People Over Profit: Why the Social Pillar of ESG Determines Long-Term Sustainability
Sustainability is often discussed in terms of profits, carbon footprints, and compliance metrics. Yet, at its core, sustainability is about people. The social aspect of Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) frameworks and the people dimension of the Triple Bottom Line, remains the most decisive factor in determining whether organizations endure uncertainty, crises and change. For companies, organizations and state corporations alike, people are not just stakeholders; they are the system itself. Employees, customers, suppliers, communities, regulators and shareholders form an interconnected web where trust, once broken, creates ripple effects that can outlast any financial loss.
The Digital Dictum: Freedom of Expression versus The Power to Censor
The interplay between statutory regulation and constitutional freedoms has become the primary battleground for Kenyan practitioners. My recent research into the Computer Misuse and Cybercrimes Act (CMCA) 2025, further enriched by insights from the Professional Law Institute (PLI) webinar featuring Hon. Justice (Dr.) Smokin Wanjala of the Supreme Court of Kenya and Linus Kaikai (Advocate of the High Court), reveals a shifting landscape where the bench must now balance enforcement with the sanctity of the Bill of Rights.
