REVEALED: 19 - The Real Truth

Animals dying in Kenya as drought conditions leave many hungry

Drought conditions have left over 2 million people facing hunger in parts of Kenya

The Independent UK · Feb 9

Kenya or Uganda: Which safari is best for you?

In this episode of Travel Smart, destination expert Ted Thornhill compares Kenya and Uganda, two of East Africa’s best safari destinations.

The Independent UK · Feb 8

East Africa’s dismal football record doesn’t match its passion – what needs to happen

East Africa loves football. From the streets of Nairobi and the markets of Kampala to the beaches of Dar es Salaam, the passion for soccer is an undeniable current running through the region. Yet, despite fan support, Kenya, Uganda and Tanzania haven’t translated this enthusiasm into sustained international success.

The Conversation · Feb 8

Kenya unveils tax breaks for EV parts and charging stations to speed up shift to electrics

Kenya is rolling out tax breaks to encourage use of electric vehicles

The Independent UK · Feb 4

Kenya: The accidental librarian keeping Kibera's kids in books

In Africa's largest slum town, a retired railway worker has turned an abandoned shack into a library for the local children.

Radio France Internationale · Jan 31

Rafiki unbanned on appeal: why it’s an important moment for African film

The film Rafiki is a charming love story that plays out in urban Kenya. It follows two teenage girls whose close friendship slowly turns into first love. Directed by rising filmmaker Wanuri Kahiu, it was celebrated as groundbreaking by critics and at festivals when it was released in 2018. But…

The Conversation · Jan 29

‘I didn’t know how to shoot’: how African men have been tricked into fighting for Russia

Exclusive: Lured by false job adverts, they are unknowingly enlisted on arrival and put in mortal danger

The Guardian - UK · Jan 26

Climate change is hurting Kenyan women working in coastal tourism – they explain how

I returned home to Kenya’s coast after months of winter in Germany, and the heat felt extreme. Temperatures rose past 35°C by midday under the blazing sun of Kilifi, a tourism destination on Kenya’s shores of the Western Indian Ocean. It is here that international visitors come for pristine beaches,…

The Conversation · Jan 26

‘You feel obligated’: African workers on the pain – and pride – of the ‘black tax’

For workers sending money to support their relatives, payments are both a burden and badge of pride

The Guardian - UK · Jan 24

The ultimate safari guide — from Kenya to Rwanda (and everywhere in between)

Dreaming of a safari, but don’t know where to start? You need this country-by-country guide

Evening Standard · Jan 22