Opinion Pieces

Browse through educative and informative articles published by the KAM team

  • Tue, 13 Sep 2022
    Transforming Kenya through a competitive manufacturing base
    The inauguration of President William Ruto is not just a formal transition of His Excellency into office but rather, it creates a sense of a new beginning following a period of heavy political campaigns and a wait-and-see approach by many Kenyans. 
  • Wed, 24 Aug 2022
    What election of women means for Kenya
    The just concluded elections are a testament that with the right laws, policies and affirmative action, women can thrive in whatever they set out to achieve.
  • Thu, 18 Aug 2022
    Reignite discourse on citizens’ needs
    In the last few days, Kenyans have waited with bated breath for the presidential results of the just concluded elections to be announced. Several times, any proposals or plans were met with the response, “after elections.” It is without a doubt that the country was at a near standstill before and during the electioneering period.
  • Thu, 11 Aug 2022
    Elections should not cause unease and uncertainty
    Any nation’s development heavily relies on the leaders elected by the citizenry. Leadership plays a key role in sustainable economic growth as it involves providing opportunities for growth and progressive developments.
  • Wed, 03 Aug 2022
    Driving the business community’s participation in skills training
    The ever-evolving trends in sectors such as manufacturing, technology, automation and climate change are changing the world of work, and together with it, the skills required to adapt and maintain a competitive edge.
  • Thu, 21 Jul 2022
    Key learnings from the waste management journey
    How do you manage waste at home and your place of work? Do you reuse and recycle products after the first intended use? Do you segregate waste or put everything, from organic waste, plastics to paper, in one bin for the garbage collector to segregate?  
  • Wed, 13 Jul 2022
    Securing our future: the path to net-zero
    Accelerating the transition to energy efficiency and conservation is one of the surest ways of securing the future of our planet for generations to come. This is because, energy is at the heart of climate change. 
  • Fri, 17 Jun 2022
    Why the National Automotive Policy is a big win for industry 
    A country’s prosperity is driven by intentional actions to drive inclusive development where no citizen is left behind. It is driven by an economy that harnesses the ideas and talents of its people, and as a result, builds an enabling environment for all to flourish by empowering them to maximize their unique potential, and play their part in baking the national cake. 
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