Rethinking Wealth: Why Africa Must Invest in What It Protects, Not Just What It Produces

Humphrey Kariuki

Across Africa, there is a growing recognition that the time has come to reconsider how we define wealth. For generations, the continent’s value has been measured primarily through traditional economic indicators such as gross domestic product. These measures focus on production and extraction, often ignoring the natural foundations that support life, livelihoods, and long-term prosperity. […]