Yasin Kakande

Yasin Kakande is a dedicated journalist and advocate who uses his platform, Black Writers Ink, to shed light on global issues, particularly focusing on the experiences of Black African people and migrants. Through his writing, he addresses topics such as imperialism, exploitation, and social justice, aiming to bring awareness to the challenges faced by marginalized communities. Black Writers Ink serves as a valuable resource for individuals seeking insightful perspectives on a range of subjects including health, fashion, food, events, fiction, travel, and education. Kakande's work not only informs but also inspires conversations around fairness and justice for those often overlooked in mainstream narratives.

Imperialism, journalism, migration, refugees, social justice, writing

I am the author of two comprehensive and apparently controversial books on the plight of migrant workers in the Gulf Arab region. While my books have received some attention in the West, they have angered the Arab rulers. They also fear that the chronicled injustices and inequalities will awaken the complacent and collective conscience of individuals who wonder how the benefits and costs of globalization can be reconciled to the mutual good of all. I knew and feared the consequences of bringing this to public light. As a result, pressures from the respective governments talked about in the books led to me being forced out of my career as a journalist in Dubai and deported to my home nation of Uganda.