Politics

Kenya’s political old guard just got hit with something they didn’t see coming: emojis, data bundles, and a generation raised on YouTube. As the country reels from the Gen Z–led protests of 2024 and a powerful commemoration protest on June 25th 2025, one thing is clear—Kenya’s future is now fluent in hashtags, literacy, and civic tech fluency. And no, this isn’t just about TikTok videos and Instagram Lives. This is about a structural shift in how governance meets its match in

When it comes to oil diplomacy, Iran is both a pariah and a powerhouse. Sanctioned, squeezed, and sabre-rattling its way through the...

The long-simmering rivalry between Israel and Iran—once confined to the shadows through cyberattacks, sabotage, and proxy warfare—has erupted into direct confrontation. What began as a cold conflict has ignited into a hot and costly display of firepower. With missiles flying and military assets mobilized, the financial toll is becoming ever more apparent.

In a country where government opacity once seemed entrenched, something remarkable is happening: local administrations are finally letting the light in. Kenya’s County Budget Transparency Survey 2024 (CBTS), under the banner Open Budgets, Open Dialogue, by Bajeti Hub, reveals a dramatic leap in fiscal openness. Just four years ago, most counties failed to publish even half of their legally required budget documents. Today, that tide has turned. The share of key documents made

Every year, millions apply for Schengen visas, dreaming of European holidays, family reunions, or global conferences. But behind the polished consulate windows lies a costly truth: a €90 non-refundable fee per adult applicant, charged whether you’re accepted or not. In 2024, Africa alone lost nearly $70 million to rejected Schengen visa applications. That’s not just paperwork—it’s a financial black hole for individuals and economies already stretched thin.

In 2024, Somalia accounts for 57% of all registered refugees in Kenya—a dramatic rise that’s reshaping the country’s humanitarian landscape.

In 2024, the world spent more than $2.7 trillion on military might—an enormous sum that speaks volumes about global priorities, power plays, and regional insecurities. And just two nations—the United States and China—together wielded nearly half of that colossal figure.

Foreign aid plays a vital role in providing life-saving support to millions of people around the world. From emergency food supplies in time