From Exclusion to Influence: Youth Inclusion and Leadership as a Systems Approach
The first article emphasized that demography is not destiny; choices matter. The second argued that we must move from[…]
Jobs, Not Just Education: Why Employment Is the True Lever of Transformation
Kenya has invested heavily in education. From Free Primary Education in 2003 to 100% transition to secondary school in[…]
Beyond Counting: Why Policy Must Shift from Demography to Outcome Planning
While Kenya correctly identified its youthful population as a potential asset two decades ago, the country’s approach remained largely[…]
Kenya’s Youth Bulge at a Crossroads: Two Decades of Lessons and the Road Ahead
Today, Kenya’s population approaches 55 million, with over 75% under the age of 35. This demographic is both an[…]
Lessons from the World Uncertainty Index: Thriving in the Age of the Unknown
In early 2025, the World Uncertainty Index (WUI)—developed by economists at Stanford University and the International Monetary Fund—confirmed what[…]
From Resilience to Transilience: A New Language for Navigating Uncertainty
In May 2025, we launched the Navigating Uncertainty Webinar Series in response to sudden USAID funding cuts that disrupted[…]