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Maisha Namba: Thoughts about Kenya’s evolution of identity

Al KagsGovernment, Society, Technology, Thought Leadership, world viewSeptember 2, 2024

Last week, I attended a meeting presided over by Amb. Prof. Julius Bitok, the Principal Secretary of the State Department for Immigration & Citizen Services. It was a Public Participation exercise on the Maisha Namba, Kenya’s new Unified Personal Identifier …

Why I decline to speak at International Youth Day events

Al KagsGlobal, Society, Thought Leadership, world viewAugust 1, 2024

I have been honoured to receive invitations to deliver keynote speeches at three events celebrating the upcoming International Youth Day on August 12, 2024. Despite the prestige and potential impact of these opportunities, I have chosen to decline them. My …

Micro-Concessioning – An Idea to Revitalising Public Facilities

Al Kagscolumn, Global, Society, Thought LeadershipMay 22, 2024

The Future of Public Services: Embracing Concessioning for Effective Delivery #LongRead Governments face immense pressure to deliver top-notch public services in today’s fast-paced world. Yet, many public facilities—such as healthcare centres and police stations—struggle with underfunding, poor maintenance, and outdated …

Africa: It’s Time to Boldly Rewild the Digital Jungle

Al KagsAfrican issues, Long Read, Society, Technology, Thought Leadership, world viewMay 16, 2024

#LongRead In the early, heady days of the internet, a boundless frontier of digital innovation was promised—a digital utopia where anyone could make their mark. Fast-forward to April 2024 and this dream has been co-opted by a handful of tech …

Spare a thought for child-parents this International Day of Families

Al KagsAfrican issues, Society, world viewMay 15, 2024

As we mark International Day of Families on May 15th, it’s time to spotlight the unsung heroes shaping our societies: families. This isn’t just a day to celebrate the myriad forms of family units but also to confront the stark …

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Maisha Namba: Thoughts about Kenya’s evolution of identity

Why I decline to speak at International Youth Day events

Micro-Concessioning – An Idea to Revitalising Public Facilities

Africa: It’s Time to Boldly Rewild the Digital Jungle

Spare a thought for child-parents this International Day of Families

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Maisha Namba: Thoughts about Kenya’s evolution of identity

Why I decline to speak at International Youth Day events

Micro-Concessioning – An Idea to Revitalising Public Facilities

Africa: It’s Time to Boldly Rewild the Digital Jungle

Spare a thought for child-parents this International Day of Families

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