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Hasten implementation of AfCFTA's women, youth, digital trade protocols

Nairobi, May 15 -- Early this year, the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) adopted the protocols on women and youth in trade and digital trade. This followed the approval of phase I protocol... Read More


How cities can face climate change

Nairobi, May 15 -- The recent onslaught of rains and floods have left people reeling. Lives have been lost, homes swept away, and most cities dismantled, making us bear the weight of lasting scars amo... Read More


How to safeguard against food security threats posed by floods

Nairobi, May 15 -- As Kenya grapples with devastating floods that have affected most of the country, the spectre of famine looms large on the horizon. For countless farmers who rely on the long rains ... Read More


Why cybersecurity preparedness must be a national priority in Kenya

Nairobi, May 14 -- Despite the widespread acknowledgment of the impact of the digital economy, a disturbing gap exists between awareness and action. While 90 percent of CEOs recognise the transformat... Read More


Securing health data in digital era

Nairobi, May 14 -- For a long time, the biggest problem has been how far we were from a hospital and what it would take to get to one. But now hospitals are coming into our homes, detecting diseases f... Read More


SMEs should explore wide range of private capital sources in the market

Nairobi, May 14 -- Entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth and has a wide array of benefits to both the entrepreneurs and the society. The ability of entrepreneurs to grow, expand and scal... Read More


Why every writer needs an editor

Nairobi, May 13 -- Ever since I entered the workplace many years ago, and long before I came to Kenya, my role has always included being the editor of the team. I feel particularly good about that, as... Read More


Independent fact-finding critical to handling human rights grievances

Nairobi, May 13 -- Lately, there have been alarming reports of serious human rights violations allegedly committed by some businesses, especially in the agricultural sector, in their operational space... Read More


Nema putting the cart before the horse on biodegradable plastics

Nairobi, May 13 -- Let's face it, Kenyans love a good fix. A leaky faucet? Duct tape. Pothole in the road? More tape. But the recent push by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) for ma... Read More


SRC advice on pay talks with workers' unions is binding, court rules

Nairobi, May 13 -- The advice of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) must be sought when public officers negotiate collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), the Court of Appeal has ruled. A... Read More