Onjalazbroz- Testing the Foundation of Knowledge

The baton strikes cracking protestors' skulls in Nairobi's streets today carry echoes from a darker past—the rhythmic thuds of colonial askaris beating African laborers in 1920s Thika, the gunfire that cut down Mau Mau fighters in Aberdare forests, the sickening crunch of steel against bone when a police Land Rover crushed George Morara's car in 1969. Kenya's police brutality is not an aberration but a tradition, meticulously preserved across generations of political change. What began as a colonial instrument of subjugation has evolved into the ruling elite's most reliable weapon for subjugation, its violence never dissipating.   The origins of this systemic brutality trace back to the very formation of the colonial police force—an institution designed not to serve but to dominate. Before European occupation, African communities maintained order through social systems of elders' councils, age-set accountability, and communal justice. The British replaced these ...

 Kenya, a nation endowed with immense potential, continues to struggle under the weight of tribalism, corruption, and failed leadership. The hope for a better future dims with each passing administration, as those entrusted with power prioritize self-enrichment over national progress. To understand why Kenya’s situation appears hopeless, we must revisit the mistakes of the past—beginning with the election of Uhuru Kenyatta and William Ruto in 2013. A Nation That Rewards Impunity In 2013, Kenyans made a grave mistake: electing two individuals facing charges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) for their alleged roles in the 2007-2008 post-election violence, which claimed over 1,000 lives. Despite Kenyan law barring individuals with criminal charges from vying for office, Uhuru and Ruto were allowed to run—a clear disregard for the rule of law. Worse, they won, signaling that a majority of Kenyans were willing to overlook serious allegations if it meant their "tribal champions...

 The Middle East is once again engulfed in flames as Israel launched airstrikes against Iran on June 13, 2025, further destabilizing an already volatile region. This latest act of aggression is not an isolated incident but part of a long-standing pattern of Zionist expansionism, backed by Western powers, particularly the United States. For decades, Israel has justified its military campaigns under the guise of "self-defense," while simultaneously being the primary aggressor in the region. The time has come for the world to wake up and recognize the truth: Israel is not a victim but a perpetrator of violence, and its continued belligerence threatens global peace. This article will dismantle three key myths that sustain Western support for Israeli aggression: The False Narrative of Israel’s "Right to Defend Itself" The Dangerous Religious Myth of Jewish Exceptionalism The Geopolitical Strategy to Weaken the Middle East By the end of this piece, it will be clear that s...

 Introduction Recently, I engaged in a heated debate with a colleague, Mr. Ian, who argued that had colonialists stayed longer in Africa, the continent would be more developed today. His argument hinged on the case of South Africa, where apartheid-era infrastructure—such as Johannesburg’s O.R. Tambo International Airport—appears more advanced than what many African countries have today. According to him, colonialism, if prolonged, would have accelerated development. I vehemently disagreed. While it is true that colonial powers built railways, ports, and administrative systems, these were never designed for African prosperity. They were extraction tools—meant to exploit resources and labor for European benefit. The real question is not whether colonialism built infrastructure, but for whom it was built, and at what cost to African dignity, opportunity, and self-determination. This article dismantles the myth of “beneficial colonialism” and argues that Africa’s future lies not in nos...

The United States has long portrayed itself as the global leader in democracy, freedom, and human rights. Yet, beneath this self-righteous façade lies a nation steeped in historical amnesia, political hypocrisy, and willful ignorance. Americans, despite having access to vast educational resources, remain shockingly unaware of their own history and their government’s role in global oppression. From rewriting the causes of their Civil War to manipulating foreign democracies while claiming to uphold them, the U.S. thrives on selective memory and double standards. 1. The American Civil War: A Deliberate Erasure of Slavery’s Central Role Ask an average American why the Civil War was fought, and you will likely hear vague answers about "states' rights" or "economic differences." Few acknowledge that slavery was the primary cause of the war. The Confederate states explicitly stated in their secession declarations that they were leaving the Union to preserve slavery. So...

The greatest commandment of all is love, and nothing proves this more powerfully than Bajirao Mastani (2015). This cinematic masterpiece reveals a profound truth: our dreams often birth pride, and pride gives way to hatred. To truly love others, we must be willing to sacrifice our deepest desires. Through the tragic romance of Bajirao and Mastani, the film demonstrates how love, when pure and selfless, defies all barriers—whether pride, religion, or tradition. The Plot: Love Born in Battle Bajirao, the formidable Peshwa (Prime Minister) of the Maratha Empire, meets Mastani, the warrior princess of Bundelkhand, during a military campaign. Impressed by her combat skills, he aids her kingdom against invaders. Their bond deepens when Bajirao gifts her his dagger—unknowingly marrying her under Bundelkhand customs. When Mastani follows Bajirao to Pune, she faces relentless opposition: From his mother, Radhabai, who despises her Muslim heritage From his first wife, Kashi, whose wounded pride...

"The only language the poor understand is bread and butter." — Mahatma Gandhi’s words cut deeper in Africa than anywhere else. They explain why a continent that bled for liberation remains mentally colonized, why brothers kill brothers over imaginary lines drawn in Berlin boardrooms, and why "South Africans" chase away Nigerians while white capital still owns Johannesburg. Poverty isn’t just empty pockets—it’s a manufactured blindness that makes us attack our own while the real thieves watch from London and Wall Street. The Berlin Conference’s Living Ghosts In 1884, white men who couldn’t locate Africa on a map carved her into geometric prisons. Today, we defend these lines with patriotic fervor. A Luo in Kenya shouts " Harambee! " while his cousin in Uganda chants " For God and My Country. " Tutsis who shared milk gourds for centuries now march under different flags. The Zulu—once a kingdom spanning Southern Africa—now bicker over which Europea...

The spectacle of Donald Trump and Kim Jong-un’s nuclear standoff was never truly about disarmament. For those who understand the long shadow of colonialism, it revealed something far more familiar: the age-old struggle between imperial domination and national sovereignty, where the powerful dictate terms to the weak under the guise of moral authority. When Kim Jong-un capitulated to U.S. demands to dismantle North Korea’s nuclear program, it was not a victory for global security—it was the latest chapter in a long history of imperial coercion.   The fundamental hypocrisy is glaring. The United States, which possesses the world’s second-largest nuclear arsenal, has no moral standing to police other nations on nuclear weapons. If these weapons are truly as catastrophic as Washington claims, then why does it continue to modernize its own stockpile? Why do American leaders speak of non-proliferation while simultaneously investing billions in upgrading their nuclear capabilities? T...

Corruption remains Africa's most formidable challenge—a hydra-headed monster that manifests in police shakedowns, fraudulent elections, embezzled health funds, and rigged university admissions. While corruption exists globally, its systemic nature across African governments demands historical examination. This analysis reveals how European colonialism didn't merely exploit Africa's resources but implanted governance models where corruption became the operating system rather than a bug. The colonial administration's foundational sins—land theft, institutionalized racism, and economic extraction—created behavioral templates that post-independence leaders would replicate. Through literary evidence from Chinua Achebe and Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o, government audits, and contemporary case studies, we trace how colonial strategies of control evolved into today's corruption crises. Part I: Colonialism as Grand Corruption European powers established governance systems where abu...

In 2016, two seismic political events revealed a global crisis: Britain voted for Brexit, and the U.S. elected a president who promised a border wall. Both campaigns blamed immigrants for economic woes, igniting xenophobic policies worldwide. Yet this narrative is dangerously flawed. The real culprit behind stagnant wages and job losses isn’t immigration—it’s unregulated capitalism, where multinational corporations (MNCs) prioritize profits over people while governments fail to rein them in. This article dismantles the xenophobic myth and exposes how: MNCs exploit weak labor/environmental laws in developing nations, killing jobs in the West Social democracies (e.g., Scandinavia) prove regulated markets outperform extreme capitalism Historical amnesia blinds nations to immigration’s role in their success Part 1: The Immigration Fallacy 1. The Hypocrisy of Wealthy Nations U.S./Australia/Canada: Built by immigrants; 40% of Fortune 500 companies founded by immigrants or their children (For...

The crusades were a series of military campaigns the Catholic church carried out between the 11th and 15th centuries against Muslims, pagans, and church opponents (Lock, 2006). Over the past few decades, historians have investigated the occurrence and motivations for the crusades. Some of the motivations for the crusades identified include the need to: capture Jerusalem, free and defend Christian territories, and protect Christians living in non-Christian territories. However, questions still arise on whether these were the motives of the religious and political leaders who called for the crusades or whether they also had particular hidden agendas (Lock, 2006). This article examines the evidence of the first crusade to determine whether it was meant to save Christianity or exploit them for personal gains.      the crusaders on a battleground    The First Crusade (1096-1099)    Pope Urban II   Pope Urban II was the first religious and pol...