Vellum Weekly


September 25, 2023

Finger on the Pulse

Monday, 18th September 2023 The Communication Authority of Kenya board suspended Director-General Ezra Chiloba. Mr Christopher Wambua has been appointed as the Acting Director-General until further notice.   The Kenya Revenue Authority (KRA) started sending out officers with paramilitary training to the doorsteps of Kenyans

September 25, 2023

COUNTY ROUND UP

KIAMBU The Governor, H.E. Kimani Wamatangi, has appointed various persons to the Kiambu County Environmental Committee for a period of three (3) years, and they remain eligible for appointment for one further year. KILIFI · Governor H.E. Gideon Mungaro, and upon approval by the County

September 25, 2023

Trade and Financial Services Round-Up

KENYA Shilling tipped to weaken further on low forex inflows Lower foreign exchange inflows and higher global interest rates are the key factors that will see the Kenyan shilling continue to lose ground against the US dollar, according to data analytics and intelligence firm Stears.

September 25, 2023

Political and Regulatory Round-Up

KENYA New NHIF premiums capped at Sh5,000 for top earners Workers earning Sh181,818 and above have been spared from paying higher contributions to the yet-to-be-formed Social Health Insurance Fund after the State opted to cap the premiums at Sh5,000. An earlier proposal in the Social

September 25, 2023

World leaders commit to redouble efforts towards universal health coverage by 2030

This week at the United Nations (UN) General Assembly High-Level Meeting, world leaders approved a new Political Declaration on “Universal Health Coverage (UHC): expanding our ambition for health and well-being in a post-COVID world”. The declaration is hailed as a vital catalyst for the international

September 25, 2023

Focus on UNGA 78: World leaders gather with a sense of urgency to rebuild trust and advance global solidarity for sustainable progress

The world’s eyes turn once again to the United Nations as the 78th session of the UN General Assembly (UNGA 78) gets underway in New York City. With the theme “Rebuilding Trust and Reigniting Global Solidarity: Accelerating Action on the 2030 Agenda and its Sustainable

September 25, 2023

Assessing the present and shaping the future of Africa’s food systems

A conversation with Dr. John M. Ulimwengu, a Senior Research Fellow at the International Food Policy Research Institute’s (IFPRI) Development Strategies and Governance Unit.   Dr Ulimwengu is currently working on mapping food systems in selected African countries. His research interests include poverty dynamics, agricultural productivity,

September 25, 2023

US-Kenya business roadshow: Driving investments in apparel, agriculture and technology

The US-Kenya Business Roadshow is organised by the American government’s Prosper Africa initiative in collaboration with the US Embassy in Kenya. The event is centred around exploring business and investment opportunities within the apparel, agri-business, and technology sectors. This event spanned multiple cities: New York

September 25, 2023

SDG Summit 2023: Progress, looming threats and accelerating commitment towards 2030 Agenda

On September 18-19, 2023, leaders from across the globe converged in New York City, US, for the 2023 Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) Summit. This significant event marked the midway point of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, a blueprint unanimously adopted by all 193 UN

September 25, 2023

Navigating generative AI and intellectual property rights: How key stakeholders can mitigate risks

In this era of dynamic technological advancements, artificial intelligence is consistently and speedily proving its effectiveness as a tool aiding in inventions. Further to this, we now have a prompt-based generation of novel content simply labelled generative artificial intelligence. The European Union is defining generative

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  • James Mworia’s interview: Centum Investments and designation of Two Rivers as SEZ

    The Centum Investment company is listed on the Nairobi Securities Exchange and the Uganda Securities Exchange. It is a diversified portfolio with assets of about Ksh 50 billion and debt of about Ksh 2 billion.  Since its inception in 1967, Centum Investments has been able

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  • WHO IS WHO: New NIS director-general Noordin Haji

    Noordin Haji was on Wednesday, June 14, sworn in as the Director-General of the National Intelligence Service (NIS). This followed his nomination by President William Ruto on May 16 and his approval by Parliament’s Defence and Foreign Relations Committee on Tuesday, June 13.  Mr Haji

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  • WHO IS WHO- New Kemsa Board Chairperson Irungu Nyakera

    In a bid to rectify the deep-rooted corruption and mismanagement of medical supplies within the Kenya Medical Supplies Agency (Kemsa), President William Ruto appointed a new board chairperson, Mr Irungu Nyakera. With a track record of academic excellence and a diverse professional background, Mr Nyakera

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