Reflections and strategies on entrepreneurship, unemployment, small business empowerment, and inclusive economic growth across Africa and beyond.
As someone who has worked at the intersection of communications, sustainability and development, I find myself continuously drawn to agroforestry not just as a farming method but as a systems…
Kenya faces economic challenges: high costs, income gaps. Beyond fiscal policies, mental health is a critical, often-ignored factor impacting our economic stability and sustainable development.Untreated mental health conditions like depression and anxiety…
AfCFTA opens opportunities for intra-African trade and economic resilience.
Today, I'm reflecting on the immense potential of a united Africa. Promoting joint African Union (AU) action in development cooperation is crucial for accelerating sustainable development across our continent. Fragmented national efforts,…
Partnerships between governments and businesses enable blended finance ecosystems.
As official development assistance slows and public resources tighten the private sector is increasingly seen as a key player in advancing sustainable development goals. In 2023, development finance institutions mobilized…
When I read the headline, “UK to Recognize Palestinian State Amid Gaza Crisis,” my first reaction wasn’t applause. It was pause. As someone who has worked in development and advocacy,…
Women remain one of the world’s most underutilized economic assets. A recent development report highlights what many in the sector have long known: there is vast, untapped potential for women…
Dear African Child, Today, I write to you not just with ink and words, but with the pulse of a thousand ancestors and the dreams of millions unborn. I write…
Let’s face it ; saving the world isn’t cheap, especially when half the planet keeps “forgetting” to Venmo their part yet, the UN is rolling up its sleeves and trying to…
As the global community races towards the 2030 deadline for the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), a crucial conversation is emerging: how do national blueprints like Kenya's Vision 2030 coalesce with, and…
So, Donald J. Trump has just proposed scrapping income tax yes, abolishing it and replacing it with tariffs. Bold. Revolutionary. About as stable as a Jenga tower in an earthquake.…
In recent years, Kenya has emerged as a vibrant business hub in East Africa, with a growing entrepreneurial spirit and a rapidly expanding middle class. As the country seeks innovative…
Kenya’s latest infrastructure ambition, the Usahihi Expressway, has been announced with the usual fanfare: a presidential commitment, signing ceremonies, and promises of economic transformation. Though construction has yet to begin,…
The Golden Age of the Shilling Two days ago, Nairobi awoke to a miracle—nay, an economic revolution. The Kenyan shilling had muscled its way to the top, appreciating by an…
Yemen – Where Giving Birth is an Extreme Sport! Ladies and gentlemen, gather around for another episode of "International Aid Saves the Day!" This time, the UNFPA (United Nations Population…
A representation of the Aga Khan’s influence as a spiritual leader and philanthropist.
Once upon a time, in a world where the size of one's philanthropic empire was measured by the number of countries you’ve “developed” and the volume of “necessary” yachts you…