Youth, ICT And the Future of Work
The Kenya national innovation agency (KeNIA)June 3, 2022The Kenya National Innovation Agency (KeNIA) is a State Corporation established under the Science, Technology and Innovation (STI) Act, No. 28 of 2013 under the Ministry of Education. The core mandate of the Agency is to develop and manage the […]
Affordable Housing
Interlocking technologyApril 14, 2022As Kenya’s population grows, the Government and other stakeholders have emphasised on efficiency and speed in putting up affordable houses to fulfill the constitutional stipulation of the right to shelter. Owing to the appropriateness of […]
Manufacturing
Business process outsourcing (BPO) servicesJuly 1, 2022Business Process Outsourcing, also known as Information Technology Enabled Services (BPO/ ITES), involves the transfer of value contributing activities to another firm to reduce the operating costs, for better quality and to focus on core competence. […]
Towards Food Security
Simple innovations adding value to farmers’ produceMay 2, 2022The simple technologies below are helping farmers add value to their produce before taking them to market thereby increasing their earnings. Peanut butter in three easy steps This machine showcased at an expo at the University of Eldoret is made up […]
Universal Health Coverage
Selected counties and digital technology use to achieve UHCApril 30, 2022Laikipia Health is the largest devolved sector in Kenya, following the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution. In a study titled Challenges of the Devolved Health Sector in Kenya: Teething Problems or Systemic Contradictions?, Leah Kimathi of Jomo […]
Kick-Off
1987: How Austin Oduor and Gor Mahia captured the imagination of a nationMay 11, 2022The grainy black and white pictures that appeared in the morning papers of Sunday, December 6, 1987, did only partial justice to the loftiest moment Kenya football ever savoured. Some depicted the sea of humanity that packed the stands of the 60,000 […]
Journey Of Women Trailblazers
Judy ThongoriMay 7, 2022Judy Thongori is a renowned lawyer who is passionate about family law and women’s rights. Her focus has been on improving women’s access to justice, economic empowerment and participation in governance. It is this passion that led Thongori to sue […]