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...
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Excluded from President Ruto's Inner Circle: Growing Rift in Kenya's Top Leadership
Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua Excluded from President Ruto's Inner Circle: Growing Rift in Kenya's Top Leadership I n a startling development that signals potential cracks within Kenya's highest office, Deputy President Rigathi Gachagua has come forward with claims of being systematically excluded from President William Ruto’s inner circle. Gachagua, who served as a key ally during the 2022 election campaign, revealed that he has been kicked out of critical channels of communication, including the president's official WhatsApp group, making it difficult for him to coordinate presidential functions and contribute to key government activities. This exclusion, according to Gachagua, stems from individuals within President Ruto's close-knit circle who are actively working to create a wedge between the two leaders. “The people around the president are making me look bad in front of him,” Gachagua alleged, indicating that this isolation has made it difficult for him t...
