Why ESG investing is not the magic bullet to assured earnings Between greenwashing accusations and an unclear definition of what ESG is about, the whole concept is falling apart.
PRIME Will Mbadi be in power or office? The reality and the dynamics in the space Mr Mbadi has just joined is that you can have a high rank but not be the one wielding power and clout over important decisions.
Kenya must revert to long-term planning for economic revival Institutionally, long-term economic planning is a key mandate for the Ministry of Economic Planning, which should be independent and detached from the Finance ministry to avoid conflicts.
Let us step up efforts to win battle against violence targeting women The Africa Data Hub found that more than 500 women and girls have lost their lives to GBV in Kenya since 2016, despite efforts to fight the evil.
Which African country will host 2040 Olympic Games? The money spent on building infrastructure for a hypothetical new Games in Africa could be an investment.
Action insurers should take to align ESG with priority areas The insurance sector, just like its counterparts in the banking and larger private sector, is in a race against time to contribute to reversing the unprecedented adverse climatic changes...
PRIME Role of Gen-Z in a global market This generation has become increasingly engaged in issues such as gun control, environmental concerns, and racial justice.
Test athletes ahead of Olympics to detect and rein in cases of doping To prevent blood doping, the World Anti-Doping Agency implemented the Athlete Biological Passport (ABP) in 2019 to monitor athletes.
Gen Zs should keep eyes on the ball to achieve true change Kenya needs GenZ must recognise threats and decide how far they are willing to press for change
Retailers must engage buyers more to tackle plastic pollution menace It is estimated that only nine percent of global plastic waste is recycled, as highlighted by the OECD Global Plastics Outlook.
How women can make headway in male-dominated logistics industry One of the main challenges for women in this industry is the need for more role models and mentors.
PRIME High cost of toxic leadership A toxic work environment stifles creativity and innovation. Stressed out and harassed employees are less likely to contribute innovative ideas, and this can hinder the organisation's ability to...
Why companies need the Balanced Scorecard framework The concepts are well known and applied by a number of organisations in Kenya, but still only a small minority.
PPPs key to achieving Kenya’s forest cover goal The urgency of greening Kenya can be best understood given that about 84 percent of the country’s land area is as arid or semi-arid.
De-dollarising to boost trade in Africa The goal is not to abandon the dollar completely but to boost continental trade using African currencies.
Harness executive coaching for success in adaptive leadership Effective leaders must cultivate environments where individuals feel empowered, valued, and inspired to exceed expectations.
Qualities of next head of AU It is clear that the AU needs a radical transformation to live up to the legacy they left behind.
Why AI is a double-edged sword for Kenyan creatives A fresh survey published by Nairobi-based arts organisation Creative Garage shows that Kenyan artistes are just as worried as they are optimistic about the growing use of AI in the industry as it...
Kenya's fiscal tightrope post-IMF program landscape Kenya's fiscal challenges are multifaceted. The country faces substantial foreign and domestic interest service costs, amounting to at least $7.7 billion annually between FY 2024/25 and FY 2027/28.
Embracing ESG risks as business hazards to drive enterprise value ESG plays a significant role in creating sustainable value for the organisation and its stakeholders.
PRIME Scrutiny of the public debt register urgent As a society we must agree that we are at a point where we must now take scrutiny of the public debt register to the next level- beyond both the routine and special audits which the OAG has been...
How Kenya can harness the demographic dividend Undoubtedly, the country’s population is dominated by young people. Persons below 15 years made up 39 percent of the population based on the 2019 census.
How CBK can streamline licensing process for digital credit providers Despite receiving over 500 applications, the CBK has issued only 58 licences to date, none within the 60-day period.
Prolonged negotiations with Tullow Oil will take us nowhere For Tullow Oil, the oil in Turkana is essentially a stranded asset awaiting either a strategic buyer or a “write-off”.
PRIME Why market makers are unlikely to end bear run at the NSE There’s plenty of research touting the benefits of market makers. Unfortunately, most of it is centred on developed markets and almost none on frontier regions such as Kenya.