Latest opinion stories from across Kenya.
Every day, our lives unfold across screens. We shop, pay bills, communicate, and even access government services through digital portals. At the center of this interconnected world is one deceptively simple tool: our mobile phone number.…
The sun is setting. A highly hyped VURUGU boxing match is underway at Kasarani Indoor Arena. Fans of Majembe and MBAVU Destroyer are thronging the venue. The noise grows louder as you approach the gates: “Majembe! Majembe!” The chants…
The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) began mass voter registration on March 30, an exercise that will take 30 days. The audit firm KMPG conducted an audit of the registers of voters prior to the 2022 general…
Africa imports beauty. Africa consumes beauty. But Africa does not yet own beauty. Worse still, the African economy is based on sweat, not Wealth creation. This does not offer us a competitive advantage, since the Markets don’t reward hard…
The implementation of a robust Project Monitoring and Tracking System (PMTS) in Makueni has enhanced transparency, accountability, and efficient service delivery. The system provides real-time information on project status, allowing…
Accidents on construction sites have become a major concern for the Western Cape Property Development Forum (WCPDF). This matter was highlighted recently by the WCPDF’s Workgroup on Construction and Related Professions, members of which…
By Steve Brice Amid the geopolitical firestorm in the Middle East, are investors being complacent or just savvy? Read on to learn about resilient, long-term investing. A little more than two months into 2026 and we already have an…
Across Africa, the conversation about development is increasingly shifting from politics to systems. Many African states achieved political independence decades ago, yet the structure of governance and economic management still struggles…
The 2024 Gen Z revolt wasn’t just a series of protests; for those of us on the front lines, it was a harrowing brush with mortality. I was there covering the events, starting with the historic June 25th uprising and the subsequent…
It’s raining. Across Nairobi, hardworking Kenyans are rushing home from work. Mama mbogas hurriedly folds the mats where her produce lay. The city dims as clouds thicken. At the bus stop, you stand in a queue, sharing an umbrella with a…
By Alex Wachira, Principal Secretary, State Department for Energy Ongoing geopolitical tensions in key oil-producing regions have once again highlighted how fragile the global oil supply system is. The tensions along oil production zones…
Shonda Lynn Rhimes’ story is nothing short of inspirational. The award-winning American producer, screenwriter, and author has reshaped modern television as the creative force behind Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice, Scandal, and How to…
By Fredrick Onyango Ogola The escalating tensions involving the United States, Israel and Iran are not merely another distant geopolitical crisis. They are a stress test for the global order — and a defining moment for Africa. This crisis…
While scrolling through my Facebook timeline recently, I encountered a post by Francis Gaitho offering a sarcastic post-mortem of a high-level female executive’s resignation from a prominent public company. What stood out was not the…
In 2019, TUI faced weekly losses of over $3.4mil due to grounded planes. For airports, unplanned downtime poses huge financial risks and invites public fury. Ground instability under terminals, aprons, taxiways, and runways creates costly…
When Washington and Tokyo formalized their latest trade and strategic investment framework in 2025, much of the early attention centered on tariff adjustments and diplomatic choreography. But the real substance of the agreement is now…
The Wrong Debate Is Making Headlines Global conversation about the 21st century energy transition is fixated on the wrong headline. Politicians argue about renewables versus fossil fuels. Commentators debate climate targets. Analysts…
Mixed-use developments have been on the rise for several years globally, and for valid reasons. However, automatic success is not guaranteed, says Marike Louw, candidate architect at BPAS Architects – an understanding (and implementation…
The construction industry is experiencing rising pressures to deliver complex projects faster, with lower budgets and fewer errors. With more integrated building systems and geographically distributed project teams, traditional…
In the push for safer industrial environments, AI cameras have emerged as a popular tool for enhancing situational awareness. Using human-form recognition, these cameras allow organisations to monitor operations and gather visual data on…
By Davis Ongiro This week, Kenya joined the global community in marking Data Privacy Week under the theme: Trust the Data; Drive the Future; setting a clear tone that for Kenya’s digital economy to thrive, citizens must have confidence…
In the arid stretches of rural Kenya, where dust hangs heavy in the air and the sun shows little mercy, a child’s school day often begins not with a textbook, but with a jerry can. For millions of learners, the absence of reliable water in…
West Texas is at the forefront of a powerful energy and data center boom that is reshaping its economic and technological landscape. Combining vast natural gas reserves, expanding renewable energy projects, and innovative clean fuel…
Despite bold sustainability commitments, South Africa faces persistent challenges in turning plans into infrastructure projects that are bankable, deliverable, and resilient. In 2026, global trends show that execution — not aspiration — is…
