Al Kags

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 …

#BanMuguka: a great opportunity to clarify devolution

Al KagsThought Leadership, world viewMay 31, 2024

The struggle to ban muguka in Kenya’s coastal counties is more than a public health issue. It is a pivotal moment for understanding and applying devolution in Kenya. Sparking this battle is Zeinab Zahor, a courageous woman whose journey from …

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many public facilities—such as healthcare centres and police stations—struggle with underfunding, poor maintenance, and outdated …

Philip Thigo’s appointment as Special Envoy gives me hope

Al KagsTechnology, Thought Leadership, world viewMay 20, 2024

I am excited that President William Ruto appointed Philip Thigo as Special Envoy for Technology, the first in Kenya. I have known Philip since around 2011, as he has been in the trenches of developing our ICT industry from when …

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 …

Al Kags Articles.

Why I decline to speak at International Youth Day events

#BanMuguka: a great opportunity to clarify devolution

Micro-Concessioning – An Idea to Revitalising Public Facilities

Philip Thigo’s appointment as Special Envoy gives me hope

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

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