Category: Social Affairs
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Of Culture Wars, Social Media and The Death of Free Thought.
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Social media is an irreplaceable tool for most of us. We are dependent on it to stay informed about the world. However, regardless of all the good it does for us, we should raise questions about some of the antics used by social media companies to keep us ‘hooked’ on their platforms. Findings published by…
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The Complex Reality of Gender-Based Violence and Femicide in Kenya.
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2024 has been a rollercoaster year. Cases of gender-based violence and femicide in Kenya have been in the headlines for much of the year. The appalling nature of targetted violence, sexual assault and gruesome murders of innocent women leaves a bitter taste in the mouth. Gender-based violence has been an everlasting headache in Kenya for…
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Is the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) a scam?
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Kenyans have been left to grapple with the implementation of the Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF) which was officially rolled out on 1st October 2024. SHIF is meant to replace the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF), the pre-existing social health insurance scheme which was initially rolled out in 1966. SHIF came into force through the…
