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Latest Article 27 Feb 2026
Privatising the Pipeline: Fiscal Repair, Market Discipline and the Future of State Assets
The decision to float shares in the Kenya Pipeline Company (KPC) represents far more than a routine capital markets transaction. It is a deliberate policy choice situated at the intersection of fiscal consolidation, state-owned enterprise reform and capital market deepening. In many respects, the KPC Initial Public Offering (IPO) carries similar symbolic weight as the Safaricom IPO in 2008, though […]...
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27 Feb 2026
The Referendum Bill, 2026: Legal Clarity, Complex Politics
Since the promulgation of the 2010 Constitution, Kenya has provided for referenda as a mechanism for constitutional amendment. However, controversy has persisted over the absence of a comprehensive ...
27 Feb 2026
When Credit Terms Shift: The ASL–GT Bank Dispute and a Regulatory Line in the Sand
In Kenya’s tightly wound credit market, disputes over loan renewals are not unusual. What is unusual is when such a dispute results in a multimillion-shilling penalty under competition law. That i...
27 Feb 2026
Beyond Borders: Kenya’s Expanding Military Footprint and the Question of Global Positioning
Recent reports indicate that several former members of the Kenya Defence Forces (KDF) have participated in Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. This development provides an unexpected dimension to Keny...
27 Feb 2026
Vellum Health: The Alarming Rise of Stroke in Younger Populations
Stroke is still widely considered a disease of old age, yet across Africa, a worrying shift is occurring. Increasingly, children, teenagers, and young adults are experiencing stroke, with serious impa...
27 Feb 2026
Parliamentary Round-Ups, National Assembly and Senate
The National Assembly Tuesday 26th February 2026 Motions Reduction of publication period of a specified Bill. Report of the Committee of the Whole House on the Judges’ Retirement Benefits Bill (Nati...
30 Aug 2024
The road to Addis Ababa: A highlight of the regional and global dynamics shaping the AUC elections
With seven months remaining until the African Union Commission (AUC) elections in February 2025, the race to succeed Moussa Faki of Chad, whose term ends next year, is underway. The new AUC Chairperso...
9 Aug 2024
Unlocking Kenya’s Creative Potential: A Dive into the Creative Economy Support Bill of 2024
In the creative world, the tiniest of ideas can spark a masterpiece. However, to turn these ideas into reality, both the concepts and the people behind them need nurturing. The Creative Economy Suppor...
24 May 2024
Kenyan businesses navigate the complex landscape of corporate sustainability amid rising regulatory pressures
Corporate sustainability has become one of the most intricate and contentious challenges for businesses in Kenya today. Emphasising sustainability too aggressively can invite unwelcome scrutiny while ...
24 May 2024
Kenya’s Draft Public Participation Policy: Towards enhanced citizen engagement in governanc.
Public participation is a fundamental principle of Kenya’s democracy, enshrined in the Constitution to ensure that citizens are actively engaged in governance and decision-making processes. Recognis...
9 May 2024
Africa’s trillion-dollar loss: Combating illicit financial flows through policy and advocacy.
Over the past 50 years, Africa is estimated to have lost more than $1 trillion in illicit financial flows (IFFs). This sum is roughly equivalent to all of the official development assistance received ...
9 May 2024
Institute of Public Finance Shadow Budget: Kenya’s 2024 budget prioritises debt service amidst fiscal constraints.
The KSh 4.1 trillion budget under the Kenya Kwanza administration marks the second fiscal plan in the current regime. The 2024 Budget Policy Statement (BPS) outlines a 4 percent increase from the prev...
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