This week, Nairobi is bustling with a renewed sense of purpose as the BBC World Service brings its “Future of Journalism Festival” to the city. Hosted by the charismatic Myra Anubi, this two-day gathering serves as a vital meeting point for industry veterans, aspiring students, and digital creators. At a time when our digital feeds are increasingly cluttered with the murky crosswinds of artificial intelligence and lightning-fast misinformation, this event stands as a fortress for truth. By blending practical workshops, deep-dive panel discussions, and the raw energy of live podcast production, the festival aims to do more than just talk…

The modern food movement is often defined by charming, idealized portraits of small-scale farming. We are frequently nudged toward “local” and “artisanal” labels, comforted by the narrative that buying from a nearby farm is an inherent good. While supporting small businesses is a noble pursuit, we have reached a point where fuzzy marketing isn’t enough. We have an ethical obligation to peel back the aesthetic layer and examine the actual consequences of our food choices on a global scale. True sustainability requires us to look past the rustic branding and interrogate the systemic impact of how our food is grown,…