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Isaac Kalua Green

NTSA sleepwalking into a national security crisis for being inefficient

Efficiency at NTSA is not merely about fulfilling administrative duties; it is about safeguarding our nation’s security, supporting economic growth, and nurturing public trust.

NTSA sleepwalking into a national security crisis for being inefficient

We should urgently invest in eye specialists to handle rising need

We should urgently invest in eye specialists to handle rising need

Kenya's small ideas that could turn into sustainable realities

Kenya's small ideas that could turn into sustainable realities

Easter call: What would Jesus do to uproot corruption in Kenya

Easter call: What would Jesus do to uproot corruption in Kenya

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

The WCF Africa Summit 2025 focuses on unlocking intra-African trade through the AfCFTA, which could potentially add $150 billion annually to Africa’s trade by 2030.

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

The report reveals something encouraging: most Kenyan CEOs express optimism about the future, even amid today’s challenging economic environment.

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

Safari Rally embodies Kenya’s cultural heritage and serves as an international symbol of determination and sporting excellence.

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

The brazen muggings and lawlessness in broad daylight, in full view of President Ruto, were a message from disillusioned youth, abandoned by the system that promised them hope.

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Kenya’s political class has arrived at a defining midnight hour - where self-interest must give way to national interest.

By 2 months ago

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

Only 7 per cent of women-owned MSMEs in Kenya, have access to formal financing while the rest are left to borrow from informal lenders and microfinance institutions at high interest rates.

By 2 months ago

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

The church is more than a place of worship - it is a pillar of Kenya’s essential services.

By 2 months ago

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Every month, 6,500 Kenyans pay up to Sh700,000 more for the same cars Ugandans and Tanzanians buy for less.

By 2 months ago

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

Kenya must rethink how it treats foreign aid. For too long, aid has been absorbed as sustenance rather than investment.

By 3 months ago

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Virtual assets, including ethical financial instruments and scriptural money, operate in decentralised ecosystems enabling rapid, borderless transactions.

By 3 months ago

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

According to the 2024 Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 64 per cent of Gen Z and 66 per cent of millennials prioritise work-life balance over traditional career progression.

By 3 months ago

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Two incidents have captured my attention, revealing a grave underlying national challenge.

By 4 months ago

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

First, Kenya’s roads, originally built for a smaller population, are now overwhelmed by a vehicle count including our motorcycles.

By 4 months ago

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

The plans by the government to excise part of Karura Forest for construction of a dual carriageway along Kiambu Road, have rekindled memories of a dark past in Kenya’s environmental governance.

By 4 months ago

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

With annual production of more than five billion litres each year, Kenya contributes at least 35 per cent of the East African Community’s supply.

By 5 months ago

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

For people with disabilities navigating uneven sidewalks, open manholes, and inaccessible public transport is a daily battle, often forcing them to rely on others.

By 5 months ago

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

In 2023 alone, according to KBNS statistics, 205,731 deaths were registered in Kenya, highlighting the profound impact of healthcare deficiencies on our population.

By 6 months ago

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

The WCF Africa Summit 2025 focuses on unlocking intra-African trade through the AfCFTA, which could potentially add $150 billion annually to Africa’s trade by 2030.

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

The report reveals something encouraging: most Kenyan CEOs express optimism about the future, even amid today’s challenging economic environment.

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

Safari Rally embodies Kenya’s cultural heritage and serves as an international symbol of determination and sporting excellence.

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

The brazen muggings and lawlessness in broad daylight, in full view of President Ruto, were a message from disillusioned youth, abandoned by the system that promised them hope.

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Kenya’s political class has arrived at a defining midnight hour - where self-interest must give way to national interest.

By 2 months ago

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

Only 7 per cent of women-owned MSMEs in Kenya, have access to formal financing while the rest are left to borrow from informal lenders and microfinance institutions at high interest rates.

By 2 months ago

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

The church is more than a place of worship - it is a pillar of Kenya’s essential services.

By 2 months ago

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Every month, 6,500 Kenyans pay up to Sh700,000 more for the same cars Ugandans and Tanzanians buy for less.

By 2 months ago

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

Kenya must rethink how it treats foreign aid. For too long, aid has been absorbed as sustenance rather than investment.

By 3 months ago

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Virtual assets, including ethical financial instruments and scriptural money, operate in decentralised ecosystems enabling rapid, borderless transactions.

By 3 months ago

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

According to the 2024 Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 64 per cent of Gen Z and 66 per cent of millennials prioritise work-life balance over traditional career progression.

By 3 months ago

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Two incidents have captured my attention, revealing a grave underlying national challenge.

By 4 months ago

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

First, Kenya’s roads, originally built for a smaller population, are now overwhelmed by a vehicle count including our motorcycles.

By 4 months ago

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

The plans by the government to excise part of Karura Forest for construction of a dual carriageway along Kiambu Road, have rekindled memories of a dark past in Kenya’s environmental governance.

By 4 months ago

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

With annual production of more than five billion litres each year, Kenya contributes at least 35 per cent of the East African Community’s supply.

By 5 months ago

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

For people with disabilities navigating uneven sidewalks, open manholes, and inaccessible public transport is a daily battle, often forcing them to rely on others.

By 5 months ago

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

In 2023 alone, according to KBNS statistics, 205,731 deaths were registered in Kenya, highlighting the profound impact of healthcare deficiencies on our population.

By 6 months ago

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

The WCF Africa Summit 2025 focuses on unlocking intra-African trade through the AfCFTA, which could potentially add $150 billion annually to Africa’s trade by 2030.

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

The report reveals something encouraging: most Kenyan CEOs express optimism about the future, even amid today’s challenging economic environment.

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

Safari Rally embodies Kenya’s cultural heritage and serves as an international symbol of determination and sporting excellence.

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

The brazen muggings and lawlessness in broad daylight, in full view of President Ruto, were a message from disillusioned youth, abandoned by the system that promised them hope.

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Kenya’s political class has arrived at a defining midnight hour - where self-interest must give way to national interest.

By 2 months ago

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

Only 7 per cent of women-owned MSMEs in Kenya, have access to formal financing while the rest are left to borrow from informal lenders and microfinance institutions at high interest rates.

By 2 months ago

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

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