Youth, ICT And the Future of Work
Kenyan start-ups Twiga Foods and M-Shule leverage AI and BlockchainJune 4, 2022Two examples demonstrate the manner in which Kenya can unlock the potential of the transformative nature of digital technologies The first is Twiga Foods. Working with the Kenyan fast-moving consumer goods start-up, IBM managed to fuse Blockchain, […]
Affordable Housing
Building Sustainable HomesMarch 26, 2022The key to ending the shortage of housing in Kenya depends, in large measure on improving access to affordable housing materials. A vast number of people find themselves priced out of Kenya’s housing mortgage market, and are forced to pay exorbitant […]
Manufacturing
Tannery and leather productsApril 1, 2022The Government has prioritised the leather goods and footwear sector under the Kenya Industrial Transformation Programme (KITP), Kenya Vision 2030 and the Big 4 Agenda. The sector is regarded as a prime driver for the country’s industrialization […]
Towards Food Security
Tissue culture technology enhancing banana qualityApril 28, 2022Introduction of the science of tissue culture has made it easier to grow fast-maturing and healthy bananas locally. Until a few years ago, farmers relied on banana suckers harvested from growing plants for planting materials. Some farmers still […]
Universal Health Coverage
Key legislative and institutional pillars of UHCApril 30, 2022To actualise the delivery of affordable healthcare for all through Universal Health Coverage (UHC), legislative reform is vital. The agency leading this key task is the Kenya Law Reform Commission (KLRC). Its work involves reviewing “current legal […]
Kick-Off
Kenya’s top 50 playersMay 12, 2022Goalkeepers James Siang’a – Goalkeeper of the independence era. Turned out for the future Harambee Stars for 13 years, in itself testimony to his brilliance and immovability. Also coached the national team. He has coached in other countries in the […]
Journey Of Women Trailblazers
Pamela JelimoMay 5, 2022Pamela Jelimo stormed into athletics history when she won a gold medal at the 2008 Olympics in Beijing at the age of 18 years, making her the youngest Kenyan woman and one of the youngest Kenyans to win an Olympic gold medal. In a blaze of success […]