Latest opinion stories from across Kenya.
By Pieter Prickaerts & Ayisi Makatiani At the InsurTech Forum Nairobi 2025, one message came through clearly: Africa’s insurance and health sectors are emerging as global leaders in applying AI responsibly and inclusively. What was once…
Africa’s oil refinery industry is undergoing a remarkable transformation, particularly in the downstream sector. Several countries across the continent are investing heavily in building new refineries to reduce dependence on imported…
Meta is aggressively scaling its U.S. infrastructure to support its growing AI capabilities and global digital services. Several new data centers are currently under development across the country — designed both for large-scale AI…
By Fred Waswa Kenya’s retirement benefits sector has grown remarkably over the past decade, from Ksh789 billion in 2014 to Ksh2.23 trillion in 2024, according to the Retirement Benefits Authority (RBA). This represents a 17.5 per cent…
By Ayush Gupta East Africa holds vast untapped solar potential, particularly in regions where electricity access remains limited. In Kenya, for instance, a significant portion of the estimated 13 million people without electricity live in…
America’s drug manufacturing industry is experiencing a major resurgence. Companies are investing tens of billions of dollars to expand U.S. drug manufacturing capacity, building new facilities across the country—from Virginia and Indiana…
As of 2025, a new wave of hyperscale and AI-ready data center campuses is reshaping Europe’s tech landscape with billion-dollar builds across Sweden, Norway, and the UK emerging as one of the continent’s largest. Here, we feature the top 3…
There are several major ongoing rail project in the United States that are currently marked by sizeable federal investments. For instance, the Amtrak recently committed to increasing its capital program by 50 % in 2025 to modernise…
Egypt has emerged as one of Africa’s leading renewable energy markets, driven by ambitious government targets to generate 42% of its electricity from renewables by 2035. The country’s vast deserts, abundant sunlight, and supportive…
Companies with fragmented data systems are systematically handicapping their ability to compete, scale, and survive in increasingly sophisticated markets.
Reflecting on Westgate siege anniversary in 2025 reveals that while Kenya’s private security sector has certainly evolved, the war of adaptation continues.
The Eli Lilly and Company Generation Park project in Houston is a $6.5 billion pharmaceutical manufacturing facility that will produce active pharmaceutical ingredients, especially small-molecule medicines across cardiometabolic, oncology,…
Europe is home to some of the world’s most impressive stadiums, combining massive scale with innovative design and engineering. These structures are more than sports venues—they are architectural landmarks that demonstrate cutting-edge…
U.S. passenger rail is on the cusp of unprecedented modernization, with billions of dollars being funneled into projects updating old infrastructure, expanding capacity, and adding high-speed service. From the busy Northeast Corridor to…
Across the United States, the pressure to address the issue of affordable housing availability crisis has given rise to a wave of ambitious construction projects. Developers, architects, and policymakers are experimenting with new…
The following projects outline a few of the latest construction undertakings in New York State: Cider Solar Farm: Powering the Future New York’s largest solar farm, the $1 billion Cider Solar Farm, is now fully funded with support from…
The United States is experiencing a new wave of stadi, arenas and parks construction as professional teams, cities, and private investors reshape the sports and entertainment landscape. These projects go far beyond building venues for…
Africa’s aviation sector is entering a transformative era, with billions of dollars being invested in new airports and major expansion projects across the continent. Driven by rapid urbanization, rising passenger demand, and the push to…
The U.S. renewable energy sector faces a significant shift following the release of IRS Notice 2025-42, which clarifies how wind and solar projects will be treated under the One, Big, Beautiful Bill Act (OBBBA). This notice is crucial for…
Data centers have moved from niche digital infrastructure to assets central to the United States’ economy, security, and technological leadership. As artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and defense applications drive unprecedented…
California has emerged as the U.S. leader in solar-plus-storage, rapidly expanding both rooftop and utility-scale projects that pair photovoltaic generation with battery systems to store excess power for use during peak demand or outages.…
The Eland Solar-plus-Storage Center is a utility-scale renewable energy project located in Los Angeles, California. The facility combines solar power generation with battery energy storage to supply electricity to the local grid. Developed…
For years, Maryland’s ambitious plan to build a high-speed magnetic levitation Maglev train line between Baltimore and Washington, D.C., promised to transform travel along the busy Northeast Corridor. The idea was to cut the commute…
The United States is one of the largest solar energy markets in the world, home to companies that have developed some of the biggest solar projects globally. These developers not only build massive solar farms but also help drive…
