Kenyan Week that Was

KWTW | How Kenya Built the Conditions for Its Children to Burn Their Schools Down

The conversation delves into the tragic incidents of school fires in Kenya, highlighting the systemic failures, accountability, and the impact on families. It also addresses the root causes, the response of the government, and the need for change. Takeaways * Systemic failures contribute to tragic school fires * Accountability and responsibility are crucial in addressing the issue Chapters * 00:00 Tragic School Fires in Kenya * 32:58 The Impact on Families * 40:05 Systemic Failures and Accountability

FROM LOOSE TALK TO LOOSE BLOOD : Kenya's Dangerous Dance with Hate Speech | KWTW

The conversation delves into the normalization of hate speech in Kenya, the consequences of such normalization, and the responsibility of the media in amplifying hate speech. It explores the historical context, the modern architecture of hate speech, and the impact of hate speech on society. The discussion emphasizes the need to reckon with the consequences and the patterns of hate speech escalation. Takeaways * Normalization of hate speech * Responsibility of media in amplifying hate speech Chapters * 00:00 The Decline of Political Discourse in Kenya * 07:12 The Normalization of Hate Speech * 16:44 The Modern Architecture of Hate Speech * 23:15 The Normalization of Dangerous Rhetoric * 28:46 The Impact of Hate Speech on Society * 38:12 Responsibility of Alternative Media * 43:23 Reckoning with the Consequences

Nairobi under watar | The Capital that FLOODS every year

The conversation delves into the annual flooding of Nairobi, highlighting the impact on the city and its residents. It explores the destruction of wetlands and the historical context of Nairobi's drainage infrastructure, shedding light on the challenges of urbanization and impervious surfaces. The discussion also uncovers corruption and governance failure in planning approvals, while addressing governance and planning issues. Finally, it presents the regulatory framework and proposed solutions for stormwater management in Nairobi. Takeaways * Nairobi's Annual Flooding * Destruction of Wetlands Chapters * 00:00 The Annual Flooding of Nairobi * 08:11 Destruction of Wetlands and Drainage Infrastructure * 15:18 Urbanization and Impervious Surfaces * 32:19 Governance and Planning Issues * 43:02 Regulatory Framework and Solutions

Exported and Forgotten: Kenyans Dying in Russia's War"

🚨 CRITICAL: Over 200 Kenyans have been recruited into Russia's military and sent to die in Ukraine. Some through deception. Some through desperation. All abandoned by the systems meant to protect them. Clinton Nyapara Mogesa from Kisii County left Kenya seeking work. He ended up in the Russian military. Then he ended up dead in eastern Ukraine—in a war that has nothing to do with Kenya. This is their story. This is how it happens. And this is what we can do to stop it. ⚠️ CONTENT WARNING: This episode discusses death in armed conflict. No graphic imagery is shown. Names of the deceased are used with dignity and respect.

KENYA'S MEMORY CRISIS : ANATOMY OF A FLIP-FLOP | KWTW

"In this episode of The Kenyan Week That Was, we perform a forensic analysis of political flip-flopping in Kenya using Hon. Gathoni wa Muchomba's recent political journey as a case study. This is not a personal attack—it's a diagnosis of a system that rewards opportunism and punishes consistency. From the anatomy of a politician to the physics of flip-flopping, we examine why shape-shifting has become the dominant survival strategy in Kenyan politics. Disclaimer: This episode critiques political behavior and systemic issues, not individuals. All statements are based on public information and documented events.