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How Kenyan Banks Earned Beyond Lending 2024
When you think of how banks make money, chances are your mind jumps straight to loans — lending out cash and collecting interest.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 172 min read
Kenya’s Debt Crisis Uncovered
Imagine waking up one day to discover that your country owes over $101 billion or 13 trillion shillings in debt, but a significant portion of that money was borrowed illegally and can't be accounted for.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 163 min read
💸 Kenya’s Lending Slowdown
In Nairobi’s financial hubs, lending desks are taking a back seat as risk teams step into the spotlight. Kenya’s banking story in 2024 isn’t one of expansion—but of retreat.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 153 min read
⚛️ A Story of Aging Nuclear Reactors
For decades, nuclear reactors have been the unsung heroes of global electricity generation. Operating in the background, they’ve delivered vast amounts of clean energy, powering homes, industries, and cities—all without the carbon footprint of fossil fuels.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 142 min read
✈️ How Air Travel Emissions Rebounded After the Pandemic
Take Egypt as a case in point. Between 2019 and 2020, emissions from air travel in the country more than halved — falling from over 2 million tonnes to just about 1 million. It was a momentary pause in an otherwise upward trend.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 142 min read
How Trade Shapes the World's Biggest Economies
In today’s globalized economy, a country’s dependency on exports can reveal much about its economic structure, vulnerabilities, and...
Timothy Pesi
Apr 123 min read
Top 10 Donors of the 2024 U.S. Presidential Election
As America headed towards the 2024 presidential election, the usual campaign trail buzz filled the air—debates, slogans, rallies, and policies. But beneath the surface of democracy lies a force that quietly shapes outcomes before a single vote is cast: money.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 112 min read
Unearthing Kenya's Hidden Mineral Wealth
Kenya, a country known for its diverse landscapes and vibrant cultures, is also richly endowed with mineral resources that hold the key to both present prosperity and future resilience.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 102 min read
Who Really Funds Foreign Aid ?
Foreign aid plays a vital role in providing life-saving support to millions of people around the world. From emergency food supplies in time
Timothy Pesi
Apr 92 min read
🌿 Kenya’s Forest Cover Story: From Decline to Regeneration
Forests play a critical role in sustaining biodiversity, regulating climate, and supporting livelihoods.
Timothy Pesi
Apr 92 min read
Insurance Profitability in 2024: Winners & Losers
The Kenyan insurance sector in 2024 delivered a mixed bag of performances—some insurers posted explosive growth, while others faced setbacks
Timothy Pesi
Apr 82 min read
Kenyan Banks in 2024: Who’s Leading the Efficiency Race?
The Kenyan banking sector remains a cornerstone of East Africa’s financial landscape, driving economic growth and innovation. With 2024 data
Timothy Pesi
Apr 73 min read
Global Trade Transformed: Trump's Bold Tariff Strategy
Trump's Tariffs Pull Up Major Trade Barriers Globally
Timothy Pesi
Apr 41 min read
Mobile Phone Subscriptions in Africa
Mobile subscriptions are a key indicator of digital connectivity and economic development.
Timothy Pesi
Mar 313 min read
Changing Faces of Motherhood: When and How Women are Having Babies
For decades, the typical narrative of motherhood in the United States revolved around women in their twenties starting families. However,...
Timothy Pesi
Mar 282 min read
Powering Progress: Kenya's Remarkable Journey to Electricity Access
The Last Mile Connectivity Program
2015 marked a pivotal moment in Kenya's electrical transformation. The government unveiled the Last Mile
Timothy Pesi
Mar 282 min read
How Teen Pregnancy Rates Have Transformed Over 73 Years in Kenya
Picture this: It's 1950. The world looks completely different. Almost one in four births – a whopping 22.48% – were to teenage mothers.
Timothy Pesi
Mar 272 min read
The Lasting Impact of the HIV Epidemic
The HIV epidemic — which started in the early 1980s and continued into the 1990s — has had lasting impacts that continue today.
Timothy Pesi
Mar 272 min read
Kenya Airways Swings to Profit in 2024
Kenya Airways (KQ) has made an impressive financial comeback, reporting a profit for the year ending December 31, 2024.
Timothy Pesi
Mar 272 min read
The Unyielding Grip of Poverty: A Data-Driven Analysis of Sub-Saharan Africa’s Rising Poverty
Extreme poverty, defined as living on less than $2.15 per day (adjusted for inflation and purchasing power), has seen dramatic shifts across
Timothy Pesi
Mar 262 min read
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