UNCOVERED: 42 | History Defined

What does it take to build a peaceful society? The 3 golden rules that make a difference

What is a peaceful society? When peacebuilders or policymakers think about peace, they have to decide what they mean by it – what kind of society they are trying to build.

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2024

Some young Kenyans turn to kung fu for self-improvement in difficult times

A growing number of young people in Kenya see kung fu as a path toward future employment

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

A court in Kenya finds a housemate guilty in the killing of an LGBTQ activist

A court in Kenya has found the housemate of an LBGTQ activist guilty of murder in the killing of the activist, whose body was discovered stashed in a metal box two years ago

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

This Photographer Lived In Mud Huts, Wore A Panda Suit, And Changed How We See The World With Her Photos (20 Pics)

Ami Vitale isn’t just a photographer; she’s a force of nature with a camera. She’s been to over 100 countries, braved war zones, lived in mud huts, and even dressed up as a panda (yes, really!) to get the perfect shot. The post This Photographer Lived In Mud Huts, Wore…

Bored Panda · Dec 2, 2024

960 million dirty diapers are a big waste problem – what can be done with them

The use of disposable diapers (nappies) is growing in African countries. The disposable diaper undoubtedly makes it easier for many parents to work or spend time on other things, including their own and their child’s wellbeing.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2024

The children of British soldiers left behind in Kenya are now tracing their fathers

The biracial children of Kenyan women and visiting British soldiers live uncomfortable lives in Kenya

The Independent UK · Dec 1, 2024

Presidential term limits help protect democracy – long ones can be dangerous

The purpose of presidential term limits is to protect democracy and ensure democratic competition. In recent years, however, many African presidents have attempted to amend constitutions to pursue extended mandates. For example, in Kenya, a motion was tabled before the senate in September 2024 to extend the presidential term limit…

The Conversation · Nov 29, 2024

Auntie Flo: In My Dreams (I’m a Bird and I’m Free) review – joyous ride through Kenyan and Goan heritage

Brian d’Souza’s genre-crossing curiosity takes him from propulsive disco to nursery-rhyme melodies and Tiësto-worthy trance

The Guardian - UK · Nov 29, 2024

Footprints in Kenya ‘show distant relatives of modern humans coexisted’

Researchers say fossilised marks were apparently made in same place within days of each other about 1.5m years ago

The Guardian - UK · Nov 28, 2024

1.5 million-year-old footprints reveal our Homo erectus ancestors lived with a 2nd proto-human species

A set of footprints found at the site of Koobi Fora in Kenya reveals that our ancestor Homo erectus coexisted with a now-extinct bipedal hominin, Paranthropus boisei, 1.5 million years ago.

LiveScience · Nov 28, 2024