Opinions

The May 13 deadline is not a bureaucratic inconvenience. It is the moment Kenya’s civil society separates the institutions built to last from the ones built to invoice. When that date passes, the government’s collaboration language will mean something concrete for those who registered, restructured, and showed up — and absolutely nothing for those who did not.

By Wahome Ngatia Ann Kobia has spent a decade watching

NGOs must pivot from documentation to advocacy, mobilizing grassroots support for controversial measures like banning out-of-court settlements that silence survivors in communities where traditional justice systems dominate.

By Wahome Ngatia NAIROBI—In the bustling cafes of Nairobi, the

The word ‘donor’ is deceiving,” he remarked, his voice echoing through the boardroom. “In the English language, it sounds like free money. But these are loans. These are facilities we have to pay back.

By Wahome Ngatia When the High Court of Kenya quietly

To survive — and to deliver the social change you were founded to achieve — your strategic plan must be both visionary and ruthlessly practical.

It’s about recognising that the continent’s future lies in youth who are equipped, supported and empowered. It’s about mentoring not just for inclusion, but for leadership. It’s about transforming young people into decision-makers, change-makers and nation-builders.

By Wahome Ngatia For decades, Kenya’s social safety net has