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Kenyans protest rising food prices and call for urgent government action in Nairobi in May 2022. Tony Karumba/AFP via Getty Images

Kenya’s election promises: an economist’s perspective

The economy has taken centre stage in Kenya’s 2022 elections, but political promises have fallen short of offering realistic solutions.
Get your selfie face ready. Soloviova Liudmyla / Shutterstock

Why you should travel solo this summer

Travelling alone doesn’t need to be lonely –research shows solo consumption can be a fulfilling, enjoyable and even social experience.
Tribalism often leads to diversion of funds meant for development in Africa. Photo by John Wessels/AFP via Getty Images

Ethnic poverty: dividing and excluding people keeps them poor

Although there is strength in diversity, members of ethnic groups in power distributing resources to members of their ethnic group at the expense of national growth entrench poverty in Africa.
Minimum wage is no match for rising cost of living. Photo by Adekunle Ajayi/NurPhoto via Getty Images

A gloomy May Day awaits Nigerian workers

With a monthly minimum wage of 30,000 Naira (US$72), the average Nigerian worker is groaning under the weight of the rising cost of living.

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