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Isaac Kalua Green

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

The WCF Africa Summit 2025 focuses on unlocking intra-African trade through the AfCFTA, which could potentially add $150 billion annually to Africa’s trade by 2030.

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Kenya’s political class has arrived at a defining midnight hour - where self-interest must give way to national interest.

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

Only 7 per cent of women-owned MSMEs in Kenya, have access to formal financing while the rest are left to borrow from informal lenders and microfinance institutions at high interest rates.

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

The church is more than a place of worship - it is a pillar of Kenya’s essential services.

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Every month, 6,500 Kenyans pay up to Sh700,000 more for the same cars Ugandans and Tanzanians buy for less.

By 2 months ago

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

Kenya must rethink how it treats foreign aid. For too long, aid has been absorbed as sustenance rather than investment.

By 2 months ago

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Virtual assets, including ethical financial instruments and scriptural money, operate in decentralised ecosystems enabling rapid, borderless transactions.

By 2 months ago

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

According to the 2024 Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 64 per cent of Gen Z and 66 per cent of millennials prioritise work-life balance over traditional career progression.

By 2 months ago

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Two incidents have captured my attention, revealing a grave underlying national challenge.

By 3 months ago

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

First, Kenya’s roads, originally built for a smaller population, are now overwhelmed by a vehicle count including our motorcycles.

By 3 months ago

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

The plans by the government to excise part of Karura Forest for construction of a dual carriageway along Kiambu Road, have rekindled memories of a dark past in Kenya’s environmental governance.

By 4 months ago

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

With annual production of more than five billion litres each year, Kenya contributes at least 35 per cent of the East African Community’s supply.

By 4 months ago

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

For people with disabilities navigating uneven sidewalks, open manholes, and inaccessible public transport is a daily battle, often forcing them to rely on others.

By 5 months ago

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

In 2023 alone, according to KBNS statistics, 205,731 deaths were registered in Kenya, highlighting the profound impact of healthcare deficiencies on our population.

By 5 months ago

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

How to navigate AI fears, climate change and create opportunities

Job-seeking frenzy at KICC where thousands of young Kenyans scrambled for opportunities abroad, exposing the deep-seated anxiety felt by many in the face of runaway unemployment.

By 5 months ago

How to navigate AI fears, climate change and create opportunities

We must unmask hidden power agreements to transform politics

A unique discovery has surfaced, revealing the intricate power-sharing agreements that have silently shaped our political landscape.

By 5 months ago

We must unmask hidden power agreements to transform politics

Why improving soil health holds the key to food security in Kenya

Poor soil health not only reduces crop yields but also forces farmers to rely on expensive chemical fertilisers, which further degrade the soil

By 6 months ago

Why improving soil health holds the key to food security in Kenya

Time to end the political charade, focus on issues troubling Kenyans

At a time when our country faces staggering economic challenges, from the spiralling cost of living to a healthcare transition, we are back to the old school of political sideshows.

By 6 months ago

Time to end the political charade, focus on issues troubling Kenyans

Four pillars Africa must shore up for trade and economic take-off

Intra-African trade is quite low, with less than 18 per cent of African exports staying within the continent, compared to 59 per cent in Asia and 68 per cent in Europe.

By 6 months ago

Four pillars Africa must shore up for trade and economic take-off

Be truthful on Kenya's forest cover and secure a greener future for all

Tree planting is often celebrated, but little attention is given to tree survival rates, they must be nurtured for true success.

By 6 months ago

Be truthful on Kenya's forest cover and secure a greener future for all

Freedom of worship must not be used to exploit most vulnerable

We must ensure places of worship remain what they were always meant to be – safe spaces, not toxic places.

By 7 months ago

Freedom of worship must not be used to exploit most vulnerable

Kawira ouster drama offers key lessons for all Kenyans in office

Kawira Mwangaza’s impeachment underscores the paramount importance of accountability and transparency in leadership.

By 7 months ago

Kawira ouster drama offers key lessons for all Kenyans in office

What we can learn from Thailand on affordable, efficient healthcare

Remarkably, healthcare services in Thailand are provided at 30 per cent to 40 per cent of the costs found in Kenya, yet they maintain the same high quality.

By 7 months ago

What we can learn from Thailand on affordable, efficient healthcare

Dismal showing at Paris Games is a wake-up call for all Kenyans

It should concern us that an increasing number of Kenyan-born athletes are winning choice medals for other countries, while Kenya’s medal count diminishes.

By 8 months ago

Dismal showing at Paris Games is a wake-up call for all Kenyans

Kenya must press reset the button and embrace courage in leadership

Gen Z has fearlessly highlighted our government’s inefficiencies and rampant corruption, draining resources meant for development.

By 8 months ago

Kenya must press reset the button and embrace courage in leadership

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Kenya’s political class has arrived at a defining midnight hour - where self-interest must give way to national interest.

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

Only 7 per cent of women-owned MSMEs in Kenya, have access to formal financing while the rest are left to borrow from informal lenders and microfinance institutions at high interest rates.

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

The church is more than a place of worship - it is a pillar of Kenya’s essential services.

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Every month, 6,500 Kenyans pay up to Sh700,000 more for the same cars Ugandans and Tanzanians buy for less.

By 2 months ago

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

Kenya must rethink how it treats foreign aid. For too long, aid has been absorbed as sustenance rather than investment.

By 2 months ago

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Virtual assets, including ethical financial instruments and scriptural money, operate in decentralised ecosystems enabling rapid, borderless transactions.

By 2 months ago

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

According to the 2024 Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 64 per cent of Gen Z and 66 per cent of millennials prioritise work-life balance over traditional career progression.

By 2 months ago

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Two incidents have captured my attention, revealing a grave underlying national challenge.

By 3 months ago

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

First, Kenya’s roads, originally built for a smaller population, are now overwhelmed by a vehicle count including our motorcycles.

By 3 months ago

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

The plans by the government to excise part of Karura Forest for construction of a dual carriageway along Kiambu Road, have rekindled memories of a dark past in Kenya’s environmental governance.

By 4 months ago

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

With annual production of more than five billion litres each year, Kenya contributes at least 35 per cent of the East African Community’s supply.

By 4 months ago

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

For people with disabilities navigating uneven sidewalks, open manholes, and inaccessible public transport is a daily battle, often forcing them to rely on others.

By 5 months ago

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

In 2023 alone, according to KBNS statistics, 205,731 deaths were registered in Kenya, highlighting the profound impact of healthcare deficiencies on our population.

By 5 months ago

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

How to navigate AI fears, climate change and create opportunities

Job-seeking frenzy at KICC where thousands of young Kenyans scrambled for opportunities abroad, exposing the deep-seated anxiety felt by many in the face of runaway unemployment.

By 5 months ago

How to navigate AI fears, climate change and create opportunities

We must unmask hidden power agreements to transform politics

A unique discovery has surfaced, revealing the intricate power-sharing agreements that have silently shaped our political landscape.

By 5 months ago

We must unmask hidden power agreements to transform politics

Why improving soil health holds the key to food security in Kenya

Poor soil health not only reduces crop yields but also forces farmers to rely on expensive chemical fertilisers, which further degrade the soil

By 6 months ago

Why improving soil health holds the key to food security in Kenya

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