A few days ago on Thursday 27th May, I was privileged to offer the final prayer during the eighteenth National Prayer Breakfast that was held at Parliament Grounds. Just before my prayer to God Almighty that our leaders may work in unity, President Uhuru Kenyatta spoke very powerful words when he referenced Peter Waiyaki, the keynote speaker and said that, ‘Bwana Waiyaki asante sana. I don’t think there is a word I would remove from what you have said. Let it not be that we have heard today and tomorrow we have forgotten. Hope is a continuous process. It’s how we live every day that matters.’
Transformative Thoughts & Published Articles by Dr. Kalua Green
We Must Fix Our Politics Before We Fix Our Economy
In 2011 and 2015, the World Bank surveyed 644 and 848 enterprises Ethiopian enterprises respectively. The survey revealed that compared to 2011, the innovativeness of Ethiopian enterprises had declined. One of the factors behind this decline was political instability which adversely impacted business in the country. Unfortunately, with Ethiopia’s elections scheduled for June 21st, the political situation remains volatile.
This Is How To End The Rampant Rape Culture in Our Society
Last month, a middle-aged man in Limuru gave two schoolgirls a lift. They got in, probably pleased that they would reach their destination faster, and more conveniently. After dropping one of them, he drove to a bush and raped the other one. Instead of dropping her at her destination, he had dropped her into lifelong agony. He brutalized her and violated her human dignity.
Here are President Magufuli’s Leadership Lessons for Kenya
During President Magufuli’s first 100 days in office back in 2015, the hashtag #WhatWouldMagufuliDo swept across Twitter and other social media platforms. As we mourn his untimely passing, we must revisit this hashtag and ask that question again, in relation to the state of our Kenyan nation.
Why Kenya Must Stop Blowing Hot and Cold on Cooking Gas
This morning I chose to make breakfast for my wife Susan and the family. So I simply switched on the cooker then proceeded to cook. In less than twenty minutes, breakfast was ready. The cooking was fast, clean, efficient and healthy because I used Liquified Petroleum Gas (LPG).
Let’s Fight Tribalism, Racism and Nepotism to Create More Jobs
Tribalism, racism and nepotism are not just morally bankrupt worldviews, they can also bankrupt an economy. The less tribalism thrives in Kenya, the more our economy will flourish. The more your last name stops contributing to the opportunities that come your way, the more empowered you will be to contribute more productively to the economy.
Celebrating International Women’s Day Through Tree Planting at Ngong Road Forest
“You have to massage the tree this way before you plant it,” Dr. Kalua said with his characteristic wide smile.”
This is How More Jobs Can be Created through Increased Investment
Kenya is awash with investment opportunities that are begging to be seized. They are in diverse sectors that include tourism, agriculture, textile, footwear, ICT and manufacturing.
