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Kenya’s G7 Debut: A Voice for Africa as Western Powers Compete for the Continent
Kenya’s participation at the G7 Summit in France highlighted the delicate balance between international opportunity and domestic political risk, particularly as its presence came under the spotlight following South Africa’s exclusion amid reported United States (U.S.) pressure, even though French officials had denied excluding South Africa due to pressure from Washington. The participation followed the […]...
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19 Jun 2026
Beyond Representation: Kenya’s Key Takeaway from the G7 Summit
Kenya made history this week by participating in the G7 Summit for the first time, joining discussions traditionally reserved for the world’s largest advanced economies. For President William ...
19 Jun 2026
From Neutral Platforms to Duty-Holders: Global Momentum Towards Stricter Social Media Rules for Children
The United Kingdom is the latest country to move toward restricting children’s access to social media. It has announced an “Australia Plus” model that would prohibit individuals under the age ...
19 Jun 2026
Marriage Requirement for IVF Cover Sparks Debate Over Access to Fertility Care
The introduction of in vitro fertilisation (IVF) services under Kenya’s teachers’ medical scheme, Mwalimu Comprehensive Medical Cover, was welcomed as a milestone in expanding access to reproducti...
19 Jun 2026
Political and Regulatory Affairs Round-Ups
Kenya Wanjigi Dismisses Opposition Budget, Unveils Alternative Tax and Debt Plan Safina Party leader Jimi Wanjigi dismissed the opposition’s “People’s Budget,” calling i...
19 Jun 2026
Trade and Financial Service Round-Ups
Kenya Kenya Urged to Improve Air Connectivity to Unlock Tourism Growth Speaking in Nairobi, World Travel and Tourism Council (WTTC) President and CEO Gloria Guevara said Africa’s tour...
12 Jun 2026
Insight into Kenya’s FY 2026/27 Budget
The FY 2026/27 Budget Statement, delivered by National Treasury Cabinet Secretary Hon. John Mbadi, reaffirms the Government’s commitment to its core development strategy under the theme “Sustaini...
12 Jun 2026
Unpacking Kenya’s Data Marketplace Proposal: Privacy, Innovation and Public Trust
Few policy proposals in recent memory have generated as much public anxiety as reports that the Government of Kenya intends to “sell citizens’ data” through the proposed National Data Go...
22 May 2026
Communicating during Crises: Drawing Lessons from Kenya’s Fuel Crisis Response
The global fuel crisis has tested governments across the world in ways few economic shocks have in recent years. Rising crude oil prices, supply chain disruptions, geopolitical conflicts and inflation...
22 May 2026
Infrastructure, Power and Oversight: The Questions Facing Kenya’s NIF
For decades, Kenya’s approach to developing its infrastructure has been the usual one – borrowing money to build roads or power plants. This has led to an increase in the national debt, and the go...
1 May 2026
Beyond Buzzwords: Lessons from Connected Africa Summit 2026 on Building Real AI Strategies
Artificial intelligence (AI) is no longer just experimental, as evidenced by the conversations at the Connected Africa Summit 2026. At the summit, attendees talked less about AI’s future and more ...
24 Apr 2026
From Volatility to Resilience: Why the Sovereign Wealth Fund Must Get the Stabilisation Component Right
As the National Assembly continues its public participation on the proposed Sovereign Wealth Fund (SWF), a critical policy window has opened, one that goes beyond institutional design into the heart ...
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