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Inequality in Kenya is a Ticking Time BombThe 2024 World Economic Forum Global Risks Report identified inequality as one of the top ten most severe risks in the short and long-term. This recognition…

Kenya has experienced a remarkable transformation in its democratic governance. This change has been inspired by its dynamic, vibrant, fearless, though frustrated, youth population. In June 2024,…

Social protection is generally defined as a set of instruments that cushions individuals from socioeconomic vulnerabilities, risks, shocks, crises and unexpected disruptions throughout their…

“It's been challenging because we are still living. We are still using water. We are still living in our house, so the rent days keep adding up.” - Mildred Lucia

“I tell you, I've never believed that I could not do anything, or that anything could defeat me. So I tried anything that would make money because I have two children, I have a wife, I have rent I…

Abdi Mohamed Farah - Maramtu Village

How cash transfers helped one survivor find independence, security and peace

The first half of 2020 has been brutal to the oil and gas industry in Kenya. First came the news that the joint venture partners of Kenya’s first oil development project - Tullow and Total - had…

Evans Momanyi Mugambi is a 32-year-old father of four. He lives with his spouse and young children in Kibera. Before the Covid-19 pandemic struck, Mugambi used to work as a driver – transporting…

Priscilla Ngilla is a 47-year-old mother of two – a young boy and girl. She worked as a school cleaner before the COVID-19 pandemic struck, and washed clothes for rich clients on the side to earn up…