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SMEs should explore wide range of private capital sources in the market

Nairobi, May 14 -- Entrepreneurship is a key driver of economic growth and has a wide array of benefits to both the entrepreneurs and the society. The ability of entrepreneurs to grow, expand and scal... Read More


Why every writer needs an editor

Nairobi, May 13 -- Ever since I entered the workplace many years ago, and long before I came to Kenya, my role has always included being the editor of the team. I feel particularly good about that, as... Read More


Independent fact-finding critical to handling human rights grievances

Nairobi, May 13 -- Lately, there have been alarming reports of serious human rights violations allegedly committed by some businesses, especially in the agricultural sector, in their operational space... Read More


Nema putting the cart before the horse on biodegradable plastics

Nairobi, May 13 -- Let's face it, Kenyans love a good fix. A leaky faucet? Duct tape. Pothole in the road? More tape. But the recent push by the National Environment Management Authority (Nema) for ma... Read More


SRC advice on pay talks with workers' unions is binding, court rules

Nairobi, May 13 -- The advice of the Salaries and Remuneration Commission (SRC) must be sought when public officers negotiate collective bargaining agreements (CBAs), the Court of Appeal has ruled. A... Read More


Help, my sister has an imaginary boyfriend

Nairobi, May 12 -- At the age of 31, my sister has an imaginary boyfriend called Albert. No member of the family has ever met him, but she insists that he exists and that they will get married soon! S... Read More


How to promote investments for green transition, net zero goal

Nairobi, May 12 -- The global goal of net zero by 2050 for greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions requires a radical shift in approach and thinking to achieve. As stakeholders across the public and private s... Read More


Establish a minimum cyber resilience standard to deal with emerging threats

Nairobi, May 12 -- As countries seek to enhance efficiency by adopting technology and scaling up opportunities in the digital economy, one of the key risks that is emerging is cybersecurity. There ha... Read More


Navigating the burden of proof in tax assessments and disputes

Nairobi, May 12 -- The burden of proof in tax cases is very different from criminal and civil cases. In criminal and civil cases, it is based on the popular latin maxim Affirmanti, non neganti, incumb... Read More


Fair markets key to food security

Nairobi, May 12 -- Tackling extreme concentrations in agriculture inputs and food markets in Africa is critical for sustainable development. This concentration prevails across the food value chain, fr... Read More