• Reclaiming Black Girl Magic Through African Spiritual Traditions
    Nov 22 2024

    As more black folks, particularly black women, in Africa are becoming more interested in exploring non-Christian faith systems, the need for more spaces providing information is becoming more imperative.

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    31 mins
  • Street Worship: The Pulse of Nairobi City
    Nov 15 2024

    In this conversation, we delve into the vibrant phenomenon of street worship in Nairobi City. Righa explains how spontaneous praise and worship events are transforming urban spaces, fostering community, and engaging the youth.

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    21 mins
  • The Gathering Storm: Europe Readies Itself for Another War
    Nov 8 2024

    After an eight-decade hiatus, Europe is again at war, and as with all European conflicts past, the invasion of Ukraine is about business; when capitalists want something, they find an excuse to start a war to get it.

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    46 mins
  • A Review of Kenya’s Governance Landscape
    Sep 3 2024

    The recent protests have brought Kenya’s governance trajectory into sharp focus. As the dust settles, many questions are begging for answers. In this episode, Wanjiru Gikonyo breaks down how the personal is political and the political is personal. She takes us through political participation, Bills in parliament, the debt crisis, and the possible futures in light of the current governance gains and losses.

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    56 mins
  • Rights of Persons with Disabilities are Human Rights Too
    Aug 31 2024

    The 2010 constitution turns 14 years today and has been observed in breach more than in observance. Key among these is the implementation of the rights of people with disabilities. In this conversation between The Elephant's Joe Kobuthi and Helen Mudora explore the nexus between the PWD statutes and the bill of rights.

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    44 mins
  • Gen X Vs Gen Z Protests: A Fireside Chat
    Aug 19 2024

    This podcast features psychologist and wellness coach Salima Macharia as we explore the unique characteristics of each generation’s protest movements. We shed light on the evolving landscape of social change. What did Gen X do right and what could they have done better during protests? What about Gen Zs? Listen In.

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    43 mins
  • The Nuts and Bolts of Constitutional Oversight
    Aug 17 2024

    To mark the 14th anniversary of the promulgation of Kenya’s new constitution, we speak to Dr John Mutakha Kangu, a constitutional law expert. As a key person involved in the constitution-making nitty gritty, he walks us through the journey from the clamour to the actual realization and what has happened since Kenyans voted for the new constitution.

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    1 hr and 12 mins
  • Dealing with Post-Protest Stress: Part II
    Aug 9 2024

    People who are involved or directly exposed to the protests may have experienced emotional trauma, anxiety, and stress disorders. Some protesters report feeling anxious and reliving the certain intrusive and distressing, involuntary memories, dreams or flashbacks. How does one handle post-maandamno blues, and decompress? Psychologist Kamau Mwangi walks us through the topic of post-protest trauma and fatigue and the steps needed to stay whole and healthy during this protest season.

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    1 hr and 16 mins