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Sylvia Chebet
Sylvia Chebet is a senior editor at TRT Afrika.
Sylvia Chebet is a senior editor at TRT Afrika.
Articles from author
Kenya's Sabastian Sawe: The supershoe era and the science of modern marathon running
Carbon-plated “supershoes” are helping runners like Sabastian Sawe shatter records once thought untouchable. But as performances soar, difficult questions emerge: Where does human endurance end and technological advantage begin?
6 min read
Why Ebola hits Africa’s DRC more than any other country
The DRC has suffered more Ebola outbreaks than any country on earth. Experts say geography, insecurity, weak infrastructure and an evolving virus create the perfect conditions for the deadly disease to return again and again.
6 min read
Why Africa wants slavery and colonialism recognised as genocide
A landmark resolution adopted at AU's 39th summit reframes centuries of exploitation through slavery and colonialism within the language of international law, but analysts warn it risks remaining a statement of intent without follow-through.
4 min read
Butcher of Al Fasher: How Sudan's agony became his spectacle
The "Butcher of Al Fasher" has become the face of crimes against humanity in Sudan, highlighting how RSF's turf war with the military has descended into militia savagery as the world watches from the sidelines.
5 min read
'Why are you crying?': Trump funding freeze is a 'wake-up call' for Africa
Africa has lessons to learn from Donald Trump's protectionist policies — none more significant than looking inward, leveraging its strengths and building a future free of dependence on US aid.
7 MIN READ
Why Palestine's pain feels like Africa's past
Israel's unrelenting onslaught on Gaza for a year now has reopened old wounds for Africa, where countries once ruled by colonial powers suffered the same genocidal horrors for varying periods in their history.
8 MIN READ
Sudan war: How a year of devastation didn't spur the world to act
An unflinching look at Sudan's year-long conflict reveals a devastated nation in the throes of a humanitarian crisis overlooked by the world, and the resilience of its people amid untold suffering.
6 MIN READ
Why Kenya's lion-conservation strategy is a lesson for the world
The Eastern African nation has arrested a global decline in the population of lions through innovative research and conservation efforts. The number of lions has dropped from about 200,000 to 20,000 in a century.
7 MIN READ
Genocide in Namibia: Germany's stance on Gaza reopens 120-year-old wounds
Germany's backing of Israel against genocide charges at the International Court of Justice has infuriated Namibia, whose indigenous people bore the brunt of German soldiers' bloodlust 120 years ago.
7 MIN READ
Loneliness: A silent pandemic stealing joy and lives
Loneliness and social isolation carry a greater risk of early death than smoking, excessive drinking and obesity, warns WHO.
7 MIN READ
