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By Karanja Jackson The rising tide of femicide and targeted violence against women in Kenya is a crisis that demands immediate attention. With each passing day, stories of brutality and loss remind us of the fragility of safety for women in our society.  These are not isolated incidents but the manifestation of deep-rooted cultural, social, and systemic issues that have been left unaddressed for far too long. Femicide Count , a Kenyan organization that collects information on women and girls whose lives have been ended through violence, recorded 152 cases of femicide in 2023 based on media reports. Investigative media house Africa Uncensored estimates that  500 women were killed in Kenya between 2017 and 2024 .  These harrowing cases are a grim reminder of the deeply entrenched societal challenges that threaten the safety, dignity, and equality of women. They highlight a collective failure that cannot be ignored, calling for urgent and unified action. Femicide, the delibe...

  By Karanja Jackson As the world continues to send in congratulatory messages, former President Donald Trump returned to the White House, this time triumphing over Kamala Harris, a formidable opponent who enjoyed substantial backing from mainstream media. What stands out about this election cycle is not only the candidates but the way it spotlighted a new wave of political campaigning that used digital platforms as central channels for engagement. With social media platforms like X (formerly Twitter) and support from influential figures such as Elon Musk, Trump’s campaign showcased how unconventional methods can shape election outcomes, even when mainstream media backing is largely in favor of the opposition. Mainstream Media vs. Social Media: A New Age of Political Campaigning Kamala Harris’s campaign followed a conventional path, enjoying strong backing from major television networks, print publications, and online news sites. These platforms, rooted in journalistic trad...