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Chris Diaz

Small businesses need strategic leadership to grow

World Bank estimates that 332 million SMEs globally make up over 90% of the global business population, playing a pivotal role in both developed and developing economies.

Small businesses need strategic leadership to grow

Let's embrace AI for better, efficient future of work

Let's embrace AI for better, efficient future of work

By Chris Diaz 1 year ago

How private sector can lead conservation charge in Africa

How private sector can lead conservation charge in Africa

By Chris Diaz 1 year ago

Will 2022 global economic shocks ruin the party in 2023?

Will 2022 global economic shocks ruin the party in 2023?

By Chris Diaz 1 year ago

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

Leaders should bear blame for high living costs

They are the people's representatives and at any given time, they should defend those who elected them against all odds.

By Editorials 3 years ago

Leaders should bear blame for high living costs

Too early to lower your guard despite low Covid-19 numbers

Reports from other countries on the deadly virus made Kenyans diligently take all precautions.

By Editorials 4 years ago

Too early to lower your guard despite low Covid-19 numbers

Kebs not doing enough to keep toxic goods at bay

The list of products banned by Kebs in the recent past is staggering

By Editorials 4 years ago

Kebs not doing enough to keep toxic goods at bay

Tread carefully on 'private matatus'

In the past few days, urban dwellers have been leaving for their upcountry homes in droves. Christmas is here and everyone wants to celebrate the birth of Jesus with their relatives.

By Editorials 8 years ago

Tread carefully on 'private matatus'

Probe BAT graft claims against leaders swiftly

Opposition leader Raila Odinga is the latest high-profile figure to be mentioned in the unravelling British American Tobacco (BAT) bribery saga.

By Editorials 8 years ago

Probe BAT graft claims against leaders swiftly

Ex- councillors’ cash demands unfounded, smack of mischief

There is cause for worry when senators back calls for pay-outs to former councillors, completely oblivious of the prevailing economic situation.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Ex- councillors’ cash demands unfounded, smack of mischief

Striking teachers, TSC should think about learners

The teachers' strike enters its third week today with 12 million learners from public schools staying home since their tutors downed their tools when the month began.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Striking teachers, TSC should think about learners

Protect open spaces in Nairobi estates

Property developers have invaded many open spaces in many of Nairobi’s residential estates at an alarming rate.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Protect open spaces in Nairobi estates

We must not lower guard against terror

On Tuesday this week, Al-Shabaab terrorists raided an African Union peacekeepers’ camp in the South of Somalia and killed several Ugandan soldiers.

By Editorials 9 years ago

We must not lower guard against terror

Proposed law to gag the media in the House retrogressive

The National Assembly has demonstrated yet again its little regard for the spirit and letter of the Constitution.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Proposed law to gag the media in the House retrogressive

South Sudanese deserve peace, progress

After so many false starts, there is light at the end of the tunnel for troubled South Sudan following the signing of a peace agreement between the government of President Salva Kiir and the rebels led by former Vice President Riek Machar in Juba on Wednesday.

By Editorials 9 years ago

South Sudanese deserve peace, progress

Hit drug barons hard to secure youths future

President Uhuru Kenyatta’s order to crack down on drug barons and traffickers comes at a time drug and substance abuse has devastated many families.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Hit drug barons hard to secure youths future

Kenyan legislators must stop pampering their egos

Our Members of Parliament have once again demonstrated their selfishness and failed the leadership test.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Kenyan legislators must stop pampering their egos

Let’s dismantle cartels inflating sugar prices

The admission by the regulator that cartels are inflating sugar prices is unfortunate. This indicts the Agriculture Fisheries and Foods Authority (AFFA) for failing to rein in individuals and firms making sugar production in Kenya the most uncompetitive in the region.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Let’s dismantle cartels inflating sugar prices

Kenya National Union of Teachers should call off recent strike order

There are disturbing statements coming out of the Kenya National Union of Teachers (Knut) with just weeks before schools open for the final term of the year.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Kenya National Union of Teachers should call off recent strike order

Publicise Kenya’s taskforce report on GMOs

After a two-year hiatus the debate on genetically modified organisms in food is back after the government last week suggested an import ban placed in 2012, will be lifted.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Publicise Kenya’s taskforce report on GMOs

Follow the law strictly on Kenya's public appointments

The Senate has raised a valid point that should guide future appointments to key positions in Government parastatals. For so long, individuals have been appointed to key positions in public entities only to run them down due to incompetence and corruption.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Follow the law strictly on Kenya's public appointments

Avert health workers' strikes to end suffering

Reports indicate that some 11 patients have died since the latest strike by health workers, including doctors and nurses, began. Nakuru, Nyeri and Makueni counties have had health services paralysed.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Avert health workers' strikes to end suffering

Punish officers who abuse persons in police custody

We welcome the announcement by Inspector General of Police Joseph Boinnet that disciplinary action will be taken against the law enforcement officers who took photographs of some schoolgirls they had stripped naked then circulated the images in social media.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Punish officers who abuse persons in police custody

Involve stakeholders in vaccination drive

The altercation between the Ministry of Health and the Catholic Church over the viability of a new polio vaccine is unfortunate and uncalled for.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Involve stakeholders in vaccination drive

Athletics Kenya should strive to keep athletics clean

The latest doping claims made against Kenyan athletes—although discounted on most counts—should remind local athletics authorities that it has a duty to ensure that our competitors remain squeaky clean.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Athletics Kenya should strive to keep athletics clean

It is time for Kenya to take its rightful place

"Kenya is at a crossroads," said US President Barack Obama yesterday. "You can choose the path of progress, but it requires making some important choices."

By Editorials 9 years ago

It is time for Kenya to take its rightful place

Step up efforts to mould learners

Of late, safety and security fears of learners in school have raised concern among many parents and school administrators.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Step up efforts to mould learners

State must stop illegal sand harvesting

The national government should urgently intervene to stop the perennial illegal sand harvesting in the larger Ukambani region.

By Editorials 9 years ago

State must stop illegal sand harvesting

IEBC must embrace the input of all political players

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) unveiled its strategic plan in a ceremony preceded by calls from opposition leaders for delay of the event to allow for wider consultations and consensus on way forward.

By Editorials 9 years ago

IEBC must embrace the input of all political players

Guard illicit brew fight from lynch mobs

Cracking down on illicit brews appeared noble from the outset. It was simple: Fire up MPs to lead the crusade in their constituencies and inspire the nation to come to grips with a vice responsible for over 500 deaths and counting.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Guard illicit brew fight from lynch mobs

Warders deserve better pay, decent housing

Reports that officers supposed to lead rehabilitation of convicted criminals are living in abject poverty and appalling conditions must gnaw at the heart of every Kenyan.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Warders deserve better pay, decent housing

Deal a severe blow to this business of death

Nearly every Kenyan family is directly or indirectly afflicted by the scourge of chronic alcoholism and drug abuse.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Deal a severe blow to this business of death

Let Lupita Nyongo’s story challenge us too

Oscar award-winning actress Lupita Nyong’o has had a hugely positive impact on Kenyan youth, especially girls from disadvantaged backgrounds.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Let Lupita Nyongo’s story challenge us too

Encourage Kenya’s middle class to invest and grow economy

A report that Swiss food and drinks company Nestle could be scaling back its operations in Africa owing to the slow growth of the middle class calls for policy makers to encourage this segment of our society to thrive.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Encourage Kenya’s middle class to invest and grow economy

Mumias bailout in order, but demand prudence

There is huge expectation among long-suffering sugar-cane farmers in Kakamega County, after President Uhuru Kenyatta announced the Sh1 billion bailout for the beleaguered Mumias Sugar Company (MSC).

By Editorials 9 years ago

Mumias bailout in order, but demand prudence

Don't let club football die due to cash crunch

The financial woes facing two of Kenya’s most famous football clubs, Gor Mahia and AFC Leopards, are a huge indictment on club football managers.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Don't let club football die due to cash crunch

Negotiate to avert strike over contentions on NHIF rates

The country could be headed for a prolonged period of industrial unrest if the Trade Union Congress of Kenya (TUC-K) makes good its threat and leads its members on a nationwide strike starting July 1.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Negotiate to avert strike over contentions on NHIF rates

Heed wise counsel from school principals

This week, secondary school principals have been meeting in Mombasa County at the luxurious Wild Waters Hotel for the 40th annual conference of head teachers.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Heed wise counsel from school principals

Sustain this wind of hope for tourism sector

It’s a major boost for the tourism industry after the British government lifted the crippling travel advisory for Mombasa and the entire stretch of the Coast from Watamu to the border with Tanzania.

By Editorials 9 years ago

Sustain this wind of hope for tourism sector

AU must find practical solutions to Africa's problems

President Uhuru Kenyatta joins 50 leaders for the 25th African Union (AU) Heads of State and Government Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa with today’s opening ceremony expected to set the tone for the conference.

By Editorials 9 years ago

AU must find practical solutions to Africa's problems

IEBC must be credible to conduct 2017 polls

The Independent Electoral and Boundaries Commission (IEBC) has been in the crosshairs of the opposition, which has not forgiven the Ahmed Issack Hassan-led team after losing the 2013 General Election.

By Editorials 9 years ago

IEBC must be credible to conduct 2017 polls

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