Geopolitical Crossroads: The Future of Great Power Competition in Eastern Africa
Africa’s geopolitical relevance is once again at the forefront of international attention. As global power configurations shift, the continent […]
Commentary
Centering Meditation as a Pathway to Peace, Security and Development in Africa
Context In addition to the issue of climate change, conflict in Africa has become a matter of increasing concern, necessitating
Kenya’s low inflation rate: Future Economic Growth Implications
In most economies, inflation tends to rise with growing consumer demand. This typically reflects a healthy environment where households have
Haiti’s Peacekeeping Mission: Prospects for Future Stability
Introduction Haiti, the world’s first Black republic, has long stood as a symbol of resilience and enduring struggle. Since achieving
Pathways To Promoting East Africa As A Cruise Tourism Destination
Introduction The rising popularity of cruise tourism is projecting influence over the preferred tourist destinations by travel operators, and as
Tanzania’s 2025 Elections: A Quiet Collapse of Political Competition?
In April 2025, Tanzania’s judiciary delivered a ruling that sent shockwaves through the country’s political landscape. The main opposition party,
Climate Change as a catalyst for Violent Extremism in East Africa
Introduction Climate change is not only a global environmental crisis but also a profound threat to peace and stability. It
What Will It Take To Bring Lasting Peace To South Sudan
The troubled Republic of South Sudan has sunk, yet again, into an even, more profound crisis in the last couple
Kenya’s Foreign Policy Adventurism in the Sudan Crisis
Kenya’s policymakers are an adventurous lot in both domestic and foreign policy. They often appear to be sober-minded until they
Foreign Aid Cuts and the Debt Trap: Will Kenya Turn to Debt to Plug the Gap?
America First policies have begun to ripple across East Africa, and Kenya finds itself at the epicenter of this shifting
The Power of Social Media in Transforming Political Governance in the East African Region
Introduction From hashtags to headlines, social media has emerged as a powerful tool for political engagement globally in recent years.
Successful Implementation of the Directive Abolishing Extra Vetting for ID Registration in Border Counties of Kenya
For the last 60 years, Kenya’s ID registration vetting procedures in border regions have disproportionately affected certain ethnic communities. The