Critical perspectives on governance structures, anti-corruption, institutional reform, and the intersection of policy with real-world impact.
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,…
Kenya, often dubbed the "Silicon Savannah," stands at the vanguard of Africa's digital revolution. More than just a buzzword, digitalization here is a dynamic force, rapidly reshaping socio-economic landscapes and…
Local entrepreneurs like this vendor represent the heart of Africa’s economic transformation through SMEs
Across Africa, Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) are emerging as pivotal drivers of inclusive growth, job creation, and structural transformation. Often overlooked in macroeconomic analysis, SMEs are in fact the backbone of…
Kenya stands at a pivotal moment, brimming with potential and a demographic advantage that could redefine its future: Generation Z. Born between the late 1990s and early 2010s, this cohort is…
Across Kenya today a quiet revolution is unfolding. It’s not one led by political movements or high-profile leaders. It’s happening in the conversations between boda boda riders on the roadside,…
On June 25th the streets of Nairobi and other Kenyan cities echoed with the chants and footfalls of a generation that refuses to be silenced. Thousands of young people turned…
In the dusty plains of Darfur Sudan war has become more than just a humanitarian catastrophe. It is now an economic chokehold tightening by the day. What was once an…
In what many feared but hoped would never happen, the United States has formally joined a military offensive involving Iran. As global headlines focus on airstrikes, alliances and geopolitical maneuvers,…
Kenya is a country of paradoxes one of the most dynamic economies in sub-Saharan Africa, yet home to persistently high youth unemployment rates. With over 75% of the population under 35,…
In 2010, Kenya made a bold constitutional commitment: to shift from centralized governance to a devolved system that would bring power, resources, and decision-making closer to the people. Over a…
As Kenya heads into the reading of its 2025/26 fiscal budget, the macroeconomic signals offer a complicated picture at once calm on the surface, yet troubled beneath. The headline news…
As 2025 unfolds, Kenya stands at a critical economic juncture balancing resilient growth against mounting fiscal pressures and a cautious private sector. With GDP projected to expand by around 5%, Kenya…
Empowering women through targeted investment is not just a gender issue — it is an economic imperative forAfrica’s inclusive growth. Across Africa, women form the backbone of communities, economies, and…
