The Rendille People of Northern Kenya: Camel Pastoralism, Clan Traditions and a Culture Under Pressure
The Rendille are Cushitic-speaking camel pastoralists of Marsabit County, living between the Marsabit hills and Lake Turkana. This article explores their origins, clan system, age-set ceremonies, camel economy and the community's efforts to preserve a language and culture under pressure.
Wakulima Market (Marikiti): Nairobi’s Wholesale Heart of the Fresh Produce Trade
Known to traders simply as Marikiti, Wakulima Market is the wholesale heart of Nairobi’s fresh produce trade, drawing lorries of vegetables and fruit from across Kenya and neighbouring countries. This article examines its history, supply networks, congestion problems and the long-running relocation debate.
The Kenyan Diaspora in Saudi Arabia: Labour Migration, Remittances and Worker Protection
Saudi Arabia hosts the largest Kenyan diaspora in the Gulf, built largely on domestic and low-wage labour migration. This overview examines the numbers, the remittance flows that have surged in recent years, the recruitment system and the worker-protection challenges that shape the experience of Kenyans in the Kingdom.
Hypertension in Kenya: Burden, Diagnosis, Treatment Pathways and the Road to Population-Wide Blood Pressure Control
A deep look at hypertension in Kenya — covering disease burden, diagnosis at primary care level, treatment pathways under the Social Health Authority and the long road to population-wide blood pressure control across all 47 counties.
The Luhya Community of Kenya: 17 Sub-Communities of Western Kenya, Bantu Heritage, the Funeral Traditions and Contemporary Identity
The Luhya are Kenya's second-largest community at 6.8 million, comprising 17 distinct sub-communities. A complete guide to their heritage and contemporary identity.
The Maasai Community of Kenya: Pastoralist Heritage, the Maasai Mara and Amboseli Homeland, Cultural Tradition and Contemporary Identity
The Maasai are one of the most iconic East African pastoralist communities. A complete guide to history, culture, contemporary identity, and the Maasai-anchored conservancies.
The Ethics and Anti-Corruption Commission of Kenya: How EACC Investigates Corruption, Recovers Assets and Enforces Chapter Six of the Constitution
The EACC is Kenya's principal anti-corruption institution under Chapter 13 of the Constitution. A complete guide to investigations, asset recovery, Chapter 6 vetting, and citizen complaints.
The Kenya Investment Authority Explained: How KenInvest Supports Foreign and Diaspora Investors, the Investment Certificate and the One-Stop-Shop Facilitation Service
KenInvest is Kenya's principal investment promotion authority and one-stop-shop for foreign and diaspora investors. A complete guide to the Investment Certificate and facilitation framework.
The Tourism Regulatory Authority Explained: How TRA Licenses Hotels, Tour Operators, Travel Agents, Restaurants and the Broader Kenyan Tourism Establishment
The Tourism Regulatory Authority licenses every tourism establishment in Kenya. A complete guide to hotel star rating, tour operator licensing, KATO and the regulatory framework.