tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36401788907122034872026-03-10T02:06:35.106-07:00The Future is a space for honest reflection, listening, learning, sharing re-learning and getting to work for positive change in Africa.EDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09570198374368661750noreply@blogger.comBlogger222125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3640178890712203487.post-63296772463969555922026-03-02T01:44:00.000-08:002026-03-02T01:44:03.501-08:00

For over 20 years I have observed and learnt about community engagement initiatives through the lenses of global interventions introduced by development partners with keen interest on education, health and environment through a sample of interventions being implemented in African communities.Hundreds of billions of dollars have been pumped into Global Health interventions designed in the global

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The National Electric Mobility Policy, sets a framework to accelerate the transition to electric transport, reduce reliance on imported petroleum, strengthen energy security and cut greenhouse gas emissions. The policy came through a demand driven initiative that has helped the government to think the future of e-mobility.Kenya's e-mobility sector is gaining traction with several innovations and

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 I was honoured to join other notable Kenyans, Leaders, Commissioners of the Public Service Commission, Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellows in a colourful launch of the Public Service Emerging Leaders Fellowship (PSELF) Impact Report which was graced by Her Excellency Ellen Johnson Sirleaf, former President of the Republic of Liberia. The PSELF Impact Report, christened “The Leadership

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19 years ago on Feb. 10, 2007, then-Senator Barack Obama announced his candidacy for president on a bitterly cold day in Springfield Illinois. That’s a past that became a future that continues to inspire generations.In his 2007 speech, President Obama called on each generation to rise up and answer the call to create change. President Obama called on us to believe in hope in the face of despair,

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The withdrawal of USAID and other NGOs from the health sector in Africa has had significant and far-reaching effects.Many health facilities have shut down or reduced services, affecting HIV treatment, maternal and child health, and pharmaceutical supply chains. In Kenya, access to HIV treatment, maternal medicine, and contraceptives has plunged in some counties. The World Health Organization (WHO

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Thank you very much brother Alex for these kind words and a reflection of the conversations that help us to reimagine our lives in a country at crossroads. You have been a mentor and an inspiration in producing convenings and moderating conversations that matter. Because we all face a very uncommon future, we can only courageously face it if we exchange ideas through conversations that speak to

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Over the last coule of years, the discourse on climate change has permeated more spaces with policy makers, activitsts and scientists taking center stage to decipher climate change and its impact on humanity. There are equally some disjointed concerted efforts being undertaken by a few committed people,groups and organizations. More is needed. More people need to join the climate actions if we

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I am honoured to be speaking today at COP 27 on Integrating a food systems lens into urban climate resilience initiativesLGMA Pavilion – 12 November 2022, 15:00-16:30Event hostsICLEI Africa, in partnership with FAOEvent descriptionThe African urban population is expected to increase by 60% by 2030. There is currently misalignment of local and national policies that govern food security and

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What kind of men run clubs and bars? Traditionally, I thought they were burly men with thick wrists and who smelled of steak. Men who fancy hats, silver chains, and a chunky ring on their little finger and breathed heavily.Most likely snored in their sleep. If they were not burly then they were very skinny. Most had toothpicks sticking out their lips. And, oh, they possessed two mobile phones

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 Water and Climate Joined at the HipIn March of 2020 I together with my colleagues Paul and Julie at Evidence Action, co-penned down thishttps://nation.africa/kenya/oped/opinion/Water-and-climate-joined-at-the-hip/440808-5497234-11jn2vr/index.html

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COVID 19 has completely changed the course of humanity. Our forbearers - those still alive, our generation and our children have experienced a phenomenon never imagined. We were all caught flat footed. It has changed the way we do business, the way we live, the way we relate. It has brought to the fore a new conversation about preparedness for the worst. It has taught us that life is very fragile

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2 years ago...Lets see....For many years, I have come across a number of institutions stating that their mandate is to build entrepreneurship ecosystems in the region. At the same time the number of unemployed graduates continue to rise. At the same time, I meet many young entrepreneurs with brilliant ideas stating that they cant come across financing for their business ideas. Yet there are are

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 I haven't written here for some time. I have been busy fixing quite a few heavy loads and may be you may have caught a few things here and there on my Facebook and twitter handle. This year I will give you blow by blow of accounts of the experiences I have had over the last four years.1. My European journey through lifechanging gatherings and conversations.2. My journey in establishing a

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Don't Agonize, Organize. Those are three words that capture the current trends of frustration in Kenya. The Citizens have a penchant to complain about virtually everything going wrong. But when it comes to the bold steps of finding the solution. The responsibility had rather be taken over by someone else. Indeed without properly organizing, it is difficult to galvanize into desired results.

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The Green Team Initiative seeks to for recruit application for the 7 day sustainability Challenge. The challenge will involve 50 Kenyans resident in Nairobi from November 26th to December 2nd 2017. The challenge takes seven days of practical sustainable solutions which focus on 3 categories: Live, Move and Eat from which the participants will choose through a daily routine of activities

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My Saturday 13th May 2017 was traditionally quiet having spent with my Ninjas Ray and Riley doing homework, planting flower seeds in the Fortress Garden then a few creative paper card creations and cartoons a typical day for Dad and the boys. It is 18:50 hrs and I receive a call asking us to be ready at 06:00hrs in the morning for the inaugural SGR Trip to Mombasa and back. Given the

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I am honored to make to the top 100 most influential Kenyans. But I wouldn't do it without you. You can vote for me on www.ke.avancemedia.org under the category of Personal Development and Academia and let us together get this win. I thank you. Here is the scoop Reputed rating establishment and Africa’s leading Media and PR firm, Avance Media in partnership with Jagari Designs have

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There is hell lot of people on the tarmac, university, college, currently looking for a job. If you are one of them, you may need to rethink of your strategy. The economy is not creating enough jobs annually. There are high chances you may be looking for a job for the next five years and more. It is now ten times more difficult to find a job in Kenya than it was 10 years ago. I have seen

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By Biko Zulu When I wrote the story about Loice (with a "c") a pal called Emmanuel Dennis Whatsapped me and said "Hey, Did you know that Palo who fixes my Mercedes [yawa!] is actually visually impaired?" I said how now? He had tons to say about this guy's talent on German vehicles. So I came to see Palo, who is actually called Charanpal Sigh. His dad is half-Singh, half-Kikuyu. Mom is

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The world today is full of human generated crisis. One of the biggest crisis is that of leadership. The reason why elections were invented is so that the elected leaders can be in a position to lead in complex situation and find common paths for which progress should define the future of generations. The recent happenings show a world in flux where humans are unable to agree on matters of

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The Youth Enterprise Development Fund was created with the mission to fostering and promotion of entrepreneurship, typically in the form of micro, small and medium businesses/enterprises. This mission if fully implemented would see the improvement of the livelihoods of youth across Kenya and unyoke them from systemic poverty. Since 2006 when the fund was established, there has been drama

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Dear Friend -- When The Youth Enterprise Fund was established, many young people were very excited that for once their enterprises would thrive with the little support from Government. A number of enterprises have received the support but I believe the full potential of the fund has not been explored yet. Then came the wrangles and now scandals rocking the fund. The aim for which

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On saturday 27th February, I took the day to travel to Kericho County and give moral support on behalf of The Fire Place to my friend Aaron Cheruiyot who is running for the Kericho County Senatorial seat that was left vacant after the appointment of Charles Keter into Cabinet Secretary for the Ministry of Energy. This particular political duel has been characterized by intrigues and

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A story is told of a young lady who was fond of stealing food from her mothers pot. To cover up for her theft she went to report to her mother that food was missing from the pot. Little did her mother know that the daughter was actually the one stealing the food. The mother would go ahead to ask the entire family who was behind the theft of the food. One day the daughter asked her little

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Six Ways You Can Be Involved in #GES2015Kenya July 23, 2015 The 2015 Global Entrepreneurship Summit will be held in Nairobi, Kenya, onJuly 25-26. It will be the sixth annual gathering, which will convene more than 1,000 entrepreneurs at all stages of business development, business leaders, mentors, and high-level government officials. Can’t go to the Global Entrepreneurship Summit in

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