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Kenya and South Africa often describe each other as strategic partners, champions of the continent’s integration, and allies. The two countries are also regarded as gateways to their respective regions. However, they quietly compete.

United Opposition Unity on Trial as 2027 Flagbearer Deadline Slips

Political Sentiment 22 May 2026

“Chapa Mikwaju” Threats Stir Alarm as Gen Z Protests Test Democratic Tolerance

Political 8 May 2026

“Chapa Mikwaju” Threats Stir Alarm as Gen Z Protests Test Democratic Tolerance

Political 8 May 2026

Goonism: Alarm Over Escalating Political Violence

Significant Political Sentiment 1 May 2026

The Coalition That Hasn’t Started, And Is Already in Trouble

Political 28 Apr 2026

From Middle East Conflict to Domestic Pressure: Kenya’s Export Economy Under Strain

Analysis 17 Apr 2026

Parliamentary round up

Parliamentary Round Up: Issue No. 20 of 2026

Parliamentary round up 29 May 2026

Parliamentary Round Up: Issue No. 19 of 2026

Parliamentary round up 22 May 2026

Parliamentary round up 5 Jun 2026

Parliamentary Round Up: Issue No. 21 of 2026 

Parliamentary Round Up: Issue No. 18 of 2026 

Parliamentary round up 15 May 2026

Parliamentary Round Up: Issue No. 17 of 2026 

Parliamentary round up 8 May 2026

Public Sector

Geopolitical Differences Take a Backseat during President Ruto’s State Visit to South Africa

Africa 5 Jun 2026

Kenya’s Most Expensive Habit: Why We Keep Rescuing Institutions Instead of Reforming Them

Critical Infrastructure 5 Jun 2026

A Deep-Dive of the Draft Data Governance Policy, 2026

Data Protection 5 Jun 2026

Private Sector

Cross-border business in Africa: Insights from the ongoing Amsons-Bamburi Cement acquisition

Private Sector 6 Dec 2024

Amsons Group wins bid for Bamburi Cement

News & Insights 6 Dec 2024

One shoe doesn’t fit all: Evaluating proposed graphic warnings for tobacco products through a harm reduction lens.

Business 9 May 2024

Agriculture

The dilemma of overly strict legislation: Why crop-specific bills won’t suffice in protecting farmers

Agriculture 23 Aug 2024

Kenya’s 15 billion tree campaign: A crucial step in the fight against climate change

Agriculture 19 May 2024

Seeds of change: Africa Fertilizer and Soil Health Summit ignites a new chapter in agricultural prosperity

Africa 9 May 2024

Economy

Beyond Gold: Why Silver and Platinum May Soon Sit in CBK’s Vaults

Economy 5 Jun 2026

A Mortgage at Single Digits? How KMRC’s KSh 3B Green Bond Could Shift Kenya’s Housing

Banking 29 May 2026

Infrastructure, Power and Oversight: The Questions Facing Kenya’s NIF

Analysis 22 May 2026

Weekly Trade Round Up

Trade and Financial Service Round-Up

Weekly Trade Round Up 6 Feb 2026

Kenya UN Rights Chief Appeals for KSh.51B as Crises Mount and Funding Shrinks

Trade and Financial Services Round Up: Issue 44 of 2024

Trade and Financial Services Round Up 31 Oct 2024

Kenya Kenya Power resumes dividends with Ksh 30B profit Kenya Power and Lighting Company(KPLC) has resumed paying dividends after a six-year hiatus,...

Trade and Financial Service Round-Up Vol 43

Trade and Financial Services Round Up 25 Oct 2024

Kenya Local investor activity climbs at NSE, foreigners retreat Local investors have gained prominence at the Nairobi Securities Exchange (NSE) over...

Trade and Financial Services Roundup

Weekly Trade Round Up 27 Sep 2024

Kenya Kenya close to agreeing to KSh194.4 billion budget support loan from UAE Kenya is nearing an agreement for a $1.5 billion budget support loa...