by Xilonen | Apr 23, 2026 | Interviews
Gloria Sengha is a lawyer and human rights activist in the Democratic Republic of Congo who has dedicated her life to defending freedom. Her journey into activism began as a teenager; while others pursued typical hobbies, she spent her time reading and watching...
by Xilonen | Apr 23, 2026 | Interviews
Tabitha Oluoch is dedicated to ensuring that young people—especially women from sidelined communities—are no longer ignored in decision-making spaces. As a Youth Participation Champion at Siasa Place, a youth-led civic tech organization in Kenya, she is working...
by Xilonen | Apr 9, 2026 | Interviews
Honorable Winnie Kiza made history as Uganda’s first female Leader of the Opposition and served in parliament for 15 years. But long before she was a national leader, she was a young girl watching her mother fight for their family’s survival. Her story is a...
by Xilonen | Apr 1, 2026 | Interviews
Crystal Asige is not your typical politician. Originally from Mombasa, Kenya, she brings a vibrant, multi-disciplinary background—spanning music, advocacy, and disability rights—to her role as a Senator. In a recent interview on the Colmena Fund’s podcast Resist,...
by Xilonen | Mar 25, 2026 | Interviews
“I’m an engaged citizen who has a deep love for Zimbabwe. I’m also an Africa development enthusiast, meaning that I’m always curious about how the lot of the common person on the continent can be improved.”Fadzayi Mahere Fadzayi Mahere...
by Xilonen | Mar 18, 2026 | Interviews
“We need democracy that enables people, and women in particular, to practice their rights as citizens, not as mothers only or as young people only, no, as citizens that have full rights to take care and to decide about the current and the future of their...
