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...
Author - Eric Mugendi
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...
Environment
In Côte d’Ivoire, Eiffage’s Singrobo Dam will destroy critical forest habitats and harm protected species
The promoters and financiers of the Singrobo dam, built by French construction giant Eiffage, had promised that the project would not harm the environment. However, the...
Climate, Environment, General
The false environmental promises of TotalEnergies’ megaproject in Mozambique
Already contested for its impact on the climate and because of the exactions committed on-site, the Mozambique LNG project will also negatively impact biodiversity...
Environment
TotalEnergies’ Tilenga Project destroys a Ugandan national park, backed by questionable permits
Confidential documents written by TotalEnergies’ auditing firms reveal the inadequacy of the Group’s actions to limit the damage caused by its Tilenga oil...
Kenya, Press Freedom, Research
The War on Words: Smear Campaigns and Disinformation Targeting Africa Uncensored and Media Actors in Kenya
By Eric Mugendi and Thomas Mukhwana Kenya has a strong tradition of investigative journalism. Freedom of expression is enshrined in Article 33 and freedom of the media...
General
Jomo Kenyatta, father of the nation? Kenya’s first president built up a myth which masked his faults
Kenya’s legacy as a state is deeply intertwined with Jomo Kenyatta’s influence on the nation. Kenya’s founding president died on 22 August 1978 in his sleep at State...
Finance Bill
Kenya protests: Gen Z shows the power of digital activism – driving change from screens to the streets
Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent...
Africa
Call for Applications: Investigative Journalism Workshop and Grant Opportunity for Burundi and DRC
THIS CALL FOR APPLICATIONS IS NOW CLOSED Are you an investigative journalist from Burundi or DRC passionate about uncovering the truth and making an impact through your...
The International Center for Journalists (ICFJ) today announced three winners of the prestigious Knight Awards in recognition of the journalists’ exceptional impact and...