The Intelligence Age: Merging man and machine
By Nick Thiong’o Human history is marked by distinct innovations. And, it is not just about humble spectacles which we wear to enhance sight, for instance. Other monumental epochs including the...
View ArticleThe power of life insurance and why it is key to a stable financial future
By Benedicto Makena Insurance is not just about business. It is all of taking care of risks that may come in future such as death or terminal/critical illness. It saves you the hustle of forming...
View ArticleAddress unsustainable debts to ensure strong economy
In the last two years, attention has been on Kenya’s deepening public debt as signs of fresh economic pain loom. According to data from the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK), the total public debt stood at...
View ArticleHow to manage staff costs during tough times
By Perminus Wainaina This year has been tough on businesses. Just when companies were about to recover from the effects of COVID, the economy slowed down. It is time to make tough decisions to...
View ArticleUrgently fix manufacturing gaps to rescue our limping economy
A section of financial institutions bosses have predicted further depreciation of the Shilling come January 2024. In a survey that was conducted by the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) a section of 302...
View ArticleBlockchain: The coming revolution in trust
BY PETER WANYONYI Bitcoin is in the news everywhere. The cryptocurrency skyrocketed in value as 2017 came to a close: as this article went to press in January 10, 2018, the exchange rate was closing in...
View ArticleWhy brands need AI tools to manage crisis in the digital era – Opinion
By Alex Owiti Corporates can no longer ignore digital platforms. An issue could erupt on a popular social media platform. It could take the form of complaints about a product or service, or reactions...
View ArticleHollowing out democracy
By John Harbeson Democratisation in African countries, including Kenya, has appeared to reach a plateau. The plateau appears unstable to many observers because visible indications of actual democratic...
View ArticleDigital world – Social media is key in expanding financial inclusion
Social media has been identified as an effective tool for expanding financial inclusion among Kenyans, especially the youth. Equity Bank Chairman and CEO, James Mwangi, said in his office when he...
View ArticleStrategic Transformation: Changing while maintaining high level performance
By Dr Kellen Kiambati If a major strategic change occurs, it is often triggered by the resulting financial trauma. This raises the question of whether firms can make major strategic changes whilst...
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