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Renaming Kotoka International Airport to Accra International Airport should be a move towards correcting historical distortions in Africa.

An overview of our organisational strategic direction from 2026 – 2031.

A weekend of learning, connection and collective power

From October 4 -16, 2023, the late Professor Ngũgĩ wa Thiong’o was hosted by Racial Justice Network (RJN), based in UK for a speaking tour, including a visit to Leeds University, his Alma Mater. Ngũgĩ undertook graduate studies at the University of Leeds in 1964 where he also wrote his novel, A Grain of Wheat. […]

Standing with East and Central Africa Against Electoral Dictatorship and State Terror

People before profit Part 2: A reflection on how racial capitalism creeps into our organising and how we push back

Kenya’s Gen Z protesters demonstrate extraordinary courage in confronting a violent state apparatus that has killed over 80 people since June 2024. Their sophisticated analysis linking immediate economic grievances to colonial structures, their innovative use of technology for organization, and their transcendence of ethnic divisions represent a new model of African resistance. As one protester stated, “We are the people, and they’re supposed to listen because of the power of the people.”

The Racial Justice Network continues to stand in unwavering solidarity with the courageous youth of Kenya. The spirit of the 2024 Gen Z uprising against the Finance Bill has reignited in 2025, evolving into a powerful, nationwide movement demanding an end to police brutality, government corruption, and the crushing cost of living. We condemn the violent state-sanctioned response to these renewed peaceful protests, which has tragically resulted in numerous deaths and injuries. The recent death of blogger Albert Omondi Ojwang in police custody is a painful reminder of the systemic injustices that fuel this movement. We amplify the demands of Kenya’s young generation for justice, accountability, and a government that serves its people. Their fearless and creative resistance is a beacon of hope, and we join them in calling for an end to repression and for a truly just and equitable future for all Kenyans.

The following blog is an extension of the discussions which took place at the convening and political grounding for meaningful actions suggested by our communities. People before Profit explored the ways we resource and nourish our movements.

Celebrating and Reflecting on 2024 First and foremost, we want to say a massive thank you for continuing to support our work in addressing legacies of colonialism and imperialist violence throughout 2

Criminal Realism Part 2: Alternatives to Contacting the Police At our community forum event on 28th September, “Community Safety: Reimagined”, we explored the power that exists within our communities

Communities have long relied on mutual aid, collective care, and conflict resolution practices rooted in solidarity. This blog shares practical alternatives to keeping ourselves and our communities safe when we are in danger and when our sense of safety is disrupted.