Hustler Fund, giving credit where it's due
From mama mbogas to kiosk owners and even sellers of second-hand goods, the need for short-term credit has been a daily demand for many would-be small business owners or hustlers.
By Chris Diaz 1 year ago
Hustler Fund, giving credit where it's due
The role of private-public partnerships in economic development
Private-public sector projects contribute to economic development. That involves encompassing neglected spaces and structures back to life, creating jobs and promoting tourism.
By Chris Diaz 2 years ago
The role of private-public partnerships in economic development
Private sector looks beyond elections to growth of the economy
The private sector must look beyond elections and sustain its role in driving growth.
By Chris Diaz 2 years ago
Private sector looks beyond elections to growth of the economy
Why the private sector needs to push for peace
Without thriving businesses there are is no economic stability and job creation which is why business must reject war.
By Chris Diaz 2 years ago
Why the private sector needs to push for peace
Diaz: European leaders need to look at peaceful solutions to grow trade amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
Starved of attention and mention in last few years as other kings and kingdoms take the limelight, President Putin is now undeniably the man.
By Chris Diaz 2 years ago
Diaz: European leaders need to look at peaceful solutions to grow trade amid Russia-Ukraine conflict
COP26: Enough talking, time to step it up
Most countries at the COP26 have also signed up to the Global Methane Pledge which seeks to cut the emissions of the second biggest pollutant.
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
COP26: Enough talking, time to step it up
Aviation will soar high again
Despite the Covid-19 catastrophe, the aviation sector is poised to spring back to life by building back better, just like other sectors of the economy
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
Aviation will soar high again
Billionaires to the moon
British billionaire Richard Branson became the first person in history to successfully test his spacecraft as he flew close to the end of space.
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
Billionaires to the moon
Chris Diaz: Opinion and budget prognosis
From shredded personal incomes to job losses and a broken macro-economic environment, the past year has seen the lowest of lows.
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
Chris Diaz: Opinion and budget prognosis
Opportunity awaits in Ethiopia
According to data obtained from the World Bank. Ethiopia’s economy has expanded by nearly three times in the last decade to 2019.
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
 Opportunity awaits in Ethiopia
The future of driving is electric
Technology has seen development of more efficient and reliable EV power units while biases towards fossil fuel-powered vehicles are weathering.
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
The future of driving is electric
President Samia Suluhu Hassan will invigorate trade
President Suluhu emphasised the need to support the private sector to realize not just enhanced trade ties but also improve economies.
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
President Samia Suluhu Hassan will invigorate trade
Time to regulate big tech
Big Tech has to be regulated and at the same supported
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
Time to regulate big tech
New curriculum will help to strengthen economy
The first cohort of the CBC will join the workforce in 2032.
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
New curriculum will help to strengthen economy
New curriculum can re-engineer the workplace, economy
Competence-Based Curriculum will equip learners with the skills needed in the emerging job markets
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
 New curriculum can re-engineer the workplace, economy
Digitise and upscale agriculture production now
For a food secure-world, digitising agriculture is the way forward.
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
Digitise and upscale agriculture production now
Leave the Covid-19 relief measures in place
Reversing Covid-19 relief measures will hurt Kenyans
By Chris Diaz 3 years ago
Leave the Covid-19 relief measures in place
Biden should unite the world on climate change
Biden has global goodwill to reverse Trump's climate change policies.
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
Biden should unite the world on climate change
We must not let climate change become the next pandemic
The pandemic has nearly masked all attention away from climate change as the majority of countries focus their energies towards containing the virus.
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
We must not let climate change become the next pandemic
The country is opening up and so are Kenyans
As the economy reopens, Kenyans must not take things for granted
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
The country is opening up and so are Kenyans
Why Africa deserves top global trade post
Africa deserves a share of leading the WTO given the impressive tracking record of her candidates.
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
Why Africa deserves top global trade post
South Africa and Tanzania: A cautious tale in Covid-19 response
Different countries have responded to the pandemic differently
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
South Africa and Tanzania: A cautious tale in Covid-19 response
It’s time to innovate faster on new market trends in wake of Covid-19
The Covid-19 pandemic has only been an enzyme to catalyse the move towards a new digital world rather than a distraction
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
It’s time to innovate faster on new market trends in wake of Covid-19
More diplomacy needed to solve the Egypt-Ethiopia water dispute
Ethiopia has a right to development but Egypt feels unduly disadvantaged
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
More diplomacy needed to solve the Egypt-Ethiopia water dispute
Quickly probe death of hundreds of elephants in Botswana
Scientists and conservationists are concerned as elephants are endangered species
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
Quickly probe death of hundreds of elephants in Botswana
Health over growth in reopening debate
For some, it’s about time to end the partial lockdown measures and get the economic engine reeving again
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
Health over growth in reopening debate
Trophy hunting won’t end wildlife conservation setbacks
For decades, the public has been made to belive the myth that trophy hunting is necessary for sustainable conservation in Africa.
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
 Trophy hunting won’t end wildlife conservation setbacks
The world must wake up to wild fires, effects of climate change
In recent weeks the world has witnessed yet another major environmental crisis in the Australian bush fires, destroying lives, homes and wildlife.
By Chris Diaz 4 years ago
The world must wake up to wild fires, effects of climate change
2019 budget is a boost to manufacturing
Budget policy supports manufacturing as Agenda Four pillar
By Chris Diaz 5 years ago
2019 budget is a boost to manufacturing
Why adapting climate resilience policies is a trigger for food security
To deal with the issue of food security, we need to look beyond policy actions to innovation.
By Chris Diaz 5 years ago
Why adapting climate resilience policies is a trigger for food security
Why future of planet Earth lies in recycling
Companies are now trying to reinvent plastic
By Chris Diaz 5 years ago
Why future of planet Earth lies in recycling
Why preserving forests should be given priority
By 2050, nearly 70 per cent of the world will be urbanised.
By Chris Diaz 5 years ago
Why preserving forests should be given priority
Why men's health matter
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