Latest general stories from across Kenya.
Cognitive bias is a systematic error in thinking. It affects how we receive and process information, how we form and protect beliefs, how we interpret our experiences, and how we respond to change. These biases happen because our attention…
Africa Uncensored, Odipo Dev, and Africa Data Hub have tracked femicide data in Kenya build the most comprehensive public record of femicides in Kenya. Beyond counting deaths, we seeks to make visible the patterns, silences, and systemic…
Africa Uncensored is excited to announce that we have joined the SafeBox Network, a global initiative established by Forbidden Stories to protect and continue the work of journalists facing threats due to their investigative reporting.…
Even as the government sets out ambitious goals in its annual budget, pending bills from suppliers, low absorption rates and poor financial management compound the challenges faced by Kenyans looking to access essential public services. We…
By Odipo Dev To understand the state of digital news consumption in Kenya, Odipo Dev systematically collected metadata from over 28,000 posts across the Facebook and Instagram pages of 31 English-speaking and vernacular news outlets in…
Becoming a parent can be a beautiful experience for those who choose it. While parenthood is socially accepted for most heterosexual couples, queer Kenyans face a much more difficult path. Their desire to start a family is often met with…
Public spending habits in Kenya reveal a lot about the priorities of the national government, starting with President Ruto, whose salary is twenty times higher than what the average Kenyan earns. There is evidence that extravagance and…
It’s two years since Kenyan president William Ruto, in what seemed like a political gamble, rolled out a government-run microcredit scheme popularised as the Hustler Fund. Worth 50 billion shillings (US$409 million) a year over a five-year…
Ali* grew up in Mombasa, the coastal paradise known for its sandy beaches, swaying palm trees, and warm sunshine. For most, the city represents an escape but for Ali, a young gay man of Arabic descent, this paradise holds a darker reality.…
Key Findings Dubai Unlocked, an investigation by Africa Uncensored, OCCRP, and more than 70 other media outlets globally, reveals how the emirate’s status as a global financial hub has made it an attractive destination for investment,…
Ugandan athlete and Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei died in September 2024 after being set alight by a man she knew in Eldoret, Kenya. Cheptegei’s murder was reported to have been about a conflict over land ownership. Her attacker, Dickson…
Public protests in Kenya have often been criminalised, leading to brutal police crackdowns. This played out in recent protests against the cost of living in Kenya, and amid an attempt by the government to introduce new taxes. The police…
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) today announced three winners of the prestigious Knight Awards in recognition of the journalists’ exceptional impact and commitment to uncovering wrongdoing. John-Allan Namu, a reporter and…
By Owaahh In November 1999, Dr Margaret Ogola, a renowned Kenyan author and paediatrician, walked onto a podium in Geneva, Switzerland. She was there to receive an award, the World Congress of Families (WCF) Award for Humanitarian Service,…
Addiction is a trap, as many caught in its clutches can testify. It is a perpetual chase, with fleeting highs and enduring lows, and the more it devastates a community, the more those who abuse it seek solace in it. As a result, the…
In many parts of Africa, people living with autism and related developmental disabilities are socially isolated. Most African communities often perceive disabilities as a curse. In this story, Africa Uncensored features the voices of…
