by Chiara Rusconi | Sep 12, 2025 | Opinion
The 50 Percent has launched its second in-person hub in Nairobi, Kenya. We kicked off with an inspiring workshop bringing together local changemakers to focus on youth leadership, civic engagement, and systems change in Kenya. We chose to establish the Hub in Nairobi...
by Rachel | Jul 22, 2024 | Opinion
“A nation of sheep breeds a government of wolves.” Often attributed to an unknown author, these words have long held true for Kenya’s citizenry until recently. In the past few weeks, a wave of political awareness championed by ‘Generation Zs’ has swept across the...
by Rachel | Jan 17, 2024 | Opinion
The average age in Africa is around 20. Yet, the average age of African leaders is over 60. Closing this generation gap, the biggest in the world, is vital to enable the continent to engage with the problems of the twenty-first century and to give young Africans the...
by Daniel | Oct 27, 2023 | Opinion
Four revolutions will nurture a liberated future in Africa. Since the dawn of the 20th century, humanity has been sounding the alarm on the profound impact of our actions on climate and the environment. It has become increasingly clear that the escalating consequences...
by Daniel | Oct 26, 2023 | Opinion
The African Climate Week (ACW) (4 – 8 September 2023) and its preceding African Climate Youth Assembly (AYCA) marked a significant gathering in the realm of African climate discussions. They were among the biggest and most anticipated high level climate gatherings in...
