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Joined 29 October 2008 · 72 posts

Njeri Wangari is She is a poet, writer and communications specialist who frequently writes on Africa, technology, internet culture and the arts. Njeri was Global Voices’ Regional co-Editor for Anglophone Sub-Saharan Africa from 2020-2023.

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Latest posts by Njeri Wangari

Interview: Behind the scenes of Netflix/UNESCO's African Folktales Reimagined

Netflix and UNESCO are supporting a new generation of African storytellers

Written by Njeri Wangari

30 March 2023

Kenya-China relations strained as new government grapples with a debt crisis

China’s influence in Kenya is heavily felt in the country's economy

Written by Njeri Wangari

15 March 2023

The Rebirth of Rhumba and the musicians who are bringing the sound to a new generation of music lovers

Rhumba is characterized by a blend of Latin American rhythms and African beats

Written by Njeri Wangari

23 February 2023

Lawsuit against Meta in Kenya paves the way for African countries to sue tech companies

It will be the first time that Facebook is being sued outside the West

Written by Njeri Wangari

15 February 2023

Rwandan President Kagame's Flickr account begs the question: Can Africa reclaim its visual identity?

President Kagame’s Flickr account has gained 2,600 followers and posted over 59,000 photos

Written by Njeri Wangari

1 February 2023

How the Black Star Line Festival and hip-hop could further accelerate more dynamic Pan-Africanism

Marcus Garvey's “Back to Africa” rallying call is once again inspiring the re-emergence of another Pan-Africanist cultural movement

Written by Njeri Wangari

17 January 2023

These culturally conscious African fashion designers are leading another sportswear revolution

The boundaries of sportswear are being pushed to the limits

Written by Njeri Wangari

8 December 2022

While Africa's Indigenous trees go extinct, a Kenyan organization grew a tree museum

Growing up in rural Kenya in the 1980s, trees were everywhere

Written by Njeri Wangari

24 November 2022

Calls for interpreters build after NYC marathon winner Evans Chebet gets poor Kiswahili translation

East African runners are the world’s best, yet they still struggle with media interviews

Written by Njeri Wangari

15 November 2022

A staycation anyone? This Kenyan hospital defied the law to advertise a vacation with social media influencers

Is there anything wrong with a hospital offering a staycation?

Written by Njeri Wangari

9 November 2022

Pakistani journalist's murder in Kenya may not be a case of mistaken identity

Kenyans on social media questioned the inconsistencies in police statements

Written by Njeri Wangari, R Umaima Ahmed

1 November 2022

Ugandan poet spreads her message despite new law to criminalize online dissent

Dr. Stella Nyanza has been one of the most outspoken voices in Uganda

Written by Njeri Wangari

19 October 2022

Twiplomacy: Uganda's General Muhoozi's tweets threaten peace in East African Region

Muhoozi earned the moniker of 'Tweeting General' for his random, raw, and sometimes undiplomatic tweets

Written by Njeri Wangari

7 October 2022

Kenya’s corporate, NGO and public sectors keep violating copyright laws on image rights

Image right protection remains up to contractual and constitutional interpretation

Written by Njeri Wangari

1 September 2022

Artists and famous personalities are competing in Kenya’s 2022 General Elections

"Fame is not real, votes are"

Written by Njeri Wangari

3 August 2022

Why has Swahili not become Africa’s unifying language?

July 7 was the first World Kiswahili Language Day

Written by Njeri Wangari, Cecilia Maundu

29 July 2022

Celebrating the Kenyan poet, Grandmaster Masese who preserved the Abagusii culture through poetry and song

Masese worked his whole life to preserve the Gusii culture

Written by Njeri Wangari

28 June 2022

Kenya's controversial Expressway speeds past budget while displacing thousands

High tolls keep most Kenyans from using the new road

Written by Njeri Wangari, Richard Wanjohi

7 June 2022

Meet the new generation of Kenyan women sparking a vinyl resurgence in Africa

The last Kenyan vinyl pressing plant shut down 33 years ago

Written by Njeri Wangari

1 June 2022

Africans are changing how they consume music and even taking on international streaming giants

African-based streaming startups are challenging international streaming giants

Written by Njeri Wangari

24 May 2022

Just a Band’s return comes as Kenya redefines its musical identity

Just a band created Africa’s first viral music video

Written by Njeri Wangari

20 May 2022

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