In this blogpost, I decided to be a bit presumptive – to pronounce myself on the idea of decolonising development (and by extension, philanthropy) and to make comments on Hewlett Foundation’s Transparency Participation and Accountability Strategy for the coming five …
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As featured on the Talk Africa Podcast I had the good fortune of being featured recently on Entrepreneurs’ Talk Africa podcast, in which I was interviewed by Jason Delorie. I had the opportunity to reflect on the challenges of entrepreneurs’ …
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Originally published in The Standard, March 27, 2020 As the world continues to combat the novel Coronavirus, Covid-19, it is becoming clear that a new way of life is in the making. As whole populations are stuck at home, having …
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Today, I read a story in the newspapers that Kenyans are consuming poisoned fish, imported from China. Speaking to a friend, I wondered why we are importing fish from China, despite having a vast ocean to our right, a fresh …
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About 770 million people in Africa are aged below 35 years old. Thats 77% of Africans who are potentially the generation who are responsible for the change and progress that Africa needs. On August 12th, the world will commemorate International …