Since the general elections were held on 9th August 2022, the country has been in constant tension as Kenyans wait for the Presidential results. The tension is attributed to a tight race between Kenya Kwanza’s William Ruto and Azimio’s Raila Odinga and propaganda spread across social media. For the first time since its creation, IEBC …
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Fluctuations in global oil prices lead to changes in fuel across the globe. These fluctuations are caused by factors such as political events that shake up the oil industry, the discovery of new oil fields, and improvements in the technology for extracting crude oil. Like all products, oil prices are also influenced by the law …
Over the years, Russia has used internet censorship to push its agenda. Internet censorship is a common tool used in the 21st century to regulate and suppress access to certain content on the internet. While censorship is not bad when used moderately, it can be detrimental when used excessively. Some common roles of censorship are; …
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As Russia continues with its attacks on Ukraine, the West imposes and promises to impose more sanctions on Russia. Many tech companies based in the US and Europe have decided to cut ties with Russia. Stay with me as we look at the top technology companies that have made this retaliatory move. From video gaming …
Propaganda is primarily used in war to demoralize the enemy. A primary objective of propaganda aimed at enemy nations is to break down their will to fight. It has been used in wars long before the pre-internet era and has proven to serve the propagandist well. Looking into the past: Hitler’s Propaganda After the Nazis …
Wars Since time immemorial, war has been a common outcome of a conflict between countries. The most recent global war was Word War II which left around 85 million people dead. After such a catastrophic war, it is the hope of every person that it never happens again. That seems hopeless as the world seems …
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