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Beyond the pulpit: How Faith‑Based organisations drive Kenya’s economic and social development

Far from being just spiritual anchors, these institutions are indispensable partners in building a more prosperous and cohesive Kenya, contributing in ways that are both measurable and profound.

OPINION: Compensation framework for human rights violation victims restores dignity, renews the nation

It is a higher calling that demands difficult balancing acts. More often than not, it requires one to make unpopular, yet necessary and right decisions, regardless of the consequences

OPINION: How regulatory creep is hollowing out Kenya's bars and restaurants

These are not the conversations that attract public attention. There is rarely a headline when a neighbourhood restaurant abandons plans to expand, a pub owner cuts staff shifts to manage costs, or an entertainment venue quietly closes after years of operation. 

OPINION: Africa’s next great wealth challenge is not creating, but preserving it

The crisis of legacy planning remains one of the most overlooked and underestimated challenges of our time. In Kenya alone, over 13,000 succession cases are pending before the courts in Nairobi.Conservative estimates suggest that over Ksh.500 billion in assets remain locked in inheritance disputes,...

OPINION: Water, sanitation and hygiene - Why every child deserves better

The Constitution of Kenya guarantees every child the right to the highest attainable standard of health, education, dignity and protection. These rights cannot be fully realized while millions of children still lack access to safe water and sanitation.

OPINION: Starting your wealth building journey? Here is what you need to know

Additionally, as investments opportunities become more accessible and information becomes readily available, there is need for individuals to learn how to distinguish sound investment opportunities from costly mistakes that may make them lose their money.

OPINION: Too many mothers are dying in our best hospitals and we are failing to ask why

Loss, grief, forgiveness: My journey after losing my daughter in Moi Girls school fire

Years may pass, but the absence remains. It lingers in the silence of familiar spaces.It required prayer, reflection, patience and the unwavering support of family. 

OPINION: Global shocks, local pumps: Fuel hikes across East Africa

It follows the boda boda rider, the matatu operator, the mama mboga waiting for fresh produce from upcountry, the parent budgeting for school transport, and the small trader trying to keep a business alive. Fuel is the invisible thread that runs through food prices, t...

OPINION: Positive discipline in parenting - Raising responsible, respectful and resilient children

Article 53(1)(d) of the Constitution guarantees every child the right to protection from abuse, neglect, all forms of violence, and inhuman treatment or punishment. This constitutional safeguard prohibits corporal punishment and requires parents, caregivers, schools, and institutions to adopt positi...