Sustainability

The Realities of Kenya’s Green Ambition and its Implementation

The government has recently invited private investors and stakeholders to manage and develop the country’s forestry sector. This will be achieved through Public-Private Partnerships (PPPs), aiming to save KSh 2.7 billion on tree planting costs. The Forest Conservation and Management (Concessions on Public Forests) Regulations, 2025, suggest a framework for the Kenya Forest Service (KFS) […]...

30 May 2025

Financing With a Conscience: Why Development and ESG Need to Co-Exist

In the evolving conversation around sustainable finance and ethical investment in Africa, few projects have captured public imagination and provoked as much polarised debate as the East African Crude ...

16 May 2025

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 sec...

18 Oct 2024

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...