Kenya’s Population Surge – A Ticking Time Bomb Kenya, often celebrated for its natural beauty and economic potential, is facing a silent yet devastating crisis—overpopulation. With a current population of approximately 57 million and rising at an annual rate of over 2.3%, Kenya stands at a critical juncture. While population growth may seem like a sign of national vitality, in reality, it has become a looming threat to the country’s economic development, environmental sustainability, and social welfare. The pressure on infrastructure, healthcare, education, and job markets is overwhelming. More mouths to feed, more people to house, more youth to educate, and fewer resources to go around—this is the daily reality. Without urgent action in regulating population growth and promoting effective family planning, Kenya risks plunging deeper into poverty, inequality, and social unrest. Now more than ever, this East African nation must re-evaluate its demographic path and commit to sustainab...
DP Rigathi Gachagua’s Defense Strategy: Rallies and Interviews in Mount Kenya Amid Impeachment Threats In a bid to consolidate his political stronghold and defend his seat, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has been increasingly visible in the Mount Kenya region. The DP has been regularly attending rallies, making public appearances, and participating in interviews with local media outlets. His efforts come at a critical time, as whispers of an impeachment motion against him grow louder. On 29th September 2024, Gachagua held a meeting with journalists from Mount Kenya East at Alba Hotel in Meru County, where he discussed the potential motion that the National Assembly could table as soon as 1st October 2024. Gachagua did not mince words. He warned that if Members of Parliament allied to Raila Odinga supported the motion to impeach him, it would be considered an act of destruction to the government. "Raila Odinga has always been perceived as a destructor of government," DP Gac...
