December 6, 2025 If you looked at the photos coming out of Washington D.C. yesterday, you’d be forgiven for thinking peace had finally broken out in the Great Lakes region. There were the smiles, the stiff but polite handshakes, and the distinct signature of a "historic breakthrough." In a move that has surprised many veteran… Continue reading The Handshake in Washington: Can a Piece of Paper Finally Silence the Guns in Eastern Congo?
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The King of Gold: The Life and Legacy of Mansa Musa
When we think of the wealthiest individuals in history, names like Jeff Bezos, Elon Musk, or Bill Gates often come to mind. Yet, economists and historians argue that their fortunes pale in comparison to a 14th-century ruler from West Africa: Mansa Musa. As the "Mansa" (Sultan or Emperor) of the Mali Empire, Musa amassed a… Continue reading The King of Gold: The Life and Legacy of Mansa Musa
Against the Tide: How Leonard Wamuthende Defied the Odds to Clinch the Mbeere North Seat
By [Ray] | November 28, 2025 In the dusty, sun-drenched polling stations of Mbeere North, a political earthquake just happened. Yesterday, Leonard Muriuki Wamuthende didn’t just win a by-election; he dismantled a political siege. Facing down the well-oiled machineries of established heavyweights Newton Kariuki and Duncan Mbui, Wamuthende emerged from the ballot boxes not just… Continue reading Against the Tide: How Leonard Wamuthende Defied the Odds to Clinch the Mbeere North Seat
The End of an Era:
A Tribute to Raila Amolo Odinga, 'Baba' The sun has set on one of Africa's most enduring and influential political careers. The news of the passing of Raila Amolo Odinga, Kenya's former Prime Minister and the perennial opposition leader, has sent a wave of profound grief across Kenya and the entire continent. Odinga, affectionately known… Continue reading The End of an Era:
AI for Beginners in Africa – What You Can Do Right Now
Prologue Artificial Intelligence is no longer for big tech companies only. You can now use free AI tools to write, design, learn, and grow — even with zero money. I’ve created a free mini eBook titled:📘 “AI for Beginners in Africa – What You Can Do Right Now” ✅ Learn about ChatGPT, Canva AI, HP… Continue reading AI for Beginners in Africa – What You Can Do Right Now
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