Are We Really Ready for Climate Shocks?
Therefore, we can no longer afford to treat climate risks as someone else’s problem or as a future concern because it is already here.
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Opinion
Latest opinion stories from across Kenya.
The Grand Inga Hydropower Project and what has held back its construction
The 42,000 Mw Grand Inga Hydro Power project is a project that has the potential to power the whole of Africa and claim the title of the largest hydro power dam in the world. That is if it is ever built. It was first mooted in the 1970s…
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What’s Next for Amazon’s Paused Becker Data Center Project?
The planned Amazon data center in Becker, Minnesota, was suspended in May 2025, halting what would have been a multibillion-dollar investment. The pause affected local development expectations and highlighted the challenges of large-scale…
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Johannesburg Inner-City Revitalisation Plan a transformational shift
The recent launch of the Inner-City Revitalisation Plan by the City of Johannesburg will see South Africa’s economic hub undergoing a much-needed transformational shift. This bodes well for city residents and offers significant…
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Navigating the Legal Grey Zone of Platform Work in Kenya
Platform work, which is labour performed through digital platforms and managed via apps, dashboards, and algorithms, is a new form of work that has rapidly gained traction in many jurisdictions, including Kenya.
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Kenya Has Become Africa’s Most Dynamic Communications Hubs
Public relations professionals across the continent are rising to the occasion, not just as communicators, but as strategic advisors shaping policy, guiding investor narratives, and managing corporate reputation.
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Opinion: Why Kenyan Christians Should Emulate The Pope’s Stance On Palestine
By Rose Tunguru Every day since October 10th 2023, 3 days after the October 7th uprising in Gaza, a phone call was made to the Holy Family Church in Gaza City. Father Gabriel Romanelli, the pastor of the besieged territory’s only Catholic…
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Skilled Labour Shortage Threatens Africa’s Construction Future
While semigration and ageing workforces put pressure on South Africa’s building sector, industry-led training interventions in the Western Cape offer a glimmer of hope. Industry Faces Severe Skilled Labour Shortage A severe shortage of…
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Factors Driving Africa’s New Cities Boom in 2025 and Beyond
By Michael Holstein Africa is urbanizing faster than any other continent and by 2050, its cities will be home to over 1 billion new people. This explosive growth is fueling an unprecedented wave of new city developments—from high-tech hubs…
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BIBC Supports Strengthening of EPWP Through Fairer Implementation and Clearer Compliance Processes
The Building Industry Bargaining Council (BIBC) has reaffirmed its commitment to the goals of South Africa’s Expanded Public Works Programme (EPWP), emphasizing its value in creating temporary job opportunities and advancing skills…
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APIs, Open Banking and Payment Innovation Transforming Kenya’s Banking Sector
While Kenya has made tremendous strides in its mobile banking, the banking sector innovation survey conducted in February 2024 by the country’s Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) shows an opportunity for commercial and microfinance banks (MFBs)…
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Redefining Banking and Finance Through Innovative Communication
With the country’s rapidly expanding mobile penetration, coupled with an increasingly tech-savvy customer base, there is a need for the adoption of innovative communication strategies to maintain a competitive edge.
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Rapid Schools Build Programme: Solving the school crisis in South Africa
Master Builders Association Western Cape says the local sector has A-plus credentials to ensure the education department’s Rapid Schools Build Programme passes with flying colours Cape Town, Schooling in the Western Cape is facing…
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Collective bargaining shapes fair labour amid rapid urban growth in South Africa
The Building Industry Bargaining Council says mutually beneficial negotiations will be crucial if the Western Cape building boom is to continue. Aside from the Western Cape Government allocating an estimated R18 billion over the next three…
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Where Khalif Kairo Got All Wrong
Though for overwhelmingly wrong reasons, by now, almost everyone knows Khalif Kairo, the city car seller recently arrested and arraigned for alleged auto dealer fraud. He appeared in the news everywhere and became the talk of social media,…
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Trends in city infill home building
Urban infill home construction is revolutionizing urban areas of states across the world as a sustainable solution to housing defects and urbanization. Since infill housing is usually developed in areas where there is spare land within…
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Samsung Leading AI Transformation in Key Markets
In an era defined by digital transformation, Samsung AI devices leadership in AI across key global markets sets a powerful example of how technology can be harnessed to address real-world challenges.
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Thanksgiving Week: How About a National Whining Day for Kenya?
While Thanksgiving Week in the U.S. emphasizes gratitude and reflection, Kenya might benefit from a different kind of national tradition — one that embraces the act of complaining as a legitimate emotional and civic exercise.
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The Paradox of Taxation: Sacrifice Without Value
Taxation, when handled properly, is a patriotic act that contributes to the common good. But in Kenya, the lack of value derived from taxes due to malfeasance and corruption has turned this civic duty into a source of frustration and anger.
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Effectively Protecting Consumers in Digital Finance Requires Absolute Transparency
Digital finance transformation presents exciting growth prospects for Kenya’s financial sector, but with these opportunities come significant responsibilities.
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A New Ruto Emerges From Finance Bill and Adan Deals
In a bold and unexpected move, President William Ruto has rescinded two significant decisions: the 2024 Finance Bill and the Adan JKIA deal.
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The Role of Private Sector in Kenya’s Journey to 100% Renewable Energy By 2030
By Geraldine Sande, Channel Sales Leader for Schneider Electric East Africa Kenya is emerging as a leader in renewable energy on the African continent, with an impressive 90% of its electricity generated from renewable sources, primarily…
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Latest Updates on the World’s Largest Hydropower Dam in DR Congo: The Grand Inga Dam
Updated October 17, 2025- The Democratic Republic of Congo is pitching the world’s largest hydroelectric site as a source of cheap, renewable energy for data centres, amid surging global demand driven by artificial intelligence. The Inga…
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Gen Z in Kenya: Register to Vote but Avoid Voting for Kalonzo, Ruto or Raila
We are still far from the General Elections, yet political leaders, most prominently Wiper Party leader Kalonzo Musyoka, are already urging Gen Z to register as voters. For heaven’s sake, the IEBC isn’t even properly constituted! But…
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