A Three-Step Guide On How To Create A Political Sideshow

A former British politician once told me “Decoys and distractions are a government’s number one strategy to keep the populace from demanding accountability.” I have been reminded of this quote on numerous occasions over the years, and with it I have come to learn that the number one resource a politician has access to is… […]

Loving Nairobi, Missing London, But Still Loving Nairobi

I was born in one country, spent my early childhood in another, and then, aged 5, I was whisked onwards to a third one. It shouldn’t be surprising, then, that I often say moving runs in my veins. It all started with my grandparents (at least as far as I can confirm, because it could […]

Nairobi: Shiny But Impractical

I have lived in and travelled to various cities around the world since I was a child. I have often viewed these places as living, breathing entities. Each city has its own personality, its spark, those spaces where the sun lands bringing in a sense of hope, and those spots where the darkness lies. Over […]

“We Just Hope For The Best.”

At the time of writing this, I have been in Kenya for 72 days.  Contrary to popular belief, I am neither Kenyan nor  do I have any roots in this country (well, I could be growing them). However, I have visited Kenya numerous times over the last few years on journalistic assignments, and I’m currently […]