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Ndirangu Ngunjiri

Africans are in slavery in Middle East

There are more than 2.8 million women employed as maids in the Middle East under the kafala system

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 4 years ago

Africans are in slavery in Middle East

Challenges facing internal audit departments

Challenges facing internal audit departments

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 5 years ago

Water challenges still there despite devolution

Water challenges still there despite devolution

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 5 years ago

Why more men, not women, are likely to die in their youth

Why more men, not women, are likely to die in their youth

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 5 years ago

What a day in the life as a traffic police officer is like

If there are people we all love to hate are the police especially traffic officers who have been said to be the most corrupt Government officials in Kenya

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 5 years ago

What a day in the life as a traffic police officer is like

Why professionals should not shy away from politics

In exactly three months time, Kenyans will be going to the ballot to elect leaders

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 7 years ago

Why professionals should not shy away from politics

Why you too should loan State money this time round

My ageing grandmother and any other mobile phone user has a chance to loan the Government money through the world’s first mobile-only government bond, M-Akiba, which was launched by Treasury last week

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 7 years ago

Why you too should loan State money this time round

Impact of the ongoing drought on our economy

Drought produces a complex web that affect many sectors of the economy

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 7 years ago

Impact of the ongoing drought on our economy

The link between devolution and economic inefficiency

devolution; Since independence, Kenya has experienced episodes of political instability, which have had adverse effects on the country's economic performance and social cohesion

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 7 years ago

The link between devolution and economic inefficiency

Digital transformation can drive our economic growth

Kenya has emerged from the latest economic crisis, but it still faces many significant challenges among them youth unemployment, aging demographics, diminishing Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) since 2003, and a growing productivity gap with her competitors

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 7 years ago

Digital transformation can drive our economic growth

Young women must beat political barriers in society

Young women seeking political seats experience barriers especially in their first attempt

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 7 years ago

Young women must beat political barriers in society

Social and economic effects of road accidents in Kenya

The holiday season is here once again. During this period Kenyans have a very peculiar habit of visiting their kin in the village with all kinds of vehicles to make a mark on their peers in the village.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Social and economic effects of road accidents in Kenya

Let's dismantle tender cartels before they destroy economy

Currently, Kenya is faced with sugar shortage. This is despite the fact that our own sugar factories are closed due to underproduction.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Let's dismantle tender cartels before they destroy economy

Nairobians should help clean Nairobi

Nairobians must try to dispose biodegradable as well as non-biodegradable wastes in a proper way and avoid littering

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Nairobians should help clean Nairobi

UN meet a chance for Africa to rethink investment plans

The 14th United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) meeting in Nairobi this week offers a unique opportunity to governments, the private sector and development partners to put ideas into action ensure inclusive and equitable environment for global trade and development.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

UN meet a chance for Africa to rethink investment plans

Why Britain will not really leave the European Union

Despite the Brexit vote, Britain will remain a de facto member of the European Union. It's irreversible.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Why Britain will not really leave the European Union

Brexit vote was a turning point in global politics

Many observers were stunned when the United Kingdom voted to leave the European Union (EU) by a margin of 51.9 to 48.1 per cent.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Brexit vote was a turning point in global politics

Why Africa does not need aid from the Western and Asian governments

The Western and Asian governments are strikingly generous in foreign aid donations to Africa.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Why Africa does not need aid from the Western and Asian governments

Check firm's strength before investing in it

Kenyan investors have been suffering from poor investment decisions due to lack for financial knowledge.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Check firm's strength before investing in it

Tear gas Monday unrest taking toll on our economy

CORD and Jubilee are the two biggest political entities and instead of co-operating for a better Kenya, they are busy fighting.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Tear gas Monday unrest taking toll on our economy

What a British withdrawal from EU means to Europe

A series of developments in the UK and the European Union have led to a situation where Britain is preparing for a referendum to decide whether to leave or stay in the union

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

What a British withdrawal from EU means to Europe

Economic impact of tear gas Monday unfolding

CORD and Jubilee are the two biggest political parties in Kenya. But instead of cooperating with each other, they have been carrying out a feud.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Economic impact of tear gas Monday unfolding

Varsities should focus more on research and innovation

The Ministry of Education, through the Commission for University Education (CUE), has given out new guidelines to post-graduate students to publish more before graduation.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Varsities should focus more on research and innovation

Mobile banking godsend to the poor

The leading telecommunication firm Safaricom announced its annual financial report this week, with net profit of Sh38.1 billion.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Mobile banking godsend to the poor

Devolution still facing challenges

Lack of understanding of key issues around devolution is generating a great deal of mistrust among stakeholders.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Devolution still facing challenges

Liberalise pyrethrum sector to exploit new opportunities and boost farmers’ earnings

Kenya is the world’s largest producer and exporter of pyrethrum. Although Kenya produces the best quality pyrethrum in the world, the sector has been bedeviled by many problems that have contributed to the downfall of Kenya’s share in the world market from a high of 70 per cent to current less than 2 per cent.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Liberalise pyrethrum sector to exploit new opportunities and boost farmers’ earnings

2017 polls may affect securities market

Every five years, politics and finance converge as Kenyans elect political leaders.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

2017 polls may affect securities market

Limit directorship for listed firms

In order to protect the rights of shareholders, Capital Market Authority (CMA) has to improve on its corporate governance code and mechanisms.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

Limit directorship for listed firms

State should fix interest rate ceilings

Last week, there was a debate in the National Assembly on interest rates in Kenya, with MPs seeking to fix charges levied on bank customers.

By Ndirangu Ngunjiri 8 years ago

State should fix interest rate ceilings

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