When all Kenyans have opportunities to create and grow their own small businesses, to own an affordable home, save college funds for their children, to invest and save for retirement, the country will have a sustainable and flourishing economy. However, this is not the case. Kenya is at a centre stage where despite the immense percentage joining the job market from the tertiary institutions in line with Vision 2030 -where its development will be driven by middle-level skills that are technical and hands-on – the quality is being questioned. This is a reflection across the East African Region, The Daily…
Author: David Indeje
David Indeje
David Indeje serves as the community engagement editor at Khusoko, a digital platform covering East African business news. He manages editorial content, engages audiences, and amplifies diverse voices while consulting on digital strategy for brands in agriculture, governance, technology, and health. Indeje explores AI’s impact on journalism and works as a communications officer at KICTANet.
The wealth of a country is measured in terms of resources that the country has. This is also true that the Gross National Product (GNP) is a measure of a per capita income. Therefore, since each and every person of the country is included, the level of economic growth will depend on the participation of each person of the society in economic production. Today, we are 7 billion people all over the globe. The last census was undertaken in Kenya (in 2006) placed the population at 36.1 million. In 2008 the population of Kenya was estimated at 38…
Malaria is a deadly disease that affects millions of people around the world, especially in sub-Saharan Africa. According to the World Health Organization (WHO), malaria caused an estimated 627,000 deaths in 2012, mostly among children under five years old. However, global efforts to control and eliminate malaria have also saved an estimated 3.3 million lives since 2000, reducing malaria mortality rates by 42 per cent globally and 49 per cent in Africa. In Kenya, malaria prevalence varies across different regions and seasons. Some areas, such as Western Kenya, have high endemicity, meaning that malaria occurs throughout the year. Other areas,…
The 2010-2014 Kenya Sugar Industry Strategic Plan needs to be reviewed to see what has been achieved and not in revamping and resuscitating the sugar industry.
Access to credit increases the farmer’s working capital enabling the farmers to buy productivity-enhancing inputs such as good quality seeds, fertilizers and chemicals.
Agriculture, being practised in all parts of the country, is regarded as the backbone of Kenya in terms of economic growth. People depend on agriculture not just for raw materials but also for their food supply. Food is necessary to satisfy hunger and to provide the necessary nutrients for healthy growth. With an expanding world population, the agricultural sector is under tremendous stress to increase its output. Each year governments allocate funding to the sector for sustainable development. However, they have struggled to bring about tangible changes in the sector. Climate change, rapid population growth, and urbanization present the most…