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Although many African countries established and sustained national airlines as emblems of sovereignty, national pride and independence, their role has since evolved beyond symbolism. Today, flag carriers are increasingly viewed as…
Another building has come down. The collapse in Nairobi’s Eastleigh area has left grieving families, displaced residents and a nation asking the same difficult question it asks after every such tragedy: could this have been prevented? Each…
CPR: A man collapses at home. A woman falls unconscious in a market. A young footballer drops to the ground during a match. Someone slumps over in a matatu. For a moment, everyone freezes. “Call an ambulance,” someone says, or someone…
Every healthy heart contains its own pacemaker. It is not a machine. It is a small collection of specialised cells in the heart that generates an electrical signal, usually 60 to 100 times every minute at rest. That signal travels through…
For decades, cybersecurity sat comfortably on the margins of the corporate boardroom. It was largely treated as an IT issue, left to chief information officers and technology teams. Board members received periodic reports filled with…
How the Rise of Kenya’s global workforce is reshaping employee healthcare: There was a time when employee medical cover was a fairly straightforward proposition. An employee worked in Kenya, and the family lived in Kenya. When medical care…
AI Adoption Is Outpacing Security Governance AI adoption is outpacing internal security governance, leaving Kenyan organisations exposed to both old and unpatched vulnerabilities alongside a new, AI-driven attack surface. Every AI agent,…
An alarming dispatch in Forbes reports that, with jet-fuel prices soaring and no end in sight to the war in Iran, some aviation soothsayers expect fuel to hit USD 225 a barrel. So dire is the outlook, they whisper, that airlines may yet…
Heart attack: Chest pain or discomfort can be an indicator of serious and life-threatening conditions and should be evaluated promptly with minimal delay. It is critical to visit a hospital with a proper pathway for management of an acute…
Kenya’s Vision 2060 must go beyond setting long-term national ambitions and place implementation, accountability and measurable outcomes at the centre of the country’s development agenda, according to Maureen Ochang, President of the…
Why concert security matters: When Celebration Turns Into Tragedy On December 20, 2025, thousands of music fans gathered at Nairobi’s Nyayo National Stadium for what was expected to be a night of music and celebration featuring Nigerian…
Recently, Kenya Airways, our national carrier and perennial punching bag, was hauled before the Senate for the ritual public flogging. What followed was a masterclass in confident conjecture delivered by honourable members who were, to put…
Recently, I was involved in a discussion with an acquaintance about a home-security upgrade. The additional investment was not necessarily on the radar, except that the person told me that he had suspected someone may have breached his…
Recently, I was involved in a discussion with an acquaintance about a home-security upgrade. The additional investment was not necessarily on the radar, except that the person told me that he had suspected someone may have breached his…
Employee healthcare: Kenya’s Employment Growth Highlights the Importance of Healthy Workforces According to the Kenya National Bureau of Statistics (KNBS) 2026 Economic Survey, Kenya created 822,100 new jobs in 2025, with 716,800, or 87.2…
Why Comprehensive Insurance Matters Business owners understand that it is important to have insurance cover, but they are likely to focus on protecting only one aspect of the business. The reality, however, is that unexpected events don’t…
Healthcare: Burnout has quietly become one of the biggest threats to workplace productivity. It is showing up in boardrooms, hospitals, classrooms and small businesses alike. Yet for too long, mental health was treated as a private…
Building wealth in uncertain markets: The financial world is experiencing significant volatility driven by global supply chain disruptions that continue to affect major industries and ongoing local debates over economic policies. In the…
Kenya’s Current Climate Is Creating New Cybersecurity Risks Kenyans are fending off disruption and complexity at every intersection. The economy remains fragmented with elevated risk due to debt pressures and the high cost of doing…
Insurance Gap in East Africa Remains Significant Across East Africa, insurance remains one of the most misunderstood financial tools despite its growing importance in everyday life and business. Insurance penetration across the region…
While ideas may seem promising on paper, they remain just that, ideas, without effective execution. Implementation is the crucial step that transforms vision into reality. When strategies are communicated clearly to teams, execution…
The constant demand for cash to settle supplier bills, pay employee salaries, pay utility bills, make loan repayments, pay rent, and even pay taxes such as Value Added Tax (VAT) and Pay as You Earn (PAYE) are realities that business owners…
Kenya has now concluded public consultations on the Draft Virtual Asset Service Providers (VASP) Regulations, 2026. These rules will operationalise the VASP Act passed last November and, for the first time, bring Kenya’s digital asset…
Conversations on long-term financial security often revolve around saving, budgeting, investing, or building wealth. However, one of the most important aspects of financial protection is normally overlooked. A road accident, a fire or…
