Wangu wa Makeri was one of the most powerful and controversial leaders in pre-colonial Kenya. She was a Kikuyu woman who rose to prominence in the late 19th century during a time when leadership among the Agikuyu community was dominated almost entirely by men. Born in Murang’a, Wangu wa Makeri grew up in a society … Read more
Phoebe Muga Asiyo was born in 1942 in Central Kenya, at a time when colonial rule deeply shaped social structures, especially for women. Growing up, she experienced first-hand the limitations placed on African women in education, leadership, and public participation. Despite these challenges, she pursued education passionately and later trained as a teacher. Her early … Read more
In the early 1990s, Kenya’s politics changed forever. The return of multiparty democracy did not simply introduce new political parties—it triggered a complete transformation of how elections were run, how loyalty was bought, and how power was protected. At the heart of this transformation was a shadowy but highly organised youth outfit known as Youth for KANU … Read more