Period power. Photo/Courtesy
By Zuleikha Salim
Irregular periods are a common problem among many young women today, yet it is rarely talked about openly.
Why many young women struggle with irregular periods
Opinion
The vote that could redefine Uganda’s political path
Ugandans during one of the campaign rallies ahead of elections. Photo/Courtesy
By Zuleikha Salim
Today, Uganda is voting in what observers say is a close contest between incumbent president Yoweri Kaguta Museveni and musician turned politician Kyagulanyi Ssentamu, alias Bobi Wine.
Political matrix of 2027 and the Nyanza vote in post-Raila Era: The Eliud Owalo factor
Eliud Owalo has declared his presidential bid ahead of the 2027 polls. Photo/Courtesy
By Carey Mulindi
The resignation of Eliud Owalo from his position as Deputy Chief of Staff marks not just a personal political pivot, but a potential reshaping of Nyanza’s political landscape.
An exam should not decide a child’s future
President William Ruto at Eldoret State Lodge, being briefed on the 2025 KCSE exam results before official release by ministry of education officials on Friday, January 9, 2026.
By Zuleikha Salim
Every year, the release of the Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE) examination results feels like a national pause button.
Exams are outdated: Schools must teach creativity, skills
By Zuleikha Salim
For decades, exams have been the heartbeat of education. Students spend months memorising facts, only to sit in silence for a few hours and write answers on paper. Their future is often decided by a single grade but rather here’s the truth, exams are outdated.
Fibroids: The silent struggle women shouldn’t face alone
By Zuleikha Salim
Fibroids are one of the most common health problems affecting women, yet they remain one of the least talked about.
Cyrus Jirongo: The political enigma who defied convention
By Carey Mulindi
The death of Cyrus Shakhalaga Khwa Jirongo, a former Lugari Member of Parliament (MP) signals the end of an era characterised by political boldness, ambition, and the audacity of going against the status quo.
“Jamhuri Bila Baba”: A new chapter or a hollow celebration?
By Carey Mulindi
As Kenyans celebrate Jamhuri Day this year, one conspicuous absence is being felt in both political and emotive circles: Raila Amolo Odinga, popularly known as "Baba."
Welcome to Kisumu, ‘a miracle that confuses you at noon and seduces you at dusk’
By Charles Gondosio
There are towns that welcome you gently, like a grandmother who is happy you visited.
Unified social media law in East Africa must prioritise freedoms, not control
By Carey Mulindi
The recent motion by the East African Legislative Assembly (EALA) to develop a common framework for the regulation of social media within East African Community (EAC) member states is a double-edged sword.
Time to rethink the graduation gown tradition
By Carey Mulindi
It's graduation season again, and timelines are flooded with smiling faces draped in long flowing academic gowns. For many, this is a proud moment of accomplishment. But as the gowns continue to dominate the occasion, one has to ask: are they still necessary anymore, especially in their current form?
When a sanctuary turns into a crime scene
By Charles Gondosio
Post What happened yesterday at Presbyterian Church of East Africa (PCEA) Kariobangi North in Nairobi during a service attended by among others, former Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua was not crowd control. It was not law enforcement. It was a state attack on a house of worship.