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Alex is a passionate writer based in Kenya. He's also a professionally trained health officer and a great enthusiast of science and technology. Besides writing, he enjoys doing motivational speaking and possesses strong opinions on life. He's a lover of people and enjoys good company. He's also a devoted Christian, but respects the beliefs of others.

Africa

Will the Great Green Wall of Africa Stop Illegal Immigration?

Alex Muiruri Apr 13, 2018

The Sahara desert is fast expanding into its adjacent regions to the south. It is this increased desertification coupled with low income and now rising terrorism that forces the locals to escape home to go look for greener pastures, mostly…
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South Africa

Remembering Anti-Apartheid Activist Winnie Madikizela Mandela

Alex Muiruri Apr 6, 2018

Winnie Madikizela Mandela, a renowned South African anti-apartheid activist has died. Winnie Mandela, the ex-wife of former South African president Nelson Mandela, died aged 81 on Monday, April 2 in a Johannesburg hospital. She leaves…
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Algeria

Breast Cancer in Algeria: Survivors Lose Rights as Women

Alex Muiruri Feb 16, 2018

"I no longer want you as my wife, you are a half woman!" - These are the heartbreaking words that Yousef told his wife Yasmin (not their real names). They have lived together for more than two decades. Just recently, Yasmin was diagnosed…
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Africa

Westernization or Traditionalism: Africa under Western Influence

Alex Muiruri Feb 10, 2018

Africa is a continent full of diversity. Other than the immense wealth of natural resources, there also exists a rich diversity in demographical characteristics, cultures, and traditions. With Africa now becoming increasingly westernized,…
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Africa

Genderqueer: The Challenges of Being Intersex in Africa

Alex Muiruri Feb 7, 2018

Being intersex in Africa is a taboo. Even if you survive the lynching by family, then you might not survive suicide. For a long time, intersex people in Africa have been perceived as a curse by their families. Just like those suffering from…
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Africa

Poverty in Africa: A Rich Continent for the Poor

Alex Muiruri Feb 6, 2018

In its 2016 list of the world's richest individuals, Forbes put Aliko Dangote, a Nigerian tycoon, at the 51st position. Four other Africans were also featured on the list. There are still many other rising billionaires and millionaires in…
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Ethiopia

The Oromo Protests: Ethiopia Four Decades after Haile Selassie

Alex Muiruri Feb 5, 2018

Ethiopia has had a tumultuous political scene for the last couple of years. Violent protests have been happening since November 2015 with the protesters agitating for social and political reforms. They have been accusing the government of…
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Africa

Bitcoin in Africa: Is Cryptocurrency Saving Africa’s Economy?

Alex Muiruri Feb 3, 2018

Bitcoin has taken the world by storm. Almost every internet user has heard of Bitcoin. Some have gone further and invested heavily in it. This is by either buying it or by teaching others on Cryptocurrency, all while others still grapple…
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Africa

Natural Resources: The Resource Curse of Africa

Alex Muiruri Feb 1, 2018

Africa is the world's richest continent. It has a vast wealth of natural resources ranging from precious stones such as gold and diamonds to fossil fuels. The tropical climates, beautiful and diverse wildlife, and sandy beaches are also…
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Kenya

Kenya Media Shutdown: Odinga Swears Himself in as President

Alex Muiruri Jan 31, 2018

Raila Odinga, the leader of opposition in Kenya has sworn himself in as the ‘people's president.' This is despite the fact that Kenya has a sitting and legitimate president in office - Uhuru Kenyatta. Odinga swore himself into office on…
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