The government of Kenya has drafted policies aimed at creating opportunities in this critical sector. Questions remain as to whether these policies will do enough, but young agripreneurs are enduring and innovating towards successful models that can provide hope to their peers.
As more and more of our data and personal information is uploaded to the growing ecosystem, it is essential to establish certain principles and strategies for the management of digital identities. This is especially the case as Africa’s digital transformation overlaps with the progressive realisation of an interconnected continent under the AfCFTA.
The role of agriculture in the country’s economy is critical, contributing to about 25% of Kenya’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP). The sector covers 65% of exports and employs about 60% of Kenya’s labour force. Kenya is capable of producing a…
Kenyans online have continued with protests against the International Monetary Fund (IMF) loans days after the institution approved a KES 276.7 billion loan request. Many Kenyans took to IMF’s social media pages lamenting and questioning why the international lender had…
The Blue Economy is an emerging area in Africa which holds immense value and opportunities for economic growth and sustainable development. The COVID-19 pandemic has greatly affected all economies across Africa due to the necessary but disruptive measures taken to…
When you think of the fishing industry in Africa, what is the first thing that comes to mind? For the most part, its traders selling fish in an open market. Typically, these traders are predominantly women with huge heaps of…
The Agreement Establishing the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA) was adopted on 21 March 2019. The AfCFTA has the potential to radically change the continent’s development trajectory and transform the continent into a global powerhouse. It builds on initiatives…
Leadership is the action of leading people in an organisation towards achieving goals. Leaders do this by influencing employee behaviours in several ways. A leader sets a clear vision for the organisation, motivates employees, guides employees through their work process, and…
The COVID-19 pandemic has demonstrated the extent to which the world has become interconnected. With the virus starting in Wuhan, China in November 2019, it has quickly spread across the world. It has exposed a heavy reliance on Chinese suppliers…
The COVID-19 pandemic, which has already infected almost 35,000 people in 52 African countries, resulting in more than 1,500 deaths, is undoubtedly a grave humanitarian challenge. As COVID-19 spreads around the globe, its adverse impact on human productivity is becoming…
