With Health Reform Underway, Kenya Asks More of Employers
By Dr. Ngatia Gikere Kenya is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in how it finances healthcare. The country’s new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), launched in late 2023, replaced…
Kenya Cannot Afford to Treat Climate Disasters as Surprises
By John Gangla In the past five years alone, failed rainy seasons have left over 4 million people across Kenya in need of humanitarian aid, with livestock dying in their…
Why Mental Wellness at Work Is a Strategic Imperative, Not a Luxury
By Edwin Macharia The pace and pressure of today’s work environment present a complex web of challenges that deeply affect employees, not just professionally but also personally. In the midst…
Built-in appliances are changing the face of urban living
By Jane Kariuki House hunting is the bane of many urban residents’ lives. Trudging from estate to estate, neighbourhood to neighbourhood, and going up and down stairs, is not fun…
Munuve’s Death: Babu Owino, other leaders must apologize over inhumane claims at sudden death
The unfortunate remarks that were uttered by Embakasi East Member of Parliament Babu Owino following the untimely demise of Kariobangi North ward Member of the County Assembly (MCA) the late…
Kenya’s Household Appliance Market Drifting Towards Smart Tech and Convenience
By Donghun Lee Recent research reveals a promising trajectory for Kenya’s household appliances market, projecting an impressive growth rate of 5.60%[1] over the next five years. This anticipated surge is…
The Future of Kenya’s Beauty and Personal Care Industry Relies on Local Innovation
By Rajul Malde Kenya’s beauty and personal care industry is undergoing an exciting transformation, driven by the rise of homegrown brands and the shifting preferences of local consumers. Once heavily…
Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations: A Call for Action and Reflection
Opinion By Baboloki Semele: The African Union’s (AU) designation of 2025 as the “Year of Justice for Africans and People of African Descent Through Reparations” is a landmark decision in…
OPINION: Agricultural value chains for a crisis-driven world: 22 billion reasons for Africa to invest in digital
Opinion By Pamela Coke-Hamilton Seven years after the signing of the AfCFTA and as countries grapple with creating jobs for Africa’s youth bulge, ECA asked thought leaders to offer their…
OPINION – From Division to Destiny: The Unbreakable Spirit of Mandera County’s Leadership
The outpouring of support demonstrated the deep connection between the county’s leadership and its people, silencing critics who had underestimated this bond.