David T. Mbuthia

I was going through my Twitter this evening; I found certain things that caught me thinking all day. A random Twitter user named Dendricck did a poll on Twitter asking Kenyans what they would do with a stable source of income. From the poll, a total of 545 votes were cast, and the following are the outcomes; a.       Take a loan and buy land – 13% b.       Save in saccos – 21% c.       Invest in markets – 28% d.       Start up a side hustle – 38% So I took some time to think about it. If I used this as a sample to represent the entire country's population, there is so much to read about the current state of the economy and how it has changed our culture as Kenyans. This is how I concluded from the poll; a.       The fact that 38% of respondents expressed their intention to start a side hustle indicates a strong entrepreneurial culture in Kenya. This ...

Today will be the last matchday in the FKF National Super League 2022/2023 season. The season has been one of the most exciting seasons in the competition's history. The league kicked off on November 26, 2022. The competition saw 19 clubs prepared to battle out for the championships for the season. However, due to unavoidable circumstances, two teams did not participate in the campaign, Fortune Sacco Fc and APS Bomet Fc. It has been a pleasure to watch exemplary talents across the country contribute to the progressive quest to improve the standards of Kenyan men's football. The remaining 17 teams battled out throughout the season through 31 match days. The NSL has attracted massive attention from football lovers, especially from top-flight teams, such as Shabana Fc and Murang'a Seals Fc, which have attracted many supporters. It's a joy to see Kenyan Football growing at such a speed. Today, the 8th of July 2023, is the climax of NSL this season. The two top-flight te...

Today, we celebrate the enduring legacy of a visionary leader who shaped Kenya's destiny and left an indelible mark on its economic landscape. As an economist, President Kibaki spearheaded numerous transformative policies that propelled Kenya towards unprecedented growth and development. Let's take a moment to reflect on some of his notable achievements. Economic Reforms President Kibaki's administration introduced bold economic reforms that spurred investment, encouraged entrepreneurship, and attracted foreign direct investment. These measures played a vital role in bolstering Kenya's economy, creating jobs, and increasing prosperity for all citizens. Infrastructure Development Recognizing the importance of a robust infrastructure network, President Kibaki prioritized massive infrastructure projects nationwide. From expanding road networks to modernizing ports and airports, these initiatives laid the foundation for enhanced connectivity, trade, and regional integration...

 In a recent announcement, the Kenya Kwanza Government, led by President William Ruto, declared the lifting of the ban on cutting down trees. While this decision has stirred up various opinions, it is crucial to analyze the potential benefits and consider the possible repercussions of such a move. Yesterday in the news, I saw many environmentalists cursing the government's decision to lift the ban. They spoke passionately against the decision and attained so much attention from the media, leaving me thinking about it. As an economist, you obviously know that I will support the president on this because of the following benefits. a.       The decision to lift the tree-cutting ban can be seen as a proactive measure to stimulate economic growth. The government aims to generate employment opportunities and boost the country's economy by allowing industries such as logging and timber to thrive. b.       The claim that trees are rot...

  I was privileged to attend the Murang’a Student Association's inaugural event yesterday. I was amazed at the number of young leaders invited to the event. Murang’a deputy governor Hon. Stephen Mburu Munania, Murang’a county woman rep Betty Maina, former Roots party deputy presidential candidate Justina Wamae, Charles Karondo, Kiambu county speaker Hon John Njiru MCA Hospital Ward in Thika, among other members of county government of Murang’a. Without forgetting the M-CUSA nation chairman Pharis Jane. It was good to see presidents of various campuses and leaders of multiple associations unite to celebrate one of the important associations in the Mt Kenya Colleges and Universities Students Association.   David Mbuthia pose for a selfie with Justina Wamae It was a successful day when the new leaders were sworn in, and the mantle passed peacefully by the outgoing team. What amazed me the most was how the leaders spoke passionately about the youth solution. I must single out Ho...