A new statistics from the East Africa’s demographic and health survey points to something we may all be familiar with through sketches or stories: the longer a girl stays in school, the longer she is likely to delay marriage, and the fewer children she is likely to have. The conclusion form the survey is simply:… Continue reading Education Delays Sex and Marriage for African Girls
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Strip Clubs Outpace Laws in Kenya
Strip clubs are on the rise in Kenya, a popular tourist destination. High wages for strippers and tourist interest are fueling the growth of the industry that evades the nation’s laws.
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I have written a few articles about unfair stereotypes normally associate with Africa and things from Africa. To be fair to the outside world, African cultures play a major role in establishing some of these formulaic conceptions. One thing that easily comes to mind, and which worries me, is the pigeonhole role normally offered to… Continue reading Show Us The Women of Power