Lessons from Kenya: Response to COVID-19 Crisis
Kenya’s response to the global pandemic is a blueprint for African leaders. Kenya has created new jobs, manufacturing companies, and is positioning itself to become a regional hub for providing essential health materials to Africa. As we move into a world structure where digital technology will disrupt business processes, work culture, talent recruitment, and roles, the government's strategic direction, and response during the COVID-19 crisis will affect future economic growth. The Kenyan government is thinking in the right direction. Kenya is fast becoming a regional hub for PPE production and within three-months created seven (7) factories focused on manufacturing PPE materials. Kenya's current production valued at $14 million has employed thousands of people and added over 3,700 new employees to their workforce recently. The Kenyan government is making access to health facilities locally available by building regional health centers in 47 counties. The Ke...