What to expect from electronic public procurement system means For years, the public procurement process has been undermined by inefficiencies, opaqueness and in some cases, misuse of public funds.
PRIME Pension funds merit bigger role in economy Statistics show that the average pension fund in Kenya is concentrated in two asset classes with fixed income and equities comprising 80 percent.
Clean energy is lifting Kenya’s off-grid communities Kenya's national energy vision is boldly ambitious: to generate 100 percent of our electricity from clean sources by 2030.
Embrace new strategies to unlock human potential at the workplace In today’s fast-evolving business landscape, ongoing learning is non-negotiable. Organisations must provide accessible, dynamic, and relevant training.
Why innovation fails to change world, fixing it What works in Lagos might fail in rural Kano. What thrives in Nairobi could flounder in a South African township.
PRIME The battle I couldn’t walk away from We are raised to protect the mask. But when you remove the mask, you find something astonishing underneath: wisdom.
Let’s unlock opportunities in Kenya’s growing creative economy together Kenya’s creative sectors, including film, music, and sports are thriving, and the world is taking notice.
Car dealers should reassess pricing strategies, stocking on new tax rule The customs valuation of used motor vehicles continues to present significant practical challenges for tax authorities around the world.
Strategies to carry your team through the whole journey The question isn’t whether we’re changing, but whether we’re doing so quickly, deeply, and authentically enough to meet a future that has already arrived.
How speculative ventures sink thriving businesses When an entrepreneur diverts cash from a thriving business to speculative investments, financial trouble will likely strike like a bandit.
So many jobs but no one to fill them A key cause of this paradox is the skills mismatch: employers have vacancies, but many applicants lack required skills.
Leveraging overpaid taxes for cash flow management Overpaid taxes can arise from various sources, including corporate income tax, Value Added Tax (VAT), and other tax credits.
How Kenya can navigate challenges, embrace GMO Kenya’s approval of GMO projects marked a turning point for its agriculture, promising better food security and modernised farming.
PRIME National interest is fabric of nationhood Many notions of nationhood run counter to modern ideas, such as free trade, and free movement of people and capital.
East Africa should seize the trade moment in changing global order Africa must now move decisively. Business as usual is no longer tenable. Digitisation and automation have transformed global trade.
Marketing imperative in coffee reforms In 2015, coffee farmer’s public outcry over low prices triggered presidential gazettement of the National Task Force on Coffee Subsector Reforms to analyse the coffee problem.
How third-party funding could ease dispute resolution Third-party funding can democratise dispute resolution by helping smaller players pursue valid claims against stronger opponents.
Trump tariffs threaten global growth Trump’s tariffs do not operate in isolation—they accelerate a dangerous trend toward economic nationalism.
Why we should promote clinical trials in sub-Saharan Africa’s disease battle As life expectancy increases, Africans will become significant consumers of therapies for chronic and age-related diseases. Including African populations in drug development is both a clinical...
Is Finance Bill 2025 aligned with the National Tax Policy? The government has implemented several of the targeted interventions through the Tax Laws (Amendment) Act, 2024, while others are included in the Finance Bill, 2025.
How to re-sweeten Kenyan sugar sector Focused sugar board key to lasting stability and prosperity in the sector
Why compliance is stifling Kenya’s fresh produce exports The private sector and development partners have a critical role to play. Compliance must be viewed as a strategic investment rather than a sunk cost.
Agrifinance key to Africa’s inclusive growth Food systems financing must evolve from sporadic interventions to comprehensive, sustainable, and inclusive strategies that unlock the true potential of Africa’s agri-food sector.
Key infomation that sustainability governance disclosures must have Sustainability governance plays a critical role in how an organisation approaches sustainability and could impact its prospects and long-term competitiveness.
Quality assurance is the backbone of Kenya’s carbon market integrity As Kenya continues to develop its carbon market framework, robust MRV systems will be essential in attracting investment, maintaining market integrity, and achieving climate goals.
