The Power of the U-Turn: When to Change Direction in Life and Career

By Hezron Ochiel We are wired to move forward. From a young age, we are taught that progress means pushing ahead no matter what. That belief shapes how we approach school, careers, relationships, and personal goals. Moving forward signals strength, while stepping back feels like failure. That mindset follows us into adulthood. We stay in…

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AI Rarely Cites Local Sources When Explaining African Humanitarian Crises, Study Finds

A ten-country study of 1,083 AI citations found just 5.5% came from sources in the affected country, compared with 68.8% from UN and multilateral organisations. By Judith Akoth When people ask AI about a humanitarian crisis in Africa, the answer may describe a local reality using evidence that mostly comes from outside the country concerned….

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AI Did Not Slow Down. It Was Forced To

By Francesca Bordas For several months after it came into the spotlight, artificial intelligence moved at a pace that felt unstoppable. New tools appeared almost daily, capabilities expanded, and the industry pushed forward with confidence. Progress seemed unabated, with each breakthrough reinforcing the belief that it would continue without pause. Then something began to change….

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Why Media Relations Still Matters in the Digital and AI Age

By Hezron Ochiel A question often comes up in communication circles, and it reflects what many professionals are observing in real time. As newsrooms shrink and social media expands, where does media relations fit today? It is a fair question. Newsrooms have shrunk across many regions, and journalists are taking on broader responsibilities with limited…

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