The real story behind global foreign direct investment rankings

Behind every dollar of FDI lies a careful assessment of policy, governance, taxation, infrastructure, regulation, security and long-term economic confidence.

By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago

Dangote Lamu refinery is more than a response to the Middle East energy crisis

Lamu Refinery is a crucial development for East Africa as it utilises Kenya's strategic location and infrastructure to decrease the region's reliance on imported refined petroleum products.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness

Investing in technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills is essential for preparing young people for the future of work shaped by AI and emerging technologies.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity

When merit is compromised, institutions suffer, employees become demoralised because excellence appears unrewarded, and innovation declines as competence is undervalued.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing

From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago

Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade

The ongoing Middle East crisis is rapidly exposing one of Africa's greatest economic and strategic weaknesses: dependence.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago

Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors

Africa’s future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.

By Kipkirui Langat 4 months ago

The real story behind global foreign direct investment rankings

Behind every dollar of FDI lies a careful assessment of policy, governance, taxation, infrastructure, regulation, security and long-term economic confidence.

By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago

Dangote Lamu refinery is more than a response to the Middle East energy crisis

Lamu Refinery is a crucial development for East Africa as it utilises Kenya's strategic location and infrastructure to decrease the region's reliance on imported refined petroleum products.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness

Investing in technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills is essential for preparing young people for the future of work shaped by AI and emerging technologies.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity

When merit is compromised, institutions suffer, employees become demoralised because excellence appears unrewarded, and innovation declines as competence is undervalued.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing

From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago

Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade

The ongoing Middle East crisis is rapidly exposing one of Africa's greatest economic and strategic weaknesses: dependence.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago

Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors

Africa’s future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.

By Kipkirui Langat 4 months ago

The real story behind global foreign direct investment rankings

Behind every dollar of FDI lies a careful assessment of policy, governance, taxation, infrastructure, regulation, security and long-term economic confidence.

By Kipkirui Langat 1 month ago

Dangote Lamu refinery is more than a response to the Middle East energy crisis

Lamu Refinery is a crucial development for East Africa as it utilises Kenya's strategic location and infrastructure to decrease the region's reliance on imported refined petroleum products.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness

Investing in technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills is essential for preparing young people for the future of work shaped by AI and emerging technologies.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity

When merit is compromised, institutions suffer, employees become demoralised because excellence appears unrewarded, and innovation declines as competence is undervalued.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing

From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago

Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade

The ongoing Middle East crisis is rapidly exposing one of Africa's greatest economic and strategic weaknesses: dependence.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago

Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors

Africa’s future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.

By Kipkirui Langat 4 months ago

Dangote Lamu refinery is more than a response to the Middle East energy crisis

Lamu Refinery is a crucial development for East Africa as it utilises Kenya's strategic location and infrastructure to decrease the region's reliance on imported refined petroleum products.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

World youth skills day: From celebration to global competitiveness

Investing in technical, vocational, entrepreneurial, and digital skills is essential for preparing young people for the future of work shaped by AI and emerging technologies.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Meritocracy: The foundation of strong institutions and national prosperity

When merit is compromised, institutions suffer, employees become demoralised because excellence appears unrewarded, and innovation declines as competence is undervalued.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 months ago

Why more and more global leaders are turning to Beijing

From a largely rural and economically isolated country in the late 1970s, China has emerged as a global powerhouse in manufacturing, trade, infrastructure, technology, and innovation.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago

Middle East Crisis Is a Wake-Up Call for Intra-African Trade

The ongoing Middle East crisis is rapidly exposing one of Africa's greatest economic and strategic weaknesses: dependence.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 months ago

Skills must drive Africa's future partnerships with external actors

Africa's future partnerships with global powers must prioritise skills development and technical training to ensure the continent can sustain industrial growth.

By Kipkirui Langat 4 months ago

How TVET is contributing to global labour mobility and inclusion

In recent years, there has been a growing recognition of the importance of TVET in addressing youth unemployment and fostering economic development as it can address skills gaps.

By Kipkirui Langat 1 year ago

Taking part in WorldSkills contest step forward for TVET

The Lyon competition will be the inaugural competition for Kenya with 10 competitors in eight skills representing the country.

By Kipkirui Langat 2 years ago

Global skills contests are key in attracting our youth to TVETs

TVET therefore is at the intersection of education and the world of work, and is expected to facilitate the insertion of individuals into the labour market, and their career progression.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago

Let us fix the trainer to realise meaningful TVET reforms

There are several factors affecting the quality of Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET), particularly in generating workers with qualified knowledge and skills.

By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago

We must reposition the TVETs to prepare our youths for future jobs

The issue about jobs of the future has been at the centre stage of TVET reforms globally with a focus on jobs at key sectors that present the greatest opportunity for growth

By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago

Enhance vocational training through competition in skills

Thousands of young people participate in national, regional, and international competitions that generate enthusiastic interest

By Kipkirui Langat 3 years ago

How the WorldSkills competition prepares youth for world of work

Over 100 young people battled it out in 16 skills areas during the WorldSkills Africa Swakopmund (2022).

By Kipkirui Langat 4 years ago