Sustainability

My Sweetie, My Sugar: The Privatisation of the Sugar Industry

There have been ongoing efforts to privatise Kenya’s state-owned sugar companies through long-term lease agreements with private entities. This initiative aims to revitalise the struggling sugar sector by transferring operations and management to private investors, thereby restoring efficiency, improving production, and enhancing farmers’ livelihoods. For years, Kenya’s sugar industry has struggled with structural inefficiencies, […]...

Building a Startup-Friendly Regulatory Environment

Kenya has quite notably become one of the fastest-growing startup hubs in Africa, earning it the name ‘Silicon Savannah’. This follows the fact that Kenya secured the highest funding in the region...

23 Jun 2024

UN Sustainable Development Report 2024: Urgent call for climate action and inclusive growth as goals fall behind

Ahead of the UN Summit of the Future in September 2024, the United Nations released the Sustainable Development Report 2024. This report is a comprehensive roadmap towards achieving the Sustainable De...

19 May 2024

Kenya’s 15 billion tree campaign: A crucial step in the fight against climate change

Kenya, a nation known for its stunning landscapes and rich biodiversity, is increasingly feeling the heat of climate change. Rising temperatures, erratic rainfall, and severe droughts are no lo...

9 May 2024

Seeds of change: Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit ignites a new chapter in agricultural prosperity

In a landmark gathering, the Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit convened from May 7 to 9, 2024, at the Kenyatta International Convention Centre (KICC) in Nairobi. The event marked a turning poin...

9 May 2024

Government faces backlash over response to flood crisis as multisectoral emergency efforts are mounted.

The prolonged heavy rainfall has impacted nearly the entire country, leading to widespread flooding, triggering landslides, and resulting in a growing number of casualties and significant damage. Th...

4 May 2024

Kenya’s flood crisis deepens, calls for urgent mitigation measures

Kenya is facing a devastating natural disaster as heavy rain and floods cause destruction across the country. The torrential downpours, which began in March, have led to catastrophic flooding, leaving...

26 Apr 2024

Embracing the Arrival of the Rains

As the rains make their long-awaited return to Kenya, it’s important to reflect on the historical significance of these downpours. In my youth, I vividly remember how Budalangi became the benchm...

12 Apr 2024

Addressing Africa’s digital trade challenges: Advancing policy reforms for equitable and inclusive growth.

In the ever-evolving global commerce landscape, digital trade has emerged as a transformative force, reshaping economies and transcending traditional boundaries. From the sale of software to the strea...

12 Apr 2024

Urgent need for stronger SACCO regulations amidst digital transformation and surge in savings.

Data from the State Department of Cooperatives showed that savings in Savings and Credit Cooperative Organisations (SACCOs) grew by 15.6% to 1.047 trillion from 906 billion as of December 2023. This i...

5 Apr 2024

WHO unveils a digital health promoter harnessing generative AI for public health.

Ahead of World Health Day (Sunday, April 7, 2024), focused on ‘My Health, My Right’, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced the launch of S.A.R.A.H., a digital health promoter prototype wit...