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Reject Passaris Bill and adopt intelligence over suppression
There are two times when wise people avoid making decisions: When they are too angry or too excited. Kenya has ignored both.
By Isaac Kalua Green 1 month ago
Reject Passaris Bill and adopt intelligence over suppression
Let's break the silence and stem the growing mental health crisis
I choose to sound like a broken record this week because I believe this quiet national crisis could soon overwhelm us if we don't sit up and pay attention.
By Isaac Kalua Green 1 month ago
Let's break the silence and stem the growing mental health crisis
Empower farmers for genuine economic growth, less politics
Beyond politics: Growing Kenya's economy by empowering farmers.
By Isaac Kalua Green 1 month ago
Empower farmers for genuine economic growth, less politics
How CBK's bold moves can help unlock our economy's potential
CBK's bold moves: Fuelling Kenya's growth from the ground up.
By Isaac Kalua Green 1 month ago
How CBK's bold moves can help unlock our economy's potential
How we can address rising cost of living, averting a fresh crisis
Tackling the cost of living surge and strategies to prevent the next economic shock.
By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago
How we can address rising cost of living, averting a fresh crisis
Kenya must take a long, hard look at its moral fabric for better future
At the 22nd National Prayer Breakfast in Nairobi, American preacher and former NFL player Rickey Bolden delivered words that brought the room to a hush and, momentarily, a nation to reflection.
By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago
Kenya must take a long, hard look at its moral fabric for better future
Touch "the chameleon" in SHA to reform Kenya's healthcare system
For years, the National Health Insurance Fund (NHIF) crawled along, burdened by scandals, inefficiencies, and a growing trust deficit.
By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago
Touch "the chameleon" in SHA to reform Kenya's healthcare system
Let's tackle silent hazard of CO2 pollution in our vehicles, homes
Who knows if the constant bickering and confusion in our political space partly stem from prolonged exposure to high CO2 concentrations in vehicles?
By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago
Let's tackle silent hazard of CO2 pollution in our vehicles, homes
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.
By Isaac Kalua Green 3 months ago
NTSA sleepwalking into a national security crisis for being inefficient
We should urgently invest in eye specialists to handle rising need
Kenya has approximately 115 ophthalmologists serving a rapidly expanding population estimated at 57.3 million in 2025 by the World Population Review.
By Isaac Kalua Green 3 months ago
We should urgently invest in eye specialists to handle rising need
Kenya's small ideas that could turn into sustainable realities
Every entrepreneurial idea we nurture has the potential to change lives.
By Isaac Kalua Green 3 months ago
Kenya's small ideas that could turn into sustainable realities
Easter call: What would Jesus do to uproot corruption in Kenya
A matatu in front abruptly stopped, blocking the road. Shamelessly, the conductor walked straight to a waiting police officer and handed him money.
By Isaac Kalua, Isaac Kalua Green 3 months ago
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.
By Isaac Kalua Green 4 months ago
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.
By Isaac Kalua Green 4 months ago
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.
By Isaac Kalua Green 4 months ago
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.
By Isaac Kalua Green 4 months ago
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 Isaac Kalua Green 5 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 Isaac Kalua Green 5 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 Isaac Kalua Green 5 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 Isaac Kalua Green 5 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 Isaac Kalua Green 6 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 Isaac Kalua Green 6 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 Isaac Kalua Green 6 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 Isaac Kalua Green 7 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 Isaac Kalua Green 7 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 Isaac Kalua Green 7 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 Isaac Kalua Green 8 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 Isaac Kalua Green 8 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 Isaac Kalua Green 9 months ago
Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change
How to navigate AI fears, climate change and create opportunities
Job-seeking frenzy at KICC where thousands of young Kenyans scrambled for opportunities abroad, exposing the deep-seated anxiety felt by many in the face of runaway unemployment.
By Isaac Kalua Green 9 months ago
How to navigate AI fears, climate change and create opportunities
We must unmask hidden power agreements to transform politics
A unique discovery has surfaced, revealing the intricate power-sharing agreements that have silently shaped our political landscape.
By Isaac Kalua Green 9 months ago
We must unmask hidden power agreements to transform politics
Why improving soil health holds the key to food security in Kenya
Poor soil health not only reduces crop yields but also forces farmers to rely on expensive chemical fertilisers, which further degrade the soil
By Isaac Kalua Green 9 months ago
Why improving soil health holds the key to food security in Kenya
Time to end the political charade, focus on issues troubling Kenyans
At a time when our country faces staggering economic challenges, from the spiralling cost of living to a healthcare transition, we are back to the old school of political sideshows.
By Isaac Kalua Green 10 months ago
Time to end the political charade, focus on issues troubling Kenyans
Four pillars Africa must shore up for trade and economic take-off
Intra-African trade is quite low, with less than 18 per cent of African exports staying within the continent, compared to 59 per cent in Asia and 68 per cent in Europe.
By Isaac Kalua Green 10 months ago
Four pillars Africa must shore up for trade and economic take-off
Be truthful on Kenya's forest cover and secure a greener future for all
Tree planting is often celebrated, but little attention is given to tree survival rates, they must be nurtured for true success.
By Isaac Kalua Green 10 months ago
Be truthful on Kenya's forest cover and secure a greener future for all
Freedom of worship must not be used to exploit most vulnerable
We must ensure places of worship remain what they were always meant to be - safe spaces, not toxic places.
By Isaac Kalua Green 10 months ago
Freedom of worship must not be used to exploit most vulnerable
Kawira ouster drama offers key lessons for all Kenyans in office
Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment underscores the paramount importance of accountability and transparency in leadership.
By Isaac Kalua Green 11 months ago
Kawira ouster drama offers key lessons for all Kenyans in office
What we can learn from Thailand on affordable, efficient healthcare
Remarkably, healthcare services in Thailand are provided at 30 per cent to 40 per cent of the costs found in Kenya, yet they maintain the same high quality.
By Isaac Kalua Green 11 months ago
What we can learn from Thailand on affordable, efficient healthcare
Dismal showing at Paris Games is a wake-up call for all Kenyans
It should concern us that an increasing number of Kenyan-born athletes are winning choice medals for other countries, while Kenya's medal count diminishes.
By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago
Dismal showing at Paris Games is a wake-up call for all Kenyans
Kenya must press reset the button and embrace courage in leadership
Gen Z has fearlessly highlighted our government's inefficiencies and rampant corruption, draining resources meant for development.
By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago
Kenya must press reset the button and embrace courage in leadership
Like Jomo Kenyatta and Kwame Nkrumah, 'saviour' Ruto has disappointed
Macharia Munene
By Macharia Munene
1 hr ago
Why Nairobi Hospital is in battle for survival
Courts
By Nancy Gitonga
1 hr ago
Mothers at risk as bleeding detectors run out
Health & Science
By Mercy Kahenda
1 hr ago