Kenya consistently experiences intense and challenging general elections. The periods before and after elections are particularly sensitive and require caution. Unfortunately, these times are often marked by violence, intimidation, injuries, and sometimes even loss of life. Politicians frequently exploit the largely poor population, many of whom suffer from unemployment. After receiving small handouts, some youths…

Many people are born, raised, educated, and work in Nairobi but have never set foot in Dandora, let alone the Dandora dumpsite. To give you some background from publicly available information, Dandora was once notorious for crime, often referred to as a den of thieves. That was in the past; things have changed significantly since…

Event Details The African Media Festival took place on February 24th and 25th at the National Museum in Nairobi, Kenya. This two-day event united industry leaders, media professionals, and enthusiasts to celebrate and explore the vibrant and evolving landscape of African media and beyond. I was impressed by the seamless organization and experienced insightful panel…

Since 2017, the Kibanda Project has been at the forefront of social empowerment through the transformative power of art. Our mission has been clear: to use various art forms to promote peace and foster social impact, especially during critical periods such as elections. Our journey began in 2017 with a spoken word video titled “ZII.…