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Without Nicotine Alternatives, Kenya’s Tobacco Industry is Growing
For those of us who clamor for nicotine alternatives, the irony is we are frequently silenced by campaigners who claim we are lobbying for tobacco firms - as if saving thousands of Kenyans…
Reduce the high fertilizer prices to boost food security
Kenya’s cost of living has hit unprecedented highs with prices of basic commodities being out of reach for many citizens.
This has largely been attributed to global shocks and vagaries of…
The rise of vaccines destruction points to dumping
The recent call by Africa CDC director Dr. John Nkengasong, for donations of COVID-19 vaccines with a longer shelf-life of three to six months has perhaps lifted the lid on the other side of…
How banks can leverage technology to rebuild and maintain a healthy credit portfolio
The defining issue in the success of a bank is the quality of its loans. Yet Covid has torn through institutional loan books, driving up the proportion of loans where repayments are…
Empowering Africa to feed itself through a demand first approach
Food systems are core to a functioning society and greatly influence a country’s economy, society, and environment. Now more than ever, fundamental changes are required to address Africa’s…
Report shows young people earning livelihoods working in digital platforms
The digital economy is expanding largely in Kenya. Covid-19 has accelerated the growth since Kenyans, especially youth, have now recognized the potential to earn a living in digital…
Our global pandemic requires local solutions
Race to the Starting Line
From January through to March each year, predictions for the new year shower websites and social media portals. Trends to watch for in the development sector…
How cloud technology could transform manufacturing in Africa
Globally, the manufacturing sector plays a significant role in driving economic growth, job creation, and lifting people out of poverty. In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, however,…
Are we ready for the system shift to a Circular Economy?
Recently, the push for governments, civil societies, the private sector among other stakeholders to adopt circular business models to reduce climate change, encourage sustainable…
Ease regulatory burden for SMEs
Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are creators and innovators, generating new ideas, and developing the most interesting concepts.
They contribute to…
