Winnie Kabintie

1 week ago | kenyaforum.net | Winnie Kabintie

In an unflinching new documentary titled “Bloody Parliament,” the BBC examines one of Kenya’s most seismic political moments: the 2024 Gen Z-led protests against the controversial Finance Bill. The documentary sheds light on how a generation long perceived as apolitical and disengaged shattered stereotypes, stormed the nation’s Parliament, and reshaped Kenya’s democratic narrative.

2 weeks ago | kenyaforum.net | Winnie Kabintie

In the vibrant, digital-first landscape of Africa, a new generation is not just coming of age—it is coming into power. Gen Z, born between the mid-1990s and early 2010s, is rapidly reshaping Africa’s socio-political and cultural fabric. Nowhere is this transformation more visible than in Kenya, where young people are blending digital fluency with a heightened sense of purpose and activism.

3 weeks ago | kenyaforum.net | Winnie Kabintie

In an age where machines are learning faster, responding quicker, and generating content at an unprecedented scale, the question of narrative ownership is more critical than ever. Artificial Intelligence (AI), particularly generative AI models, are reshaping the global information and media landscape. But as Africa becomes increasingly connected and digitized, a crucial question emerges: Who is telling our stories in the age of AI?

1 month ago | kenyaforum.net | Winnie Kabintie

Africa is undergoing a digital transformation like never before. From mobile banking and fintech innovations to e-learning and artificial intelligence, technology is reshaping economies, improving access to services, and creating opportunities for millions. However, while progress is undeniable, challenges remain in ensuring digital inclusion for all. The Rise of Mobile TechnologyAfrica has often been called the “mobile-first continent”, and for good reason.

1 month ago | kenyaforum.net | Winnie Kabintie

Nakuru-based activist Evans Kimori has taken the unprecedented step of petitioning U.S. President Donald Trump to intervene in the prolonged absence of Nakuru Governor Susan Kihika, who has been away from her official duties for five months.