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Caleb Koyo

Caleb Koyo Journalist

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Caleb Baraka Koyo is a Kenyan journalist and multimedia correspondent based in Nairobi, covering politics, governance, economics, security and international affairs.

🇰🇪 Kenya
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Articles by Caleb Koyo

Women, Children and the Human Cost of Mining in the DRC Critical Minerals

Women, Children and the Human Cost of Mining in the DRC

Congo’s mineral wealth fuels global industries, but the people living around its mines often bear the greatest cost. The article examines poverty, unsafe artisanal mining, child labour, inequality, environmental damage and conflict, and asks whether responsible mining can deliver greater benefits to local communities.

Sep 16, 2026 1,241
Education Is Free. But For Many East African Families, It Is Still Expensive Features

Education Is Free. But For Many East African Families, It Is Still Expensive

East African governments have declared education free, but for many parents, “free” is still expensive. This feature looks at the cost's families continue to shoulder despite fee-free education, and how those pressures can affect attendance, learning and a child’s chances of completing school.

Sep 3, 2026 1,711
“Washington Wants Congo’s Minerals, Yes, But That’s Not All” Junior Badila Critical Minerals

“Washington Wants Congo’s Minerals, Yes, But That’s Not All” Junior Badila

China was first to establish a dominant position in Congo’s mining sector. Now Washington and the European Union are seeking a bigger role. Kinshasa appears willing to work with all sides, but as Junior N. Badila argues in this interview, the people ultimately want these partnerships to deliver what matters most: jobs, better living conditions and more value staying in Congo.

Sep 1, 2026 1,403
The Congo Is Not “Cursed” by Its Natural Resources: Junior Badila on What’s Happening to the DRC’s Minerals Critical Minerals

The Congo Is Not “Cursed” by Its Natural Resources: Junior Badila on What’s Happening to the DRC’s Minerals

The Democratic Republic of Congo is rich in minerals vital to the global energy transition and new technologies, but much of that wealth has yet to translate into broad economic benefits. In Part One, mining researcher Junior N. Badila discusses Congo’s copper and cobalt, the global demand for its resources, and why the country must capture more value from its mineral wealth.

Aug 24, 2026 674
The egg is changing. Can Africa capture what comes next? The Next 54

The egg is changing. Can Africa capture what comes next?

A Salmonella outbreak in the UK is raising questions about egg safety, while US companies are developing egg proteins without chickens. In Africa, businesses are taking a different route, processing locally produced eggs into liquid egg, yolk, white and powder. Kenyan food scientist Ruttoh Onesmus explains the country's growing egg-processing industry and the push to get more value from eggs.

Aug 21, 2026 757
Explainer: How Hakainde Hichilema Won a Second Term in Zambia Explainers

Explainer: How Hakainde Hichilema Won a Second Term in Zambia

Hichilema went into the election with a clear advantage, having spent his first term rebuilding Zambia’s finances after the debt default and securing a major restructuring of external debt. As signs of recovery emerged, he asked voters for another five years to build on that progress. The result suggests a majority agreed.

Aug 19, 2026 429
Zambia Suspends Vote Count Amid Violence and Ballot Theft Election Results

Zambia Suspends Vote Count Amid Violence and Ballot Theft

Prior to the suspension, the electoral commission intended to declare the presidential winner within 72 hours of polls closing, targeting an announcement by Sunday or Monday.

Aug 14, 2026 287
Opinion: The Questions Kenya Will Face If Besigye Dies in Custody Opinions

Opinion: The Questions Kenya Will Face If Besigye Dies in Custody

Kenya could face significant scrutiny if Ugandan opposition leader Dr Kizza Besigye dies in state custody. Questions have been raised over Nairobi’s role in his transfer to Uganda and whether the circumstances were consistent with Kenya’s obligations under international refugee and asylum law.

Aug 14, 2026 355
The Young Kenyan Researchers Rethinking Food and Farming The Next 54

The Young Kenyan Researchers Rethinking Food and Farming

Charity Kelsy is part of a new generation of Kenyan innovators exploring practical solutions to food, waste and climate challenges. Her work in regenerative agriculture, black soldier fly farming and youth mentorship gained continental recognition when an Egerton University team won gold and silver medals at the 2026 Africa Division Contest.

Aug 11, 2026 277
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