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Isaac Kalua Green

We should urgently invest in eye specialists to handle rising need

Kenya has approximately 115 ophthalmologists serving a rapidly expanding population estimated at 57.3 million in 2025 by the World Population Review.

By Isaac Kalua Green 2 days ago

We should urgently invest in eye specialists to handle rising need

Kenya's small ideas that could turn into sustainable realities

Kenya's small ideas that could turn into sustainable realities

By Isaac Kalua Green 9 days ago

Easter call: What would Jesus do to uproot corruption in Kenya

Easter call: What would Jesus do to uproot corruption in Kenya

By Isaac Kalua, Isaac Kalua Green 16 days ago

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

Upcoming WCF Africa summit can unlock economic potential

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 month ago

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

The report reveals something encouraging: most Kenyan CEOs express optimism about the future, even amid today's challenging economic environment.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 month ago

How Kenyans can turn optimism into lasting prosperity, resilience

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

Safari Rally embodies Kenya's cultural heritage and serves as an international symbol of determination and sporting excellence.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 month ago

How to restore the once mighty Safari Rally to it's former glory

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

The brazen muggings and lawlessness in broad daylight, in full view of President Ruto, were a message from disillusioned youth, abandoned by the system that promised them hope.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 month ago

Kenyan youth crying out for help, genuine talks about their future

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Kenya's political class has arrived at a defining midnight hour - where self-interest must give way to national interest.

By Isaac Kalua Green 1 month ago

Ruto-Raila truce must succeed or Kenya will pay the ultimate price

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

Only 7 per cent of women-owned MSMEs in Kenya, have access to formal financing while the rest are left to borrow from informal lenders and microfinance institutions at high interest rates.

By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago

Empower women by making it easier for them to access credit

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

The church is more than a place of worship - it is a pillar of Kenya's essential services.

By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago

The church must be accountable to transform our Kenyan society

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Every month, 6,500 Kenyans pay up to Sh700,000 more for the same cars Ugandans and Tanzanians buy for less.

By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago

Break outdated policies on vehicle imports to grow automotive sector

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

Kenya must rethink how it treats foreign aid. For too long, aid has been absorbed as sustenance rather than investment.

By Isaac Kalua Green 2 months ago

Trump's aid cut is the wake-up call Kenya desperately needed

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Virtual assets, including ethical financial instruments and scriptural money, operate in decentralised ecosystems enabling rapid, borderless transactions.

By Isaac Kalua Green 3 months ago

We need a virtual asset policy to transform our financial prospect

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

According to the 2024 Deloitte Gen Z and Millennial Survey, 64 per cent of Gen Z and 66 per cent of millennials prioritise work-life balance over traditional career progression.

By Isaac Kalua Green 3 months ago

Gen Z and millennials redefining work, let's tap into their creativity

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Two incidents have captured my attention, revealing a grave underlying national challenge.

By Isaac Kalua Green 4 months ago

Reforming our institutions will help restore trust, reclaim hope

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

First, Kenya's roads, originally built for a smaller population, are now overwhelmed by a vehicle count including our motorcycles.

By Isaac Kalua Green 4 months ago

Traffic chaos offers opportunity to instill discipline and progress

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

The plans by the government to excise part of Karura Forest for construction of a dual carriageway along Kiambu Road, have rekindled memories of a dark past in Kenya's environmental governance.

By Isaac Kalua Green 4 months ago

Why we must keep our hands off Karura Forest, whatever it takes

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

With annual production of more than five billion litres each year, Kenya contributes at least 35 per cent of the East African Community's supply.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 months ago

With over five billion litres of milk, dairy sector can grow our economy

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

For people with disabilities navigating uneven sidewalks, open manholes, and inaccessible public transport is a daily battle, often forcing them to rely on others.

By Isaac Kalua Green 5 months ago

Let's all play our part in enabling those with disabilities live better

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

In 2023 alone, according to KBNS statistics, 205,731 deaths were registered in Kenya, highlighting the profound impact of healthcare deficiencies on our population.

By Isaac Kalua Green 6 months ago

Turn our healthcare challenges into opportunities for systemic change

How to navigate AI fears, climate change and create opportunities

Job-seeking frenzy at KICC where thousands of young Kenyans scrambled for opportunities abroad, exposing the deep-seated anxiety felt by many in the face of runaway unemployment.

By Isaac Kalua Green 6 months ago

How to navigate AI fears, climate change and create opportunities

We must unmask hidden power agreements to transform politics

A unique discovery has surfaced, revealing the intricate power-sharing agreements that have silently shaped our political landscape.

By Isaac Kalua Green 6 months ago

We must unmask hidden power agreements to transform politics

Why improving soil health holds the key to food security in Kenya

Poor soil health not only reduces crop yields but also forces farmers to rely on expensive chemical fertilisers, which further degrade the soil

By Isaac Kalua Green 6 months ago

Why improving soil health holds the key to food security in Kenya

Time to end the political charade, focus on issues troubling Kenyans

At a time when our country faces staggering economic challenges, from the spiralling cost of living to a healthcare transition, we are back to the old school of political sideshows.

By Isaac Kalua Green 7 months ago

Time to end the political charade, focus on issues troubling Kenyans

Four pillars Africa must shore up for trade and economic take-off

Intra-African trade is quite low, with less than 18 per cent of African exports staying within the continent, compared to 59 per cent in Asia and 68 per cent in Europe.

By Isaac Kalua Green 7 months ago

Four pillars Africa must shore up for trade and economic take-off

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 7 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

We must ensure places of worship remain what they were always meant to be - safe spaces, not toxic places.

By Isaac Kalua Green 7 months ago

Freedom of worship must not be used to exploit most vulnerable

Kawira ouster drama offers key lessons for all Kenyans in office

Kawira Mwangaza's impeachment underscores the paramount importance of accountability and transparency in leadership.

By Isaac Kalua Green 8 months ago

Kawira ouster drama offers key lessons for all Kenyans in office

What we can learn from Thailand on affordable, efficient healthcare

Remarkably, healthcare services in Thailand are provided at 30 per cent to 40 per cent of the costs found in Kenya, yet they maintain the same high quality.

By Isaac Kalua Green 8 months ago

What we can learn from Thailand on affordable, efficient healthcare

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 8 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 9 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 10 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 10 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 10 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 11 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 1 year 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 1 year 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 1 year ago

Fake fertiliser scam has revealed ongoing but silent fraud in Kenya

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