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Robert Kibet
Verified
Journalist, Freelance
Nairobi
Beats
Biography
I am an independent journalist based in Nairobi, Kenya covering diverse topics which include environment, climate change, conflict, food security, education,women and human rights, water and health among other development topics. My work has appeared at Deutsche Welle, The Guardian UK, Thomson Reuters Foundation,Inter Press Service, Equal Times, InDepth News,Farm Radio International, Ubuntu Times, Climate Tracker, News Deeply and Zenger News.
Climate change, environment conflict, Women Empowerment, Development , Health, Water , Children, Human rights
Anything to do with the Kardashians
Content
By Robert Kibet| Ubuntu Times Verified Across the African continent, an unprecedented wave of youth-led uprisings is shaking the pillars of political regimes that have held power for decades. In Kenya, Uganda, Mali, Burkina Faso, and beyond, young people are rising against systemic corruption, unemployment, and political exclusion. The youth—armed with mobile phones, social media platforms, and a hunger for change—are rejecting the status quo, demanding accountability, justice, and an active role in shaping the future of their nations.
By Robert Kibet| Ubuntu Times Verified Artisanal miners mining gold in Penhalonga, a mining village in Mutasa District of Manicaland Province, Zimbabwe located 18km north of Mutare. Credit: Simiso Mlevu, CNRGCentre for Natural Resource Governance (CNRG), a Zimbabwe-based NGO advocating for violence-free and conflict-free extraction of natural resources now wants the government to halt the scourge.
By Robert Kibet| Ubuntu Times Verified One of the stranded patients at the Rift Valley Provincial General Hospital in Nakuru on December 21st following the ongoing healthcare workers strike. Credit: Robert Kibet / Ubuntu TimesKenya’s public hospitals are likely to ground to a halt as nurses and clinicians vow to stay off work even as millions are facing three weeks in a row without healthcare amid the global COVID-19 pandemic.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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