Director General Nashon Kondiwa gave himself a deadline. On Monday 15 June, on Citi…
Smoke fading: Inside Kenya's clean cooking push targeting 70% LPG access by 2028
- About 34% of Kenyan households currently access clean cooking solutions, primarily LPG and electri…
Why hard work alone can’t build a nation
Every government believes it is working hard. Most leaders wake up early, hold meetings, launch proj…
TUKO Ranked First for Online News Reach in Kenya in Reuters 2026 Report
- TUKO has been ranked first for weekly online news reach in Kenya in the Reuters Institute Digital …
Wananchi Opinion: Why member confidence is essential to Sacco stability
Wananchi Opinion: Why member confidence is essential to Sacco stability Audio By Vocalize When we ta…
Ukraine's Viktoriia Honcharuk: From Wall Street banker to combat medic
A Ukrainian woman who quit her job on Wall Street to return to Ukraine to work as a medic on the fro…
OPINION: How regulatory creep is hollowing out Kenya's bars and restaurants
OPINION: How regulatory creep is hollowing out Kenya's bars and restaurants Audio By Vocalize On any…
OPINION: Africa’s next great wealth challenge is not creating, but preserving it
OPINION: Africa’s next great wealth challenge is not creating, but preserving it Audio By Vocalize A…