How Financial Worries Are Impacting Mental Health in Kenya
Money. It’s something we all think about sometimes more than we’d like to admit. For many Kenyans, financial struggles aren’t just numbers on a bank statement. They’re the sleepless nights, the missed [...]
African Tech Companies are Venturing Outside the Continent
African tech ventures, especially fintechs and asset financing companies, are seeking a foothold outside the continent, including to Mexico and Latin America. On the other hand, an increasing number of [...]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and AI-agents are a Game-Changer for Cybersecurity
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a tool—it is a game changer in our lives, our work as well as in both cybersecurity and cybercrime. While businesses leverage AI [...]
For Successful Integration, Africa Needs an Operating System Update
Beyond physical infrastructure, Africa's integration requires modern software upgrades: the systems, policies, and institutional frameworks that power trade across borders, Amadou Hott, one of five shortlisted candidates for the AfDB [...]
The Future of Africa's Energy Sector: Balancing Fossil Fuels and Renewables
There’s a promising future for African renewables as the continent strives to balance its current reliance on fossil fuels. That’s the prediction of the African Energy Chamber’s 2025 Outlook Report on [...]
Africa's Role in Global Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) Markets: Potential and Risks
Taking a realistic look at Africa's current position in the global LNG market means acknowledging that it is marked by both promise and the potential for peril. The global energy [...]Decentralized Power is the Answer to Electrifying Rural Africa
Decentralized power generation — typically based on solar home systems and mini-grids — is the best bet to eradicate energy poverty among people in more isolated rural areas Think about [...]Agent Networks Used to be the Mobile' in Mobile Money; They're Becoming Popular With Agri Tech Startups
Unlike informal agents and government or donor-funded extension workers, agent networks are clusters of third-party and often semi-independent micro-entrepreneurs that are organised around the last or middle-mile delivery of a [...]
How Standard Chartered is Unlocking Global Investment Opportunities for Affluent Investors
Globally diversified funds, such as Standard Chartered's Signature CIO Funds, launched globally in 2022, provide an ideal platform for investors aiming to expand their wealth internationally. Kenyan investors are redefining [...]
Kenya’s Monetary Policy: A Missed Opportunity?
In December 2024, Kenya’s economic story reached a pivotal chapter. The Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), at its highly anticipated Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) meeting on December 5, faced a [...]OP-ED: Competition Policy as a Catalyst for Equality
Upon joining the Competition Authority of Kenya (CAK) two months ago, I set out to establish a legacy of an institution that directly contributes to enhancing the welfare of Kenyans. [...]
Africa's Financial Future Needs Radical Reform
Africa's financial future is shaped not just by traditional western-led institutions but also by emerging partnerships with eastern and BRICS-led financial groups. While these new partnerships offer hope, African nations [...]
