Why government should play greater role in fight against GBV

Still riding the wave of the just-concluded 16 Days of Activism against (GBV), the current conversation around its management has taken an unsettling turn.

By Faith Wekesa 1 month ago

Illusions can't build and the damage is worse than truth

I am told of a shop in Dubai that sells carrier bags from prestigious design houses across the globe.

By Faith Wekesa 1 month ago

Let's rein in online bullies; they have no mercy even for children

We have created a culture where we feel entitled to people's private lives, demanding and expecting details and explanations on matters that do not concern us in the least.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

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Why Kalonzo should be Kenya's next president

Kalonzo has been called soft, indecisive, even lukewarm, but maybe he actually is the statesman we continue to overlook.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

Someone please bring back shame and moral sensitivity

Church leaders feel nothing defrauding peasant flocks even as political leaders shun accountability for popularity.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

Let's stop pretending that polls and democracy work in Africa

Democracy in Africa, for far too long, has been for optics.

By Faith Wekesa 2 months ago

Raila's comrades in struggle yet to tell Kenyans his story fully

Baba spent nine long years in detention, yet the only glimpse into that dark chapter came from his brother recalling a single visit.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

The 2007 post-election violence and my enduring love for Raila

At great personal and political cost, Baba chose peace. He could have insisted on what he believed was his rightful victory, but instead, he put the country first.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

Why holding presidential elections does not make sense anymore

The Broad-Based Government just got broader with the entry of Kanu as the newest political outfit to declare their intention to work with the current administration.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

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Register as voters, Gen Zs; next revolution will be on the ballot

Voter apathy is how bad leaders happen. When you fail to register or stay home on election day, you hand victory to those who fear change.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

This is us: The unspoken beauty of being Kenyan

Watching Kaluma overwhelmed on the podium and struggling to make sense of what had just happened will remain one of the most magical moments this country has witnessed.

By Faith Wekesa 3 months ago

Stop banking on labour exports and create opportunities locally

In the wake of a shrinking international space, African countries may want to strategise to make home viable and save their citizens the indignity of being treated with contempt out there.

By Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

Kirk died due to his opinions, but he's no free speech martyr

We are not honest if we paint Charlie Kirk solely as a martyr for free expression without acknowledging the harm his rhetoric caused.

By Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

Let's allow Odhiambo to lead LSK the way she deems best

Faith Odhiambo has earned her place as a professional and a woman of principle. She deserves the benefit of the doubt.

By Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

Why the calibre of our elected leaders should not shock us

Kenyans online had a field day making fun of Kericho MCAs and their inability to communicate and articulate themselves before the Senate.

By Faith Wekesa 4 months ago

Politics is all about politicians' interest and not public interest

The drama, sparked by the President's accusation about the mode of conduct of our 'hounarable' members revealed how the House has been operating for the longest time.

By Faith Wekesa 5 months ago

Women can have the best of all worlds and still excel

The conversation is between two women: One encouraging the other to find something gainful to do to "save for a rainy day.

By Faith Wekesa 5 months ago

Winning Harambee Stars has reminded Kenyans how to smile

Harambee Stars have given us a moment and we are taking it all in. We are soaking in the beauty of victory, sharing in their joy because their story feels like ours.

By Faith Wekesa 5 months ago

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Why we should start thinking twice before having children

A man in India is suing his parents for giving birth to him. He argues that he had no say in the decision to be born. He believes he owes his parents nothing for his existence.

By Faith Wekesa 5 months ago

Women sabotage themselves when they encourage patriarchy

The past week has been brutal for women globally and right here at home.

By Faith Wekesa 6 months ago

Senators must reject National Assembly's bid to retain NG-CDF

The other day, MPs closed ranks and, in one accord, pushed through a constitutional amendment Bill to entrench the NG-CDF in law.

By Faith Wekesa 6 months ago

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How Kenyans are losing their humanity in bloody turmoil

We are not okay as a nation and this calm we are living in amidst the bloodshed and chaos should terrify us.

By Faith Wekesa 6 months ago

We'll have no regrets if we elect president with these attributes

I recently came across a clip of former US President Obama casually walking out of a restaurant. As he made his way out, diners broke into spontaneous applause.

By Faith Wekesa 7 months ago

Break the silence: Normalise hearing health care

Globally, over 430 million people suffer from hearing loss requiring rehabilitation

By Faith Wekesa 7 months ago

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High cost of thinking aloud

Malala Yousafzai once said, "let us pick our books and our pens, they are the most powerful weapons." In my beloved country, however, it is increasingly becoming illegal to embrace.

By Faith Wekesa 7 months ago

Don't shut down social media; promote its responsible use

The recent shutdown of X in Tanzania following the deportation and detentions of Kenyan activists stirred up the conversation around social media management and regulation.

By Faith Wekesa 8 months ago

Kibra magistrate gave Mwangi and Kenyans the wrong advice

"Go home and love your children." Two things came to mind listening to Senior Principal Magistrate Samson Temu admonish activist Boniface Mwangi. On the one hand, I could resonate.

By Faith Wekesa 8 months ago

Why doing PR for politicians is one of the most difficult jobs

It is impossible to manage the image of a politician who believes communication starts and ends with taking photos and posting them on social media.

By Faith Wekesa 8 months ago

Why Kenya's working class is a step away from abject poverty

The average working class today cannot afford to live by some given formula because there is nothing structured about their finances right from the start.

By Faith Wekesa 9 months ago

Being female, educated doesn't make one fit for Gender docket

Victim shaming only does one thing: Embolden perpetrators and discourage victims from seeking help.

By Brian Otieno, Faith Wekesa 9 months ago

Affirmative action appears to have triggered a gender war

The National Policy on Gender and Development (2019) provides for equal opportunities for men and women, leveling the playing field that for long disadvantaged girls and women.

By Faith Wekesa 9 months ago

Life-changing lessons that older people can learn from assertive Gen Zs

Politically, the Gen Zs are clear about their convictions and cannot be cowed from speaking up and calling out what they find mediocre

By Faith Wekesa 9 months ago

MPs failed women by defending Kihika's long absence from work

Address by several female MPs in defence of Kihika who has been away from duty for a considerable period for maternity related issues couldn't have been more ill-timed.

By Faith Wekesa 9 months ago

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Rachel Ruto and tribulations of women married to big shots

Being a woman is tough. But being a woman married to a public figure is a different kind of burden altogether. Whether it's the First Lady, a pastor's wife, or the spouse of a local celebrity.

By Faith Wekesa 10 months ago