This new series seeks to interrogate the effects of the historic May 13, 2021 judgment declaring the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) unconstitutional. This means a lot for Kenya’s constitutional path. In this context, we what does the doctrine of Basic structure, rule of law and succession politics means for the Kenya public and its respective structures. Heinrich-Böll-Stiftung (HBS) Nairobi Office, and The Elephant, invite you to the Building Bridges Initiative (BBI) Judgement Series.

Listener Gĩtaũ has a serious problem: every so often his home in Kiambu is invaded by an army of ants. They coat the floors, climb the walls, and rain down on Gĩtaũ and his family while they sleep. Gĩtaũ wants to know: Why are these ants torturing us? Entomologists Dino Martins and Piotr Naskrecki have answers. Special thanks to Caswell Munyai, Caspar Schöning, and Daniel Kronauer.This episode was initially posted on the eltshow.

This week we celebrate World Ocean Day and we reflect on the journey towards understanding marine life taken by experts, students, researchers, and the wider public. and as Michael G. Mwang’ombe, the Project Coordinator at Kenya Marine Mammal Research & Conservation explains much remains to be understood about our Marine life that will help us have harmonious coexistence with our coastal marine life.

Kenya's estimated Ksh. 50 billion 'bee industry' comprising many of the nearly 20,000 global bee species is about to come under strong regulations. Bees control everything from food production, pollination, ecological balance, controlling pests, and recycling nutrients. and as Kenyan entomologist Dr Dino Martins breaks it down, our recent industrial growth, modernity and regulations have wiped out the entire insect clusters putting both our ecology, food security and economy at risk. This piece was initially featured on the Chakula podcast by Route to Food Initiative.

To commemorate Africa Day 2021 we take a look at how the continent has framed its place in the world and how that image has evolved to match the changing times, politics, economics, identity and history. What does it mean to educate with the vision of Pan Africanism in mind? Panellists are Wandia Njoya, Jennifer Tosch and Lewis Gordon. Moderated by Mshai Mwangola.

The recent elections in Somaliland, alongside local district elections, marks a key point for the electoral calendar in the region. On 12 July 2020, Somaliland's three main political parties reached an agreement to hold parliamentary and local elections by the end of the year. In this conversation with The Elephant, Mr Nasir M. Ali highlights keys issues to look out for in this election cycle.

Since 1948, Israel has maintained a system that treats Palestinians unequally in a decades-long occupation of the West Bank and Gaza. This has been effected through rights abuses, collective punishment, excessive lethal force, and prolonged detention without charge or trial for hundreds. Does the latest fight give any new revelations and is there a solution in sight for the oppressed Palestinians? The Elephant in conversation with Mr Ahmed Benchemsi, the Advocacy and Communications Director for HRW-Middle East and North Africa division.

In the last 25 years, the nations in the horn of Africa have enjoyed a winding path towards perfecting free and fair models of choosing leaders. This has direct implications for the legitimacy of the leaders that emerge and their ability to navigate the security challenges they face. Abdullahi Boru Halakhe reflects.

On this Labour Day week, we reflect on how income, wealth and opportunity are skewed in ways that marginalize so many Kenyans across the board. This curtails their social mobility and perpetuates general struggles. and as Dr Mshai Mwangola, Abubakar Zein and Dr Wangui Kimari reflect, the current scourge may just be the catalyst that compels us to change hopefully for the better.

On this Labour Day week, we reflect on how income, wealth and opportunity are skewed in ways that marginalize so many Kenyans across the board. This curtails their social mobility and perpetuates general struggles. and as Dr Mshai Mwangola, Abubakar Zein and Dr Wangui Kimari reflect, the current scourge may just be the catalyst that compels us to change hopefully for the better.