I once taught boys and girls in Nairobi. These kids were refugees who had been moving from one country to another seeking for a better life. They had spent most of their ‘running time’ in developed countries. Some had even gone to school in the US, UK and Australia among other countries. It occurred to…

Creating Mass-Mediated Fear Part 1  I have followed conflicting news on the social media about a suspected Al-Shabaab attack on the police in Yumbis, Garissa. Some media houses have reported 5 police officers injured  While  others have reported several officers dead. BBC reported that “20 Kenya police policemen feared dead after suspected Al Shabaab attack…” The reports…

My earliest introduction to Africa was through books. In high school, subjects such as History, Geography, Social Studies, and Religion covered key topics about the continent. These were not just academic subjects; they were the lenses through which I first encountered the story of Africa. The Africa I came to know through these subjects and…