Rewriting the Future of Trade Unionism in Kenya

The future of Kenya's labour movement will not be secured by preserving personalities, but by strengthening democratic institutions.

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From aid to investment: How Africa is shaping global shift in nature finance

Aid levels are flattening and, in real terms, declining for many countries as ODA budgets tighten and priorities shift.

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Why National Infrastructure Fund is key for growth

Kenya faces an infrastructure investment deficit of about US$ 2.1 billion annually.

By Dr 2 months ago

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Kenya's Kala-azar challenge: Data-driven precision offers a path to elimination

Data-driven precision offers a path to elimination of Kala-azar disease

By Dr 2 months ago

Why ventilation is key in poultry rearing

Poor ventilation is a leading cause of respiratory distress on poultry farms, and it often goes unnoticed until serious damage has already occurred.

By Dr 2 months ago

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Trillions at risk: Why Kenya must rethink flood insurance

Rising climate-related disasters are exposing major gaps in global insurance systems, highlighting the urgent need for Kenya to rethink flood insurance as NatCat losses surge into trillions.

By Dr 2 months ago

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Always moving? Signs your child may need ADHD assessment

Parents urged to closely observe early childhood behaviour, as persistent hyperactivity or withdrawal may signal the need for an ADHD assessment.

By Dr 2 months ago

We can no longer ignore gambling crisis for the sake of revenue

"Gambling Disorder" is a serious mental health condition that rarely travels alone; It is almost always accompanied by insomnia, deep depression, and even drug-induced psychosis.

By Dr 2 months ago

All you need to know about cow's milk

Cow's milk, like that of all other mammals, provides a complete source of nutrition for their young and is a primary human food, processed into a variety of products.

By Dr 2 months ago

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Major poultry diseases and their control

Diseases in poultry if identified and controlled can result to high yields for a farmer .

By Dr 2 months ago

Kenya's path to first-world status requires civic reform

Without a deliberate shift in public conduct and moral responsibility, Kenya risks building first-class infrastructure that is undermined by third-world habits.

By Dr 2 months ago

More than crime: The psychology behind corruption in Kenya

National recovery is, at its heart, a psychological project. It requires us to move beyond the transactional mind and return to a state where the ethical choice is also the most practical one.

By Dr 2 months ago

For SMEs, health protection is business protection

A single hospital bill can shut down a business faster than any competitor ever could.

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Health security relies on science, innovation, and equity measures

Global health security depends on science, innovation and equitable systems to prevent and manage fast-spreading disease outbreaks before they disrupt lives and economies.

By Dr 2 months ago

Dewormers: Why resistance is rising

As worms and ticks are also gradually becoming resistant to anthelmintics and acaricides, respectively. Today, I will focus on anthelmintics or dewormers, as they are commonly called.

By Dr 2 months ago

Title deed insurance key to safeguarding property of Kenyans

The confidence, trust, and appetite for properties have been on a decline in the recent past, especially in many countries across Africa, due to the high-risk nature of the acquisition

By Dr 2 months ago

It's time for Kenya to rethink the business of conservation

Conservation enterprises must go beyond wildlife numbers or tourism revenue towards an economic model that is consistently fair, just, and durable.

By Dr 3 months ago

Redefining justice for the mentally ill offenders

If the mentally ill offender is found unfit due to severe illness, the court is mandated to order for treatment of such a patient in a psychiatry hospital.

By Dr 3 months ago

How Nairobi should handle future flood risks

The present flooding events in Nairobi are the result of an interplay between natural climatic drivers and anthropogenic urban development pressures.

By Dr 3 months ago

Our school meals must deliver more than full stomachs

Kenya is feeding more school children than ever before.

By Dr 3 months ago

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The key to a robust poultry enterprise

Despite challenges like high feed costs and disease, Kenya's growing demand for chicken and eggs offers opportunities for skilled and dedicated poultry farmers.

By Dr 3 months ago

Shaping a human-centric future for AI is our aim as Summit gets underway

India brings scale and energy to everything it does and this Summit was no exception. Representatives from over 100 nations came together.

By Dr 3 months ago

Green for life: Changing world through passion, purpose and resilience

Dr Isaac Kalua Green reclaims the "grass is greener" metaphor, turning it into a powerful call for purpose, resilience, and personal transformation.

By Dr 3 months ago

Is Kenya truly on the journey to economic transformation?

Kenya is pursuing economic transformation using Singapore as a benchmark, but stark differences in GDP and productivity highlight the need to address factors limiting income growth.

By Dr 3 months ago

Time to change Kenya's e-mobility policy from strategic vision to measured transition

Kenya's transport sector has long been central to the economy, yet it remains heavily dependent on imported fossil fuels and exposed to volatile global energy markets.

By Dr 4 months ago

Singapore dream: We can build our fast lane

"Kenya must become Africa's Singapore in our lifetime" is a rallying call framed by William Ruto as a push for accelerated development that is faster growth, bigger exports, and more jobs

By Dr 4 months ago

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Why Kenya is facing poultry feed crisis

Kenya's poultry farmers are grappling with a feed crisis that threatens bird health, production costs, and farm profitability.

By Dr 4 months ago

Africa has enough trade rules, step up deal-making ability

When Kwame Nkrumah declared that "Africa must unite," he was articulating a vision deeper than political symbolism.

By Dr 4 months ago

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How worm infestation could cost your poultry farming

Your birds may look normal at first, but inside, worms could be damaging their intestines, stealing nutrients and reducing growth and egg production.

By Dr 4 months ago

Let your vision board reflect a life of balance in 2026

In 2026, the most radical act a Kenyan can perform is to prioritise psychological well-being over the relentless pursuit of "more."

By Dr 4 months ago

HPV vaccine: Jab that could save future of Kenyan girls

Countries that introduced HPV vaccination early are already reporting dramatic reductions in severe cervical disease and cancer.

By Dr 4 months ago

Cross-breeding vs inbreeding: Which way?

Cross-breeding brings out complementarity through the combination of the strengths of two or more breeds, with the offspring being of higher performance in many traits.

By Dr 4 months ago

Kenya's shot at ending cervical cancer is here

Cervical cancer elimination is achievable within a generation if we do the basics consistently. Vaccinate girls. Screen women. Treat the disease early.

By Dr 4 months ago

Polycythemia: How too much blood can put you at risk

Polycythemia is a condition where the body produces too many red blood cells, increasing the risk of blood clots, heart attack, or stroke if untreated.

By Dr 4 months ago

We should not allow criminalisation of leisure

Young people have been accustomed to being accused of engaging in "gang activity" when they gather to engage in leisure activities.

By Dr 5 months ago

The rise of AI and threat to the future of real science

Digital tools played a supportive role, helping with grammar or clarity rather than content.

By Dr 5 months ago

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Kenya's growth path and how Singapore dared to develop

While it is true that Kenya cannot directly follow the Singapore model, there are a few things it can learn.

By Dr 5 months ago

Management tips for your laying flocks

To achieve good egg production, a farmer or poultry attendant must professionally manage flocks throughout their life.

By Dr 5 months ago

Raising your farming enterprise this year

While a farmer might have enjoyed a monopoly in their ward in 2025, the success of that venture often invites new competitors who may eat into your market pie.

By Dr 5 months ago

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Would social market economic model take Kenya to Singapore?

The popular view is that the Singapore dream will replace the hustler story as 2027 approaches.

By Dr 5 months ago