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26 Apr 2024
SLAPP: Strategic “defamation suits” threatening the freedom of expression space.
They are being used to silence those who expose corruption and abuse of office The rise of Strategic Lawsuits Against Public Participation (SLAPP suit) in Kenya is becoming a worrying trend despite ...
21 Apr 2024
FINGER ON THE PULSE
Kenya investigates crash that killed military chief Kenya’s government has sent a team to investigate the helicopter crash that killed military chief Gen Francis Ogolla and nine others. It was n...
21 Apr 2024
TRADE AND FINANCIAL SERVICES ROUND-UP
Kenya Proof-of-income test for affordable home applicants All applicants seeking to purchase units in the State’s affordable housing programme through mortgage financing would be required to present...
21 Apr 2024
POLITICAL AND REGULATORY AFFAIRS ROUND-UP
Kenya Keep off Uhuru Park affairs, Sakaja clashes with Duale over directive on political rallies Nairobi County Governor Johnson Sakaja has contradicted the Cabinet Secretary for Defence Aden Duale ov...
21 Apr 2024
In a world first, Nigeria introduces new 5-in-1 vaccine against meningitis
Health workers roll out immunization campaign aiming to reach one million people. In a historic move, Nigeria has become the first country in the world to roll out a new vaccine (called Men5CV) recomm...
21 Apr 2024
CBK introduces green finance taxonomy, paving the way for sustainable financial practices
In a groundbreaking development that signals a major step forward in environmental sustainability, the Central Bank of Kenya (CBK) unveiled the draft Kenya Green Finance Taxonomy (KGFT) for pub...
21 Apr 2024
Global AI policy landscape: Countries race to regulate and harness AI’s potential
The dawn of the 21st century witnessed the emergence of Artificial Intelligence (AI) as a transformative force shaping societies, economies, and geopolitics. As AI’s capabilities burgeon,...
21 Apr 2024
Kenya’s Affordable Housing Regulations: A closer look at the draft provisions
As a bold testament to the government’s unwavering dedication to achieving affordable housing for all Kenyans, the State Department of Housing and Urban Development has swiftly unveiled the Affo...
21 Apr 2024
PSRA’s controversial directive to security firms over trade union dues unlocks legal implications
The Private Security Regulatory Authority (PSRA) issued a stern directive to private security companies this week, which, despite being forceful, was deemed illegal. Established under the Private Secu...
21 Apr 2024
Kenya-US STIP negotiations: Ruto’s upcoming US visit sets the stage for key bilateral trade agreements.
In the first two weeks of April 2024, Kenya held another negotiation round on the US-Kenya Strategic Trade and Investment Partnership (STIP). Assistant United States Trade Representative (USTR)...
21 Apr 2024
IMF warns of economic headwinds for Kenya and emerging economies amid global shocks.
In the ever-shifting landscape of global economics, emerging economies often find themselves navigating through a maze of challenges, both domestic and international. The International Monetary...
21 Apr 2024
Kenya’s foreign policy: A balancing act between peace and mediation
Kenya’s foreign policy has long promoted peace rather than conflict with other countries, earning it a reputation as an impartial mediator among its peers. Kenya’s commitment to non-interference i...
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