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Days ahead of the first anniversary in Kenya of the Gen Z-led anti-government protests that resulted in at least 60 deaths and displays of police brutality, news broke that Albert Ojwang, a young Kenyan blogger, had died in police…
By Christine Mungai How the Investigation Began I came to this story not just as a journalist, but as an alumna of Alliance Girls High School, deeply connected to its community and history. With over fifteen years of experience in…
This story was supported by the Pulitzer Center Rainforest Reporting Grant. In Kenya’s rugged north, where the effects of climate change are vivid and dire, Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT), an organization developing sustainable community…
In the last few years, at least 17,000 Burundian women have officially set off for Riyadh in search of a better life. Although Burundi and Saudi Arabia signed an agreement in 2021 that is supposed to regulate this activity, female workers…
Since arriving in Mali in 2021, Russian Wagner mercenaries have abducted and detained hundreds of civilians in former UN bases and military camps shared with the Malian army. Our investigation, as part of the Viktoriia project, reveals…
The first part of this story exposed a conflict of interest in the ownership of Triumph Power Generating Company, an IPP supplying electricity to Kenya Power. In this second part, through expert analysis and an insider interview, we…
Speaking in the Senate while under oath, Inspector General of Police Douglas Kanja claimed that Albert Ojwang’ had been arrested for publishing a defamatory post on X in violation of the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act. However, an…
By Nelly Madegwa Gender-based violence (GBV) in Kenya is not just a crisis of individual acts; it is deeply rooted in the rigid and unequal gender roles that shape societal norms and perpetuate inequality. Statistics paint a grim picture,…
By Nelly Madegwa In Kenya’s third National Climate Change Action Plan (NCCAP III) to reduce greenhouse gases and adjust to the impacts of current or expected climate change, the country pledged to establish domestic legislation and an…
By Rose Tunguru Kenya is witnessing a wave of change. Long accustomed to preserving the status quo, many have found themselves face-to-face with a new generation of youth who are disenfranchised, unemployed, or underemployed, despite being…
By Mkhululi Chimoio With the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) picking up momentum, there is a race to implement a free trade area that would drive Africa’s economic growth, connecting the continent and further accelerating…
Listen to an audio version of this story here or in the player above. PART TWO: A Trump-like businessman and his brothers cash in on DRC’s Resources By Linda Ngari This article is the second of a two-part investigative series produced with…
PART ONE: Despite millions of carbon credits sold for a decade, this community in DRC has almost nothing to show for it By Linda Ngari This article was produced with the support of the Pulitzer Center Rainforest Investigations Network in…
What happens when court orders are ignored, titles mean nothing, and land cartels operate with impunity? In this episode of #TitleDeals, we follow two families fighting to reclaim what was taken from them – and ask the bigger question: can…
What happens when court orders are ignored, titles mean nothing, and land cartels operate with impunity? In the next episode of #TitleDeals, we follow two families fighting to reclaim what was taken from them – and ask the bigger question:…
A recent Afrobarometer study has shown declining trust in public institutions over the past decade among African citizens. Study findings call into question the credibility and legitimacy of state institutions like the presidency,…
By Uri Ludger “Why don’t you just contact us and buy from us? We have the best quality control. We have the best craftsmanship. We have the most complete supply chain. You won’t believe the prices we give you…” These words — from the…
Independent Power Producers (IPPs) joined Kenya’s electricity grid in 1996, introduced as a response to power rationing. Rather than benefitting consumers, new evidence in this 2-part investigation raises serious questions about possible…
Billions of dollars in gold are being smuggled out of distressed parts of Africa, as record demand drives production and lax regulatory frameworks encourage cross-border illicit trades. Authors: Abubakar Abdullahi (HumAngle), Beam Reports,…
When Flora Wambeti and her husband James Mungai received news that unknown individuals had sent a breakdown truck to remove a container they had placed on their piece of land in Thika town, they assumed it was yet another attempt to steal…
Why are so many law students failing the bar exam? For years, students have struggled to pass, with many claiming the system is rigged against them. In 2024, frustration boiled over, sparking the #OccupyCLE movement; a bold call for…
By Rose Tunguru Every day since October 10th 2023, 3 days after the October 7th uprising in Gaza, a phone call was made to the Holy Family Church in Gaza City. Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of the besieged territory’s only Catholic…
By Felix Kiprono and Kelvin Ndiritu President William Ruto has just concluded his state visit to China returning with a new set of deals aimed at boosting Kenya’s infrastructure, trade, and manufacturing space. The agreements, worth about…
The death of Pope Francis at his residence on 21 April 2025 marks the end of a significant era for the Vatican and the global Catholic following of 1.3 billion faithful. The first pope from the Americas and also the first to come from…
