Public Policy Analyst. TEDxSpeaker. Author
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Wonderful engagements at the University of Oxford. Seeking scholarships for students from Africa. Education is the closest thing we have to a silver bullet
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As Kenya nears the 2027 General Election, young people are preparing to enter the political arena. A survey by the Youth Congress has found that 113 young Kenyans so far are seeking elective seats, most of them targeting Member of County Assembly positions.
They argue that real structural reform requires being inside the lawmaking process.
Read more: zurl.co/V1bhu
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Young Kenyans eye 2027 seats in shift from protests to politics
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We must tell Africa’s success stories
At Financial Times Africa Summit 2026 in London, I joined leading policymakers, business leaders, financiers and visionaries to explore how Africa can sustain momentum amid uncertainty as the world navigates economic shifts, technological change and evolving political alliances. The FT Africa Summit is in two days. Crucial dialogue on the decisions, partnerships and investments shaping Africa's future.
Steve Ouma Akoth is a trailblazer, becoming the first professor in the history of our community Korogocho. From a humble beginning as a barefoot boy in Korogocho to a top scholar in the world, Steve’s journey and academic achievement is a confirmation that your background must never determine the size of your dream. Congratulations Steve.
The Youth Congress has launched a nationwide campaign dubbed ELECT YOUTH! To provide and drum up support for youth who are vying.
Meeting with Czech Ambassador @CZAmb_Nairobi at the embassy. She and her staff are warm and welcoming. Wonderful catch up-reflection and conversation.
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The Nobel Peace Prize has been awarded to Navi Pillay, a South African human rights lawyer, for her efforts to promote peace and international law. ft.trib.al/S2Eh0ve
We need to fix the skills gap in Africa’s aviation. My Opinion in the @NationAfrica nation.africa/kenya/blogs-op…
Pleased to have my article published in today's Sunday Nation newspaper about the need to fix skills gap in Africa’s aviation.
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Young Kenyans are planning to move from the street to the ballot box, angry with a political establishment they accuse of corruption and police brutality, and they have the numbers to make a difference. bbc.in/4juphSk
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NBA Africa CEO Clare Akamanzi (right) and NBA Africa Chief of Staff Mumbi Kagombe (left) met with Kenyan WNBA star Madina Okot in New York City last night as she continues to make her mark with the Atlanta Dream 🇰🇪✨🏀
16 years ago, a new constitution was promulgated in Kenya. Now, the new generation is demanding the country’s golden future. And the new generation of artists are shaping what comes next.
We hosted artists to celebrate the new constitution, to talk about the past, present, and future of Kenya — from the streets to amphitheatres.
