Africa’s Path to Human-centred Industrialisation in the AI Era
There is a well-worn narrative in global development circles that Africa has repeatedly missed out on the great industrial transitions of history—mechanisation, mass production, and digitisation. Now, with the Fourth Industrial Revolution (4IR) centred on emerging technologies such as data, artificial intelligence (AI) and automation, the fear is that the continent might once again fall […]
Rethinking Sports as a Platform for Youth-Led Value Chains
In Kenya, discussions about job creation often centre on traditional sectors such as agriculture, textiles, or food. These industries are typically examined through a value chain lens, beginning with demand and tracing backwards to uncover gaps in productivity and areas where strategic interventions could unlock income and employment. While this approach has been valuable, not […]
Why Kenya’s Leather Industry Lags—and How Rethinking Value Chains Could Transform It
In Narok, a cow is slaughtered. Its hide, once stripped and salted, is sold for a few hundred shillings. Several months later, that same hide resurfaces in a high-end shopping mall in Nairobi—now part of a refined leather handbag priced at 16,000 Kenyan Shillings, sometimes branded with an Italian name stitched into the lining. This […]
Rethinking Kenya’s Blue Economy: From Catch to Value Creation.
Why Kenya’s waters hold more than fish — and what it will take to unlock their full potential Kenya’s Blue Economy has been hailed as a flagship of sustainable development — a vision where the country’s lakes, rivers, and ocean generate livelihoods, promote conservation, and spark innovation. But as investments pour in and projects multiply, […]
Kenya’s Looming Opportunity: From Fiber Supplier to Sustainable Fashion Leader
The global fashion industry is undergoing a profound transformation in a world increasingly demanding ethical production and environmental responsibility. Fueled by growing consumer awareness and reinforced by regulatory frameworks like the EU’s sustainability laws pushing for greater accountability, this shift presents a unique opportunity for countries rich in natural resources, particularly Kenya. With its abundant […]
