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Isaac Kalua

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 3 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

Freedom of worship must not be used to exploit most vulnerable

By Isaac Kalua Green 3 months ago

Kawira ouster drama offers key lessons for all Kenyans in office

Kawira ouster drama offers key lessons for all Kenyans in office

By Isaac Kalua Green 3 months ago

What we can learn from Thailand on affordable, efficient healthcare

What we can learn from Thailand on affordable, efficient healthcare

By Isaac Kalua Green 4 months ago

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 4 months 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 4 months ago

Kenya must press reset the button and embrace courage in leadership

Support key sectors to create jobs and fuel our economic potential

Kenya too can tap into her significant potential, especially in the automotive sector, which includes motorcycle manufacturing as this is the lowest-hanging fruit.

By Isaac Kalua Green 4 months ago

Support key sectors to create jobs and fuel our economic potential

How digital platforms can spur economic growth and inclusion

Kenya's path to unmatched national development through digital inclusivity is clear.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 months ago

How digital platforms can spur economic growth and inclusion

Conservation and an empowered generation can secure our future

Empowering local communities through education, training, and financial support can foster a sense of ownership and responsibility towards conservation efforts.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 months ago

Conservation and an empowered generation can secure our future

How Gen Z protests exposed Kenya's perennial trust problem

Gen Zs still do not believe that the Finance Bill 2024 is truly dead even after the president sent it back to Parliament with a memorandum calling for the deletion of all clauses.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 months ago

How Gen Z protests exposed Kenya's perennial trust problem

Gen Z demos a call to transformational change in Kenya

Our Gen Z's shift is about redefining leadership and governance. Older generations can adopt Gen Z's creativity for beneficial inter-generational teamwork.

By Isaac Kalua Green 6 months ago

Gen Z demos a call to transformational change in Kenya

Kenya Kwanza government must earn our trust for stability, growth

Our governments and private sector alike must align policies to effectively 'marry' Africapitalism with national development goals.

By Isaac Kalua Green 6 months ago

Kenya Kwanza government must earn our trust for stability, growth

How extraction of ground water can spur economy, end shortages

The nation faces a dire situation intensified by climate change's erratic patterns of droughts and floods.

By Isaac Kalua Green 6 months ago

How extraction of ground water can spur economy, end shortages

Three powerful life lessons from Cheruiyot's bold hiking adventure

Cheruiyot's pursuit, much like mountain climbing, symbolises a profound truth: "If you've got nothing worth dying for, you've got nothing worth living for."

By Isaac Kalua Green 6 months ago

Three powerful life lessons from Cheruiyot's bold hiking adventure

Kenya must make tough choices now to turn around the economy

Let's earnestly discuss our economic strategies, recognising that our decisions today will sculpt the health of our national garden for the future.

By Isaac Kalua Green 7 months ago

Kenya must make tough choices now to turn around the economy

Unlock agribusiness through the declaration on soil and fertiliser

After numerous sessions at the Africa Fertiliser and Soil Health Summit, it became clear that agribusiness could transform farming in Africa into a sustainable livelihood for millions.

By Isaac Kalua Green 7 months ago

Unlock agribusiness through the declaration on soil and fertiliser

Why squabbles in government are a sign of 'scarcity mentality'

Kenyans are currently grappling with the hardships of floods, economic struggles, and doctors' strikes and ugly disputes among government officials only add insult to injury.

By Isaac Kalua Green 7 months ago

Why squabbles in government are a sign of 'scarcity mentality'

We should resolve doctors' strike urgently to ease untold suffering

This situation has weighed heavily on my mind, compelling me to comment on this issue.

By Isaac Kalua Green 7 months ago

We should resolve doctors' strike urgently to ease untold suffering

Fake fertiliser scam has revealed ongoing but silent fraud in Kenya

The issue of fake, inauthentic fertilisers is a national emergency that deserves speedy, decisive action.

By Isaac Kalua Green 8 months ago

Fake fertiliser scam has revealed ongoing but silent fraud in Kenya

How to address mental health hurdles affecting 12m Kenyans

One of the triggers of mental health issues is comparison and increased level of materialism. The relentless pursuit of material success can take a toll on mental well-being.

By Isaac Kalua Green 8 months ago

How to address mental health hurdles affecting 12m Kenyans

Only decisive actions can save us from resurgence of road carnage

Last week's road accident on the Nairobi-Mombasa highway, claiming 11 lives from Kenyatta University resonated deeply with every parent, I included.

By Isaac Kalua Green 9 months ago

Only decisive actions can save us from resurgence of road carnage

How corporate CEOs can play big role in securing country's future

The CEOs who steer the medium-sized and large companies in Kenya, hold in their hands, the jobs of millions and they are, therefore, our unsung heroes.

By Isaac Kalua Green 9 months ago

How corporate CEOs can play big role in securing country's future

Why the passport gridlock is hard to break and what Kindiki must do

Last year on May 31, Interior Cabinet Secretary Kithure Kindiki promised to clear the backlog of 42,000 passport applications within 21 days.

By Isaac Kalua Green 9 months ago

Why the passport gridlock is hard to break and what Kindiki must do

How politics, personal steps and private sector can propel Kenya

Kenya's leadership in environmental stewardship, exemplified by hosting the UNEP and UNEA conferences, signifies our role in global sustainability.

By Isaac Kalua Green 9 months ago

How politics, personal steps and private sector can propel Kenya

How we can confront healthcare crisis, avert costly medical errors

My mind is deeply perturbed by the recurring life-threatening events affecting our people, especially because these incidents are occurring in our hospitals, where lives should be saved.

By Isaac Kalua Green 9 months ago

How we can confront healthcare crisis, avert costly medical errors

How sports can enrich our lives and transform Kenya's economy

Kenya should follow the example of Cape Verde by investing in robust sports infrastructure, coaching, and talent development programmes that focus on quality rather than quantity.

By Isaac Kalua Green 10 months ago

How sports can enrich our lives and transform Kenya's economy

Let's tap into children's creativity, purity and promise for prosperity

Amid political unrest, the integrity of Kenya's governance at all levels stands as a crucial pillar for national stability.

By Isaac Kalua 10 months ago

Let's tap into children's creativity, purity and promise for prosperity

What President must do to get our economy out of the sickbed

The path ahead demands a strategic blend of economic farsightedness, investment in growth sectors, and an unwavering commitment to the welfare of Kenyans.

By Isaac Kalua Green 10 months ago

What President must do to get our economy out of the sickbed

We must focus on water security and farm productivity to prosper

God has forever shown kindness to Kenya, a nation often grappling with water scarcity and now, we are witnessing an unusual meteorological phenomenon - abundant rainfall!

By Isaac Kalua Green 11 months ago

We must focus on water security and farm productivity to prosper

Our environmental conservation efforts should have a human face

Policymakers need to thoroughly understand the root causes of the issues they seek to resolve. Without this, the policies risk being self-defeating.

By Isaac Kalua Green 11 months ago

Our environmental conservation efforts should have a human face

Climate conferences need radical rethink to make lasting difference

As long as our farmers continue depending on increasingly erratic rainfall, that mess remains uncleaned. Let's free ourselves from imaginary chains! Ama niaje? Think green, act green!

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

Climate conferences need radical rethink to make lasting difference

How e-waste can transform lives and inject billions into economy

The global e-waste management market was valued at $63.4 billion in 2022 and projected to grow to $132.5 billion by 2028.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

How e-waste can transform lives and inject billions into economy

Let's use our brains to improve national politics, relationships

In the famous words of former President Moi, siasa mbaya maisha mbaya - bad politics results in a bad life. The opposite is true. Good politics results in a good life.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

Let's use our brains to improve national politics, relationships

How carbon credits can catalyse our energy transition financing

Unlike various Western countries relying on unclean energy sources like coal, 87 per cent of electricity generated in Kenya last year came from renewable sources such as geothermal and wind.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

How carbon credits can catalyse our energy transition financing

Three things we must do to tap into EU's lucrative $16t market

To access the EU market, we must align and empower all our relevant institutions to help farmers grow top-quality produce.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

Three things we must do to tap into EU's lucrative $16t market

Key lessons on rice farming from Japan that Kenya should borrow

In 2022, Japan produced nearly 7.5 million metric tons of rice, which was forty times more than Kenya's production, despite Japan being roughly three-quarters the size of Kenya.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

Key lessons on rice farming from Japan that Kenya should borrow

Time is ripe for counties to develop new growth strategies

Kenya is currently grappling with a problem so significant it should be declared a national disaster - our 47 counties are underperforming.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

Time is ripe for counties to develop new growth strategies

How to navigate population growth, create enough opportunities for all

Recognising the profound potential of our youthful population and intentionally integrating them into the decision-making process can revolutionise our nation's trajectory.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

How to navigate population growth, create enough opportunities for all

How Kenya can tackle boda boda safety concerns during El Nino

El Nino is around the corner, which means we will soon experience heavy rains and all that comes with them. We must, therefore, prepare to ensure road safety, especially for motorcycles.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

How Kenya can tackle boda boda safety concerns during El Nino

Act now before El Nino rains to make the crisis an opportunity

The upcoming El Nino presents myriad business opportunities which may include rainwater harvesting, flood resistant housing, climate resilient agriculture, disaster preparedness training

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

Act now before El Nino rains to make the crisis an opportunity

How simply celebrating your age can make Kenya a green paradise

Kenyans' median age is 19.6 years. If every Kenyan pledged to plant an average 19.6 trees annually, we would end up with 1.08 billion trees annually.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

How simply celebrating your age can make Kenya a green paradise

Ruto's green ride to KICC is a call for Africa to take up electric cars

Autopax, the Kenyan company behind the electric car that the President drove, has proved Africa has what it takes to offer electric cars.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

Ruto's green ride to KICC is a call for Africa to take up electric cars

We can reap big from forests we sow without cutting down

Timber companies should also plant their own timber trees instead of relying on public forests. Away from any political shenanigans, Ruto has the best interests of our forests at heart.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

We can reap big from forests we sow without cutting down

Why youth should lead push for change to our 2010 Constitution

Some 75 per cent of Kenyans are below the age of 35. Among them are my two daughters and son. They are the biggest beneficiaries of a vibrant Constitution that safeguards their livelihoods.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 year ago

Why youth should lead push for change to our 2010 Constitution

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