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Rodah Muchembi

Rodah Muchembi Journalist

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Articles by Rodah Muchembi

Kenya’s Police Get a New Look and Better Pay — But Will Kenyans See Real Reform? Governance

Kenya’s Police Get a New Look and Better Pay — But Will Kenyans See Real Reform?

More than 6,000 newly trained police officers have graduated at Kiganjo with redesigned uniforms and a 36 percent increase in entry-level pay. President William Ruto says the changes are part of a wider police reform agenda. But as the new officers prepare to take to the streets, the biggest question remains: can better pay, training and a new uniform rebuild public trust in Kenya’s police service?

Aug 28, 2026 175
Kenya Airways Is Losing Billions. Can a New Investor Save the National Airline? Corporate Africa

Kenya Airways Is Losing Billions. Can a New Investor Save the National Airline?

Kenya Airways has suffered a Sh15.92 billion pre-tax loss in the first half of 2026, raising fresh questions about the future of the national carrier. With fuel costs soaring, aircraft grounded and debt weighing heavily on its balance sheet, KQ is now looking to new investors to help finance its turnaround.

Aug 28, 2026 158
Nairobi Shuts Down: KRA’s New Import Benchmark Puts Small Traders and Consumer Prices Under Pressure Economy

Nairobi Shuts Down: KRA’s New Import Benchmark Puts Small Traders and Consumer Prices Under Pressure

Parts of Nairobi’s Central Business District have been forced into an unusual shutdown as small traders protest a new KRA customs benchmark. The increase from Sh2.5 million to Sh3.2 million for consolidated 40-foot cargo has triggered anger over the rising cost of doing business — and raised a bigger question for millions of Kenyans: will the higher cost of importing goods eventually show up in the prices they pay?

Aug 28, 2026 149
16 Years of Kenya’s Constitution: How Much Has Really Changed? Political Analysis

16 Years of Kenya’s Constitution: How Much Has Really Changed?

Sixteen years after Kenya promulgated its transformative 2010 Constitution, the country has made major changes in governance, devolution, human rights and citizen participation. But as Kenyans mark Katiba Day, a bigger question remains: has the country fully delivered on the promises of the Constitution, or is too much of its promise still on paper?

Aug 27, 2026 283
Africa’s Maize Market Is Entering a New Phase — What South Africa’s Bigger Harvest Means Agriculture

Africa’s Maize Market Is Entering a New Phase — What South Africa’s Bigger Harvest Means

South Africa is heading toward another bumper maize harvest, raising hopes of stronger regional supplies and softer prices. But whether the extra grain reaches countries facing food shortages will depend on exports, transport costs, demand and the ability of regional markets to move maize efficiently.

Aug 27, 2026 279
Can TVETs Solve Africa’s Youth Unemployment Problem? Skills Development

Can TVETs Solve Africa’s Youth Unemployment Problem?

Africa’s youthful population could become one of the continent’s greatest economic advantages — but only if young people can find productive work. Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) is increasingly being presented as part of the answer. From construction and manufacturing to agriculture, renewable energy and digital technology, TVET can give young people practical skills that employers need. But training alone cannot solve a jobs crisis. For TVET to make a real difference, African countries must connect classrooms to industry, modernize training, support entrepreneurship and create more jobs.

Aug 27, 2026 175
The Iran War Is Reshaping the World’s Oil Supply — What Does It Mean for Africa? Global Economy

The Iran War Is Reshaping the World’s Oil Supply — What Does It Mean for Africa?

The Iran war is creating one of the biggest disruptions to the global energy market in decades. With more than 43% of the world's oil production now coming from conflict-affected countries, Africa faces rising risks from expensive fuel, food inflation, higher transport costs and pressure on already vulnerable currencies. The crisis is exposing how dependent African economies remain on global energy supply chains.

Aug 25, 2026 146
How Does the IMF Lend Money to African Countries? Explainers

How Does the IMF Lend Money to African Countries?

When an African country runs short of foreign currency, struggles to pay its debts or faces a serious balance-of-payments crisis, the International Monetary Fund can step in with financial support. But IMF money does not arrive as a simple cash transfer. Loans are negotiated, released in stages and usually tied to economic reforms. Here is how the system works — and what Kenya and Ghana reveal about the benefits, conditions and controversies surrounding IMF lending.

Aug 25, 2026 142
South African Rand Strengthens Against the U.S. Dollar Markets

South African Rand Strengthens Against the U.S. Dollar

The South African rand has strengthened sharply against the U.S. dollar, reaching its strongest level since the beginning of the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Higher gold prices and a weaker dollar are giving the currency a fresh boost.

Aug 22, 2026 155
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