Kenya’s child and maternal mortality rates outperform global and Sub-Saharan Africa averages, testament to deliberate public policy. In 2023, Kenya’s under-five mortality rate was 33.2 deaths per 1,000 live births, below the global average of 37 and far below Sub-Saharan Africa’s 71. Maternal mortality followed the same pattern: 149 deaths per 100,000 live births in… Continue reading Kenya’s Progress in Maternal and Child Mortality
Category: Politics
Review of Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker
Upon finishing How the Catholic Church Built the Western Civilization, I published a short article titled How to Read a Great Book, and in the article, I wrote that “when you find a great book, take all the time you need to savor each page.” Having turned the final page of Steven Pinker’s Enlightenment Now,… Continue reading Review of Enlightenment Now by Steven Pinker
Reflection: Key Takeaway from This Semester
One of my favorite units in university this semester has been the Management of Public Enterprises. I feel that the lecturer put a deliberate effort into designing the learning experience to match the timeliness and importance of the course. Last year, Kenyan youths (Gen Z) led nationwide protests that forced President Ruto to decline signing… Continue reading Reflection: Key Takeaway from This Semester
Random Thoughts on Capitalism
We will keep on praising capitalism as the “best” economic model until one day we completely and irreparably destroy our planet. We are already seeing what capitalism is doing to our planet. But because the powers that be have so much vested interest, they have thrown a deaf ear to alternatives to capitalism. It has… Continue reading Random Thoughts on Capitalism
Atwoli Wants Social Media to be Regulated. Why?
Francis Atwoli, secretary general of the Central Organization for Trade Unions (COTU-K), recently got under fire for suggesting the regulation of social media. Atwoli’s comments come against the backdrop of abductions and abrupt arrest of young Kenyans who have been using X.com to criticize the government, especially President Ruto. Atwoli defended his comments on Labour… Continue reading Atwoli Wants Social Media to be Regulated. Why?
BBC Documentary on Gen Z Protests
I have just finished watching the BBC documentary on the Gen Z protests of June last year. Man, what a horrible situation the protests continue to be in the history of our country! First, I would like to send a heartfelt “thank you” note to the BBC and the entire media fraternity, who have so… Continue reading BBC Documentary on Gen Z Protests
Letter to Nyaguthii Chege of The Green Belt Movement
Dear Nyaguthii Chege, I hope you are doing well. First, thank you so much for attending Penda Kujua‘s Book Club last month. I was among the attendees. I enjoyed your presence and learnt a lot from your contribution to the discussion. Secondly, thank you so much for carrying on with the legacy of Prof. Wangari… Continue reading Letter to Nyaguthii Chege of The Green Belt Movement
Role of Education in the Gen Z Revolution
Following the recent occurrences in our country, having spent a considerable amount of time in discussions with my fellow friends, education’s role stood out for me as one of the reasons why the Gen Zs have achieved significant success in making the incumbent government work in accordance with the law – particularly in listening to… Continue reading Role of Education in the Gen Z Revolution