East Africa’s rising role in the global home appliance industry
Gone are the days when the appliances and technology shown on American and European films took eons toget to Africa. Now, if you see a foreign advertisement of a fancy…
With Health Reform Underway, Kenya Asks More of Employers
By Dr. Ngatia Gikere Kenya is undergoing a quiet but profound transformation in how it finances healthcare. The country’s new Social Health Insurance Fund (SHIF), launched in late 2023, replaced…
Kenya Cannot Afford to Treat Climate Disasters as Surprises
By John Gangla In the past five years alone, failed rainy seasons have left over 4 million people across Kenya in need of humanitarian aid, with livestock dying in their…
Why Mental Wellness at Work Is a Strategic Imperative, Not a Luxury
By Edwin Macharia The pace and pressure of today’s work environment present a complex web of challenges that deeply affect employees, not just professionally but also personally. In the midst…
Perfection Is Overrated—Start Anyway
I bought a pair of trousers the other day and I couldn’t wait to bask in the glory of my new purchase. I had an idea of what I would…
Built-in appliances are changing the face of urban living
By Jane Kariuki House hunting is the bane of many urban residents’ lives. Trudging from estate to estate,neighbourhood to neighbourhood, and going up and down stairs, is not fun for…
Kenya’s Household Appliance Market Drifting Towards Smart Tech and Convenience
By Donghun Lee Recent research reveals a promising trajectory for Kenya’s household appliances market, projecting an impressive growth rate of 5.60%[1] over the next five years. This anticipated surge is…
Thriving Through Trials: Fighting the Battle Away from the Frontline
One year ago, my family and I were forced to leave Malawi, not because of wrongdoing, but because I dared to speak out for the rights of refugees, those whom…
Masetu lauds paradigm shift in introduction of afternoon Nairobi clean city initiative
The Director of Performance Monitoring and Evaluation in the Nairobi City County government Daniel Masetu has praised the introduction of the afternoon shift in the Nairobi clean city initiative which complements…
Manufacturers Must Embrace Sustainability to Meet Changing Customer Preferences
By Rajul Malde A recent study by McKinsey revealed that 66% of all customers actively consider sustainability when making a purchase, a figure that rises to 75% among millennials. This data showcases…