Opinion Pieces
Browse through educative and informative articles published by the KAM team
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Wed, 08 Mar 2017
Women’s Representation in High-level Corporate Leadership Critical
As we mark the International Women’s Day, I am reminded that women’s representation in high-level corporate leadership in Africa remains critically low. -
Thu, 02 Mar 2017
Recognizing Women’s Work is a Smart Move Towards Economic Sustainability
An economic transformation for our continent is only possible through Women’s active and recognized participation. In theory, this statement is universally acknowledged, in practice efforts towards this lag, especially in the corporate and enterprise spaces. -
Wed, 15 Feb 2017
The Rule of Law in Economic Development
The rule of law is at the heart of a just society. It is not simply because it allows for sound and fair principles to prevail but mostly because it creates an environment for steady and fundamental growth to occur. -
Tue, 07 Feb 2017
How SMEs Can Create an Inclusive Economy
One of the main concerns as we head to the ballot box this year is the ever-increasing gap in socio-economic equality in this country for many people. Despite the sustained over 5% economic growth, we continue to grapple with broad based improvement in well being and commensurate poverty reduction. -
Fri, 27 Jan 2017
Why TVET is a Game-Changer for Kenya
The Devaluing of so-called Blue Collar work is a mentality borne out of a contorted notion of education’s function in the society. One which prioritizes examinations and assessment scores over comprehensive learning of diverse disciplines. -
Sat, 26 Nov 2016
County Governments can be Export Champions for Locally Manufactured Products
Counties are in a unique position to boost the industrialization of our country if they leverage their diversity in natural resource and skills and if they use the novelty of devolution to set the pace for healthy competitive practices that will attract investments. -
Wed, 23 Nov 2016
Economic Transformation is only Possible Through Local Industry
We are standing at the precipice of profound change. And to experience this change as a country we must reaffirm our commitment to building, creating, adding value and taking pride in the products that we make. -
Mon, 31 Oct 2016
It is Time to Reignite the National Dialogue on Industrialization
The great news of Kenya’s performance in the Ease of Doing Business Report for 2017 could not have come at a better time. At the tail end of this year and while planning for next year, an election year to be precise, it is critical that we analyse our successes in light of the forthcoming changes we would like to see for our country.
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