Latest opinion stories from across Kenya.
By Steven Santini, Vice President for Secure Power, SSA at Schneider Electric The advantages of edge computing are well-documented, clear and tangible. Many industries today benefit from its reduced latency, improved reliability, enhanced…
Throughout history, roads have served purposes far greater than moving people and goods from one place to another. They have been instruments of statecraft, shaping how governments govern, deliver services, and maintain stability. The…
One of the greatest weaknesses in Kenya’s fiscal debate is that Finance Bills are often discussed in macroeconomic terms—billions of shillings in revenue, fiscal deficits, debt ratios, and economic growth projections. While these…
Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) constitute 98% of all businesses in Kenya. MSMEs account for approximately 83.82% (18.1 million informal sector workers) on the lower side to over 90% of the total employment of 21.6 million in…
Pastoralist Communities and minorities across Kenya have remained on the margins of national development despite contributing greatly to the country’s economy, culture, and stability. The story has often been the same for the Maasai,…
As Africa marks the Day of the African Child under the theme “Ensuring Universal Access to Water, Sanitation and Hygiene for Every Child in Africa,” we are reminded that access to water is far more than just quenching thirst. It is about…
This was supposed to be the most spectacular FIFA men’s World Cup in history. There are more national teams (48), more host countries (three) and more matches (104) than ever before. For 39 glorious days, billions of people around the…
“The question is no longer whether Kenya will pursue nuclear power—but when, where, and how.” Kenya is making one of the most significant energy decisions in its history. While the country has built one of Africa’s cleanest electricity…
Pennsylvania data center boom is accelerating, and the state is stepping in to set limits on how, where, and at what cost they develop. On June 8, Governor Josh Shapiro’s administration released the full GRID (Governor’s Responsible…
The Heresy of Questioning Kenya’s Power Surplus Three years ago, during the Africa Climate Summit, when Levelized Cost of Electricity (LCOE) charts that violated everything from economics to the laws of basic physics were being circulated…
Extreme weather in Africa is causing rising hunger, insecurity, and displacement. Consequently, educational institutions are responsible for developing the capabilities of youth to use Artificial Intelligence (AI), digital platforms, and…
The global race for manufacturing dominance is won on the spreadsheets of corporate chief financial officers, and right now, mainstream African fiscal policy is losing. For decades, economists have highlighted Africa’s massive demographic…
As Kenya plans for its future energy needs, nuclear power is one of several technologies being considered to provide reliable, low-carbon electricity alongside renewable energy sources. But where could Kenya’s first nuclear power plant be…
Social justice ensures the equal provision of social, economic, and political rights and opportunities without any discrimination. Strengthening social stability and cohesion is the agenda of every nation. The true progress of a society is…
Before Kenya asks who lit the fire at Utumishi Girls Academy, it should ask what had already been burning within the school system. The criminal question matters, and the students accused of involvement deserve due process. But even if the…
Africa is navigating one of the most complex health transitions in its history. Non-communicable diseases are rising. Climate change is reshaping patterns of illness. Cities are expanding rapidly. Populations are shifting. Yet the data…
The horrific fire at Utumishi Senior School last week has jolted the nation. Sixteen girls perished while asleep. Seventy-nine others suffered injuries. Unknown to many of us, even those physically unharmed now carry deep, unquantifiable…
A Quick Overview of the 2026/2027 Budget and Finance Bill 2026 The total spending of the July 2026 to July 2027 budget is projected to reach Kshs 4.7 trillion, as shown by Chart 1 below. It is worth noting that the total budget figure does…
Trust is one of the most valuable assets any online platform can possess. In the gaming industry, where users create accounts, share personal information, and spend significant amounts of time engaging with digital experiences, trust plays…
The tragedy at Utumishi Girls Academy in Gilgil is difficult to process because it refuses to fit into one neat explanation. It is not only a story about suspected arson. It is not only about poor school safety. It is not only about…
In recent weeks, Kenya’s media and social spaces have been awash with the agonizing missing children crisis and daily horror stories. Revelations of missing children have emerged everywhere, from Nairobi and Makueni to Murang’a and…
Proposed 20% Non-Resident Income Withholding Tax (WHT) on Bank Card Merchant Payments. The Finance Bill 2026 has proposed an amendment that widens the definition of “management fee ” to include interchange fees and merchant service fees…
The 4th industrial revolution (4IR), which is currently underway, hinges on digitization. It’s a fusion of digital, physical, and biological innovations. The key 4IR technologies include: artificial intelligence, machine learning,…
The debate over the proposed Ebola quarantine facility at Laikipia Air Base has quickly become a test of how Kenya thinks under pressure. A sensitive public health matter emerges, government communicates poorly, suspicion grows, and soon…
