Future workforce needs more than technical skills Creativity is becoming an economic necessity rather than a luxury.
Women farmers’ key role in sustainable farming Agriculture is not a small part of Kenya's economy. It contributes 21.3 percent of GDP directly, closer to 30 percent when you count the industries that depend on it, and it employs roughly 32...
Founder resilience: A lesson from Family Bank Most businesses don’t die in their first ambitious leap. They die in the unglamorous middle, when the first version doesn’t work, and the founder chooses to quit instead of adapting.
Africa's population boom can be its greatest asset Agriculture offers a clear pathway. A successful agribusiness rarely succeeds in isolation. It creates demand for suppliers, transporters, processors, marketers, financial institutions and...
State, media need not be adversaries always, try partnership The media plays a surveillance and watchdog role, disseminates information, entertains, educates and sensitizes the public to act.
Why misinformation is a financial risk for Saccos A misleading message circulating through social media platforms can potentially reach more members in a single afternoon.
STEM students must be ready for AI-led job market STEM careers will continue to shape many sectors, including manufacturing, agriculture, health, energy, finance, education, and technology.
Reimagining public investment in health Scaling up primary healthcare interventions in low- and middle-income countries could save 60 million lives and increase average life expectancy by 3.7 years by 2030.
East Africa’s growth will be built by small firms East Africa does not lack ambition. It lacks a deeper trust in the people already building its future.
Finance Act 2026 and a tale of two tax decisions The dispute over taxation of card transactions is among Kenya’s longest-running tax battles.
From the Red Boat to global markets China, Singapore, and Rwanda differ greatly in size, population, and history. Yet beyond their economic achievements, they share another important characteristic, and that is policy continuity.
Kenya nuclear energy plan poses no attack threats To understand Kenya’s path, we must look back to the foundational philosophy of civilian nuclear energy.
Tax returns go beyond meeting legal obligations Tax return filing is not merely a statutory obligation.
New Act to spur Kenya’s coffee renaissance For decades, Kenya’s coffee industry has struggled with declining acreage, delayed farmer payments, weak cooperative governance, and mounting debts.
Health partnerships must boost preparedness As Kenya seeks to enhance its readiness for future outbreaks, it must carefully consider how such investments can advance national health priorities while safeguarding local ownership, long-term...
Why Kenyans should back boda boda reforms The Bill introduces mandatory rider registration at the county level, establishes County Motorcycle Transport and Safety Boards, enhances rider training requirements, tightens licensing...
Banks should support women entrepreneurs In Africa, the financing gap facing women-owned small and medium-sized enterprises is estimated at $42 billion.
Africa’s new sickle cell crisis plan to boost care In May, African Union member states validated a continental sickle cell plan through Africa CDC, covering screening, diagnosis, treatment and regional care capacity.
How digital transformation is fuelling risks Kenya’s financial sector offers a compelling example. As mobile banking, digital lending, and online payments continue to expand, cybercriminals are becoming increasingly sophisticated.
PRIME Africa’s food future does not rely on land alone Crops and livestock are and will remain important, but Africa’s blue economy, including oceans, lakes and rivers are increasingly important and deserves greater strategic attention.
PRIME Africa’s ocean moment: From ambition to delivery Africa must lead in shaping a sustainable blue economy as the world gathers in Mombasa to confront the future of ocean health, climate resilience, and coastal livelihoods.
PRIME State must not rely on debt to finance budget Kenya’s rising deficit and debt underscore the need for tax reforms, spending discipline, and structural change to secure fiscal sustainability.
PRIME AI’s environmental paradox: Progress at a cost Training a single large AI model can consume as much electricity as hundreds of households use in a year. Data centres, the backbone of AI, are expanding rapidly.
PRIME Credibility gap in Kenya’s social media age Anyone can post news online, claim to be a source, or produce content that looks and sounds authoritative. In response, audiences have developed a self-regulation instinct.
PRIME The Achilles’ heel in Kenya’s real estate sector The conversation around real estate in Kenya often focuses on construction, occupancy rates, rental income, and sales. Yet little attention is paid to what happens after occupation.
