Africa Kenyans mark one year since parliament protests Police and protesters clash in tear-gas-filled streets of Nairobi. Thousands of Kenyans marched in Nairobi and other cities on Wednesday to mark the first anniversary of the mass anti-government demonstrations that culminated in the storming of parliament. The 2024 protests, triggered by proposed tax hikes, led to at least 60 deaths and widespread public backlash. In anticipation of the anniversary protests, the Communications Authority of Kenya ordered an immediate […] today25 June, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics How to thrive at work if your older boss expects hustle culture For young professionals working under older bosses, navigating hustle culture can be challenging but not impossible. (Shutterstock) By Sorin Rizeanu, University of Victoria Portia from the comedy-drama series The White Lotus is the epitome of Generation Z. As the assistant for a self-absorbed heiress, she embodies both the strengths and flaws of the younger generation: perpetually connected to the digital world, brimming with intelligence and full […] today18 September, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya’s protests happened in every major urban centre – why these spaces are explosive By Lena Gutheil, German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) Kenya has a long history of protests. Mass protests took place during the colonial period and continued in the post-independence era. Important democratic gains were achieved through protests, such as the introduction of multi-party politics in 1991. Many will also remember the violent clampdown that followed the disputed 2007 elections, which left more […] today28 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Kenya protests: Gen Z shows the power of digital activism – driving change from screens to the streets By Job Mwaura, University of the Witwatersrand Nationwide demonstrations have erupted in Kenya over a controversial tax bill. The Finance Bill 2024, initially presented to parliament in May, has sparked discontent with an increase in an array of taxes and levies for Kenyans. The mass protests, initially organised in the capital city, Nairobi, have spread across the country. Demonstrations have taken place in […] today24 June, 2024
insert_link Africa Congo and Togo record Africa’s highest increase in happiness levels By Conrad Onyango, bird story agency The Republic of Congo and Togo are amongst the countries that have seen happiness levels amongst their citizens increase the most over the past 12 years. The two African countries are listed among seventeen countries globally that recorded increases in average life evaluations of a full point or more. The World Happiness Report 2024 ranks the Republic of Congo in […] today26 March, 2024
