Why disillusionment spreads faster than hope in Africa
The situation in Kenya provides a stark illustration of how legitimate grievances can spiral into deadly confrontations when governments prioritise force over dialogue.
By Lawrence Makamanzi
Jul. 14, 2025
Kenya eyes budget deficit of 3.8% of GDP in 2025/26 fiscal year
The East African nation has been struggling to fund its budgets in recent years due to rising annual debt service costs and flagging growth in government revenues.
By Reuters
Nov. 20, 2024
Leadership is a lonely journey
Leadership can be unpredictable and fraught with challenges, and often, leaders find themselves blamed for decisions made by the entire system.
By Cliff Chiduku
Oct. 30, 2024
Kenya's President Ruto sacks entire Cabinet
In the meantime, the President said, government operations would continue under the guidance of Principal Secretaries and other relevant officials.
By The East African
Jul. 11, 2024
Zim’s foreign policy: A shift or same old
This was repeated on all official platforms, and for the first time in a long time, there seemed to be a shift from what the last administration had focused on, the Look East Policy.
By Munyaradzi Mapfumo
Jul. 5, 2024
Kenya's president withdraws tax plan after deadly protest
"I concede," he said, adding that he will not sign the bill into law.
By Bbc News
Jun. 26, 2024
Muckracker: A harbinger of things to come
Sir Wicknell was heard saying in a recorded phone call to his cronies, talking about his grip on state tenders.
By Muckracker
Jun. 14, 2024
Kenya’s William Ruto reflects the new generation of African leaders!
There are many Asian countries, he alluded to, which have overcome their colonial legacy. “It is about leadership”.
By Kenneth Mufuka
Jun. 2, 2024
Emmerson Mnangagwa calls for collaboration to grow Africa
He said the development of the continent would take longer if “we continue to develop our countries in silos”.
By Melody Chikono
May. 30, 2024
