Democracy
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Kenyans: Still Wallowing in Waters of Tribalism? |
| Kenya's current proto-tribal and political essentialism would only divide Kenyans further.... |
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Government Statistics Suffer Accuracy Flaws |
| The exact number of those Kenyans who perished during the post-election violence is not yet clear due to contradicting figures released so far. The number has ranged from 800 to 1500.... |
Branding
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Alvaro: Battle for Market Pitting Heavy Weights |
| With breweries, distilleries, support industries and a distribution network across the region, the group's diversity is an important factor in delivering its brands to East African consumers and long-term value to East African investors.... |
Development
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Turkey- Africa Ties: Africa Union a Big Letdown |
| The AU ought to spare well intentioned partners of such an embarrassment by being transparent and showing professionalism in handling bilateral relations.... |
Regions
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Kenyatta: Governments Can't Give Everything! |
| You will now be blaming Kenyatta, saying, ‘Kenyatta, we elected you, but where is this, or that?’ but you must know that Kenyatta alone cannot give you everything.... |
Commentary
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Will Zanzibar Hamper East Africa Union? |
| If Tanzania can not competently take in shock waves from a tiny country like Zanzibar, will it be able to outfox those coming from big brothers like Kenya and Uganda?... |
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Why African Men in Diaspora Go Home to Marry |
| There is no readily available data from the US State Department as to the number of Africans who join their spouse, fiancé or fiancée in the United States every year. From private conversation and observation, about three thousand Africans make such a journey on a yearly basis.... |
Finance and Banking
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Underdevelopment in Africa: Banking Sector Responsible |
| Every problem presents an opportunity. The African population presents a very wide market that banks should tap into. They should not just go mobile and appear on strategic places but they should ensure they are able to knock at every door, educate the masses about money, how they can invest in SME’... |
News Round Up
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SADC Signs Gender Protocol |
| With the woman bearing the brunt of social injustice i.e. lack of access to clean water, poor health care, access to economic opportunities or adequate protection before the law in the African continent, the gender protocol will kick start a turn of events in women’s rights and their participation t... |
Events
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IREN Intra- East Africa Farmer Exchange Program |
| The Inter Region Economic Network (IREN) will be launching an intra East Africa farmer exchange program starting September 2008... |
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IREN Africa Think Tank and Business Leadership Training |
| The richest nations in the world have people who turn problems into opportunities through think tank and business initiatives.... |
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The 6th Africa Resource Bank Meeting – ARB 2008 |
| 80 days to Africa’s first citizens’ discussion on minerals, oil corporate Social Responsibility at the 6th ARB.... |
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IREN Intra – Africa Students Exchange Program |
| The program targets university 2nd year students with a desire for self development, passion for community development and with strong leadership drive.... |
Health
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Malaria Takes Toll on Africa's Economies |
| All cases and deaths of malaria occur needlessly because the disease is entirely preventable and curable.... |
Book Review
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Books: History’s Worst Decisions on Africa |
| The brief and easy to read book highlights personalities such as the biblical Adam and Eve for eating the forbidden fruit that plunged humankind into its present folly; Cleopatra for too much ‘lying down’ with men that cost Egypt a dynasty;... |
Feature
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African Humanity under Siege: A Long History |
| By now it is old news that Africa’s supposed lack of civilization, history, and culture was conjured up to justify the enslavement, and later the colonization of millions of Africans.... |
Wildlife
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The 7th Wonder of the World |
| The great herds then gather and face the long march northwards and westwards. The natural lawn mowers abandon the exhausted grasslands of southern Serengeti to head for the already tall grass of the Western corridor,... |
Announcement
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Sarah E. Moten, Ed.D. to Receive 2008 Medal of Glory |
| Through Dr. Moten's personal commitment to Africa's development needs and a unique sensitivity to the educational needs of women and girls, AEI is improving the lives of more than 80 million children... |
Education
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Clock Ticking for Africa to Adopt Relevant Curriculum |
| There should be Aviation Studies from the earliest stages, just as we have Civics and History.This means introducing children to air planes and aeronautics from primary through secondary school and university... |
