Kenyans’ Obsession with Belonging to Institutions and Famine in the Country

One of the most intriguing theories as to why Kenyans have frequent food shortages and farmers earn peanuts even though the country is well endowed with good climate, is called “The Obsession with Belonging.” The essence of the theory is that Kenyans want to belong to institutions. They have become addicted to “belonging.” Meet any one on the street and the introduction is, “Meet Greg Onyango of Kenyatta National Hospital (or any other organization).” The more the perceived prestige of the institution, the warmer the shake hand shake: “Pleased to meet you! Which section are you in?”

Big “Thank you” for Your Suggestions on Our Campaign against Corruption in Kenya

A big thank you to those of you who have visited our creative writing anti- corruption campaign section (www.investmentnewskenya.com/campaigns). We appreciate your suggestions two of which we are considering. Corruption is one of the biggest problems in Kenya. The trouble is that corruption acquires the capacity to defend itself, hold itself as desirable and to block efforts to create wealth

Kenya’s Prime Minister Raila Odinga: Sitting on Family Business Empire Worth Billions of Shillings

Despite the frugal image and socialist theories espoused by the Odinga family over the years, wealth building has been its major concern. In deed, the concern of the family’s founding father, the late Jaramogi Oginga Odinga, who rose to become the country’s first Vice President and an important influence on Kenya’s politics, wasn’t politics. It was making money.

Will the Chinese Change of Trade Policy Towards Africa Bring Wealth to the Continent?

Following heavy criticism of Chinese investment policy in Africa, Chine now appear ready for change with a new policy that may create employment and technology transfer – two of the key things Africa urgently needs to set itself up on the path to wealth creation.