Protecting environment key to sustainable economic growth Protecting the natural environment is central to Kenya’s development and the rest of sub-Saharan Africa, yet we seem to be trading off this irreplaceable asset with alien definitions of...
Role Islamic financial services plays in Kenya’s development Islamic banking has emerged as a competitive and viable alternative to conventional banking systems.
PRIME CRBs must sharpen capacity to stay relevant What are the important long-term policy questions? Have CRBs made a meaningful impact on our credit markets? With a non-performing loans (NPL) ratio of 17 percent, Kenya’s banking sector...
Distinctive edge of Finance Bill, 2025 While public input was sought for earlier Bills, the 2025 process was more proactive, aiming to avoid the misinformation that plagued the 2024 Bill.
Road to financial freedom for universities in Kenya Institutions must be granted the opportunity to build autonomous endowment funds prizing value over volume.
The finance mafia: Inside entrepreneurs capital club Founders, driven by belief and optimism, overcommit. Lenders, driven by caution and risk models, hedge. Equity investors chase exits. Founders chase legacies.
Cyber phishing threatens privacy Phishing is not just a digital nuisance; it is a crime under Kenyan law.
Insurance sector must evolve to serve Kenya’s aspirations in risk mitigation Insurance, at its core, is about peace of mind and building resilience. It is about knowing that when life happens, as it often will, your family, business and dreams are protected.
How digital payments are aiding Kenya’s retail sector expansion Dealers are leveraging technology not just to meet consumer expectations, but to anticipate them.
Why your firm can’t afford to stay silent in the age of Gen Z activism The new generation chooses brands not just for products or paychecks, but for their values.
Why sustainability strategy must go beyond compliance and reporting Sustainability is too complex and multifaceted to be considered in isolation.
Forum sets the stage for unity in Africa’s drive to be energy secure This year, according to the African Development Bank Group reporting, the electricity access rate is significantly lower than the global average in the continent, with around 600 million people...
How Kenya can seal gaps in funding as aid taps dry up If Kenya is serious about closing its trade deficit and strengthening its export economy, trade terms must be a top priority. Otherwise, the transition from aid to trade will remain out of reach.
Questions African leaders should ask at US-Africa business forum One burning question African policymakers will quietly ask is whether the US can match the urgency and execution of its competitors?
High cost of animal feeds a hindrance to food security The government has prioritised animal feeds as a critical component for livestock farming and a key enabler for achieving food security and nutrition.
Balancing AI growth, climate action in Kenya is key to greener tomorrow Kenya benefits from a cleaner energy mix more than most African peers, largely due to geothermal and hydropower.
Start securing your retirement today One of the biggest barriers to retirement saving is the belief that it’s only for the wealthy or the formally employed. Many assume they need a high income to start saving.
Defiant teens: Generational stereotyping Like everyone around me of all generations, I must be ever mindful of my e-traffic, knowing I am expected to be highly responsive. It’s very challenging, yes, but there’s no choice unless I am to...
Why your phone security is more critical than ever If your phone is stolen or lost, act fast, contact your mobile provider and request that your SIM card and mobile money access be blocked immediately.
To end plastic pollution, we must strengthen policy frameworks A Unep study estimates that between 19 - 23 million tonnes of plastic waste leak into aquatic ecosystems annually.
Moving organisation’s strategy from paper to performance Management should keep asking: What’s working? What’s not? What needs to shift?. The management must ensure that all employees have been area aware of the company's strategies.
PRIME When KRA comes calling, trauma hits According to KRA chairperson Ndiritu Muriithi speaking at a panel discussion earlier this month, of the 20 million Kenyans registered for KRA PINS, only about 10 million file their tax returns...
Why climate and food security goals must start with people, not policies We need climate action programs that begin with listening. Food security plans must be built not just on hectares of land but on stories of lived experience.
Content creation: How to break the glass ceiling We have creators whose reach rivals prime-time TV, and whose audience affinity completely decimates any advertising channel and yet they earn less per year than some billboards get per month.
How to advance sustainability from theory to reality for organisations Organisations must understand that the execution of their business growth strategy and the embrace of sustainability are not mutually exclusive goals.
