Give the youth a reason to dream big and secure our nation's future

Africa is the youngest continent with 70 per cent of its population under 30. Research projects that by 2030, young Africans will constitute 42 per cent of global youth.

By Kennedy Odede 2 years ago

Climate war futile if we don't empower youth

While others are talking about tourism trips to Mars, and flying in private jets, nearly 50,000 Kenyans are currently struggling with the aftermath of devastating floods.

By Kennedy Odede 3 years ago

Invest in people to transform slums

As a young man from Kibera slums, I have seen what youth can do when they have no hope. Most of the time, many decision-makers don't believe what the youth can do.

By Kennedy Odede 3 years ago

Make slums part of financial inclusion drive

As someone who grew up in Kibera slums, I saw the injustice. We were not part of the economy and yet people in the slums are really working hard but aren't recognised.

By Kennedy Odede 3 years ago

Let's differentiate a leader from a politician

It hurts when selfish individuals want to come to support communities only when they want to run for political office in the near future. I wish they genuinely believe in uplifting communities

By Kennedy Odede 3 years ago

To root out corruption, address it at source

Estimates suggest that over 20 per cent of Kenya's GDP is lost yearly to corruption. Imagine what this money could do.

By Kennedy Odede 3 years ago

Repurpose devolution to achieve a new Kenya

Counties are currently locked in a tussle with the national government over delays in disbursement of funds by the National Treasury, a move they say has slowed down development.

By Kennedy Odede 3 years ago

Make the public feel the benefit of raised taxes

The elite are concerned about increase in taxes. as many Kenyans are debating the merits and trying in their own way to push back on additional taxes.

By Kennedy Odede 3 years ago

Foreign embassies must review their visa policies now

The visa process is a colonial system to maintain the status quo that the poor remain poor and the rich remain rich. The rich will always travel and take their children to the schools they want.

By Kennedy Odede 3 years ago

Do not repeat past mistakes in slum upgrading projects

The government should aim to upgrade housing for residents, rather than displacing slum dwellers who will then create new slums as the middle-class move into the new houses.

By Kennedy Odede 3 years ago